Jo Koy

Personal context

Summary

Jo Koy is an American stand-up comedian and actor known for arena tours, Netflix comedy specials, and the family comedy Easter Sunday. His work often draws on his Filipino American upbringing, family life, and his mother’s stories. He has repeatedly framed his work as a way to make Filipino culture and stories visible, saying Easter Sunday was meant to tell his story and help audiences see Filipino Americans on screen; he has also described In His Elements as a way to showcase Filipino performers and culture. He has said he does not consider himself a political comedian; no public partisan campaigning or advocacy affiliations are on record.