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Gina Yashere

Known for Early Man · The Daily Show · The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

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.

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Born
Apr 6, 1974
Birthplace
Bethnal Green, London, England, UK
Known For
Acting

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.

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Known For

MOVIEEarly Man
Early ManGravelle (voice) · 2018
★ 6.1
TVThe Daily Show
The Daily ShowSelf · 1996
★ 6.4
TVThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert
The Late Show with Stephen ColbertSelf - Guest · 2015
★ 6.1
TVStar Trek: Starfleet Academy
Star Trek: Starfleet AcademyLura Thok · 2026
★ 5.4
TVThe Neighborhood
The NeighborhoodChika · 2018
★ 7.6
TVWould I Lie to You?
Would I Lie to You?Self · 2007
★ 7.8
TVBob Hearts Abishola
Bob Hearts AbisholaKemi · 2019
★ 7.5
TVMy Dad the Bounty Hunter
My Dad the Bounty HunterDoloraami Prosecutor (voice) · 2023
★ 8.2

Filmography

Movies

Kiss Kiss (Bang Bang)Polythene Pam
2001
Mr In-BetweenDancing Woman
2001
100 Worst BritonsSelf
2003
Mock the Week: Too Hot for TVSelf
2007
Gina Yashere: Skinny B*tchSelf
2008
Gina Yashere: Skinny B*tchWriter
2008
Mock the Week - Too Hot For TV 2Self
2009
All Star Comedy Jam: Live from Atlanta
2013
Gina Yashere: Laughing To AmericaSelf
2014
The Nasty Show hosted by Artie LangeHerself
2015
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Sir Patrick Stewart: A Knight of ComedySelf
2016
The Comedian's Guide to SurvivalHerself
2016
Gina Yashere: Ticking BoxesSelf
2017
Early ManGravelle (voice)
2018
Handle with Care: Jimmy AkingbolaSelf
2022
Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration
2022
No One Asked YouSelf
2023
Outstanding: A Comedy RevolutionSelf
2024

Television

The Daily ShowSelf · 1 eps
1996
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GasSelf · 1 eps
1997
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Blouse and SkirtSelf · 7 eps
2000
Dick and Dom in da BungalowSelf · 1 eps
2002
Celebrity Mastermind1 eps
2003
Mock the WeekSelf · 7 eps
2005
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Gina's Laughing GearSelf - Presenter · 10 eps
2007
Would I Lie to You?Self · 1 eps
2007
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Comedy.tvSelf · 1 eps
2009
SkavlanSelf - Guest · 1 eps
2009
Married Single OtherFlo · 4 eps
2010
Don't Sit in the Front RowSelf - Panellist · 1 eps
2012
Gotham Comedy LiveSelf - Comedian · 3 eps
2012
The Late Show with Stephen ColbertSelf - Guest · 1 eps
2015
Dara O Briain's Go 8 BitSelf · 1 eps
2016
Morecambe & Wise in AmericaSelf · 1 eps
2018
The NeighborhoodChika · 1 eps
2018
Bob Hearts AbisholaKemi · 95 eps
2019
Bob Hearts AbisholaExecutive Producer
2019
Bob Hearts AbisholaStory
2019
Bob Hearts AbisholaCo-Executive Producer
2019
Bob Hearts AbisholaProducer
2019
Bob Hearts AbisholaCreator
2019
The Rubbish World of Dave SpudGareth the Starfish · 104 eps
2019
SherriSelf - Guest · 1 eps
2022
My Dad the Bounty HunterDoloraami Prosecutor (voice) · 1 eps
2023
My Dad the Bounty HunterDoloraami Prosecutor / Doloraami Warrior 1 (voice) · 1 eps
2023
Strange PlanetCollege Student #1 (voice) · 1 eps
2023
Jentry Chau vs the UnderworldMichael's Mom (voice) · 2 eps
2024
Star Trek: Starfleet AcademyLura Thok · 10 eps
2026

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