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== Criticism ==
== Criticism ==
=== 2024 Golden Globes ===
=== 2024 Golden Globes ===
On December 21, 2023, Koy was announced as host of the [[81st Golden Globe Awards]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Grobar |first=Matt |date=December 21, 2023 |title=Jo Koy To Host 81st Golden Globes |url=https://deadline.com/2023/12/jo-koy-golden-globes-host-1235679737/ |access-date=December 21, 2023 |work=[[Deadline Hollywood]]}}</ref> His monologue was met with criticism from viewers and critics with many describing his jokes as "painful", "unfunny", and "cringeworthy". Chelsey Sanchez of ''[[Harper's Bazaar|Bazaar]]'' described his monologue as "awkward" and "distasteful". <ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/twitter-had-lot-jo-koys-040500610.html|title= Twitter Had a Lot to Say About Jo Koy’s Painfully Awkward Golden Globes Monologue|website= Yahoo News|accessdate= January 8, 2024}}</ref> Koy was met with criticism for putting blame on his writers during the monologue, coming after a lengthy [[2023 Writers Guild of America strike]]. Justin Curto of ''[[Vulture (magazine)|Vulture]]'' noted, that when some of his jokes fell flat, Koy "immediately threw his writers under the bus... He yelled. “Yo, shut up. You’re kidding me, right. Slow down. I wrote some of these, and they’re the ones you’re laughing at."<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.vulture.com/2024/01/golden-globes-2024-jo-koy-monologue-writers.html|title= Jo Koy’s Golden Globes Monologue Might Send the Writers Back on Strike|website= January 8, 2024}}</ref> Marlow Stern of ''[[Rolling Stone]]'' noted that many of Koy's jokes drew "groans" and "boos" from the audience".<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-news/golden-globes-host-jo-koy-booed-during-monologue-blames-writers-1234941800/|title= Golden Globes Host Jo Koy Booed During Monologue, Blames His Writers|website= Rolling Stone|accessdate= January 8, 2024}}</ref>
On December 21, 2023, Koy was announced as host of the [[81st Golden Globe Awards]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Grobar |first=Matt |date=December 21, 2023 |title=Jo Koy To Host 81st Golden Globes |url=https://deadline.com/2023/12/jo-koy-golden-globes-host-1235679737/ |access-date=December 21, 2023 |work=[[Deadline Hollywood]]}}</ref> His monologue was met with criticism from viewers and critics with many describing his jokes as "painful", "unfunny", and "cringeworthy". Chelsey Sanchez of ''[[Harper's Bazaar|Bazaar]]'' described his monologue as "awkward" and "distasteful". <ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/twitter-had-lot-jo-koys-040500610.html|title= Twitter Had a Lot to Say About Jo Koy’s Painfully Awkward Golden Globes Monologue|website= Yahoo News|accessdate= January 8, 2024}}</ref> Koy was met with criticism for putting blame on his writers during the monologue, coming after a lengthy [[2023 Writers Guild of America strike]]. Justin Curto of ''[[Vulture (magazine)|Vulture]]'' noted, that when some of his jokes fell flat, Koy "immediately threw his writers under the bus... He yelled. “Yo, shut up. You’re kidding me, right. Slow down. I wrote some of these, and they’re the ones you’re laughing at."<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.vulture.com/2024/01/golden-globes-2024-jo-koy-monologue-writers.html|title= Jo Koy’s Golden Globes Monologue Might Send the Writers Back on Strike|website= January 8, 2024}}</ref> Marlow Stern of ''[[Rolling Stone]]'' noted that many of Koy's jokes drew "groans" and "boos" from the audience".<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-news/golden-globes-host-jo-koy-booed-during-monologue-blames-writers-1234941800/|title= Golden Globes Host Jo Koy Booed During Monologue, Blames His Writers|website= Rolling Stone|accessdate= January 8, 2024}}</ref> Among jokes that drew the most ire were those about the [[Barbie (film)|Barbie]] movie and [[Taylor Swift]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ushe |first1=Naledi |title=Jo Koy's Golden Globes opening monologue met with blank stares: 'I got the gig 10 days ago!' |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/2024/01/07/jo-koy-golden-globes-opening-monologue-2024/72145197007/ |publisher=USA Today |access-date=8 January 2024}}</ref>


==Influences==
==Influences==

Revision as of 06:11, 8 January 2024

Jo Koy
Koy in 2018
Birth nameJoseph Glenn Herbert[1]
Born (1971-06-02) June 2, 1971 (age 53)
Tacoma, Washington, U.S.[2]
Medium
EducationUniversity of Nevada, Las Vegas (dropped out)
Years active1989–present
Genres
Subject(s)
SpouseAngie King "Nura Luca" (div. 2013)
ChildrenJoseph Glenn Herbert Jr.
Websitewww.JoKoy.com

Joseph Glenn Herbert Sr. (born June 2, 1971[1][3]), known professionally as Jo Koy, is an American stand-up comedian and actor. He was a frequent panelist on E!'s late night show Chelsea Lately. He has since had a number of Comedy Central and Netflix specials.

Early life

Jo Koy was born to a white father who was in the United States Air Force stationed in the Philippines when he married Koy's Filipina mother.[4] His family moved from Spanaway, Washington, to Tacoma, Washington, and then to Las Vegas soon after he finished high school in Tacoma. He originally attended Spanaway Lake High School and then moved to Foss High School in Tacoma. They moved to Las Vegas to be near his ailing grandmother. Jo Koy enrolled in the University of Nevada, Las Vegas but dropped out to pursue stand-up comedy.[1]

Jo Koy's stage name comes from a nickname his family gave him growing up.[5] It was revealed during his stand-up routine in Phoenix, Arizona, on September 22, 2019, that back in 1989, he was talking to his cousin about making a stage name when his aunt called him to come to dinner, shouting "Jo Ko, eat!" (Ko means "my" in Tagalog, so Jo Ko means "my Jo"). He misheard it and thought she said "Koy," decided it was a good name, and has used it ever since.

Career

Jo Koy credits his mother for his comedic and acting talents. He frequently tells stories about her in his comedy shows. She encouraged him to participate in school talent shows and to hold impromptu performances for his family and friends. This led to performances at a Las Vegas coffee house and inspired a move to Los Angeles.

The young comic began his stand-up career in 1994 at a comedy club in Las Vegas. Soon he moved from open mic night to a regular spot on the show Catch a Rising Star at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino.[1] After performing at the MGM Grand Las Vegas, he rented the Huntridge Theater and went door to door to sell tickets to his comedy shows.[1]

A talent coordinator from Los Angeles spotted Koy and landed him his first television appearance on BET's ComicView. He has appeared in two seasons of Comic View.

The comedian has gone on to star in other TV stand-up specials like Jamie Foxx Presents: Laffapalooza!. Jo Koy has won the Showtime at the Apollo, performed in front of troops in the USO Tour, can be seen on various VH1 I Love the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, Tru TV's World's Dumbest and New Millennium episodes, Amp'd Mobile phone commercials and received a second invite to the Montreal comedy festival Just For Laughs, the series for which he was awarded Canada’s prestigious Gemini Award. Jo Koy was also a regular guest at Chelsea Handler’s roundtable discussion on E!'s Chelsea Lately. Jo Koy has also appeared on Carlos Mencia’s Punisher Tour performing stand-up comedy in front of fans filling 10,000-seat arenas across the country.[6]

In 2005, Jo Koy performed on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. He became one of a select few comics to receive a standing ovation on the show.

He started a podcast together with comedian and TV host Michael Yo on July 23, 2012, called The Michael Yo and Jo Koy Show.

Koy has also appeared on over 100 episodes of Chelsea Lately as a season regular roundtable guest. Other appearances include: The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, @Midnight with Chris Hardwick, VH1, World's Funniest Fails, The Joy Behar Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Last Call with Carson Daly and Jamie Foxx: Laffapalooza.

Today, the comedian tours across the US and can be heard as a weekly guest on the podcast, The Adam Carolla Show. He joined the PodcastOne family and hosts the weekly podcast, The Koy Pond. Koy has done two highly rated and successful comedy specials on Comedy Central: Don’t Make Him Angry and Lights Out. His third comedy special, Jo Koy: Live from Seattle is a Netflix Original was released on March 28, 2017, worldwide. Koy released another Netflix special titled Jo Koy: Comin' In Hot on June 12, 2019. On February 23, 2019, Koy performed two shows on stage at the Wheeler Opera House, Aspen, CO for the closing night of Aspen Laugh Festival.[6][7]

On June 12, 2020, Netflix released Jo Koy: In His Elements, a comedy special featuring Filipino American comedians, DJs, and B-boys.[8] On July 28, 2022, Koy, alongside film producer Dan Lin appeared in the Rise for Comedy festival, where they raised a $75,000 donation to the nonprofit Search to Involve Pilipino Americans (SIPA).[9]

Criticism

2024 Golden Globes

On December 21, 2023, Koy was announced as host of the 81st Golden Globe Awards.[10] His monologue was met with criticism from viewers and critics with many describing his jokes as "painful", "unfunny", and "cringeworthy". Chelsey Sanchez of Bazaar described his monologue as "awkward" and "distasteful". [11] Koy was met with criticism for putting blame on his writers during the monologue, coming after a lengthy 2023 Writers Guild of America strike. Justin Curto of Vulture noted, that when some of his jokes fell flat, Koy "immediately threw his writers under the bus... He yelled. “Yo, shut up. You’re kidding me, right. Slow down. I wrote some of these, and they’re the ones you’re laughing at."[12] Marlow Stern of Rolling Stone noted that many of Koy's jokes drew "groans" and "boos" from the audience".[13] Among jokes that drew the most ire were those about the Barbie movie and Taylor Swift.[14]

Influences

Koy has named Eddie Murphy, Robin Williams, Billy Crystal,[1] Whoopi Goldberg, Chris Rock, and Steve Martin as his comedy influences.[15] In 2022, Blogtalk with MJ Racadio named him one of the "75 Most Influential Filipino-Americans".[16]

Personal life

Koy has one son, Joseph Herbert Jr., born April 21, 2003, from a previous relationship with Angie King. Koy and his son reside in the San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles, California.

On September 27, 2021, Koy and Chelsea Handler posted an official Instagram post of their relationship.[17][18] In July 2022, they announced their breakup on Handler's Instagram, which occurred in June.[citation needed]

Koy is a practitioner of Brazilian jiu-jitsu.[19]

Charity work

On August 4, 2009, The Jo Koy Foundation hosted its first philanthropic event in "Hilarity for Charity" a stand-up comedy show featuring Koy, along with special surprise comedic guests. The show took place at The Jon Lovitz Comedy Club, located in the heart of Citywalk, Universal City, California. Proceeds from the ticket sales were donated to The Children’s Hospital of Orange County.[citation needed]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2018 Virginia Chester Blind
2018 Wake. Peter Lewis
2019 Anastasia: Once Upon a Time Vladimir Lenin
2022 Easter Sunday Joe Valencia
2023 Haunted Mansion Daytime Bartender
2023 The Monkey King Benbo (voice)
2023 Leo Coach Komura (voice) [20]
2024 The Tiger's Apprentice TBA In-production

Stand-up specials

Year Title Role Notes
2009 Don't Make Him Angry Himself Comedy Central Stand-Up Special
2012 Lights Out Himself Comedy Central Stand-Up Special
2017 Live from Seattle Himself Netflix Original Comedy Special
2019 Comin' in Hot Himself Netflix Original Comedy Special
2020 In His Elements Himself Netflix Original Variety Special
2022 Live from the LA Forum Himself Netflix Original Comedy Special

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2013 Family Tools Berrick Episode: "Pilot"
2020 Mr. Iglesias Bob Episode: "Food for Thought"
2022 Reindeer in Here Hawk (voice) Television special[21]
2023 Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens Bob (voice) Episode: "Love & Order"

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f Weatherford, Mike (August 21, 2009). "INTERVIEWS: Comic Jo Koy finds funny material right at home without going for usual targets". Las Vegas Review Journal. Archived from the original on May 7, 2010. Retrieved February 20, 2010.
  2. ^ "Biography - The Official Website of Comedian JO KOY". Archived from the original on March 22, 2010. Retrieved July 4, 2010.
  3. ^ "Jo Koy Facebook page". facebook.com. Archived from the original on January 20, 2010. Retrieved March 16, 2010.
  4. ^ White, Carrie (January 7, 2010). "Filipino funnyman Jo Koy stops in Virginia Beach". The Virginian-Pilot. Archived from the original on December 6, 2017. Retrieved January 16, 2011.
  5. ^ Nguyen, Joe (June 19, 2008). "Face2Face with Jo Koy". AsiaXpress.com. Archived from the original on July 7, 2010. Retrieved March 15, 2010.
  6. ^ a b Tusing, David (January 18, 2020). Jo Koy in Dubai: 'Netflix changed everything' Archived February 8, 2020, at the Wayback Machine. Gulf News.
  7. ^ Welby, Augustus (September 12, 2019). Comedian Jo Koy gambled everything for his career – and it paid off Archived March 20, 2020, at the Wayback Machine. Beat.
  8. ^ "Jo Koy: In His Elements". Netflix.com. Archived from the original on June 11, 2020. Retrieved July 3, 2020.
  9. ^ Tagncay, Jazz (July 29, 2022). "Jo Koy, Dan Lin Close Inaugural Rise for Comedy Festival With $75,000 Donation to Filipino Nonprofit". Variety. Archived from the original on July 29, 2022. Retrieved July 29, 2022.
  10. ^ Grobar, Matt (December 21, 2023). "Jo Koy To Host 81st Golden Globes". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 21, 2023.
  11. ^ "Twitter Had a Lot to Say About Jo Koy's Painfully Awkward Golden Globes Monologue". Yahoo News. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
  12. ^ "Jo Koy's Golden Globes Monologue Might Send the Writers Back on Strike". January 8, 2024.
  13. ^ "Golden Globes Host Jo Koy Booed During Monologue, Blames His Writers". Rolling Stone. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
  14. ^ Ushe, Naledi. "Jo Koy's Golden Globes opening monologue met with blank stares: 'I got the gig 10 days ago!'". USA Today. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
  15. ^ "Jo Koy Names His Stand-Up Heroes, and the Choices Might Surprise You". August 10, 2022.
  16. ^ "Comedian Jo Koy leads 75 Most Influential Filipino Americans list". goodnewspilipinas.com. October 18, 2022. Retrieved November 6, 2022.
  17. ^ Redkar, Surabhi (December 28, 2022). "Chelsea Handler explains why she split from Jo Koy; 5 key details about their relationship timeline". Pinkvilla. Archived from the original on March 29, 2023. Retrieved July 20, 2023.
  18. ^ France, Lisa Respers (September 28, 2021). "Chelsea Handler and Jo Koy are Instagram official". CNN. Archived from the original on October 6, 2021. Retrieved October 6, 2021.
  19. ^ Burne, Kathrine (January 25, 2023). "Standup Comedian Jo Koy Starts Training BJJ With Ivan Jennings". JitsMagazine. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
  20. ^ "Everything You Need to Know About Leo". Netflix Tudum. August 23, 2023. Retrieved October 12, 2023.
  21. ^ Milligan, Mercedes (November 3, 2022). "'Reindeer in Here' Announces Sledful of Stars for Voice Cast". Animation Magazine. Retrieved November 3, 2022.
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