I’m getting a lot of comments from people saying that we’re keeping them sane and entertained and keeping their minds off the terrible things that are happening out there.”. So I talk about the pandemic. Some shows haven’t even got started and they’ve been shut down so I consider us fortunate.”. Fierce London-born comic Gina Yashere riffs on American TV shows, her first trip to Alabama and her overprotective mother's scrapbook of horrors. I talk about how I’m trying to keep myself occupied. Stand-up specials. Over an hour of jokes with Extra performances and Backstage extras, DVD IS MULTI REGION AND WILL PLAY ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD, WHEN YOU PURCHASE PAYPAL WILL CONVERT TO YOUR LOCAL CURRENCY. (Daniel Leal-Olivas/Pool Photo via AP). GIMME THE ARTIST! Gina Yashere is an internationally acclaimed comedian who broke onto the American comedy scene as one of 10 finalists on Last Comic Standing in 2007 and went on to be named one of The Hollywood Reporter’s Top 10 Rising Talents. In 2007, she moved to the US, where solo specials such as Skinny B*tch made her a star. “It was supposed to be 22 episodes. When it comes to the UK, Yashere says COVID-19 is a huge problem there. In this unique and timely comedy, a middle-aged, divorced medical sock salesman (Gardell) from Detroit suffers a heart attack and falls for his cardiac nurse (Folake), a young, single mother who immigrated from Nigeria. I think both governments, the US and the U.K. government, handled the pandemic atrociously which has probably cost more lives.”. Yashere first gained notoriety in the U.S as a finalist on Last Comic Standing in 2007, and she continues to put a smile on people’s faces. Even though a lot of income is being lost I’ve got enough of a safety net to fall back on, to live off of. Yashere co-created Bob Hearts Abishola with Chuck Lorre and writes, produces, and co-stars in the project as the scene-stealing nurse, Kemi. Despite losing the last two episodes of the season, Yashere is focused on the good things. My 2nd Comedy Special, filmed in front of a sold out audience in San Francisco. Kendrick Sampson says ‘Insecure’ helped him understand women’s minds, Netflix announces $100 million coronavirus relief fund for creative community. My previous specials have been an hour, and to be able to captivate an audience for that amount of time takes a special kind of skill and talent. And I’m glad that Harry stood up for his wife and said ‘yea, we’re getting the fuck out of here.’ Yeah. SOCK WIFE!! Hopefully, we get a season two and we can roll the last two episodes of season one into season two,” she explains. Gina self produced 3 separate 1 hour Stand Up Specials, Skinny B*tch, Laughing To America, & Ticking Boxes, two of which are currently streaming on Netflix. READ MORE: Netflix announces $100 million coronavirus relief fund for creative community, According to Yashere, her show’s star, Abishola, would be on the front lines of the pandemic. It’s kind of coming up to par with New York. Speaking to how the crisis has impacted Hollywood she says, “I still consider myself to be in a good position mentally, physically, and financially. was shown as an hour Special Comedian/Producer Gina Yashere speaks on a panel during ESSENCE House: Hollywood Edition at NeueHouse Los Angeles on February 07, 2020 in Hollywood, California. Gina Yashere: Skinny B*tch ( 128 ) IMDb 6.3 58min 2008 18+ From bits about her mom and men, to colonic irrigation and luggage this special leaves no stone unturned. You know at least I’ve got a home to quarantine in. This has happened every hundred years or so in history and this will pass. Plenty of folks know Gina Yashere for her hilarious stand-up specials on Netflix, but some might not know she’s also one of the creators of the hit CBS series, Bob Hearts Abishola. @tonybakercomedy @yamaneika @glo_bigelow @daniguru @pbfrey BEFORE YOU ASK Glasses from @generaleyewear #womanup sleeveless Tee from @stuzoclothing #saynotocats #catsareassholes #coronadiaries #ginaandnina #bitchesinquarantine, A post shared by Gina Yashere (@ginayashere) on Apr 11, 2020 at 5:11pm PDT. I’ve got a book coming out next year and I’m just like, well, let me sit myself down and write this sh*t.”, READ MORE: Kendrick Sampson says ‘Insecure’ helped him understand women’s minds, The creative adds, “All of my work as far as my live comedy work got wiped out by this so my income for the next four months is totally gone. theGrio caught up with the comedian to find out how the show, which stars Billy Gardell and Folake Olowofoyeku, has been impacted by the pandemic and how she’s handling her time at home. She is a co-creator of the sitcom “Bob Hearts Abishola,” which she also appears in and helps write. She can also be seen on her Netflix specials Skinny B*tch, Laughing to America, a Gina Yashere has appeared on countless TV shows both in the UK and US. All u cat lovers TELL ME I'M LYING!!! 2008: Gina Yashere: Skinny B*tch, Showtime – written and performed … Gina Yashere has appeared on countless TV shows both in the UK and US. “The Corona Diaries is about every day situations that happen while we are stuck in the house together. Gina Yashere knows who’s boss. Despite her initial lack of interest and obvious culture clashes, Bob is determined to win her heart one day at a time. This dynamic young comedienne hailing from London via Nigeria has taken the comedy world by storm since her debut. In 2010 her one-hour comedy special, Skinny B*tch, premiered on Showtime. The Nigerian beauty was born and raised in London, making her the perfect person to ask about Meghan Markle‘s recent departure from the country. We're all stuck indoors, but at least we have a brand new BOB❤️ABISHOLA. I’ve never had any of my specials aired anywhere on British TV. My DVD, Skinny B*tch, was Not only does Yashere star in the series, but she is one of the co-creators, as well as a writer and producer on the series. She is episode 2 of The Standups Season 2, & two of her previous one hour specials, Skinny B*tch & Laughing To America are also available for viewing on the platform. Gina Obedapo Iyashere (born April 6, 1974) is a British comedian. Catch new episodes of Bob Hearts Abishola Mondays on CBS. NAME DAT CHOON! “We’re definitely finding the funny and people are really enjoying it. #Bob❤️Abishola #bobheartsabishola #comedian #writer #producer #ginabackinhollywood#nigeriansontv #ididthat #naijacomedy#ginatvtakeover, A post shared by Gina Yashere (@ginayashere) on Mar 16, 2020 at 1:32pm PDT, Gina Yashere stars in CBS’ “Bob Hearts Abishola.” (Photo: CBS), “I mean, we’re fortunate in that at least we got 20 episodes done before this happened. “So she’d have her mask and gloves on and she’d be in the trenches.”. We shot 20 and we were just about to shoot 21 when we learned we had to shut down. That meant putting together her own comedy specials, like 2008’s Gina Yashere: Skinny B—h, before Netflix and Showtime were knocking at her … In an exclusive interview with theGrio, the comedian talks about the impact of coronavirus in Hollywood. As above, but on a 4GB USB drive, so you can watch on your computer or TV with USB port, and if you wish, delete the comedy and use as extra memory. I discuss how I’m trying to keep myself healthy and trying to boost my immune system every day,” Yashere says. “She’d be in the trenches. “I’m not surprised that she left. So you’re not going to see the wonderful finale we had planned. Lucy and Gina's Special Relationship It’s over a decade since old friends Lucy Porter and Gina Yashere caught up. That, to me, is a slap in the face. We lost the last two episodes of Bob Hearts Abishola so I’m just gonna get creative.”. ... My 3rd Comedy Special, shot in London. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for ESSENCE), “I’ve got this TV idea that I have had on the back burner for a long time that I’ve been meaning to rewrite so this would be the perfect time to do it. “My thoughts are a complete lack of surprise that she left after the amount of racist abuse that she was getting online. Gina Yashere, Actress: Bob Hearts Abishola. Gina Yashere: Laughing to America (2013, Netflix) British, Black, and a second-generation Nigerian woman, Bob Hearts Abishola star Yashere shares jokes rooted in her experience being from a multi-cultural background and how she adjusted moving to the United States. I've spent a lot of my own money making this special, and I'm selling it as cheap as possible. My thing is to stay home, stay safe and stay inspired…It’s kind of about turning lemons into lemonade,” Yashere says. Gx. Most of them are self-employed contractors. She is. It’s getting close,” she explains. Case in point: her daily videos on social media called The Corona Diaries. “Makeup artist, costumes, the grips, the camera people, the lighting, the set builders; they’re all contractors. “It’s actually worse in London than where I am in Los Angeles. Gina Yashere is an internationally acclaimed comedian who co-created and is a co-executive producer, writer, and star of Chuck Lorre’s seriesBOB HEARTS ABISHOLA on CBS. The 46-year-old Yashere is a commentator on “The Daily Show With Trevor Noah” and has starred in standup specials for Netflix and Showtime. The 46-year-old Yashere is a commentator on “The Daily Show With Trevor Noah” and has starred in standup specials … There’s a lot of us in this industry who are just waiting for this thing to blow over because it’s affecting all of our households. on Showtime, Black and Bold: Celebrating TV's Game-Changing Creators; What to Watch: Black History Month Specials, Movies and Documentaries “We’re changing the hearts and minds of old white people in middle America,” Bob Hearts Abishola co-creator Gina Yashere says of her groundbreaking CBS series. B orn and raised in London, Gina Yashere, 46, had a successful standup career in the UK, but frustrated by a lack of further opportunities, she … It follows Bob (Billy Gardell), a sock businessman, who falls for … I consider myself very very blessed in this situation.”, READ MORE: Tiffany Haddish reportedly quarantined with her rumored beau Common. Yashere: I was skeptical at first. The trailer for the series is below. She is … Gina Yashere music. is now available to buy. When you purchase, you will be sent download links for the backstage extras, and other performances from the night, so you get everything that is available on the DVD and USB drive. Our Post yoga rooftop intro was a FAIL & the Ninja & I agree, NO CATS. In a few short years, she has become one of the most sought after comics in the country, making numerous appearances on Television, radio and the big screen. I’m completely unsurprised. My 3rd Comedy Special, shot in London. Basically it ends where it ends. “You know they’re turning massive concert venue’s into makeshift hospitals as we speak it’s pretty bad there. GIMME THE YEAR! Here is one of the rave reviews she's received.. 8.30/7.30c @cbstv WATCH IT!! So if you don’t work, you don’t get paid in that space,” Yashere adds. I'm not putting any locking software on this, & I'm trusting you guys to do the right thing. Thanx guys. If I’d sat in England waiting for someone to give me a TV show, I’d still be there, being the token black face on Mock the Week. It’s affecting our income and it affects our future income. And as well as all that, Gina currently has 3 stand up specials streaming on Netflix! Britain’s Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex gesture during their visit to Canada House in thanks for the warm Canadian hospitality and support they received during their recent stay in Canada, in London, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020. 5. Over an hour of jokes with Extra performances and Backstage extras Plenty of folks know Gina Yashere for her hilarious stand-up specials on Netflix, but some might not know she’s also one of the creators of the hit CBS series, Bob Hearts Abishola. In 2015 she was featured on Gotham Comedy Live and in 2016 appeared on Showtime's The Nasty Show with Artie Lange . Gina Yashere, left, producer of the CBS series “Bob Hearts Abishola,” and executive producer Chuck Lorre take part in a panel discussion on the … The British comedian comes back to town for JFL 42, and continues to ride a wave of success as she … Hannibal Buress: Comedy Camisado (2016, Netflix) Bob's ex is back!! Quotes . Awards four times. RELATED STORIES “We’re changing the hearts and minds of old white people in middle America,” Bob Hearts Abishola co-creator Gina Yashere says of her groundbreaking CBS series. She currently co-stars in Chuck Lorre’s CBS comedy series Bob Hearts Abishola and is also a co-creator, writer and producer on the show. Some shows were shut down after two or three episodes. The sitcom (airing Mondays at 8:30/7:30c) is the first broadcast network show centered around a Nigerian family. My 2nd comedy special, shot in San Francisco in front of a sold out audience. We’ve still got to pay those bills, we still got to pay that rent, we still got to pay our mortgages, and we still got to buy food.”. Gina's 4th stand up special is also streaming on Netflix, as part of The Standups, season 2, … Download of my 3rd Stand up Special shot in London at The iconic Brixton Academy. “I’m just trying to stay positive. It was obviously based on race and the worst of it came when baby Archie was born.”, READ MORE: Meghan Markle’s real name uncovered as baby Archie’s birth certificate goes public. Nigerians, our work ethic is pretty much unparalleled,” she says. Gina Yashere: Gina Yashere is an internationally acclaimed comedian who is currently starring in Chuck Lorre’s new series, BOB ABISHOLA, with Billy Gardell for CBS. PLEASE DO NOT POST ONLINE! 2008: Gina Yashere: Skinny B*tch, Showtime – written and performed by 2014: Gina Yashere: Laughing To America, Starz – written and performed by 2018: The Standups with Gina Yashere, A Netflix Original Comedy Special – written and performed by Related Research Articles Cup half full & all that BOB ❤️ABISHOLA TONITE. Comedy's freshest voices take the stage in LA for six half-hour specials packed with sly jokes, hilarious anecdotes and awkward confessions. And it serves the British right. The 46-year-old Yashere is a commentator on “The Daily Show With Trevor Noah” and has starred in standup specials for Netflix and Showtime. Comedian Gina Yashere has toured the world with her standup, filmed specials for Netflix and made regular appearances on "The Daily Show With Trevor Noah." I’m in a decent position. Skinny B*tch special, as seen on Showtime US, Gina Yashere: Ticking Boxes Concert + Extras on 4GB USB drive. WIN WIN! Thanx to @dadivapeakz for the list of choons he sent back for my live choons battles 😊 BEFORE YOU ASK: #womanup cap from @stuzoclothing Glasses from @generaleyewear My onesie #rootscabin Xmas prez from my manager @jodilieberman Nina's onesie from Devil Amazon Kemi's onesie from @chewy #choonsontuesdays … The show highlights the immigrant Nigerian experience and many of the stories are pulled from her own family life. The show is returning with new episodes on Monday, but its first season has been cut a little short by the outbreak. OOOO IS IT?? It was not just some regular joes on the street, but from the British press with their underhanded, insidious racism,” she says. Stand-up specials.