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'''Kate Rigg''' is an [[American Canadians|American-Canadian]] actress, comedian and writer, best known for her performance as a comedy correspondent for [[Dr. Phil (talk show)|The Dr Phil Show]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Rudeness Epidemic: Audience {{!}} Dr. Phil |url=https://www.drphil.com/slideshows/the-rudeness-epidemic-audience/ |access-date=2023-08-03 |website=www.drphil.com |language=en-US}}</ref>, and her "Gaysian" standup comedy shows, focusing on her experience as a gay Asian woman<ref>{{Cite news |last=Byrne |first=Terry |date=2009-11-10 |title=Skewering Asian stereotypes |work=Boston.com |url=http://archive.boston.com/ae/theater_arts/articles/2009/11/10/birth_of_an_asian_skewers_stereotypes/ |access-date=2023-08-03}}</ref>. |
'''Kate Rigg''' is an [[American Canadians|American-Canadian]] actress, comedian and writer, best known for her performance as a comedy correspondent for [[Dr. Phil (talk show)|''The Dr Phil Show'']]<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Rudeness Epidemic: Audience {{!}} Dr. Phil |url=https://www.drphil.com/slideshows/the-rudeness-epidemic-audience/ |access-date=2023-08-03 |website=www.drphil.com |language=en-US}}</ref>, and her "Gaysian" [[Stand-up comedy|standup comedy]] shows, focusing on her experience as a gay Asian woman<ref>{{Cite news |last=Byrne |first=Terry |date=2009-11-10 |title=Skewering Asian stereotypes |work=Boston.com |url=http://archive.boston.com/ae/theater_arts/articles/2009/11/10/birth_of_an_asian_skewers_stereotypes/ |access-date=2023-08-03}}</ref>. |
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She has created and produced multiple comedy shows for Television, such as [[Dance Your Ass Off|''Dance Your Ass Off'']] for [[NBCUniversal|NBC Universal]], [[YTV (Canadian TV channel)|YTV]]'s [[Cache Craze|''Cache Craze'']], and the online show ''Gonzo Girls''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Gonzo Girlz (2006) |url=https://www.avclub.com/tv/reviews/gonzo-girlz-2006 |access-date=2023-08-03 |website=The A.V. Club |language=en}}</ref>. |
She has created and produced multiple comedy shows for Television, such as [[Dance Your Ass Off|''Dance Your Ass Off'']] for [[NBCUniversal|NBC Universal]], [[YTV (Canadian TV channel)|YTV]]'s [[Cache Craze|''Cache Craze'']], and the online show ''Gonzo Girls''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Gonzo Girlz (2006) |url=https://www.avclub.com/tv/reviews/gonzo-girlz-2006 |access-date=2023-08-03 |website=The A.V. Club |language=en}}</ref>. |
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Rigg was born and raised in Toronto, Canada.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |date=2002-05-02 |title='I sweat satire' |language=en-CA |work=The Globe and Mail |url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/i-sweat-satire/article4134309/ |access-date=2023-08-03}}</ref> At the age of 17, she ran away from her home to study at the [[University of Melbourne]].<ref name=":0" /> She moved to New York and was accepted into [[Juilliard School|Julliard School of Performing Arts]] and graduated from there in 2000.<ref name=":0" /> |
Rigg was born and raised in Toronto, Canada.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |date=2002-05-02 |title='I sweat satire' |language=en-CA |work=The Globe and Mail |url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/i-sweat-satire/article4134309/ |access-date=2023-08-03}}</ref> At the age of 17, she ran away from her home to study at the [[University of Melbourne]].<ref name=":0" /> She moved to New York and was accepted into [[Juilliard School|Julliard School of Performing Arts]] and graduated from there in 2000.<ref name=":0" /> |
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After graduation from Julliard, Rigg co-founded the comedy rock band Slanty Eyed Mama along with fellow Julliard alum violinist [[Lyris Hung]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ng |first=Elisabeth |date=2018-12-11 |title="I Shame You Because I Love You" and Other Songs: Slanty Eyed Mama’s Zombie Asian Moms |url=https://brooklynrail.org/2018/12/theater/I-Shame-You-Because-I-Love-You-and-Other-Songs-Slanty-Eyed-Mamas-Zombie-Asian-Moms |access-date=2023-08-03 |website=The Brooklyn Rail |language=en-US}}</ref>. The band has continued to perform shows that challenge Asian American stereotypes through comedy and [[punk rock]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ng |first=Elisabeth |date=2018-12-11 |title="I Shame You Because I Love You" and Other Songs: Slanty Eyed Mama’s Zombie Asian Moms |url=https://brooklynrail.org/2018/12/theater/I-Shame-You-Because-I-Love-You-and-Other-Songs-Slanty-Eyed-Mamas-Zombie-Asian-Moms |access-date=2023-08-04 |website=The Brooklyn Rail |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Kricheff |first=Sarah |date=2018-11-12 |title=Slanty Eyed Mama takes on Asian American stereotypes through comedy and rock |url=https://www.allarts.org/2018/11/slanty-eyed-mama-takes-on-asian-american-stereotypes-through-comedy-and-punk-rock/ |url-status=live |access-date=2023-08-03}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2007-05-07 |title=Slanty Eyed Mama at the Freer: A Telling Assault on Stereotypes |language=en-US |url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/05/06/AR2007050600963.html |access-date=2023-08-03 |issn=0190-8286}}</ref> |
After graduation from Julliard, Rigg co-founded the comedy rock band ''Slanty Eyed Mama'' along with fellow Julliard alum violinist [[Lyris Hung]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ng |first=Elisabeth |date=2018-12-11 |title="I Shame You Because I Love You" and Other Songs: Slanty Eyed Mama’s Zombie Asian Moms |url=https://brooklynrail.org/2018/12/theater/I-Shame-You-Because-I-Love-You-and-Other-Songs-Slanty-Eyed-Mamas-Zombie-Asian-Moms |access-date=2023-08-03 |website=The Brooklyn Rail |language=en-US}}</ref>. The band has continued to perform shows that challenge Asian American stereotypes through comedy and [[punk rock]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ng |first=Elisabeth |date=2018-12-11 |title="I Shame You Because I Love You" and Other Songs: Slanty Eyed Mama’s Zombie Asian Moms |url=https://brooklynrail.org/2018/12/theater/I-Shame-You-Because-I-Love-You-and-Other-Songs-Slanty-Eyed-Mamas-Zombie-Asian-Moms |access-date=2023-08-04 |website=The Brooklyn Rail |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Kricheff |first=Sarah |date=2018-11-12 |title=Slanty Eyed Mama takes on Asian American stereotypes through comedy and rock |url=https://www.allarts.org/2018/11/slanty-eyed-mama-takes-on-asian-american-stereotypes-through-comedy-and-punk-rock/ |url-status=live |access-date=2023-08-03}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2007-05-07 |title=Slanty Eyed Mama at the Freer: A Telling Assault on Stereotypes |language=en-US |url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/05/06/AR2007050600963.html |access-date=2023-08-03 |issn=0190-8286}}</ref> |
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Rigg has since developed several standup comedy shows about the stereotypical tropes of Asian American women<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-09-06 |title=Behind The Scenes Of 'Offensive Women' |url=https://www.curvemag.com/culture/performing-arts/behind-the-scenes-of-offensive-women/ |access-date=2023-08-04 |website=CURVE |language=en-US}}</ref>. |
Rigg has since developed several standup comedy shows about the stereotypical tropes of Asian American women<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-09-06 |title=Behind The Scenes Of 'Offensive Women' |url=https://www.curvemag.com/culture/performing-arts/behind-the-scenes-of-offensive-women/ |access-date=2023-08-04 |website=CURVE |language=en-US}}</ref>. |
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Kate Rigg | |
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| Born | Toronto, Canada |
| Nationality | American-Canadian |
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| Years active | 2000–present |
| Website | https://www.katerigg.com/ |
Kate Rigg is an American-Canadian actress, comedian and writer, best known for her performance as a comedy correspondent for The Dr Phil Show[1], and her "Gaysian" standup comedy shows, focusing on her experience as a gay Asian woman[2].
She has created and produced multiple comedy shows for Television, such as Dance Your Ass Off for NBC Universal, YTV's Cache Craze, and the online show Gonzo Girls[3].
Biography
Rigg was born and raised in Toronto, Canada.[4] At the age of 17, she ran away from her home to study at the University of Melbourne.[4] She moved to New York and was accepted into Julliard School of Performing Arts and graduated from there in 2000.[4]
After graduation from Julliard, Rigg co-founded the comedy rock band Slanty Eyed Mama along with fellow Julliard alum violinist Lyris Hung[5]. The band has continued to perform shows that challenge Asian American stereotypes through comedy and punk rock.[6][7][8]
Rigg has since developed several standup comedy shows about the stereotypical tropes of Asian American women[4][9].
In 2005, Rigg voiced Esperanza and various voices for Family Guy's fourth season. In 2009 she joined the Dr. Phil show as an on-air comedy correspondent, recurring on a regular basis for three seasons.
In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada, Rigg participated in the virtual edition of We're Funny That Way! alongside performers like Carolyn Taylor, Gavin Crawford, Lea DeLaria, Colin Mochrie, Kinley Mochrie and Deb McGrath. The entire cast were collectively nominated for Best Performance in a Variety or Sketch Comedy Program or Series at the 9th Canadian Screen Awards[10]. The special won the award for Best Performing Arts Program.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Speed of Life | Mean nurse | |
| 2003 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Detective Hinson | |
| 2005 | Stewie Griffin: The Untold Story | Various | |
| 2011 | Joshua Tree | Stacy | |
| 2012 | That's What She Said | Lu | |
| 2015 | The Trophy Wife | Oma | Short film |
| 2018 | Mile 22 | Miss Moon |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Oz | Reporter | |
| 1998 | Law & Order | Various | S8E18 (Anne Forbes), S12E7 (Administrator), S13E9 (Sally Xiao), S14E16 (Sally Xiao) |
| 2003 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Detective Hinson | |
| 2005-2006 | Family Guy | Esperanza, Brandi | Season 4; "Model Misbehavior" and "Stewie B. Goode" |
| 2009-2010 | Dr. Phil | Comedy correspondent | For 3 seasons |
| 2010 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | CSU | Season 12, Episode 5 "Wet" |
| 2018-2019 | New Amsterdam | Dr. Rada Gregorian | Season 1; "Cavitation" and "Five Miles West" |
| 2019 | The Punisher | Dr. Mason |
References
- ^ "The Rudeness Epidemic: Audience | Dr. Phil". www.drphil.com. Retrieved 2023-08-03.
- ^ Byrne, Terry (2009-11-10). "Skewering Asian stereotypes". Boston.com. Retrieved 2023-08-03.
- ^ "Gonzo Girlz (2006)". The A.V. Club. Retrieved 2023-08-03.
- ^ a b c d "'I sweat satire'". The Globe and Mail. 2002-05-02. Retrieved 2023-08-03.
- ^ Ng, Elisabeth (2018-12-11). ""I Shame You Because I Love You" and Other Songs: Slanty Eyed Mama's Zombie Asian Moms". The Brooklyn Rail. Retrieved 2023-08-03.
- ^ Ng, Elisabeth (2018-12-11). ""I Shame You Because I Love You" and Other Songs: Slanty Eyed Mama's Zombie Asian Moms". The Brooklyn Rail. Retrieved 2023-08-04.
- ^ Kricheff, Sarah (2018-11-12). "Slanty Eyed Mama takes on Asian American stereotypes through comedy and rock". Retrieved 2023-08-03.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Slanty Eyed Mama at the Freer: A Telling Assault on Stereotypes". 2007-05-07. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2023-08-03.
- ^ "Behind The Scenes Of 'Offensive Women'". CURVE. 2020-09-06. Retrieved 2023-08-04.
- ^ Furdyk, Brent (2021-03-30). "Television Nominees Announced For 2021 Canadian Screen Awards, 'Schitt's Creek' Leads The Pack With 21 Nominations". ET Canada. Retrieved 2023-08-03.