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Friday, May 16, 2008

Fri, 16 May 2008 09:50:01 GMT

Hello All. I am trying to put out a new shirt. Let me know what you think of this design. Thanks Jess!

Whatchu Think?

BREAKING THE RULES!! My First DVD TAPING

This show will be crazy!

Friday, March 28, 2008

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 01:55:13 GMT

This had me laughing for a while. Enjoy!

LOL at the ICEHOUSE!

COME COME COME!!

Monday, February 25, 2008

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 10:13:18 GMT

Wassup All!

I know its been a while and I dont think anyone has been to this in a while. Oh well. For those that do check this out still I wanted to say thanks for waiting. Here are some updates:

Superbowl Commercial

I was recently in a superbowl commercial for Budlight. It should be still airing so yes this is good news. Meaning I will be able to survive at least half the year! Yay!

Comedy This Week

And I leave with a quote that I read today...

Moving lips to breathe her name, I opened up my eyes and found myself alone alone... alone above a raging sea that stole the only girl I loved, and drowned her deep inside of me

Monday, October 08, 2007

Mon, 08 Oct 2007 07:53:24 GMT

Wassup Readers,

Here are some brain farts:

Starving Artist Aint No Joke

So the beginning of this month marks my 4th month as a fulltime comedian/actor. Its been a crazy ride to say the least. My ankles are pretty much healed, although still a bit stiff. Originally lost about 30 lbs but I think I gained back like 5-8 lbs due to some massive amounts of liquor consumption. Anyways, from about 4 months of starving myself not really to lose weight but because I am poor really got me to thinking about my career choice. I threw away a job that people would kill to be in but instead, I am tutoring FOBs just to be able to pay rent. Still I don't regret my decision at all. I get to not deal with as much bullshit. I don't have to worry about gold digging broads for one because well I am poor! So that makes it easier for me. I don't have to worry about deadlines at all. I dont have to worry about a client in hopes that they save (in turn make) money. I work for myself! But then there is always the set backs of not doing everything you want to do. Regardless, I urge everyone that reads this that they should follow their dreams because you only live once.

My First Commercial

Recently, I booked my first commercial. Its not a national commercial so don't expect to see it unless you live in the westcoast. Specifically up north folks. Anyways, it was not as exciting as I thought it would be. You sit and wait til you get called up. I got to the location at 8PM and left at 5PM. But I actually only did about an hour of work. I got my own trailer though. That was kinda exiciting. People just running up to you putting make up on your face and then ever hour check up on you to see if you had enough water or if i needed anything. It was cool in that regard. Anyways, the commercial is for this energy company and all i do is eat a hot pocket and kinda stare blankly at this guy moving around. I know, my acting skills were stretched to its full potential on this one. Its a doozy...-.-

MAD TV

I also filmed an episode of Mad TV. I play the character that has been an integral part of this country and has been sewn into the fabric of America. Pongo... Yes, I was back as Pongo. The special guest for the show was Perez Hilton. That dude has a crazy life. He talks shit about celebrities and draws cocks and cum drops all over pictures and is famous for it. I know a lot of people are thinking that is no way to get famous but hey, you only wish you had the money that this cat has. Anyways, the dude was pretty cool and "fabulous". Oh and if you are wondering, No, I didnt have a line. BUt all in all, it was a decent shoot but I didnt like they way it was aired and so I dont even think I will ever find a clip of it online. Sorry!

Comedy

I have been hustlin my balls of last month and this month in order to get as much stage time as I possibly can. I have done shows all over so call and for the most part the shows were successful. The thing that really irks me about the entertainment business, especially for asian americans is that we get no support from our own people. People talk shit about Margaret Cho for a terrible sitcom, they talk shit about Bobby Lee for playing women and getting naked on Mad TV, the talk shit about Daniel Dae Kim for not being able to speak korean well, or Sandra Oh for being ugly. That fucking sucks! What yall should be doing is commending them for their accomplishments and being pioneers for all aspiring entertainers. I get sick to my stomach to see an asian comedy show that is 1/3 in capacity while a latino or black show is packed. Granted the latinos and blacks have more established comedians, still the less support we get, the chances of us being on the same plateau will diminish. I hope that you help all the asian american cats hustlin out there. FM, Big Phony, FR*A, BTP, Ken Oak, Debt Stock, PK, Kollaboration, Project Newspeak, etc. We may not be as bad ass now but your support will help launch us there.

Tutoring

So as I mentioned earlier, I teach Fobs to make a living. Now these kids a genuinely nice kids and the parents are cool too. But recently, I encountered an interesting situation. So the first day I started tutoring, the mom of the children offered me Vitamin Water. I was thinking, Oh shit this is some high class shit to be just throwing out there. The next tutoring session, the mom cut fruit for me (typical in korean families). After that I didn't receive anything from the mom for about a month. I wasnt really expecting anything because she isnt really obligated to do that. Anyways, a month had passed and I was tutoring these kids regularly. Then one afternoon, while I was tutoring one kid, the mom knocks on the door. I open the door and the mom stands there with a bowl of canned corn! I was thinking who the fuck serves canned corned to a house guest. I thanked her but I was quite dumbfounded by this "delicacy". I didnt want to be rude so I ate the corn. But it kicked my ass the next day. Lets just leave that at that.

Misc

I feel that these past 4 months have been a blessed time because I got to meet people or re-meet people that are truly great individuals in my mind. You may not read about them in the newspaper or win a nobel peace prize but you dont need that to be great. One friend, I re-met, has been a real calming influence in my life. Always supportive, and just plain great person to hang out with. Thank you friend for being there. I am glad we met again and this time got to know each other. You have been one of the few bright spots in my life these couple of months and I just wanted to thank you for being you.

That is all and hope all is well with everyone.

Wednesday, October 03, 2007

Wed, 03 Oct 2007 21:07:41 GMT

Spots are filling up quickly before we even announced this...

Kollaboration 8

$3,000 IN CASH PRIZES!!!

Grand Prize - $2,000

2nd Place - $500

3rd Place - $200

Freestyle Dance and Vocal - $100 in Cash & Prizes

Raffle Prizes - $100 and more in gifts

Kollaboration started as a Korean Talent show but is now an ASIAN talent show...

and anyone of ANY ethnicity is welcome to audition... Asians will be entered in the competition...

Everyone else can make it as a special guest performer!

Are you Asian American and full of talent but lacking an outlet? Have you ever considered

pursuing your artistic or performance dreams but weren't sure how to begin? Do you feel as though

you could MAKE IT BIG if only you knew the right people, the right place and the right time?

Kollaboration, Los Angeles is the right place to showcase your talents to the right people!

Our previous performers have gone on to be featured in major blockbuster films, music videos,

primetime television shows, commercials, talk shows and reality TV contests. But the only way to begin

this journey to fame and fortune is byattending the KOLLABOR8TION AUDITIONS –

to be held on Sunday, October 21, 2007 .

So reserve your

audition spot now by e-mailing: rl.kollaboration@ gmail.com

Sunday, October 21, 2007

8505 Washington Blvd

(Cross Street: McManus/La Cienega)

Culver City, CA 90232

1:00pm - 7:00pm

[please bring all equipment and music on CD]

Should you have any questions, please contact Rina:

rl.kollaboration@gmail.com

We're looking for all types of Asian American* talent: vocal, dance, classical,

hip-hop, spoken word,

and more! We know you have it and we want to celebrate it; show us your

original talent and creativity!

A select number of the top auditions will be chosen to perform and compete at our

Kollaboration VIII show in

February 2008 , in front of a live audience of 2,000 people at the

Orpheum Theatre in downtown Los Angeles,

including special celebrity guest judges.

You have nothing to lose and all your dreams to gain! Sign up for auditions today!

MISSION
Empowerment Through Entertainment

KOLLABORATION

An annual talent competition that showcases young, emerging

Asian American artists; Kollaboration

serves as the platform for Asian American talent while promoting the visibility

of its diversity within popular music

and entertainment. Over thepast 7 years, Kollaboration has entertained over

10,000 audience members with shows in

Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, andToronto. All the while, successfully

raising awareness

for critical social issues and grassroots

organizations in the Asian American

community.

KOLLABOR8TION - SAT. FEB 23, 2008

THE ORPHEUM THEATRE

Wednesday, September 12, 2007

Wed, 12 Sep 2007 20:24:04 GMT

Monster Lineup at the Laugh Factory this Thursday at 8pm!

I always say there is a great lineup and they usually are but this one is a bit special. This week the lineup consists of some big time heavy hitters.

The lineup consists of:

Danny Cho (Mad TV, Comedy Zen, Kollaboration)

Mike Marino

Mike was born in Jersey City, New Jersey. He entered the world of theatre at an early age, and is a graduate of the prestigious American Academy of Dramatic Arts. Mike has appeared in over 200 national television commercials, and has received a Best Actor Clio Award Nomination. He has acted in many Prime Time soaps and television shows including: As the World Turns, One Life to Live, Becker, Nikki, Frasier and Party of Five. His film credits include Crooks, Steven King’s Lucky Quarter, Volaré, Walking on the Sky, Three Tables and Hangin’ in Hedo.

After great success in film, theatre, commercials and soaps, Mike began touring the nation performing at countless comedy clubs. His stand-up material ranges from cutting edge to his Italian family roots. His comedic style has landed him a guest set on the Martin Short Show, as well as other talk shows including Que Locós. The Tonight Show with Jay Leno made him a regular sketch player. Mike has been featured on many radio shows including The 5 O’Clock Funnies. Mike has hosted some of the most prestigious award shows including The Beverly Hills Film Festival , The Montreal Film Festival and The Feast of San Gennaro - Los Angeles . He has also headlined several USO Comedy Tours and The Just For Laugh Comedy Festival in Montreal, Canada.

Jo Koy

Recently named as one of the “10 comics to watch” of 2007 by Daily Variety, comedian Jo Koy continues to raise his fame and stature in the comedy and entertainment world. His dynamic energy on stage yet charismatic and approachable persona off it has fans hailing him as “a comic for the people.” While on stage, he mixes a lively physical presence with full energy, sharp observational humor, and inspirational-family-based laughs. His unique energetic stand up comedy performance is a big hit with fans of all ages and racial backgrounds.

In 2005, Jo Koy received his highest honor after his performance on Jay Leno’s Tonight Show. That night, Koy became one of only a select few ever to receive a standing ovation in the history of the show. In 2006, Koy was part of Carlos Mencia’s “Punisher Tour” performing stand-up comedy in front of fans filling 10,000-seat arenas across the country. He also has performed on the Jimmy Kimmel Live show, and Last Call with Carson Daly and filmed his comedy central presents special.

To get on the guestlist email prokreation@yahoo.com by 2PM Thursday! The guestlist means that the tickets will be half price. That’s just $10! The original price of the ticket it $20. There is a 2 drink minimum. So come out and see the best comedians in the country perform!

Sunday, September 09, 2007

Sun, 09 Sep 2007 08:46:34 GMT

Looks like the college tour starts in late October! Im ready to go back to the east coast! Hope yall ready for me!

I am a private tutor now. I teach FOBS english. What has the world come to! People learning english from the worst possible english teacher. Don't worry, I will make sure these kids grow up to not end up like their teacher. Let's hope so.

Anyways, I have been pretty good if you guys are wondering. I havent landed an commercial yet so that is kinda disheartening but hey thats the name of the game. You are going to face a lot of rejection especially in my line of work. But I guess what makes this all worthwhile is that if you believe you can make it, I am positive that you can. So keep your fingers crossed! Maybe you will see me on your tv's soon.

I am starting to sell my very own tshirts now! Its to help me make it through the month so yall please buy a shirt! Its kinda funny IMO.

You can purchase them at www.dannycho.com!

Until the next time, Byebye!

Wednesday, August 08, 2007

Wed, 08 Aug 2007 08:41:35 GMT

Orale Fuckers!

I just wanted to let you know what is going on with me! Since about the age of 14, I have been constantly earning money through various jobs. However, I just passed the first month of unemployment and I made a whopping 65 dollars! Fuck that is beyond pathetic. Anyways, aside from that life has been well interesting. Tons of auditions, tons of rejections from these auditions, some callbacks, equal amounts of rejections for these callbacks, booked some gigs this month. I think I will make a bit more than 65 dollars so wish me luck.

Forgive the bad quality of the pic. There is no guestlist for this show but the special guest is said to be Russell Peters! Afterwards there is a free afterparty at the Garden of Eden! Just get a business card from me and show that to the promoters and the afterparty will be free! Yay!

Sunday, July 15, 2007

Sun, 15 Jul 2007 06:30:13 GMT

Wassup Readers,

Not much has been going on since the last time I wrote. That is because my ankles arent well yet. I have had trips to the podiatrist, had diane noona stick needles in my foot. The latter is worker better. So yea my place smells like ben gay. Sorry Jaysn.

Well last Sunday, I performed at Youngnak church because my buddy Peter hyung invited me to perform. You cant say no to the guy. ANyways, I got to kick it with a lot of homies in the entertainment business including: PK, Far East Movement, Burning Tree Project, Lyricks, Danie Jung, Etc. Everyone held it down and rocked it. It was for a good cause and the show seemed to be very successful. Yay for charity!

Someone filmed a portion of the set so enjoy.

I have 2 important shows that I will be involved in so yall need to check it out:

The guestlist means no cover. But yall need to contact me ASAP because the room on the guestlist is limited. So holler quick.

The Next show is with my folks at FIX events.

This one doesnt have a guestlist but the lineup is too dope to miss.

Until Next time tootles!

Wednesday, June 20, 2007

Wed, 20 Jun 2007 01:18:44 GMT

Wassup Yall,

I got back from Chicago this past weekend and it was fun. Thanks for Vivian, Paul, and Charles for the hospitality. On to shitty news, I tore some ligaments on my right ankle and I have bone chips on my other foot. Hence I cant walk and I am pretty much confined to my apt. Took me 15 minutes to go to my bathroom and its only like 8 feet away. Ughh. Anyways, that is all for now. Laters.

-Danny