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Michael Yo
Born (1974-11-20) November 20, 1974 (age 49)
American
Occupation(s)Actor, stand-up comedian, television host
SpouseClaire Elise Yo
WebsiteOfficial website

Michael Yo Simmons is an American actor, stand-up comedian, and television host who co-hosted

pop culture commentator on Showbiz Tonight. Michael played football for the University of Arkansas
, but his football career was cut short due to multiple concussions.

His stand up special debut “Blasian” was released November 27, 2018. [1]

His film credits include

The Cookout 2, and Sofia Coppola’s Bling Ring.[citation needed
]

Career

Yo previously worked as a correspondent for

Kourtney & Khloé Take Miami on E!.[citation needed
]

In 2001, he appeared in a season one episode of Fear Factor in which contestants had to free fall from a hotel window hundreds of feet high, eat sheep's eyes and hang upside down in a water tank.[citation needed]

Yo started a podcast together with comedian Jo Koy on July 23, 2012 called The Michael Yo and Jo Koy Show.[citation needed]

In November 2018, it was announced that Yo's family comedy (inspired by his own life) was in development at Fox which he would star, co-write and produce.[1]

On April 9, 2019, February 27, 2020, and May 12, 2020, he appeared on The Joe Rogan Experience.

He appeared on

season 15 of America's Got Talent.[2]
Performing stand-up comedy, he received a yes from all 4 judges and advanced to the next round, but was eventually eliminated in the Quarter-Finals.

Since 2021, Yo and news correspondent Nikki Novak have served as the hosts of Nexstar Media Group's annual New Year's Eve special from Las Vegas.[3][4][5]

In 2022, he appeared on the Netflix baking competition Is It Cake? as a judge.

Personal life

Yo says that being a

biracial person who is half black and half Asian, he has "a uniquely relatable and American experience in life".[6] Yo said "Comedy is not about one-liners and punchlines, it's about story telling and a real connection with the audience."[6]

References

  1. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (2018-11-05). "Michael Yo To Star In Autobiographical Family Comedy In Works At Fox". Deadline. Retrieved 2018-11-06.
  2. ^ "'America's Got Talent': Michael Yo goes from interviewing the judges to making them laugh". Gold Derby. July 2020. Retrieved 2 July 2020.
  3. ^ Bleakly, Caroline (2021-11-30). "'Countdown to New Year's Eve 2022,' best party will be in Las Vegas". KTLA. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
  4. ^ Walker, Justin (2022-12-23). "'Las Vegas Countdown to 2023' set to feature music, special guests, fireworks". KTLA. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
  5. ^ "KTLA to host 'Las Vegas Countdown to 2024' on New Year's Eve". KTLA. 2023-12-21. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
  6. ^ a b Shaitly, Shahesta (August 2012). "Michael Yo, Y'all!". Campus Activities Magazine. Retrieved 13 February 2014.

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