Comedian Ali Wong revealed in a recent interview with Diversity that he is pausing his stand-up comedy career to focus on acting, particularly his role in the Netflix series “Beef.”
Wong discusses the challenges of adjusting to fame and the discomfort of his personal life being exposed to the spotlight. He also expressed his dedication to Acting and the difficulty he faced in getting back on his feet after taking a break.
Read on to learn more.
Ali Wong Says He Paused His Stand-Up Comedy Career Because of Acting
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In the cover story for Diversity Emmy edition published on Tuesday, Ali Wong candidly discussed his incredible journey to fame following the success of his special “Beef”.
follow Daily Mail, the 41-year-old comedian has put his stand-up comedy career on hold to focus on his role in the hit Netflix dark comedy series. He also talked about the challenges of adjusting to his newfound celebrity status.
During the interview, Wong, who is in a relationship with actor Bill Hader, briefly discussed the controversy surrounding her co-star David Choe.
He expressed his dismay at the disturbing content emerging from the nine-year-old podcast and acknowledged the importance of the joint statement issued by their team, saying, “We issued the statement, and for now, I think it’s time. for me to listen and not be in a hurry to say anything more on the matter.”
Ali Wong On The Struggle Of An Acting Career
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In his interview, Wong expressed his discomfort about his private life being exposed in the spotlight. While primarily identifying as “first and foremost a stand-up comedian,” the actor discussed his dedication to immersing himself in his acting roles.
“I didn’t have too much formal training, and in terms of preparation, the thing that worried me the most was memorizing all those lines,” he revealed. “Sometimes, I have to memorize ten pages of dialogue in one day, and that part is the scariest for me.”
The comedian spoke about the difficulties he faced when returning to stand-up comedy after a hiatus. He shared that losing his creative outlet was an important adjustment for him. “Not doing a standup is huge; it’s a form of expression for me,” he said.
Wong added, “To take it alone makes me feel trapped. I didn’t have time to write a journal. I usually do this particular thing where I make a page every morning.”
Her Self Care Routine On Film Set
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When asked about her self-care routine during production, Wong shared, “I have a giant yellow yoga mat from ‘Big Mouth’ in my trailer, and when I have 15 minutes to spare, I’ll try to fit it into a stretch session.”
The “Don Wong” star revealed that he spends time with his friends from UCLA every weekend. “I have a group of friends from UCLA, seven girls, eight of us, and they’re graphic designers, doctors, public defenders, pharmacists, non-profit event organizers, and they’re not in business,” she said. said.
He continued, “We’ll go to each other’s houses and have a barbecue. I’m probably the third funniest in the group, and the group of women is on par with my sanity.”
The star also talked about her struggles during production: “I mostly tried to sleep when I could. For most of ‘Beef,’ I didn’t sleep. When I look at the show, I see an unhealthy woman when I look at myself.”
Ali Wong Will Return to Stand Up Comedy
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Wong revealed that he decided to return to his stand-up comedy roots, putting his acting career on hold for now.
He shared his thoughts on this transition: “I decided a while ago that it was time for me to get back on my feet. It was the longest break I’ve ever taken, and I was worried the muscles were atrophying….”
He continued, “Acting is great, but it takes a lot of time. It’s time for me to be with my kids and make a stand for now.”
“Beef” premiered on Netflix on April 6 to critical acclaim. The series follows Amy Lau (Wong), a successful entrepreneur, and Steven Yeun (Danny Cho), a struggling contractor.
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