Knowra Margaret Cho Margaret Cho Margaret Cho is an American comedian, actor, and writer known for stand-up comedy and the sitcom All-American Girl . Her work often draws on Korean American identity, sexuality, and political satire.
All-American Girl : A 1994–1995 ABC sitcom starring Margaret Cho as a young Korean American woman in San Francisco. Cho starred in this sitcom, which brought her Korean American family story to network television.
Joan Rivers : An American comedian, actor, and television host known for abrasive stand-up and celebrity satire. Rivers hosted The Joan Rivers Show , where Cho appeared early in her television career.
Stand-up comedy : A comedy performance in which a comedian addresses an audience directly, usually through prepared jokes and stories. Stand-up is Cho’s central form and the basis of her autobiographical stage shows.
Representation in media : The presence and portrayal of social groups and identities in media, including who creates and controls those portrayals. The casting and cancellation of All-American Girl became part of discussion about Asian American representation.
I'm the One That I Want : Margaret Cho’s 2000 stand-up show and concert film about her career, family, and identity. This show turned experiences from Cho’s life and failed sitcom into acclaimed autobiographical comedy.
Sandra Oh : A Canadian actor known for roles in Grey’s Anatomy and Killing Eve . Oh starred with Cho in All-American Girl , another Korean American performer in its cast.
Korean Americans : People in the United States who have Korean ancestry, including immigrants and their descendants. Cho often examines Korean American family life and identity in her comedy.
Queer visibility : The public presence and portrayal of LGBTQ people in culture, media, and institutions. Cho has used comedy and public advocacy to make queer identities more visible.
The Cho Show : A 2008 VH1 reality series following Margaret Cho’s professional and personal life. The series shifted Cho’s screen presence from scripted sitcom to reality television.
Adele Lim : A Malaysian-born screenwriter and film director known for Crazy Rich Asians and Joy Ride . Lim worked as a writer on All-American Girl , the sitcom that made Cho a network lead.
Show all 21