Comedian and actor Jo Koy is funny. I mean really funny. Koy is about to step onto one of the biggest stages of his career when he hosts the 81st Annual Golden Globes on Jan. 7 at 8 p.m. (ET/PT) on CBS. The show will also air on demand for Paramount+ with Showtime subscribers, or on demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after).

This is Koy's first time hosting the 81st Annual Golden Globe Awards and he will no doubt bring his unique charm, energy and unpredictable humor to the three-hour broadcast.

"We are thrilled to have Jo host the 81st Annual Golden Globe Awards and bring his infectious energy and relatable humor to kick off Hollywood's award season, " Helen Hoehne, Golden Globes president. We can't wait to see what he has in store for the stars in the room and a global audience. "We know Jo is bringing his A-game."

"I've stepped onto a lot of stages around the world in my career, but this one is going to be extra special. I'm so excited to be hosting the Golden Globes this year," said Koy. "This is that moment where I get to make my Filipino family proud. Mahal Kita (Google it)!"

"Jo's genuine brand of comedy is sure to entertain our honorees in the room at the Beverly Hilton and viewers at home," said executive producing showrunners Glenn Weiss and Ricky Kirshner. We are excited to work with him to make this year's show laugh-out-loud from beginning to end," said executive producing showrunners Glenn Weiss and Ricky Kirshner.

Koy is widely recognized as a leading stand-up comedian, actor and author. His uniquely relatable comedy pulls inspiration from his colorful family and has reached audiences of all kinds and resulted in sold-out arenas around the world. His recent "Funny Is Funny World Tour" broke sales records at some of the most prestigious venues around the world.

Previously, he released five highly rated stand-up specials on Comedy Central and Netflix, including his most recent Netflix special, "Live from the Los Angeles Forum."

Koy starred in the Universal Picture film "Easter Sunday," based on his own experiences and stand-up comedy. He has also appeared in Disney's "Haunted Mansion" and voiced the character Bendo in Netflix's animated film "Monkey King." He'll next be voicing the character of the Monkey King in the animated feature film, "Tiger's Apprentice" premiering on Paramount+ Feb. 2, 2024.
Additionally, Koy released his first autobiography, "Mixed Plate: Chronicles of an All-American Combo," in 2021 with Harper Collins Publishers to rave reviews.

The Golden Globes is the largest award show in the world to celebrate the best of both television and film. This year's show boasts two newly added awards- "Best Stand-Up Comedian on Television" and "Cinematic and Box Office Achievement."

Multi-Emmy Award-winning producing duo Glenn Weiss and Ricky Kirshner of White Cherry Entertainment (WCE) will serve as executive-producing showrunners for the 81st Annual Golden Globe Awards, with Weiss also set to direct. Barry Adelman and Helen Hoehne are also executive producers. Dick Clark Productions will plan, host and produce the show, which has been viewed in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide.

Here are the 81st Annual Golden Globe Television Nominees and who N2Entertainment.net would like to see win.

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Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Series, Musical or Comedy:

Bill Hader, "Barry"
Steve Martin, "Only Murders in the Building"
Jason Segel, "Shrinking"
Martin Short, "Only Murders in the Building"
Jason Sudeikis, "Ted Lasso"
Jeremy Allen White, "The Bear"

Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Series, Musical or Comedy:

Ayo Edebiri, "The Bear"
Natasha Lyonne, "Poker Face"
Quinta Brunson, "Abbott Elementary"
Rachel Brosnahan, "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel"
Selena Gomez, "Only Murders in the Building"
Elle Fanning, "The Great"

Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Series, Drama:

Pedro Pascal, "The Last of Us"
Kieran Culkin, "Succession"
Jeremy Strong, "Succession"
Brian Cox, "Succession"
Gary Oldman, "Slow Horses"
Dominic West, "The Crown"

Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Series, Drama:

Helen Mirren, "1923"
Bella Ramsey, "The Last of Us"
Keri Russell, "The Diplomat"
Sarah Snook, "Succession"
Imelda Staunton, "The Crown"
Emma Stone, "The Curse"

Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series or Motion Picture Made for Television:

Matt Bomer, "Fellow Travelers"
Sam Claflin, "Daisy Jones & the Six"
Jon Hamm, "Fargo"
Woody Harrelson, "White House Plumbers"
David Oyelowo, "Lawmen: Bass Reeves"
Steven Yeun, "Beef"

Best Performance by an Female Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series or Motion Picture Made for Television:

Riley Keough, "Daisy Jones & the Six"
Brie Larson, "Lessons in Chemistry"
Elizabeth Olsen, "Love and Death"
Juno Temple, "Fargo"
Rachel Weisz, "Dead Ringers"
Ali Wong, "Beef"

Best Television Series Drama:

"1923"
"The Crown"
"The Diplomat"
"The Last of Us"
"The Morning Show"
"Succession"

Best Television Limited Series, Anthology Series or Motion Picture Made for Television:

"Beef"
"Lessons in Chemistry"
"Daisy Jones & the Six"
"All the Light We Cannot See"
"Fellow Travelers"
"Fargo"

Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role - Television:

Billy Crudup, "The Morning Show"
Matthew Macfadyen, "Succession"
James Marsden, "Jury Duty"
Ebon Moss-Bachrach, "The Bear"
Alan Ruck, "Succession"
Alexander Skarsgard, "Succession"

Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role, Television:

Elizabeth Debicki, "The Crown"
Abby Elliott, "The Bear"
Christina Ricci, "Yellowjackets"
J. Smith-Cameron, "Succession"
Meryl Streep, "Only Murders in the Building"
Hannah Waddingham, "Ted Lasso"

Best Television Series, Musical or Comedy:

"The Bear"
"Ted Lasso"
"Abbott Elementary"
"Jury Duty"
"Only Murders in the Building"
"Barry"

Best Performance in Stand-up Comedy on Television:

Ricky Gervais, "Ricky Gervais: Armageddon"
Trevor Noah, "Trevor Noah: Where Was I"
Chris Rock, "Chris Rock: Selective Outrage"
Amy Schumer, "Amy Schumer: Emergency Contact"
Sarah Silverman, "Sarah Silverman: Someone You Love"
Wanda Sykes, "Wanda Sykes: I'm an Entertainer"

ABOUT THE GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS:

As a premier entertainment award since 1944, the annual Golden Globe Awards has honored achievements in both television and film. Over the last three decades, the licensing fees from the Golden Globe Awards have enabled donations of more than $55 million to entertainment-related charities including scholarship programs, film restoration projects and humanitarian efforts. This funding has also supported diverse programs in partnership with advocacy groups aimed at promoting greater access in Hollywood for underserved communities. Dick Clark Productions is the owner and producer of the Golden Globe Awards. For more information on the Golden Globe Awards, please visit www.GoldenGlobes.com and follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and in Spanish on Twitter, and Facebook.

ABOUT DICK CLARK PRODUCTIONS:

Dick Clark Productions is the world's largest producer and proprietor of televised live event entertainment programming including the "Academy of Country Music Awards," "American Music Awards," "Billboard Music Awards," "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest," "Golden Globe Awards," "So You Think You Can Dance," from 19 Entertainment and DCP, and "Streamy Awards." Dick Clark Productions owns one of the world's most extensive and unique entertainment archive libraries with more than 60 years of award-winning shows, historic specials, performances, and legendary programming. Dick Clark Productions is a Penske Media company. For more information, please visit www.DickClark.com.

ABOUT CBS:

CBS, a subsidiary of Paramount Global, creates and distributes industry-leading content across a variety of platforms to audiences around the world. The Company has businesses with origins that date back to the dawn of the broadcasting age as well as new ventures that operate on the leading edge of media. It includes some of the industry's most successful and popular brands and businesses: CBS Television Network, CBS News and Stations, CBS Sports, CBS Studios, CBS Media Ventures and CBS digital properties.

Paramount+ with Showtime subscribers will have access to stream live via the live feed of their local CBS affiliate on the service, as well as on demand. Paramount+ Essential subscribers will not have the option to stream live but will have access to on-demand the day after the special airs.

Editor's Note: Information used in this report obtained from ABC and CBS. Photo of Jo Koy: Mike Miller Photography.