He will present the 81st Golden Globe Awards: Who is Jo Koy?
The name that will present the 81st Golden Globe Awards, which will be held on January 7, has been announced. Famous comedian Jo Koy will host the award ceremony, where Barbie and Oppenheimer lead the nominations.
Koy was born on June 2, 1971, in Tacoma, Washington, to a family of Filipino origin. He attended Spanaway Lake High School, Foss High School, and the University of Nevada.
He started his career in 1989 by performing small comedy shows in cafes in Las Vegas.
Joseph Glenn Herbert Sr. (born June 2, 1971), 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.
He came to the fore with his highly rated and successful comedy programs, especially for Comedy Central and Netflix channels.
The comedian recently appeared in the Disney movie 'Haunted Mansion' and the animated movie 'Monkey King' as Bendo.
Private life
Jo Koy's ex-wife Angie King is a Filipino-American artist and singer. She is mainly known by her stage name “Nura Luca”. She started dating Jo in the early days of his career and married her shortly after. The couple has reportedly supported each other through the ups and downs of their lives.
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