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Filipino comedian Jobert Austria has begun a new life in Canada where he says he can finally spend time with his wife following a long-distance relationship. But despite a new home, Austria says he always thinks...

Hollywood, CA — Filipino American comedians lent their talents for the second edition of Laughs for SIPA. This is the second time that SIPA, Search to Involve Pilipino Americans, held a comedy show, this time called...

Behind every son and daughter’s success is a mother. In comedian Jo Koy’s case, his mom Josie — oftentimes the subject of his comedic antics — is quite a hit to audiences. Both young and old...

In his recent TV special, stand-up comedian Jo Koy once again keeps the laughs coming with tales about his Filipino-American childhood.   From punchlines about using Vicks Vapor Rub to fix every kind of illness, to Filipino...

A young Filipino-American stand-up comedian was named this year’s winner of NBCUniversal’s comedy competition, “StandUp NBC.” JR De Guzman just landed a one year deal with NBCUniversal, which includes bookings for performances across the country and a headlining...

Chelsea Handler is known for her quick wit and sharp tongue. But Cher Calvin shows us a different side to the celebrity comedienne — one that sees the influential responsibility in her star power. Here’s this...

Her’s known for his funny stand-up comedy acts and scene-stealing supporting roles. But comedian Chokoleit harbors more serious aspirations as an actor. Here’s Yong Chavez with tonight’s Balitang Showbiz.  ...Read More

In recent years, criticisms about the lack of diversity in Hollywood films have been growing. But there’s a medium where talents of color — including Filipinos — are making huge strides. Yong Chavez tells us about...

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Filipinos are known to smile, laugh or even joke in the midst of tragedies. To smile after a typhoon or an earthquake is not unusual for Filipino survivors. When it comes to...

By Henni Espinosa, ABS-CBN North America Bureau Mar. 6, 2014 UNION CITY, Calif. – Jose Marie Borja Viceral, more popularly known as “Vice Ganda” is one of the busiest and most successful comedians in the Philippines....