About Gina Yashere
Gina Yashere (born Regina Obedapo Iyashere on 6 April 1974) is a British comedian, actress and writer who has made numerous appearances on British and American television. Born and raised in Bethnal Green, London to Nigerian parents, she worked as a lift maintenance technician and engineer before comedy, becoming the first woman to reach that position in the company. She was a finalist in the Hackney Empire New Act of the Year competition in 1996 and later appeared in series including The Lenny Henry Show, Mock the Week, Last Comic Standing and The Daily Show. In 2008 she became the first Briton to perform on Def Comedy Jam. She co-created the CBS sitcom Bob Hearts Abishola with Chuck Lorre, serving as co-showrunner and playing the supporting role of Kemi.
Videos (66)
Videos 1 to 24 of 66.
2:20Mrs.Omokorede The Pushy Mum from the Lenny Henry Show UK
798.8K views
4:26Tanya from The Lenny Henry show-UK
601.2K views
10:29GOTHAM COMEDY club NY LIVE on AXS TV
524.3K views
5:57Gina Yashere The only British comic EVER on "DEF COMEDY JAM"
477.9K views
4:144 floors of whores-Singapore
460.5K views
2:30Tanya from The Lenny Henry show-UK
319.1K views
2:32Mrs.Omokorede The Pushy Mum from the Lenny Henry Show UK
295.3K views
8:01Gina Yashere at the Comedy Store- London
288.6K views
2:51Tanya from The Lenny Henry show-UK
275.7K views
7:37Gina Yashere's sold out show at Hackney Empire, London
196.1K views
4:38EMPTY-V-CRIBS
149.6K views
4:42Ticking Boxes -Brixton, Hollywood auditions, Kidnapper
76.4K views
0:59Corona Diaries Day 1
62.2K views
2:33Mrs.O and Mr.Walker fall in love
53K views
3:05Gina Yashere Laughing To America DVD Promo
47.5K views
0:53Gina Yashere DVD Skinny B*tch clip
46.6K views
0:57Gina Yashere DVD Skinny B*tch clip
36.5K views
2:40Gina Yashere's sold out show at Hackney Empire, London
32.7K views
5:58Gina in Iraq
27.5K views
9:55Gina Yashere has finished her detox! Now
14.7K views
9:42Gina Yashere's detox- Day 5. You're OK No
14.6K views
2:13Gina DVD Skinny B*tch clip
13.5K views
9:59Gina Yashere's detox blog day 1
13.3K views
0:49GinaYashere SleepApnea
11.3K viewsGuest appearances (12)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring Gina Yashere.
Guest appearances 1 to 12 of 12.
5:15Gina Yashere - Gabriel Iglesias Presents: StandUp Revolution! (Season 2)
Gabriel Iglesias
328.5K views
7:50Gina Yashere - Coming Out to Her Nigerian Mom & Getting Discovered Through Google | The Daily Show
Jon Stewart
77.4K views
14:50Gina Yashere’s journey to becoming a writer & star on CBS’ Bob Hearts Abishola
Robert Brydon Jones
26.6K views
0:40The 15 Second Interview with GINA YASHERE
Joe Lycett
2.6K views
1:20:59THE FUTHAMUCKIN' PROTOCOL LIVE PODCAST - GINA YASHERE
Dean Edwards
2.5K views
48:08with Gina Yashere
Eddie Nestor
1.8K views
1:37Captan Khalid on African names Hosted by Gina Yashere
Captain Khalid
1.3K views
59:55FanFave Gina Yashere Ep 150
Jackie Kashian
349 views
3:19TDF EP 150 Gina Yashere Teaser
Jackie Kashian
162 views
59:57TDF EP 150 – Gina Yashere
Jackie Kashian
150 views
44:11412: Gina Yashere
Judy Gold
61 views
52:54413: Gina Yashere (Part II)
Judy Gold
42 viewsChannels on this page: Gabriel Iglesias, Jon Stewart, Robert Brydon Jones, Joe Lycett, Dean Edwards, Eddie Nestor, Captain Khalid, Jackie Kashian, Judy Gold
Frequently asked questions
What is Gina Yashere's real name?
Her birth name is Regina Obedapo Iyashere. She was born on 6 April 1974 to Nigerian parents and grew up in Bethnal Green, London.
What job did Gina Yashere have before comedy?
Before comedy she worked as a lift maintenance technician and engineer, and she became the first woman in her company to reach that position.
Which TV shows has Gina Yashere been on?
On British and American television she has appeared in series such as The Lenny Henry Show, Mock the Week, Last Comic Standing and The Daily Show.
How did Gina Yashere make history on Def Comedy Jam?
In 2008 Gina Yashere became the first Briton to perform on Def Comedy Jam.
What is Gina Yashere's role in Bob Hearts Abishola?
She co-created the CBS sitcom Bob Hearts Abishola with Chuck Lorre, served as its co-showrunner and played the supporting character Kemi.
Was Gina Yashere a finalist in a new act competition?
Yes, in 1996 she reached the final of the Hackney Empire New Act of the Year competition, before her later television work.
