The perfect Cho-ice
COMEDIAN Margaret Cho (pic) is bringing her Fresh Off The Bloat tour to Malaysia. Make a date with Cho at the HGH Convention Centre in Kuala Lumpur on May 11. Described as Cho’s most compelling stand-up comedy show to date, the comedian will get personal with audiences as she talks about addiction, activism and what it means to be an Asian.
In an interview with The Guardian ,Cho described how comedy helped her to come to terms with her own demons. “Comedy is really about coping. It’s about coping with your own suffering, and your own pain. How do we find a way through that? That’s what comedy is in general. It’s a way to cope. It’s finding a way to survive with all of this happening,” she said.
Cho, 49, began her career as a stand-up comic in 1993. Some of her popular stand-up shows include Drunk With Power and PsyCHO. She has received five Grammy nominations in the Best Comedy Album and Best Spoken Comedy Album categories.
The Korean-American entertainer has also been nominated for an Emmy award for Outstanding Guest Actress in 2012 for her role as Kim Jong-il in 30 Rock. Cho has also starred in films like Bright, Face/Off and One Missed Call.
Tickets for Fresh Off The Bloat Tour are priced from RM112 to RM250 and go on sale today from 10am. Check out www.ticketpro.com.my or www.lolevents.my for more information.