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Jo Koy to produce documentary about Pinoy nurses' bravery during pandemic
Jo Koy to produce documentary about Pinoy nurses' bravery during pandemic
Push Team
Published Nov 21, 2024 10:30 PM PHT
Filipino-American comedian Jo Koy will be an executive producer for the upcoming documentary Nurse Unseen.
Filipino-American comedian Jo Koy will be an executive producer for the upcoming documentary Nurse Unseen.
Deadline reported that the documentary delves into the untold stories and resilience of Filipino nurses who risked their lives on the frontlines during the COVID-19 pandemic, all while confronting a surge in anti-Asian hate.
Deadline reported that the documentary delves into the untold stories and resilience of Filipino nurses who risked their lives on the frontlines during the COVID-19 pandemic, all while confronting a surge in anti-Asian hate.
Nurse Unseen also sheds light on the colonial history between the Philippines and the United States, which has positioned Filipino nurses as the unrecognized foundation of the U.S. and global healthcare systems.
Nurse Unseen also sheds light on the colonial history between the Philippines and the United States, which has positioned Filipino nurses as the unrecognized foundation of the U.S. and global healthcare systems.
"There is a reason why I talk about Filipino nurses in my stand-up as I have so many family members in the healthcare system. They are some of the hardest working people and have filled the gaps in medical facilities that are frequently understaffed and under-resourced. I’m proud to help shine a light on their heroism," Jo Koy remarked.
"There is a reason why I talk about Filipino nurses in my stand-up as I have so many family members in the healthcare system. They are some of the hardest working people and have filled the gaps in medical facilities that are frequently understaffed and under-resourced. I’m proud to help shine a light on their heroism," Jo Koy remarked.
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The comedian also took to social media to express his excitement about the project.
The comedian also took to social media to express his excitement about the project.
"Nursing is a big part of my Filipino community. So happy to be a part of this project," Jo Koy posted on his Instagram page.
"Nursing is a big part of my Filipino community. So happy to be a part of this project," Jo Koy posted on his Instagram page.
Fans online were also quick to express their excitement about the project.
Fans online were also quick to express their excitement about the project.
"Incredible and as the son of a nurse and a fan I can’t wait to watch!" one fan commented.
"Incredible and as the son of a nurse and a fan I can’t wait to watch!" one fan commented.
"This is so meaningful for our community," another fan said.
"This is so meaningful for our community," another fan said.
Back in 2022, Jo Koy also headlined Easter Sunday, a Hollywood film that puts the spotlight of Filipinos and Filipino-American culture.
Back in 2022, Jo Koy also headlined Easter Sunday, a Hollywood film that puts the spotlight of Filipinos and Filipino-American culture.
In a past interview with Inquirer, Jo Koy explained why he considers representing Filipinos in mainstream Hollywood an important feat.
In a past interview with Inquirer, Jo Koy explained why he considers representing Filipinos in mainstream Hollywood an important feat.
"For the most part, you don’t really get offers for these roles—they simply don’t exist. So, all you can do is pitch your stories and hope to God somebody would be willing to help you realize your pitch, especially when you’re not the majority color," he explained.
"For the most part, you don’t really get offers for these roles—they simply don’t exist. So, all you can do is pitch your stories and hope to God somebody would be willing to help you realize your pitch, especially when you’re not the majority color," he explained.
Jo Koy added: "If you’re Filipino, you won’t get any offers, so you’ve got to create your own idea and figure out a story that they’d be willing to support. That’s why I also want to have my hands behind the camera, to help open doors for others."
Jo Koy added: "If you’re Filipino, you won’t get any offers, so you’ve got to create your own idea and figure out a story that they’d be willing to support. That’s why I also want to have my hands behind the camera, to help open doors for others."
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