Comedy Archives - Character Media

In Kristina Wong’s Latest One-Woman Show, ‘Kristina Wong, Sweatshop Overlord,’ Theatrical Justice is at Play

Kristina Wong walks us through the process of crafting her newest 90-minute show — which ran at the Kirk Douglas Theater from Feb. 12 – Mar. 12 — a product of unending tumultuous times.

Across the Multiverse With Eugene Cordero

Comedy, Movies, Screen, TV by Roni Canieso

Actor and comedian Eugene Cordero has spent years logging roles on some of the most beloved sitcoms around. Now, he’s kicking things up a notch.

Atsuko Okatsuka’s First Comedy Special, ‘The Intruder,’ Is Now Streaming on HBO and HBO Max

Comedy, Screen by Joanna Zhang

The L.A.-based comedian, actor, and writer fondly dedicates her first comedy special to all the “weirdos” and outcasts of the world.

8 API Comedians Who Will Keep You in Stitches

Comedy by Florence Lo

Fans of comedy who are looking for their next good laugh are in luck with the likes of Phil Wang, Aparna Nancherla and more.

John Cho, Simu Liu, Sandra Oh and More Recognized at Character Media’s 2021 Unforgettable Gala

Comedy, Events, Food, Movies, Music, Screen, Sports, TV, YouTubers by Cu Fleshman

The 19th annual event took place on Dec. 11, 2021 at the Beverly Hilton, and featured performances from NIKI, Audrey Nuna and more, in addition to speeches from the evening’s host Sherry Cola, keynote speaker Daniel Dae Kim and the 2022 Unforgettable Award recipients.

Masala: Hasan Minhaj Credits His Wife as Co-Writer On His New Special, ‘The King’s Jester’

Comedy, Screen by Joanna Zhang

Five years after his breakout Peabody-Award-winning Netflix special “Homecoming King,” Hasan Minhaj is back with his second stand-up special, “The King’s Jester.”

Hasan Minhaj’s New Special to Premiere Next Month On Netflix

Comedy, Screen by Eric Mena

In “The King’s Jester,” the comedian and TV host will dish on parenting and politics.

Masala: Atsuko Okatsuka Shares How She and Her Grandma Got Into Comedy

Comedy by Cu Fleshman

Known for her video sketches and stand-up performances, Okatsuka isn’t afraid to say what’s on her mind.

Joel Kim Booster Gets Lucky at the Live and On-stage Joy F*ck Club

Comedy, Events by Caroline Yu

One of the final shows to take place at the first-ever Netflix Is a Joke festival, Booster closed out the night with a warts-and-all Asian American town hall meeting.

Aziz Ansari Helps Kick Off Netflix Is a Joke Festival

Comedy, Events by Cu Fleshman

On the comedy fest’s opening weekend, Ansari took the Orpheum stage to share jokes about his upcoming marriage, how to avoid shopping at Amazon and more.