Meet Jo Koy’s No. 1 fan: His son Joseph Herbert Jr.
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Filipino American stand-up comedian Jo Koy may be in the limelight of the comedy scene but behind him is his treasure and his everything, Jo Koy’s only son Joseph Herbert Jr.
Behind his witty and hilarious banters onstage and the recent success of Adam Sandler’s “Leo” which he is a part of, this comedian is a real dad at heart. “I love being a dad,” shared Jo Koy last Father’s Day of 2023.
From being his dad’s source of jokes, Joseph is now a part of his dad’s crew that’s been on the road for Jo Koy’s 2023 world tour.
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Spilling some deets about the comedian’s son, here’s what we know so far:
Jo Koy’s son loves the Philippines same as him
A soft spot for his homeland the Philippines? Check. In a TikTok video during their father and son vacation in the Philippines, he expressed, “I don’t want to leave. I love it here.” What he loves the most? “The people,” said Joseph.
@jokoy A love letter from my son to the #Philippines ♬ original sound – Jo Koy
He grew up in Los Angeles
Born at Cedars-Sinai Hospital to parents Jo Koy (real name: Joseph Glenn Herbert) and Filipino American singer Angie King on April 21, 2003, he was lucky to have both loving parents. He attended a private school in LA.
Though his parents were divorced, they still live close to each other with residences just one block down from each other.
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Inheriting his dad’s creative side
Like father, like son — Joseph didn’t just get his dad’s looks but also his comedy chops. Jo Koy confirmed in a show while dropping a joke, “he’s really funny.”
“I know he’s got a creative mind and he’s got a sense for fashion and comedy, and I know that’s the avenue and lane he’s going to take after school,” said Jo Koy.
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He is a jet-setter traveling the world with his family
From New York to Dubai, Singapore and Tokyo, Joseph has enjoyed his family trips exploring cultures. But he always comes back to where his heart is: the Philippines. With his roots here, surely, he does love his home country.
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Jo Koy’s son is there during his ups and downs
Being Jo Koy’s son isn’t just about stepping into the limelight and rolling in laughter, he also stood behind his dad during the tough times.
When Netflix rejected his dad pushing for more Filipino representations in Hollywood, “My son was there when Netflix said no; I shot (Jo Koy: Live from Seattle), I had to pay for it. He knows what his dad went through, so he knows it was more than just about me.”
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He has his own share of red carpet glam
While Jo Koy’s son keeps a low-key life with just 3 posts on Instagram, he has his own red carpet chronicles.
He was spotted on the red carpet with his dad on some occasions this 2023 — the opening night of Here Lies Love on Broadway and Tiffany Haddish’s 1st Annual Adult Prom: A Night Under the Stars.
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Given his life experiences and growing up with a creative mind like Jo Koy as dad, we can’t wait to see what’s next for Joseph Herbert Jr.
