Helen Hong

Helen Hong is an American stand-up comedian, actress, director, and producer. She has appeared in such works as Jane the Virgin, Parks and Recreation, and the Coen Brothers' Inside Llewyn Davis. and hosts a trivia podcast called Go Fact Yourself. She formerly hosted the podcast Little Ethnic Girls. She has a recurring role on Nickelodeon's The Thundermans Hong is known for her comedic NowThis videos.

Early life Helen Hong was born in Los Angeles, California. Her parents emigrated to New York City from South Korea. She was raised on the East Coast, but spent some time in South Korea, as well. Hong attended high school at Tottenville High School in Staten Island, New York and North Andover High School in North Andover, Massachusetts, and attended the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, Massachusetts.

Career Hong was not a standup comedy fan before a random shot of inspiration prompted her to take standup classes at New York City's Carolines on Broadway. Bonkerz, The Hollywood Improv, Zanies Comedy Club, Stir Crazy Comedy Club, Flappers Comedy Club, The Ice House Comedy Club, the Mary D. Fisher Theatre, Punch Line San Francisco and numerous other venues.

Hong has performed at events such as the Sedona International Film Festival, the Punchlines & Pumps Comedy Show at the Potawatomi Hotel & Casino, the New York Underground Comedy Festival,

Personal life Hong is the daughter of two Korean immigrants and was raised in New York. She has publicly expressed her passion for feminist movements and regularly shares her political stances and opinions on different forms of media. Hong is an active Bernie Sanders supporter.

Awards and recognition In 2014, BuzzFeed named Hong as one of "18 Comedians Who Could Take Over The Late Show" In 2011, The Huffington Post included her on their list "53 Of Our Favorite Female Comedians"

Filmography

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Television