Jo Koy’s Netflix deal: How much money does the comedian make for his comedy specials?

Comedian Jo Koy will host the 81st edition of the Golden Globe Awards which are set to be held on Saturday, January 7, 2024 (TV coverage from 8pm ET / 5pm PT.), at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California.

The comedian, who has appeared on shows like The Late Late Show with James Cameron, Last Call With Carson Daly, and The Breakfast Club, released his stand-up comedy album, Live from Seattle, which reached number one on the Billboard Charts. Hosting the Golden Globes is the next, huge step in his already rocket-fuelled career.

How much money does the comedian make for his comedy specials?

The 52-year-old, born in Tacoma, Washington, has released various specials on Netflix where he relies on his Asian background and family ties as the base of the majority of his jokes. “In 2017″, his own website writes, “Koy broke a record for the most tickets sold by a single artist at 23,000 tickets and 11 sold-out shows at The Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall in Honolulu. In response, the mayor’s office in Honolulu proclaimed November 24th as ‘Jo Koy Day’.”

According to Forbes, the Filipino-American comedian made around $12 million from his three-year Netflix deal which began with Jo Koy: Comin’ In Hot in 2017 and was followed up by Jo Koy: In His Elements in 2020.

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How much is Jo Koy worth?

Jo Koy began doing stand-up comedy in the 1990s across Las Vegas before becoming a regular on the show Catch a Rising Star at the MGM Grand Hotel and Resort. Since then, he has performed across the United States and since the Netflix deal was signed, Koy’s stardom has shot through the roof. Forbes reported that the comedian’s net worth stands at $18 million, making him the ninth richest comedian in the world.

The 2024 Golden Globes are to be staged at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on Sunday 7 January. Live TV coverage of the event is scheduled to get underway at 8pm ET / 5pm PT.