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Tamara Yajia

Tamara Yajia is an Argentine writer, comedian and former child star who is the author of the memoir Cry for Me, Argentina, which is out now in paperback through Bloomsbury. She has written for ClickHoleFunny Or Die, and several TV series, including AcapulcoThis Fool and the upcoming Netflix animated series Strip Law. Tamara has performed on The Moth and was featured on NPR’s Fresh Air with Terry Gross. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and her dog, Odie.

Evita, Ballet and How I Became “The Girl Who Broke Her Pussy”

In an excerpt from her memoir Cry for Me, Argentina: Stories From My Messed-Up Life, comedian Tamara Yajia shares an unforgettable (and very unfortunate) moment from her childhood.

August 5, 2026