City of LA celebrates Fil-Am History Month
LOS ANGELES — As part of the yearly celebration of Filipino American History Month (FAHM), three outstanding Fil-Ams have been recognized and honored for their valuable contributions to the enhancement…
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Jo Koy Day proclaimed in Los Angeles
FILIPINO American stand-up comedian Jo Koy now has a day in his honor in the city of Los Angeles, home to the largest Fil-Am population in California. The Los Angeles…
‘Easter Sunday’: Tita humor and the attempt at Fil-Am representation on the big screen
Despite a less-than-ideal weekend opening, the actors of Easter Sunday celebrate the largest Filipino-centric summer comedy LAST weekend, the highly anticipated comedy “Easter Sunday” premiered in theaters across the world…
Jo Koy and friends raise $75K for Fil-Am nonprofit in Los Angeles
Comedian Jo Koy and film producer Dan Lin raised $75,000 in donations for a Filipino American nonprofit in Los Angeles during the Rise for Comedy festival on Thursday, July 29…
Jo Koy presented with Daly City ‘key to the city,’ speaks about keeping door open for more Fil-Am representation
COMEDIAN Jo Koy was presented with a Key to the City of Daly City in the city council chambers in simple ceremonies on Friday morning, July 22. Accompanied by an…
Fil-Am comedian Jo Koy to star in ABC sitcom ‘Josep’
FILIPINO American stand-up comedian Jo Koy is set to star in and executive produce an upcoming sitcom for U.S. media network ABC. “Josep” is described as a “single-camera sitcom based…
Eva Noblezada joins comedy film ‘Easter Sunday’
TWO-TIME Tony nominee Eva Noblezada has joined the cast of Amblin Partners family comedy “Easter Sunday.” Along with Noblezada is comedian and actor Brandon Wardell, known for his work on…
San Diego honors comedian Jo Koy during Filipino American History Month
FILIPINO American stand-up comedian Jo Koy was honored by the City of San Diego during a ceremony recognizing Filipino American History Month. District 6 City Councilman Chris Cate on Friday,…
Comedian Jo Koy taps Filipino-founded streetwear brand Illest for exclusive collaboration
JUST in time for Philippine Independence Day, iconic Filipino-founded streetwear brand Illest has come out with a Philippine-proud collection in collaboration with Filipino American comedian Jo Koy. Released on Friday,…
Jo Koy to film movie with Steven Spielberg
FILIPINO-AMERICAN stand-up comedian Jo Koy is set to work on a movie with the revered filmmaker Steven Spielberg. “I signed a deal with Steven Spielberg’s company. [He] watched my last…
Jo Koy to debut new Netflix special in the PH
FILIPINO American stand-up comedian Jo Koy announced that his latest Netflix special will take place in the Philippines. “I’m so excited to announce that my 3rd @netflix special ‘In His…
8 Pinoys make Gold House 2020 list of 100 most impactful APIs
In its yearly roundup of the 100 most impactful Asian and Pacific Islanders (APIs), the nonprofit organization Gold House named eight Filipinos and Filipino Americans who have made significant contributions…