Jo Koy
Definition
Stage name of Joseph Glenn Herbert, an American stand-up comedian and actor born in Japan to a Filipino mother and European-American father.
Renowned for high-energy observational comedy focusing on family, culture, and everyday life, with multiple Netflix specials and a history on shows like Chelsea Lately.
Notable for hosting the 81st Golden Globe Awards in 2024, which sparked memes and discussions on live TV comedy risks.
Examples
Jo Koy's Golden Globes monologue had celebrities groaning louder than a bad karaoke night, but he owned the flop like a pro.
If Jo Koy's impressions of his mom don't make you call your own parents, nothing will—except maybe her lumpia recipe.
Jo Koy went from Vegas coffee house hustles to Netflix arenas, proving punchlines trump a Harvard degree any day.
Watching Jo Koy riff on Asian family dynamics is like peeking into every immigrant household's chaotic dinner table.