Sarah Wayne Callies Applauds Jimmy O. Yang and Michael Yo’s Stand-Up
The 'Walking Dead' star cheers comics for their hilarious performances.
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Sarah Wayne Callies, known for her roles in hit series like “Walking Dead” and “Prison Break,” recently shared her exciting comedy night experience on Instagram. The actress attended Jimmy O Yang’s “Big & Tall” stand-up show and couldn’t contain her enthusiasm about the performance.
In her Instagram post, Callies shared a photo from the event and quoted one of Yang’s jokes: “Alanis Morrisette is the Tupac of white women.” Her caption conveyed genuine excitement about the evening, expressing gratitude to Michael Yo for providing tickets to the show.
“OMG that was fun!!!” Callies wrote, adding multiple applause emojis to emphasize her enjoyment. She described herself as “a massive fan of stand-up” while acknowledging that comedy is “the hardest job in show business.”
What particularly impressed the actress was how both Michael Yo’s opening act and Jimmy O Yang’s main performance were “so damned funny.” She encouraged her followers to see both comedians live, writing, “All the flowers to two genius comics! Go see them live!!”
Though Callies mentioned she didn’t get to meet Jimmy O Yang personally, she had kind words for Michael Yo, describing him as “about the kindest person you’ll meet.”
Sarah Wayne Callies has been quite active on social media recently, sharing glimpses of her diverse interests beyond acting. Earlier posts show her gardening efforts, including a rainier cherry tree she planted three seasons ago that’s now “full of bees and fixing to grow a real crop this summer.” She captioned that post with encouraging words: “Plant trees, grow food, feel better.”
Callies has also been sharing her literary interests with followers. She recently posted about Tyson Yunkaporta’s book “Right Story, Wrong Story,” mentioning that his previous work “Sand Talk” “did more to change my mind than most university classes.”
The actress’s enthusiasm for stand-up comedy, as demonstrated in her post about Jimmy O Yang’s show, reflects her appreciation for various art forms.
Jimmy O Yang, the comedian Callies praised, is known for his roles in “Silicon Valley,” “Crazy Rich Asians,” and “Space Force,” alongside his stand-up comedy career. His comedy special “Jimmy O. Yang: Good Deal” was released on Amazon Prime Video in 2020.
Michael Yo, another comic tagged in her post, is an American comedian, actor, and TV host celebrated for his captivating storytelling and distinct viewpoint. He has headlined comedy shows and appeared on TV programs like ‘The Insider’ and ‘The Talk.’ He’s also acted in films like ‘The Bling Ring’ and starred in ‘Kevin Can Wait.’
Whether she’s supporting fellow artists, advocating for environmental causes, or sharing personal moments with her followers, Sarah Wayne Callies continues to engage with fans beyond her well-known television roles, showing the multifaceted nature of her interests and talents.
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