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Jo Koy to host the Golden Globes: ‘I get to make my Filipino family proud’

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E. Kristhoff Cagape

<p>Filipino-American comedian Jo Koy is set to host the 81st Golden Globe Awards. </p><p>&quot;I’ve stepped onto a lot of stages around the world in my career, but this one is going to be extra special,&quot; Jo Koy remarked in a statement as reported by ABS-CBN News.</p><p>&quot;This is that moment where I get to make my Filipino family proud. Mahal kita (Google it)!&quot; he said.</p><p>The Golden Globes will happen on Sunday, January 7, 2024 (US time).</p><p>The comedian also posted a clip on social media announcing that he will be hosting the event. </p><p>Fans online were quick to express their excitement about Jo Koy hosting the show.</p><p>&quot;Freaking amazing!!!!!!! I know this is the ultimate! So excited to see u climbing higher and higher !!!! Keep going!!!!&quot; one fan said.</p><p>&quot;Soooo excited for you, can’t wait to watch it!&quot; another fan wrote.</p><p>&quot;Jo Koy is adorable!! How do I get VIP front row seats?! Congratulations!! We are so excited!! I’m so proud of you!&quot; one fan posted.</p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/C1H-rn9xgnS/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=450&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A153877.5%2C%22ls%22%3A37705.90000009537%2C%22le%22%3A37734.5%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="746" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>It&#x27;s the first time that Jo Koy will be hosting the awards ceremony.</p><p>&quot;We can’t wait to see what he has in store for the stars in the room and a global audience,&quot; <span id="isPasted" style="color:rgb(65, 65, 65);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;display:inline !important;float:none">Helen Hoehne</span> stated, Golden Globes President, as reported by ABS-CBN News.</p><p>She added: &quot;We know Jo is bringing his A-game.&quot;</p><p>In 2022, Jo Koy starred in the comedy film <em>Easter Sunday.</em> It was the first major Hollywood film with a Filipino cast.</p><div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2022/9/1/fresh-scoops/jo-koy-shares-why-he-chose-easter-sunday-202074"><strong>READ: Jo Koy shares why he chose Easter Sunday as the theme of his first movie</strong></a></div><p>In an interview on <em>The Today Show</em>, the comedian remarked that he is proud to represent Filipinos on the big screen.</p><p>&quot;There is a lot of pressure. I got the weight of that country right now so I made sure that I represented everyone beautifully, especially my mom too. It&#x27;s just beautiful,&quot; he stated.</p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-3" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/C1H8AMzpagu/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=450&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A3%2C%22os%22%3A154626.09999990463%2C%22ls%22%3A37705.90000009537%2C%22le%22%3A37734.5%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="880" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-3" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>He continued: &quot;My mom will be 69 and it&#x27;s been 51 years since she lived here and never seen anything like this and this is the first time that her and everybody else that&#x27;s Filipino being represented this way.&quot;</p><p>He also recently headlined Funny is Funny world tour which he also brought to the Philippines.</p>

<p>Jo Koy is set to host the Golden Globes for the first time on January 7, 2024 (US time).</p>

Jo Koy is set to host the Golden Globes for the first time on January 7, 2024 (US time).

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Jo Koy to host the Golden Globes: ‘I get to make my Filipino family proud’

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Published Dec 27, 2023 12:35 PM PHT

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