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Jo Koy reveals Eat Bulaga's TVJ is his comedy inspiration

By Dianara Alegre
Published June 10, 2020 3:39 PM PHT

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Jo Koy with Tito Vic and Joey


'Eat Bulaga's Joey de Leon reacts to Jo Koy's revelation: 'I know why you like…”

Filipino-American stand-up comedian Jo Koy that the longest noontime running show Eat Bulaga is his childhood comedic inspiration.

In a video interview with the GMA News Online, Jo Koy shared he lived in the Philippines from age six to 11, when he discovered and idolized Eat Bulaga's trio Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, and Joey de Leon.

Following this revelation, Joey reacted to Jo Koy's sentiments.

He said, “I know why you like 'Eat Bulaga'...because of Tito, VICKS and Joey! God bless you tukayo!”

II know why you like Eat Bulaga...because of Tito, VICKS and Joey! @jokoy @helenstito @pauleenlunasotto @eatbulaga1979 God bless you tukayo!

Isang post na ibinahagi ni Joey de Leon (@angpoetnyo) noong

LOOK: Filipino-American stand-up comedian Jo Koy, spotted in Cubao!

On May 15, Jo Koy proudly announced that he is bringing Netflix to the Philippines.

In his third Netflix special "In His Elements” that will be released on June 12, Jo Koy will introduce Filipino culture, comedy, food, and music, to the world.

This special is purely Filipino, and he is hoping that his Filipino mom will be proud of what he has done.

Jo Koy's other Netflix specials are "Comin' in Hot" and "Live from Seattle."

I'm so excited for my new variety special to drop June 12th on @netflix Check out the trailer! I brought Netflix to the Philippines!

Isang post na ibinahagi ni Jo Koy (@jokoy) noong

Jo Koy releases the teaser of his variety special

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