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Jo Koy Leaves His Mark on Hollywood History
20 Feb
Summary
- Jo Koy is the first Filipino American honored at TCL Chinese Theatre.
- The ceremony honored his career in stand-up and film.
- Comedians like Tiffany Haddish and Martin Lawrence attended.
Jo Koy, a celebrated comedian and actor, has achieved a significant milestone in Hollywood. On Wednesday, he imprinted his hands and feet into cement at the iconic TCL Chinese Theatre, marking him as the first Filipino American to receive this distinction.
This recognition celebrates Koy's impactful career, which includes numerous successful stand-up tours and multiple Netflix specials. His role in the 2022 film "Easter Sunday" also contributed to this honor.
The cement-handprint tradition at the TCL Chinese Theatre began in 1927. Koy's induction follows recent honorees like the music group BTS and actress Michelle Yeoh, cementing his place among Hollywood legends.
Comedian Tiffany Haddish hosted the event. Koy, 54, expressed gratitude, reflecting on early career struggles with identity and crediting comedians like Martin Lawrence for inspiration.
