Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
April 6, 1974
Place of Birth:
Bethnal Green, London, England, UK
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Gina Yashere
Biography
Regina Obedapo Iyashere (born April 6, 1974) is a British comedian, actress, writer, and producer. She has made many appearances on British and American television as well as comedy specials.
She is a co-creater, writer, and executive producer of the CBS sitcom Bob Hearts Abishola, of which she is also a co-star as Abishola’s best friend and co-worker, Kemi.
Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution | Self |
| 2023 | No One Asked You | Self |
| 2022 | Handle with Care: Jimmy Akingbola | Self |
| 2022 | Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration | |
| 2018 | Early Man | Gravelle (voice) |
| 2017 | Gina Yashere: Ticking Boxes | Self |
| 2016 | Sir Patrick Stewart: A Knight of Comedy | Self |
| 2016 | The Comedian's Guide to Survival | Herself |
| 2015 | The Nasty Show hosted by Artie Lange | Herself |
| 2014 | Gina Yashere: Laughing To America | Self |
| 2013 | All Star Comedy Jam: Live from Atlanta | |
| 2009 | Mock the Week - Too Hot For TV 2 | Self |
| 2008 | Gina Yashere: Skinny B*tch | Self |
| 2007 | Mock the Week: Too Hot for TV | Self |
| 2003 | 100 Worst Britons | Self |
| 2001 | Kiss Kiss (Bang Bang) | Polythene Pam |
| 2001 | Mr In-Between | Dancing Woman |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Star Trek: Starfleet Academy | Lura Thok |
| 2024 | Jentry Chau vs the Underworld | Michael's Mom (voice) |
| 2023 | My Dad the Bounty Hunter | Doloraami Prosecutor (voice) |
| 2023 | My Dad the Bounty Hunter | Doloraami Prosecutor / Doloraami Warrior 1 (voice) |
| 2023 | Strange Planet | College Student #1 (voice) |
| 2022 | Sherri | Self - Guest |
| 2019 | The Rubbish World of Dave Spud | Gareth the Starfish |
| 2019 | Bob Hearts Abishola | Kemi |
| 2018 | The Neighborhood | Chika |
| 2018 | Morecambe & Wise in America | Self |
| 2016 | Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit | |
| 2015 | The Late Show with Stephen Colbert | Self - Guest |
| 2012 | Gotham Comedy Live | Self - Comedian |
| 2012 | Don't Sit in the Front Row | Self - Panellist |
| 2010 | Married Single Other | Flo |
| 2009 | Skavlan | Self - Guest |
| 2009 | Comedy.tv | |
| 2007 | Would I Lie to You? | Self |
| 2007 | Gina's Laughing Gear | Self - Presenter |
| 2005 | Mock the Week | Self |
| 2002 | Dick and Dom in da Bungalow | Self |
| 2000 | Blouse and Skirt | Self |
| 1997 | Gas | Self |
| 1996 | The Daily Show | Self |