Standup comedian, actress, and musician: Margaret Cho shares with us her fantastic journey from her upbringing as an Asian American in San Francisco, to her riveting breakthrough into the industry. In this episode, she brings to light her experiences and challenges she had faced in the 90s and explains more about her first one-woman show: "I'm the One that I Want" that unearthed her struggles with All-American Girl (TV series 1994-1995). She also expresses the importance of representation in the comedy world and industry, and leaves us with a compelling and fundamental messages/ advice for aspiring comedians from marginalized communities who look to make their mark in the industry.
We learn more about her new tour- 'Live and Livid', celebrating 40 years of her career as a standup comedian. Her dazzling personality gleams through, as we share laughs, stories, and upcoming projects. Her unwavering support for LGBT rights has earned her accolades, and she has been recognized for her outstanding humanitarian efforts on behalf of women, Asian Americans, and the LGBT community.
Preservation and Amplification of Legacies | 3x13
Inspiring Aspiring Filmakers | 3x12
Mother and Son’s Journey of a Thousand Miles | 3x11
The Beauty of Dance | 3x10
Making Changes for the Better | 3x9
Never Too Late To Change | 3x8
Balancing Life as Attorney and Music Teacher | 3x7
Developing Asian Theater | 3x6
Pushing Through Challenges | 3x5
Building Your Own Brand | 3x4
Building UpThe Film Community
The Power of Voice in Comedy
Diversifying Directors | 3x1
Ashlyn So: A Prodigy’s Passions for Fashion and Activism │ 2x40
Pushing Away from the Periphery in Film with Dan Chen │ 2x39
Chris Chan Lee: A Pioneer of Asian American Cinema │ 2x38
Breaking Barriers for AAPI in the Air │ 2x37
Empowerment through Humor with Jiaoying Summers │ 2x36
Sharing Perspectives through Film with Sami Khan │ 2x35
Coming Full Circle to Serve our Country │ 2x34
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