Gina Yashere-1st ever Brit to do Def Comedy Jam

About Me

I'm a stand up comedian/actress/writer/anything that pays the mortgage. Before that, I was an engineer, building and repairing Elevators I prefer what I'm doing now, believe me.I was born in London, England of Nigerian parents.Some people may know me from the Lenny Henry show for my character Tanya 'I don't fink so!' or the Nigerian Mum 'My daughter is going to be a doctor' Mrs. Omokorede. I was also the voice of Keisha Marie in Bromwell High-The late night animation on Channel 4, as well as doing various other bits of radio, TV, and straight to DVD movies over the years. I've won quite a few awards for my comedy, including BEST FEMALE COMEDIAN at the UK Black Entertainment Comedy Awards, in 2004, 2005, and 2006.I have hosted the MOBO awards 2 years running (sort of a Brit equivalent to the MTV Music awards...ish).I travel the world doing a job I love, so I consider myself blessed.I recently competed on NBCs LAST COMIC STANDING and made it thru to the final 10.I AM NOW THE FIRST BRITISH COMEDIAN EVER TO APPEAR ON HBO'S DEF COMEDY JAM.I am currently living in Los Angeles, and lovin it!For more info about me, just log on to my website and join my mailing list.lata xMY RECENT PERFORMANCE ON HBO'S DEF COMEDY JAMCome check me out on at Cinespace, 6356 Hollywood Blvd, LAME AS MRS. OMOKOREDE-THE PUSHY MUM FROM THE LENNY HENRY SHOW BELOW.. width="425" height="350" ..ME AS TANYA FROM THE LENNT HENRY SHOW UK..... width="425" height="350" ..I went to Iraq this year, to do some shows, even tho I'm totally against this war. 1- because I like a challenge 2- because I'm morbidly curious! Here's a light-hearted look at my trip.. width="425" height="350" ..Clips from one of my sold out shows at the 2000 seater Hackney Empire, London, UK... width="425" height="350" ..

My Interests

Food, Food, money, food......riding motorbikes, and,don't laugh, i play mean badminton. Love tattoos. got quite a few and still looking to add more.....I love travelling-i do it alot for work. -this year already i've been to Dubai, Vegas, Singapore, Antigua + Iraq!! But I hate flying.

I'd like to meet:

myself 10 years in the future, just to make sure I'm rich. Anyone open minded, adventurous, fun, and who doesn't always expect me to pick up the tab!

Music:

I love old school Hip Hop. -most new hip hop is about bitches and rims-BORIN! Tho I'm seriously feeling my Ghanian boy Sway. His album is HEAVY. If u don't like it, then you must be dead! Where are all these Ghanians comin from anyway??? Nigerians used to run tings! Also Love rare grooves. old soul I love grime, and old school house and garage.But I'll admit I like a bit of Red hot chilli peppers and Abba. Hee hee

Movies:

ME AS TANYA FROM THE LENNY HENRY SHOW BELOW.. width="425" height="350" ..A clip of my character Keisha in the animation: 'Bromwell High'.. width="425" height="350" ..

Television:

Anything with Gina Yashere in it. Malcolm in the middle. Everyone hates Chris. Chappelle show. Desperate housewives.THE SHIELD!!- If you haven't seen this show, u don't deserve a TV.MTV Cribs-Love seeing how stupid rappers get with their money. not that I wouldn't do the same.... Below is one really great episode..... width="425" height="350" ..

Books:

Anything by Stephen King. The man is a genius, if a little disturbed.

Heroes:

More Tanya.........object width="425" height="350" ..More Mrs.O...... width="425" height="350" ..

My Blog

Colonic irrigations, Def Jam, and Chris Rock stealing my money

So, I finally finished my shows in the UK, and went off to Thailand to do my now yearly detox.For those of you that haven't noticed, I've dropped about 4 stone (56lbs) in the last 9 months, since I we...
Posted by Gina Yashere-1st ever Brit to do Def Comedy Jam on Fri, 01 Feb 2008 07:13:00 PST

Tattoos, burst eardrums, expensive drugs, and Eva Longoria...

Well, it's been a busy couple of months. A few weeks ago, I got to experience the American health system first hand. I'm sitting in my LA apartment, minding my own business, when the dull ac...
Posted by Gina Yashere-1st ever Brit to do Def Comedy Jam on Fri, 21 Dec 2007 05:19:00 PST

Life After Def Jam...

So the excitement has died down from Def Jam, until it airs over here in January, so I'm back to hustling for shows in LA.And I truly am hustling-America is a real ego-humbler. There ya go, new word f...
Posted by Gina Yashere-1st ever Brit to do Def Comedy Jam on Wed, 17 Oct 2007 10:55:00 PST

Def Comedy Jam post mortem...

So on sunday afternoon, this massive SUV truck/bus/limo/plane thing turns up outside my apartment to pick me up for Def Jam, complete with chauffeur who did the whole door opening thing.I thought it w...
Posted by Gina Yashere-1st ever Brit to do Def Comedy Jam on Wed, 26 Sep 2007 09:41:00 PST

Back in Londinium-The build up to Def Jam.

So I came back to London last week to do a corporate show, and to film Mock the week for BBC2, just to keep my fingers in the U.K pie, by playing my 'token black person on panel show' role.I don't wa...
Posted by Gina Yashere-1st ever Brit to do Def Comedy Jam on Sun, 16 Sep 2007 07:45:00 PST

Life after Last Comic Standing...

Life in LA has been very good. Love the apartment, tho parking is a pain in the ass, and there is no garden. Apparently, only rich people in LA get outside space, so I'm hoping to graduate to a balcon...
Posted by Gina Yashere-1st ever Brit to do Def Comedy Jam on Thu, 23 Aug 2007 11:59:00 PST

Im off Last Comic Standing...F*****!!

As everybody should know by now, I was eliminated from Last Comic Standing this week. Damnit!!!! I actually voted myself off the show! Had I not voted for Dante, I would have been in the show for at ...
Posted by Gina Yashere-1st ever Brit to do Def Comedy Jam on Sat, 04 Aug 2007 01:57:00 PST

I'm in LA!

Ok, in over a year of relentless myspacing, I've been too lazy to do anything but add friends every day, and delete spam comments.But it's a new day! I'm gonna try and keep you guys abreast with wotz ...
Posted by Gina Yashere-1st ever Brit to do Def Comedy Jam on Sat, 28 Jul 2007 10:08:00 PST