Comedian Vir Das’ voice is crystal clear over a Zoom call as he dishes on how he’s faring in quarantine—about the same as everyone else, in case you’re wondering. […]
Category: Comedy
5 Up-and-Coming Filipino Stand-Up Comedians You Need To Check Out
Anyone who’s ever been to a Filipino gathering can tell you that they’re always filled with good laughter and conversation, but Pinoys are slowly bringing their bright personalities and […]
Check Out The Stars Of CBS’ 2020 Comedy Showcase
Next week, comedy is taking center stage in Los Angeles. On Monday, CBS announced the lineup for its annual Comedy Showcase, which will take place with six shows from […]
The Unforgettable Gala: The Comedy Award Nominees
Editor’s Note: For almost 20 years, the Unforgettable Gala has been the most visible platform to celebrate Asian Americans in entertainment. Here at “Character Media,” we are thrilled to be able to […]
Standup Comedian Sierra Katow Is The New Queen Of The Comedy Club
Sierra Katow stands confidently on stage with mic in her hand, only fidgeting when she tucks strands of her long black hair behind her ear. She’s been honing her […]
Loud, Proud, Queer And Asian? Check Out This Panel Discussion At Outfest
It’s been a wild couple of year for gaysians in entertainment, from Nicos Santos’ performance as Oliver T’sien in “Crazy Rich Asians” to The Try Guys’ Eugene Lee Yang’s […]
There’s More To Stand-Up Than ‘Baby Cobra:’ Check Out These 9 Asian Comedians
You’ve probably heard Ali Wong rant about the horrors of pregnancy or maybe you like to tune into the “Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj” for a bit of news […]
7 Moments From ‘Always Be My Maybe’ That Made Us Believe In Love Again
Ever since breakout standup comedian Ali Wong hinted at creating a romantic comedy with “Fresh Off The Boat” actor Randall Park—their version of “When Harry Met Sally”—the internet has […]
Revisit The Horror Of Your Middle School Years With Our Top 7 Maya Moments From ‘Pen15’
Ahh… Middle school. Just the thought conjures up smells and images that you probably wish you had kept tamped down. What better way to revisit the blunder years than […]
Jump Into The World Of Webcomics With These 7 API Artists
From a dark and starless dystopian China to the bright and star-studded streets of New York, webcomics can plunge readers into worlds that both test and tantalize the imagination. […]
Legal Eagle: Ken Kirby Is Just As Ambitious As His Law Clerk Character On ‘Good Trouble’
When the entire drama class howled with laughter at Ken Kirby’s apron-wearing impersonation of chef Martin Yan from “Yan Can Cook,” Kirby knew he would make people laugh for […]
5 Reasons Why We Stan Mama Mai
Jeannie Mai, a confident, bubbly talk show host, is one of the most popular personalities on daytime television. You may know her as the stylist from “How Do I […]
Star Gaysian: Joel Kim Booster
Joel Kim Booster has come a long way from telling jokes to the back of an empty bar on the East Coast. “It took about five to six months, […]
You’re Welcome: Ken Jeong Drops Stand-Up Comedy Netflix Special On Valentine’s Day
Ken Jeong returns to his old stomping grounds in Pasadena, the Ice House, for his February 14 Netflix comedy special, named affectionately after his wife, “You Complete Me, Ho,” […]
Q&A: Mona Shaikh On Her ‘Naughty Muslim’ Comedy
World, look out for Mona Shaikh — the “Naughty Muslim” comedian making history. “I come from a land of virgins. It’s true, I do. It’s called Pakistan,” goes one of […]
