Comic, Netflix staple Jo Koy talks race, rejection in memoir
Comedian Jo Koy poses for a portrait in Los Angeles to promote his book “Mixed Plate: Chronicles of an All-American Combo. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
This cover image released by Dey Street Books shows Mixed Plate: Chronicles of an All-American Combo, a memoir by comedian Jo Koy. (Dey Street Books via AP)
Published April 03. 2021 6:11AM
By TERRY TANG, Associated Press Get the weekly rundown Email Submit
Like many famous comics, Jo Koy had early struggles at comedy clubs. But, unlike them, the half white and half Filipino comedian could only seem to book spots on ethnic theme nights like “Wonton Wednesdays” and “Asian Invasion.”
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