FIRST-GENERATION COMICS EXAMINE AMERICAN POP CULTURE ODDITIES IN FUSE ORIGINAL SERIES, "WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT AMERICA," RETURNING FOR NEW SEASON WEDNESDAY, MAY 10 AT 10 PM ET
10-episode second season, airing in two parts, features laugh-out-loud commentary from first-generation comics; Chinedu Unaka, Tim Chantarangsu, Sherry Cola, Jesus Trejo, Marcella Arguello, Danielle Perez, Dumbfoundead, and more
Fuse's "We Need To Talk About America" is back with more first-generation comics' sharp-witted, honest reactions to life in the U.S.A. Season two packs in hilarious commentary from professional roasters, and first-generation comics, Chinedu Unaka, Tim Chantarangsu, Sherry Cola, Jesus Trejo, Marcella Arguello, Danielle Perez, Dumbfoundead, Simmi Singh, Robin Tran, Fahim Anwar, and Drea Okeke. "We Need to Talk About America" premieres Wednesday, May 10 at 10:00 PM ET on Fuse and Fuse+.
Our culture can seem wild and weird. Especially from the perspective of our First-Generation American comedians. We're here for sharp witted, honest reactions to American cultural oddities. Direct from a diverse panel of freethinking, freewheeling professional roasters. Join in the conversation and be free to laugh AND learn. It's your patriotic duty. Or not, relax. It's just a comedy show.
About the cast:
· FAHIM ANWAR is a Los Angeles-based standup comedian, actor, and writer. Off the momentum of his one-hour special There's No Business Like Show Business, The New York Times listed Fahim as a "Most Promising Future Star." He's appeared on Conan, Late Night With Seth Meyers, and performed at the prestigious Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal.
· MARCELLA ARGUELLO is a stand-up comedian, writer, and actress whose comedy knows no bounds; she eagerly discusses any and every topic that tickles her. Marcella has a half-hour special on HBO/Max. She is most proud of her monthly show, Women Crush, which has a fresh and diverse lineup, including national headliners as well as the brightest up-and-comers. Arguello also has a chart-topping album, The Woke Bully.
· TIM CHANTARANGSU is an American internet and television personality. He is best known for the improv comedy show Wild N' Out where he was a cast member between 2013-2018 and 2020-2021. His career started on YouTube where he uploaded comedic videos and original music.
· SHERRY COLA is a stand-up comedian, actress, and writer on the rise. She stars in the Lionsgate/Point Grey film Joy Ride, releasing in theaters on July 7, 2023. She can also be seen in the Sony Pictures Classics film, Shortcomings, directed by Randall Park. Currently, Sherry is in production on Season 5 of the hit Freeform series, Good Trouble.
· Jon Park, known by his stage name DUMBFOUNDED, is a Korean American rapper and actor. He began his career in the 2000s as a battle rapper in Los Angeles and has since become one of the most prominent Asian American rappers in the United States, known for his witty and socially- conscious lyrics.
· DREA OKEKE is a Nigerian-American content creator, speaker, and host known for her relatable comedic short videos that showcase her Nigerian culture. With over 6 million daily supporters, she not only entertains but also strives to make a positive impact. Drea has been recognized by Forbes for her "Level Up With Drea" course and was a Shorty Award 2019 finalist for Tiktoker of the year. She has represented TikTok at events like the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity and VidCon.
· DANIELLE PEREZ is an American stand-up comic, actor, and writer. Best known as the woman in a wheelchair, with no feet, who won a treadmill on The Price Is Right. Since then she's participated in CBS's 2020 Diversity Sketch Comedy Showcase and has credits on ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live!, MTV's Decoded, NBC's StandUp, A Little Late with Lilly Singh, and an upcoming show on Netflix.
· SIMMI SINGH better known by her former pseudonym, The Simszter, is an Indian-American YouTube personality, actress, and comedian. She is well known for her YouTube channel 'Simmi Singh' where she posts comedy skits, sketches, pranks, and vlogging. Simmi also appears in TV series like Just Another Nice Guy, Love Daily, Wally Got Wasted, and Light as a Feather.
· ROBIN TRAN started her life presenting as a male named Robert Tran. In 2015, she came out as a transgender woman and has been performing as Robin ever since. Based out of Orange County, Robin has performed all over Southern California in venues such as the Improv, the Comedy Store, and Largo. She has also been on Comedy Central and That's My Time with David Letterman on Netflix.
· JESUS TREJO is a Los Angeles-based, comedian, actor, and writer. Born and raised in Long Beach, Trejo's first hour stand-up special STAY AT HOME SON recently premiered on Showtime. He is currently a Staff Writer on Hulu's THIS FOOL, and can be seen recurring as the role of Mr. Trujillo on the Netflix series MR. IGLESIAS, and in roles on ALONE TOGETHER (Freeform) and TEACHERS (TV Land). Jesus is also the host of Tacos Con Todo, a web series from Complex/First We Feast (HOT ONES) in which he navigates the LA taco scene with celebrity guests.
· CHINEDU UNAKA is a Los Angeles-based comedian, actor and writer. He can most recently be seen on Season 5 of HBO's INSECURE and in the feature film reboot of HOUSE PARTY. Chinedu was named a 2020 Comic To Watch by TimeOut LA, and was a top ten finalist in NBC's Stand Up for Diversity competition. He was a featured stand-up guest on the Arsenio Hall Late Night Show, a part of the Netflix is a Joke Comedy Festival, and is the Co-Host, Co-Executive Producer, and Co-Head Writer of the Spotify Original Podcast 'Nosy Neighbors.
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