Gina Yashere
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- April 6, 1974 in Bethnal Green, London, England, UK
- Active Years
- 1996–2026 (31 Years)
- Total Credits
- 46 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Gina Yashere (Acting).
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Source Material: Provided TMDB bio, Wikipedia, IMDb, The City Celeb, and personal website.
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Name: Regina Obedapo Iyashere (professionally known as Gina Yashere).
Born: April 6, 1974.
Origin: Bethnal Green, London, England, UK (from London via Nigeria).
Professions: British comedian, actress, writer, producer, author, and voice artist.
Television/Film Work:
Appearances on British and American television and comedy specials.
Co-creator, writer, executive producer, and co-star of the CBS sitcom Bob Hearts Abishola (plays Kemi, Abishola's best friend and co-worker).
Voice roles: Keisha in Bromwell High; Gravelle in Early Man.
Other: Television, radio, and the big screen.
Regina Obedapo Iyashere, professionally known as Gina Yashere, is a British comedian, actress, writer, producer, and author. Born on April 6, 1974, in Bethnal Green, London, she has made numerous appearances on British and American television, radio, and the big screen, including comedy specials. Yashere is a co-creator, writer, and executive producer of the CBS sitcom Bob Hearts Abishola, where she also performs as a co-star playing Kemi, the best friend and co-worker of Abishola. Additionally, she is an in-demand voice artist who has voiced characters such as Keisha in Bromwell High and Gravelle in the movie Early Man.
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Career overview
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Name: Regina Obedapo Iyashere (known professionally as Gina Yashere).
Born: April 6, 1974.
Place of Birth: Bethnal Green, London, England, UK.
Professions: British comedian, actress, writer, producer, author, voice artist.
Acting/TV/Film:
Appearances on British and American television and comedy specials.
Co-creator, writer, executive producer, and co-star of CBS sitcom Bob Hearts Abishola.
Role in Bob Hearts Abishola: Kemi (Abishola's best friend and co-worker).
Voice work: Keisha in Bromwell High; Gravelle in Early Man!.
Other media: Television, radio, and the big screen.
Paragraph 1: General Overview and Early Career.
Regina Obedapo Iyashere, known professionally as Gina Yashere, is a British comedian, actress, writer, and producer. Born on April 6, 1974, in Bethnal Green, London, England, she has made numerous appearances on British and American television, as well as on the big screen and in comedy specials. Her work also extends to radio and voice acting.
Paragraph 2: Specific Roles and Credits.
Yashere is a co-creator, writer, and executive producer of the CBS sitcom Bob Hearts Abishola. In this series, she also performs as a co-star, portraying Kemi, who is the best friend and co-worker of Abishola. As a voice artist, she has voiced characters in various animations. Her credits include the role of Keisha in the British series Bromwell High and the character Gravelle in the film Early Man!.
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"Regina Obedapo Iyashere, known professionally as Gina Yashere, is a British comedian, actress, writer, and producer. Born on April 6, 1974, in Bethnal Green, London, England, she has made numerous appearances on British and American television, as well as on the big screen and in comedy specials. Her work also extends to radio and voice acting.
Yashere is a co-creator, writer, and executive producer of the CBS sitcom Bob Hearts Abishola. In this series, she also performs as a co-star, portraying Kemi, who is the best friend and co-worker of Abishola. As a voice artist, she has voiced characters in various animations. Her credits include the role of Keisha in the British series Bromwell High and the character Gravelle in the film Early Man!."
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Full Filmography
46 titles- Star Trek: Starfleet Academy (2026) as Lura Thok
- Jentry Chau vs the Underworld (2024) as Michael's Mom (voice)
- Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution (2024) as Self
- My Dad the Bounty Hunter (2023) as Doloraami Prosecutor (voice)
- My Dad the Bounty Hunter (2023) as Doloraami Prosecutor / Doloraami Warrior 1 (voice)
- Strange Planet (2023) as College Student #1 (voice)
- No One Asked You (2023) as Self
- Sherri (2022) as Self - Guest
- Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration (2022)
- Handle with Care: Jimmy Akingbola (2022) as Self
- Bob Hearts Abishola (2019) as Kemi
- Bob Hearts Abishola (2019) Executive Producer
- Bob Hearts Abishola (2019) Story
- Bob Hearts Abishola (2019) Creator
- The Rubbish World of Dave Spud (2019) as Gareth the Starfish
- The Neighborhood (2018) as Chika
- Early Man (2018) as Gravelle (voice)
- Morecambe & Wise in America (2018) as Self
- Gina Yashere: Ticking Boxes (2017) as Self
- Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit (2016) as Self
- The Comedian's Guide to Survival (2016) as Herself
- Sir Patrick Stewart: A Knight of Comedy (2016) as Self
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self - Guest
- The Nasty Show hosted by Artie Lange (2015) as Herself
- Gina Yashere: Laughing To America (2014) as Self
- All Star Comedy Jam: Live from Atlanta (2013)
- Gotham Comedy Live (2012) as Self - Comedian
- Don't Sit in the Front Row (2012) as Self - Panellist
- Married Single Other (2010) as Flo
- Skavlan (2009) as Self - Guest
- Comedy.tv (2009) as Self
- Mock the Week - Too Hot For TV 2 (2009) as Self
- Gina Yashere: Skinny B*tch (2008) as Self
- Gina Yashere: Skinny B*tch (2008) Writer
- Would I Lie to You? (2007) as Self
- Gina's Laughing Gear (2007) as Self - Presenter
- Mock the Week: Too Hot for TV (2007) as Self
- Mock the Week (2005) as Self
- Celebrity Mastermind (2003)
- 100 Worst Britons (2003) as Self
- Dick and Dom in da Bungalow (2002) as Self
- Kiss Kiss (Bang Bang) (2001) as Polythene Pam
- Mr In-Between (2001) as Dancing Woman
- Blouse and Skirt (2000) as Self
- Gas (1997) as Self
- The Daily Show (1996) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Gina Yashere best known for?
Gina Yashere is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Star Trek: Starfleet Academy (2026), Jentry Chau vs the Underworld (2024), Sherri (2022), Bob Hearts Abishola (2019).
When and where was Gina Yashere born?
Gina Yashere was born on April 6, 1974 in Bethnal Green, London, England, UK.
How many credits does Gina Yashere have?
Gina Yashere has accumulated over 46 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1996 to 2026.
What is Gina Yashere's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Gina Yashere (Acting). Goal: Factual identity profile. Constraints: 90-130 words, plain prose only, no markdown, no headings, no preamble, no JSON, no surrounding quotes. Source Material: Provided TMDB bio, Wikipedia, IMDb, The City Celeb, and personal website. Rule: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the sources....
Gina Yashere by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Jentry Chau vs the Underworld (2024) as Michael's Mom (voice) — aged about 50
- Would I Lie to You? (2007) as Self — aged about 33
- The Neighborhood (2018) as Chika — aged about 44
- Dick and Dom in da Bungalow (2002) as Self — aged about 28
- Bob Hearts Abishola (2019) as Kemi — aged about 45
- Mock the Week (2005) as Self — aged about 31
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