Comedian Jo Koy Brings His Charismatic Energy to Lead the Prestigious Ceremony for the First Time
Comedian Jo Koy has been announced as the host for the 2024 Golden Globe Awards, marking his debut as the emcee for the prestigious ceremony. Producers of the event have expressed excitement over Koy’s “infectious energy and relatable humour,” praising his ability to connect with audiences.
Koy, who gained widespread recognition for his role in the 2022 film Easter Sunday, also made history as part of the first major studio production featuring an all-Filipino cast. He has built a strong stand-up career, releasing five specials across Comedy Central and Netflix, including the recent Live From The Los Angeles Forum on the latter platform.
The nominations for the 2024 Golden Globes were announced in December, with Barbie leading the film categories with eight nominations, closely followed by Oppenheimer. Other films vying for recognition include Killers of the Flower Moon and Poor Things, both securing seven nominations each. On the television side, Succession leads with nine nominations, with The Bear and Only Murders in the Building both earning five.
This year’s Golden Globe Awards will be particularly significant as the event continues its recovery from previous controversies, including a year without a broadcast. The ceremony will be held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles on 7 January 2024, and will be Koy’s first time hosting a major award show.
“We are excited to have Jo host the 81st Annual Golden Globe Awards,” said Helen Hoehne, president of the Golden Globes. “His energy and humour will bring an exciting start to Hollywood’s awards season.” Koy himself expressed his excitement, saying, “This is that moment where I get to make my Filipino family proud.”
The 81st Golden Globe Awards will also be notable for being the first major broadcast of the awards season, marking a new chapter as the show moves to CBS. Despite recent challenges, the Golden Globes have a storied history as one of the most high-profile events of the season, second only to the Oscars.
