Jo Koy’s Mom Reacts to His Mom Jokes

If you love Jo Koy, you love Jo Koy’s mom! Often the center of Filipino comedian Jo Koy’s most iconic jokes, we sat down with Josie Harrison as she reacts to her son’s comedy specials and retelling of his upbringing. As we eagerly await the release of Jo Koy’s new movie, Easter Sunday, Josie reflects on Jo Koy’s journey from telling her he was pursuing to comedy to producing the first studio film centered around a Filipino family. Make sure to support this huge feat in Filipino representation in entertainment and watch Easter Sunday in theaters August 5, 2022!

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0:00 - Jo Koy’s Mom reacts to Jo Koy’s jokes about her
0:08 - The funny story about Vick’s Vapo Rub
0:54 - Does Jo Koy’s mom really swear?
1:42 - Reacting to Jo Koy’s decision to be a comedian
2:31 - Jo Koy’s first show
4:11 - Supporting fellow Filipinos in entertainment
4:31 - Encouraging Filipinos to follow their dreams

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Directed by: Leo Albea
Edited by: Millaine Matinong
Produced by: Sarah Albea
Associate Producer: Eugene Luna, Reese Leyva

Production Assistant: Marc Mariano
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Featuring: Josie Harrison

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[bieassialaw]

His mom is adorable and I started choking up when she was speaking beautifully about her family and culture 🥲

[GeekFreak]

Met JoKoy when he came to Philippines. Not necessarily a big interaction but it was wholesome. He was walking at a mall with his PAs and I shouted at him "JoKoy get out of the goddamn footlocker" He laughed, waved at me and told one of his PAs to give me his scarf. It still is here. And I treasure it.

[bojeelll]

I love how she doesn't get mad at his jokes but I bet she's going to whoop his ass next time she sees him

[angelafuentes]

My best friend from hs, her mother is Filipino and her father was white who met while he was serving in the USAF. Her mother Alice practically adopted me the last 2 yrs of hs because my dad kicked me out. I loved her like my own mom. Watching Jo Koy describe his mother is Mama Alice to a T. She may be 4'11" but a force to reckon with. A great big heart but a tongue like whip. She cared for all 4 of her kids + 1 and I will always be grateful for her. 💖

[jubansunabi]

Not just filipinos mama.. Every asian and hispanic can relate to his jokes. Our mamas are the same 🤣❤

[durriellhumphrey]

She’s so genuine. Set aside that she’s Filipino, she’s like any other mom that cares about her children. Reminds me of my mother who is my heart and my everything. Don’t know where I would be without her and my father. ❤️

[reginaphyliciarestrivera]

omg my filipino mom is insistent that she's not yelling, that's just her normal voice! glad tita here gladly owns up to it!

[SplashAttackTCG]

She’s so real and genuine. I’m not crying. You’re crying.

[kirga]

The way Jokoy mom speaks., you can really tell she’s an intelligent mom., the way she looks at things in every way., mindset ba mindset., 😁

[mariaa.confortimswlcsw]

What a refreshing message. I'm a daughter of Italian immigrants and I love Joe Koy's comedy because it's so universal. What I wasn't expecting was a mother who clearly got things so right, she could admit what most parents never get over. Some might say, yeah that's only because he became successful, but my own professional journey and training naturally looks a little deeper. This is a mother who instilled the work ethic of needing stability and reliability as a foundation, but never lost the twinkle in her eye about truly living life and engaging the village you are in even if you no longer find yourself in the one you were born in. Her message for the Filipino community was beautiful because it was genuine and I felt like she wasn't just seeking support for her people in a divisive way, but rather speaking to the collective and honoring her sector of it and speaking on their behalf as all peoples of the earth deserve to be included as a community within the collective. When she spoke, my heart opened as a child of immigrants, as woman, as a person who has both offered support and needed it of others. Joe Koy's comedy is an asset to our global society because his mother didn't raise a kid, she nurtured and cared for and cultivated a conscientious global citizen that we frankly need more of. Jo can put himself up there with the real greatest of comedy, those who made a platform for humanity and an opportunity to identify and heal the wounds we all get a chance to have. Awesome! Awesome awesome awesome!

[mofuggly]

I'm not Filipino, but I grew up going to a Filipino church. Jo's comedy always has me dying with laughter.

[glstka]

I'm looking at this from the other direction. I'm a white American who moved from So. Calif. to Cebu in 2010. I found my sweet wife here and I was a bit disappointed to hear that your marriage didn't work out. I really love the more relaxed, traditional and friendly culture here and find the country of my birth getting harsher and meaner every day. The Philippines is HOME for me now.

[marilaglubag]

What makes him funny is that he's so relatable. His jokes about his mom reminds me of my own mom.

[boronblue]

As an Indonesian i realy enjoyed his jokes because we have a lot of similarity in our culture. Love from Bali island, indonesia ♥️.

[williamclawson]

I had the enormous privilege to serve with MANY filipinos in the Navy. I can't say enough how muther truck'n HARD they work. It was always a bittersweet pleasure to be outworked and out-schooled on a daily basis. Mad respect.

[bibidamota]

"your son will go places" brings tears to my eyes. She's an amazing woman.

[robertmacintosh]

I could never stay mad at my mother in law as soon as she tried to swear in english and her p and f pronouncing issues kick in i laugh everytime including in the middle of the argument. Her daughter and i have been divorced for 20 years but we are still mom and son.

[seg]

This may sound weird, but as a white person growing up in the 90s in a very white part of the US, watching comedians of color was a big part of how I learned about their cultural experiences and perspectives. I still love comedy, and Jo Koy is hilarious! It’s cool to see his mom react to his show and to see how well he captured her essence in his bits.

[Metalhead_i..i]

She exceeded my expectations. And i mean it in the best way possible. Well spoken, kind and funny and very intelligent.

[pineappleginseng]

Bruh, she flexed at the camera, and I flinched. Jo Koy's mom is the tita we all grew up to love! She raised a great man! Mad love to this family! I should give my mom a call and let her know how much I love and miss her!