Jo Koy is a Filipino-American stand-up comedian and actor who has gained a large following for his observational humor, stories about his family, and impressions of his Filipino mother. Born Joseph Glenn Herbert on June 2, 1971, in Tacoma, Washington, Koy grew up in a mixed-race family and often talks about his experiences growing up with a Filipino mother and an American father in his comedy routines. Koy started performing stand-up comedy in the 1990s, and he got his big break when he appeared on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" in 2005. Since then, Koy has released several stand-up comedy specials, including "Don't Make Him Angry," "Lights Out," and "Live from Seattle." He has also toured extensively, performing his comedy routines in sold-out arenas around the world. In addition to his comedy work, Koy has acted in films and television shows, including "Chelsea Lately," "The Adam Carolla Show," and the Netflix movie "Eli." Koy has received critical acclaim for his comedy, and he has won several awards, including the "Stand-Up Comedian of the Year" award at the 2018 Just For Laughs Comedy Festival.