Jo Koy on Getting His Start in Comedy, Racism from Family Being Half Asian

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8 жыл бұрын

Jo Koy started his career in comedy right after high school when he decided to move to the luminous city of Las Vegas from Seattle. Influenced by Eddie Murphy's Delirious, he says he was motivated to pursue the world of comedy and like most comics, bombed his first try. Still determined to make it big, he says a major opportunity landed on his lap when he was asked to perform a short set for Comic View on the Road when the booked comedians ran late. After that, Koy's lucky streak kept running full speed when he won a competition at the legendary Apollo stage.
Check out the full interview above.

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@dankdandy 7 жыл бұрын

This dude is so nice. Years ago when I worked at a coffee shop he stopped by. I was excited and surprised it was him. He went out of his way to give me a shirt, DVDs, autograph, and took a picture with me. Very humble guy I'm glad I met him.

@oppapayah 6 жыл бұрын

You are lucky.

@skYt9139 6 жыл бұрын

Brian how to be you...

@tandekangoma5715 5 жыл бұрын

That’s soo nice of him.

@sandrasesdoyro3857 4 жыл бұрын

I hope I get to meet him when he comes to Manila

@JoyofRVing 4 жыл бұрын

I lost my kids at the Topanga mall once and when I found them they had a selfie with Jokoy on their phones 🤣. Apparently, Jokoy and his son were shopping and my son asked him if he was Jo Koy, and if he was, can he have a photo with him. He obliged, and took a selfie with my sons. Nice guy!

@faertap2075 4 жыл бұрын

Humility is in his voice. One of the best comics out there.

@ellissmith23 8 жыл бұрын

He's lowkey one of the best stand up comedians out right now

@suadpolashek6400 5 жыл бұрын

He's really good, love you, Jo Koy!!

@optimuspringle5920 4 жыл бұрын

Why low key?🤔

@rickrollrizal2364 4 жыл бұрын

@@optimuspringle5920 underrated guy. And low key cause he doesn't virtue signal

@a.schottinthedark57 Жыл бұрын

@@rickrollrizal2364 I just found out he’s dating Chelsea Handler (apparently for awhile now.) Hope he doesn’t go all “woke” suddenly.

@bamboo851 Жыл бұрын

@@a.schottinthedark57 He would never. I have a buddy that Tours with Jo and he’s the most purest and loyal guy out there.

@soulreavergirl1 4 жыл бұрын

He's so super honest, real, transparent, and honest. Hes funny as hell. He deserves to be a star ⭐...Love me some Jo Koy comedy! 😊😊😊😊

@RaskyEspineliRasco-desertfox 5 жыл бұрын

What I admire about Jokoy is his humility and he acknowledges the people he met along the way and helped him get to where he is right now. God bless you and your family.

@brownskinladyiam 5 жыл бұрын

If you can hold a black audience You can hold any audience

@vaiona5156 4 жыл бұрын

💯

@TheBenny808 4 жыл бұрын

Same here, full Filipino dad and a white mother. The white side didn’t accept me, but the Filipino side is so family oriented and raised Filipino style.

@BabyNoah22 4 жыл бұрын

yup...married to Philipina ......great great people!....some of the best of humanity.

@rosep8481 4 жыл бұрын

Can’t imagine caring that my grandkids are half Filipino. We love them and the Filipino grandparents. One big happy family

@gabrieljohannson6777 4 жыл бұрын

Just goes to show how fucked up & racist white families can be. Not all are like that but dude, its the flippin majority it seems.

@Martin-yh7vi 4 жыл бұрын

I'd be ecstatic if I heard i have a cousin or relative that's half any race. Its just interesting to meet them even if we don't necessarily click as in become the best of friends but i'll at least acknowledge they're family if they acknowledge me back as well.

@michelledonnanwhodoesntkno5771 4 жыл бұрын

That's so awful about your Caucasian family -- I was so loved by my grandparents (miss them terribly) and they were the only ones I ever knew, and Aunts, Uncle's and older. Being the military kind I moved every 3 years and some places there was no problem and others big big problem with my mom and my 1/2 Japanese race (not that the dummies I met knew Asia has many countries). It was still hurtful and harder b.c. I was the new kid in town and there were no others like me (ethnically). Army kids stuck together, never race hate. I am much more of my father on the inside, he paid me much attention growing up (Irish Catholic NYC Army lifelong) 😎. I'm floored to hear about this family unacceptance from the inside 😦. That's kinda evil sounding -- deal with the outside world and your own blood. I thought Joe Koy was Hispanic! Right off the rip 😆. I laughed until I cried watching him on Netflix. Glad they saw the light and put him on ❤️😎 I love Josepp. 😄

@maryemerson8314 4 жыл бұрын

He’s always so funny but watching this almost made me sad for him. His “white side” family didn’t understand or want to accept his Asian family or his mother after his mom and dad divorced at age 11. He didn’t grow up with them around. So sad. I’m so glad he is around his son and family as much as possible. God bless his entire family and his bond with his son.

@kuunami 8 жыл бұрын

No matter what time period it is it just amazes me that people could allow race to stop them from getting to know their own grand children.

@MNVikes 8 жыл бұрын

sad as hell

@Yung_Cash_Money_Billionaires 8 жыл бұрын

+NCeeJayM just stating the truth

@ayt2744 8 жыл бұрын

+Alarm4321 facts

@soulcology 7 жыл бұрын

That's white people for ya.

@robinsings 7 жыл бұрын

Araya Hope not any white people I know.. you guys who are calling white people out are probably the racists.. we have all races in my family..do you?

@bondoson88 5 жыл бұрын

I think that Jo Koy is very funny. To understand his humor it helps a lot if you have been around a lot of Filipinos, I used to work with a lot of Filipinos and his imitations and the mannerisms are so true. Plus , I'm also mixed Asian and Caucasian I understand what it's like to have 2 cultures intertwined relating to one more but then realizing that you look more like the other.

@lealeak7458 4 жыл бұрын

Gail Adams not true. And you being mixed is irrelevant to his comedy.

@HorsepowerIndustries 4 жыл бұрын

its 2020 and Jo is KILLING IT right now.

@mmoney9362 4 жыл бұрын

I watched him on Netflix recently. Dude is too funny.

@RaiRaiBrown 7 жыл бұрын

Wow, I didn't know he was a military kid. I've gotten many "what are yous?",(referring to my race) from people. That's very sad but he made the best of things. They say funny people feel the most pain, they use humor to cover up deep sorrow. Like a defense mechanism. I am not a professional comic, but I can relate to that.

@michaelsierra9 6 жыл бұрын

RaiRaiBrown Your very cute. Judging by your picture you look half black, half chinese, more or less. I’m mixed myself, Spanish and other white mixed with Filipino and Chinese.

@joanns7007 5 жыл бұрын

I grew up in military towns ! So sorry people are ignorant, Yous are GORGEOUS!!! 🥰💗👏🤗😘

@ruthylopez1575 8 жыл бұрын

This guy is awesome I remember back around 2009 watching him on comedy central and tears coming down my face he was so funny! Next time he's in Boston I'm definitely buying tickets to go see him live!

@volooooo 3 жыл бұрын

Take me w you

@Blackhaze3000 8 жыл бұрын

Damn this nigga has heart...he never stopped and kept it pushin. Much respect

@yourface3154 6 жыл бұрын

Isn't that how everyone that's made it is? Lol.

@linateacup Жыл бұрын

@@yourface3154 not if they have connections.

@yourface3154 Жыл бұрын

@@linateacup They still have to put in the work.

@f.mazz.459 7 жыл бұрын

Seems like a really down-to-earth guy. I knw exactly what he means when he talks about feeling depressed in Seattle. There is no sunshine up in the Pacific North-west. Cloudy 9 months out of the year

@naastione 4 жыл бұрын

Wish he could find that security guard, he was the key to Yvette Anderson. Very inspirational interview.

@cezanniemelchor2395 6 жыл бұрын

He's so inspirational to those who want to follow their dreams

@mark2e583 6 жыл бұрын

Continue with your craft Jo Koy, you are a very funny comedian. I love your storyline about being Asian, I love that you incorporate your mom in your comedy. Truly awesome!!!

@paulv9122 7 жыл бұрын

Jo Koy is the most down to earth guy... Stay cool Jo!!

@kenschilli8058 7 жыл бұрын

My wife is Philipina, married 36 years, relate to his comedy, my daughter is good at imitating my wife

@auraasuncion9144 5 жыл бұрын

Filipina

@PrinceofPeace2000 4 жыл бұрын

@@auraasuncion9144 either works ms. OCD

@michaeldev5962 4 жыл бұрын

Hahahha you must have a good laugh lol

@RenzaissanceTV 4 жыл бұрын

@@PrinceofPeace2000 It's looks dumb lol

@iheartheenim 4 жыл бұрын

@@PrinceofPeace2000 It does not. I'm a Filipina, not a Philippina.

@ladylioness4065 4 жыл бұрын

So glad you kept pushing Jo and shout out to that security guard for looking out. One of the best comics

@hustlaire7012 8 жыл бұрын

Damn, he took me way back with the tape over the VHS slot.

@claudiogomez685 6 жыл бұрын

I remember that sometimes the tape was not enough and you also had to put a paper ball in the hole ... all those moments will be lost in time like tears of rain

@lizanomura6854 5 жыл бұрын

I did that too put tissue paper in the hole and tape

@PrinceofPeace2000 4 жыл бұрын

I was the best DJ in my own little world👌

@ShyBoyEddie 7 жыл бұрын

I'm half white and half Filipino but I look straight up mexican

@Jusss10 4 жыл бұрын

Edward Kelliher it be like that 🤣

@fineguy2696 4 жыл бұрын

you know filipina is product of mexican

@kingoso6700 4 жыл бұрын

fineguy stop no it isnt its asian

@tobito2013 4 жыл бұрын

Most of us looks Mexican. We're the asian Mexicans.

@amerikanonpulpugan7856 4 жыл бұрын

my father (born 1946), is a son of an unknown G.I. soldier and a Philippino Nurse. He never met any of his parents til his death last 1992.

@shellybelly2075 4 жыл бұрын

"Rice Is Rice." Instant Classic. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@SantosChronicles 4 жыл бұрын

This is such aspiring story!! Love the hustle Jo Koy. Gives the rest of us hope. So sincere.

@optimuspringle5920 4 жыл бұрын

I love you Jo Koy!!! You're so amazing May God continue to bless you! Hope you come to Fresno again so I can see you

@heyitsbroski 4 жыл бұрын

Shout out to Yvette Anderson!

@darthstructure7370 4 жыл бұрын

Jo is hilarious!!!! Watch the skit about his mom getting mad about him losing his lunch box.

@deftones2625 8 жыл бұрын

Damn this dude is really cool. seems very real and humble

@cajjaca3705 4 жыл бұрын

love your mom brother . . she's a kick ass for bringing you up what you are right now

@theraile 4 жыл бұрын

Very true. Sometimes, our friends, relatives and family won't care about us once we are at our lowest point of our life. It'll now depend on how you were raised on how you will treat them when they come back once we're at the pinnacle.

@Konchewy 7 жыл бұрын

ok i was suppose to sleep but then i watched 1 show now its almost 2am .. 😃 still watching! .. funny guy!

@morethan3756 5 жыл бұрын

I'm happy his sacrifices paid off. I love Jo Koy.

@sclawattslowks1661 8 жыл бұрын

This the most positive comment section yull probly get #only real niggas roast themselves #jo the man💯

@sungkim1933 7 жыл бұрын

Tough upbringing. Gave him heart and put his feet on the ground.

@joannamariesegura7048 7 жыл бұрын

Good thing they were late! We wouldn't have been watching your skits now! I LOVE Jo Koy!

@ziero9072 7 жыл бұрын

Hats off man! Respect! Luv your gigs Jokoy!

@Amanboy2012 8 жыл бұрын

Aye SALUTE to Jo Koy; I remember when this dude was on Jamie Foxx's LaffaPalooza back in '05/'06. Dude was hella funny; much love and respect!

@paulvicentevcurimao5596 7 жыл бұрын

jokoy should find a way to be a contestant in the dancing with the stars. He sure would be a great revelation to a lot of americans who were not familiar with his person.

@brownskinladyiam 5 жыл бұрын

I remember struggling to make rent Now my kids live a great life and I get to stay home I don’t take that for granted either because it wasn’t always this way

@thelightseeker94 8 жыл бұрын

Never thought I'd say it Vlad. You been consistent with the good interviews lately.

@kuunami 8 жыл бұрын

Yeah I hope he keeps it up and stays away from the reality stars and Z list celebs.

@rift0tripper 8 жыл бұрын

+kuunami what's z list lol

@JuanWickington 8 жыл бұрын

+rift0tripper lmaooooooo

@Amanboy2012 8 жыл бұрын

Watch, now Vlad's gonna bring back Slim Jesus.

@snowburd1942 6 жыл бұрын

I am so happy for Jo Koy ! Josep, you are adorable and so so funny ! I hope you get the big "O" every performance !

@AneshaSimone26 7 жыл бұрын

He's like my friends/ family I grew up with. He's great!

@eagleonefour9750 5 жыл бұрын

Funny how supposed family will come into your life when you’re already successful.

@beaulahdownunder 3 жыл бұрын

That was experienced by Barry Manilow too.

@doriwilson6991 3 жыл бұрын

They only care about you when you have money. Those are the ones I told my kids to avoid.

@edgardocrespo3840 4 жыл бұрын

Keep on the good works, rooting for you.

@positive_vibes_2427 8 жыл бұрын

A story I can relate to! Another great interview Vlad!

@bambibrosemer1597 3 жыл бұрын

It's nice to know that even though he's big in the comedy world he stays grounded and makes sure his son has good morals and values and is still friendly and respectful with his ex. His love and respect for his mom is awesome. The way he portrays and sees his sister's shows he's got mad love for them. He's 😎 awesome!

@pecanpraline8576 4 жыл бұрын

He's a cool guy...genuinely funny...great energy...Jo Koy...he's cool

@sarahpengcomedy 3 жыл бұрын

Nice interview! "Comedy is comedy", funny is funny, can't agree more! Jo Koy is a bridge between east and west, cool combination!

@JC-iw5lm 7 жыл бұрын

I can relate with Jo Koy! I grew up in Texas and I rarely see my white fathers sided the family. Truth is that most Filipino women are married to white men that are in the military. Lol

@kristikoz8607 3 жыл бұрын

❤️❤️❤️Jos-sip! ❤️👏🇨🇦 been a fan for 5 years - u deserve all the credit and love u get!!

@bufferover_flo4727 8 жыл бұрын

This nigga standup is crazy funny!!!!! Good interview Vlad

@jacobymcgowan1167 4 жыл бұрын

That’s dope, I remember his Comic View skit. He had hair. Definitely one of my favorite comics

@gallarterodelio2559 4 жыл бұрын

Love you JO KOY😘😘😊❤️❤️❤️ hope to see you soon 😘😘😘

@therealboomhauer69 4 жыл бұрын

Many people dont know that being a comdian takes lot of sacrifice and dedication but you have to work and your family member may be having a birthday party or a special event or something special and you have half way across the world making people laugh it is amazing but it is tiring because you are gone all day for weeks traveling but youre doing it for the love of your job and your family i want to do stand up.

@Sweetrage4chu2024 8 жыл бұрын

Awesome stand up comic, saw him this past May in Napa, laughed my ass off!

@RNicolasRuvalcaba 4 жыл бұрын

I've seen him several times in Orange County, Irvine Improve & Brea Improve but good luck getting tickets now - it sucks for me but I'm happy for him cuz he deserves it..

@jaironcuadra 6 жыл бұрын

Inspiration man. Very relate-able story.

@ShaToosi82 8 жыл бұрын

Jo Koy! been listening to his stand up some years now. hilarious guy man!

@aija9956 3 жыл бұрын

Now you know behind the great happiness he provided there's extreme sadness behind he experience.

@razparedes4647 4 жыл бұрын

Filipino is born witty and positive people

@TheOriginalHeisenberg 3 жыл бұрын

Big shout out to the security guard, it sounds like without him, we may have never met JoKoy.

@zaneshepherd5245 3 жыл бұрын

LOve Joy Ko the nicest guy most deserving of his success ... hope he hits the sky :)

@lanternprime4081 4 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah, reppin Hawaii. You da man Jo!!!

@OfeliaGarciaPhcdn 7 жыл бұрын

If Jokoy experienced Racial discrimination when his looks is more white than Pinoy, imagine what pinoy looking like me experienced, especially in the workplace.

@patootie3529 6 жыл бұрын

I found it quite strange, coz living in the US as a person with both Filipino parents, I didn't experience any racial discrimination. I thought they would've moved on from that shit already, and I'm sure they did. Thing is, it wasn't in Jo's time, so I guess that explains it.

@PeterDGrate 6 жыл бұрын

I grew up in Orange County in the 80s. Let's just say my brothers and I totally relate!

@nenabunena 6 жыл бұрын

a stewardess just called him oriental so clearly he doesn't look that white

@deannedoniamuniz7777 4 жыл бұрын

He looks pinoy if you go to the Philipines you see diffrent dialects some of them look full blooded spanish not al, filipinos look the same

@newtype5005 4 жыл бұрын

@Sebastian Benitez nobody's claiming to be Hispanic here. She probably meant some of the older generation which are the 2 percent left that look Spanish.... 😒 Other than that, Filipinos in The Philippines identify as Asians or Southeast Asians.

@znarfoal694 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing 😉 vlog ! Thanks for sharing

@tandekangoma5715 5 жыл бұрын

He is really good. Soo hilarious.

@dawnmaestascowell6930 Жыл бұрын

You are refreshing absolutely historical ! Loving you from Oregon

@kartoon1971 8 жыл бұрын

Jo is one hilarious ass dude. Check out his interview with The Breakfast Club! One of my favorites of all time.

@nenzone808 7 жыл бұрын

Loving the hat man...Hawaii in the house.. *Kaneohe Hawaii* you are so hilarious...Filipino mom impression on point...Hawaii is made with Lots of filipinos. Gotta love em.

@nasa9439 4 жыл бұрын

People in Hawai'i brag about shit no one else brags about..."- Jo Koy. 😂😎💯

@frenzroyalsimblante8038 3 жыл бұрын

those drums🔥 i wish i had one of those😌

@mariadelosreyes9298 5 жыл бұрын

Wishing one day you’ll come to Hong Kong... pretty sure you’ll take away all the stress and homesick to all FILIPINO workers specially to the helpers out here.

@BlackExcellenceProductions 8 жыл бұрын

Watch hella niggas comment, "who is this?" This one of the funniest comics out. I fucking died listening to his jokes about his Filipino Mom's hard accent. Calling him Josep and shit

@kulupingerzi 7 жыл бұрын

Black Excellence Productions 😁😁😁 Yeah that's funny as heck!!!

@Myunsolicitedthoughts 8 жыл бұрын

jo koy is funny as fuck yo, stand up will have you in tears

@klebeau4 8 жыл бұрын

i found his lil 2 minutes on comicview he look hella different back in 98 😂 waaaaay back

@Ph.40Lowks 8 жыл бұрын

I'm glad he made it

@babicjosip3453 3 жыл бұрын

Cool man,successful and humble.Intellegent guy make his own life great.I am very hapy to see he did it,for himself and his mom.Go Joy,go Mom.🇺🇸🇭🇷✌😃🌏

@Slappysan 8 жыл бұрын

Know him from Chelsea Lately. Wonder if clips four or five will cover that.

@dudukunhuwarezu 7 жыл бұрын

when youre funny, youre funny no matter where you are hence universal.

@megana9793 3 жыл бұрын

He’s so down to earth 👍🏻

@Domindi 8 жыл бұрын

Vlad: So you're dad is white and your mom is...filippino correct? Yes.....*2 mins later* sooooo dad is white and your mom issssss filippino?....Yes

@DesdeEscondido 7 жыл бұрын

Indi Higgins he got lost in Jo's eyes man

@theresaharwell783 4 жыл бұрын

His eyes are beautiful

@francissaxor530 4 жыл бұрын

Her mother is Chinese or part Chinese part Malay ...... our national hero Dr. Jose Rizal was the same - part Chinese part Malay

@kinaadman7584 3 жыл бұрын

@@francissaxor530 funny thing is, majority of Filipinos are descended from Taiwanese aboriginals and ancient south Chinese. We're basically a mixed of Austronesian, Taiwanese, and Chinese + some European, East Asian, and Oceania.

@lovelife2996 3 жыл бұрын

@@kinaadman7584 I don't think so. You got that all Wrong!!!

@Smorgasvord 8 жыл бұрын

Vlad always starts every interview with " *GUESTS NAME*......what's good!" He always does that without fail lol

@vladtv 8 жыл бұрын

yup

@Smorgasvord 8 жыл бұрын

*VLAD*......what's good!

@exus2sky 8 жыл бұрын

+djvlad interview martin lawremce

@fadzfitwork6871 6 жыл бұрын

Nooe..the interview with Montana of 300 doesnt

@ismrph 5 жыл бұрын

Pinoy Pride! We’re so proud of you JoKoy! Keep shining..We Love You!

@klausledda5903 4 жыл бұрын

as a filipino im so very proud that we have a filipino-american standup comedian like him with the likes of russel peters or kevin hart but the only problem is that he was never recognized in the philippines if not he must be recognized there to make him proud even more... MABUHAY KA JOKOY!!!

@jhei242 4 жыл бұрын

He is recognized here in the Philippines. He even has shows in Cebu and Manila this coming January 14 and 15, 2020.

@klausledda5903 4 жыл бұрын

thats a great news because i really love this guy...

@AnbusKi 8 жыл бұрын

I don't know if Vlad knows it but he expands a lot of these peoples audience by interviewing them.(I know I'm not the only one that got introduced to a lot of dope comedians/musicians etc through Vlad.)

@edwardgeorge2514 5 жыл бұрын

He just seems so cool

@lulun3724 4 жыл бұрын

Pretty Green Eyes 👀

@myrnaoca6628 6 жыл бұрын

I love jo koy so much

@joyjorge6603 7 жыл бұрын

love your jokes jo koy keep it up the good work

@indaybisdak2015 4 жыл бұрын

He’s amazing 😃.

@cristinadoberenz5772 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful story love

@immaog34 8 жыл бұрын

I like Jo Koy I like the idea of Jo Koy...

@selfishstockton6123 7 жыл бұрын

"What do you mean by the idea of Jo Koy?"

@rastachandolo9766 7 жыл бұрын

immaog34 that's what Hopsin said about drake

@melaniey.9800 6 жыл бұрын

Buddha Simpson.

@jhanbabytravels 6 жыл бұрын

love you #jokoy filam keep it up

@susanbmurton4611 6 жыл бұрын

Jo pls come to Australia!!!

@hpslate9095 7 жыл бұрын

luv u jo

@edgystyle7351 4 жыл бұрын

@Johan Larsson You mean *SouthEast Asia and neighbor to East Asia. Philippines is near Hongkong China and Vietnam. Also, two hours away from Japan. I did my research and my relatives know it too. You can fly by either Korean airlines or Chinese airlines to get to the Philippines as well. Both continents are the same race, they share similarities in culture and genetics. The Philippines is known as the pearl of Orient. So, that is geography for you and a little knowledge about us Oriental people. Peace!

@therealboomhauer69 4 жыл бұрын

This dude is aoo underrated