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It’s almost time to celebrate the best of 2023’s movie releases and TV shows with the 81st Golden Globes this Sunday. And for those following the award show airing on CBS and via a Paramount+ subscription, naming stand-up comedian Jo Koy as its host was a historic choice. Now, the comedian has shared what the hosting gig means to him. 

Jo Koy will make history this Sunday as the first Filipino-American to host the ceremony, and he couldn’t be more excited and proud. Here’s what the comedian had to say about the career milestone: 

It does mean a lot. You know, we say this all the time and I think we beat it over the head a lot, but it’s like — it’s representation, man, it really does. It’s like, when I was a kid, all we could watch were award shows. And as a kid, you look for…

Giulia Campora December 21st, 2023 – 12:53 PM

The role of hosting the most well-known award of the year, ‘The Golden Globes’, has been given to Jo Koy (Easter Sunday, Leo) for the 2024 ceremony, The Hollywood Reporter states. This will be the first time hosting an award show for Koy.

The Golden Globes president, Helen Hoehne, is ecstatic for Koy to host these awards, in an exclusive statement shared with The Hollywood Reporter. “We are thrilled to have Jo host the 81st Annual Golden Globe Awards and bring his infectious energy and relatable humor to kick off Hollywood’s award season,” Hoehne said. “We can’t wait to see what he has in store…