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Gina Yashere

Acting Born Apr 6, 1974 Bethnal Green, London, England, UK 24 credits

Biography

Regina Obedapo Iyashere (born April 6, 1974) is a British comedian, actress, writer, and producer. She has made many appearances on British and American television as well as comedy specials.

She is a co-creater, writer, and executive producer of the CBS sitcom Bob Hearts Abishola, of which she is also a co-star as Abishola’s best friend and co-worker, Kemi.

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Known for

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

as Self - Guest

The Daily Show

as Self

Sherri

as Self - Guest

The Neighborhood

as Chika

Bob Hearts Abishola

as Kemi

The Bureau

as Dancing Woman

Full filmography

  • The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self - Guest
  • The Daily Show (1996) as Self
  • Sherri (2022) as Self - Guest
  • The Neighborhood (2018) as Chika
  • Would I Lie to You? (2007) as Self
  • Bob Hearts Abishola (2019) as Kemi
  • Skavlan (2009) as Self - Guest
  • Star Trek: Starfleet Academy (2026) as Lura Thok
  • Gotham Comedy Live (2012) as Self - Comedian
  • Jentry Chau vs the Underworld (2024) as Michael's Mom (voice)
  • Celebrity Mastermind (2003)
  • My Dad the Bounty Hunter (2023) as Doloraami Prosecutor (voice)
  • My Dad the Bounty Hunter (2023) as Doloraami Prosecutor / Doloraami Warrior 1 (voice)
  • Mock the Week (2005) as Self
  • Strange Planet (2023) as College Student #1 (voice)
  • Early Man (2018) as Gravelle (voice)
  • Comedy.tv (2009) as Self
  • The Rubbish World of Dave Spud (2019) as Gareth the Starfish
  • Married Single Other (2010) as Flo
  • Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit (2016) as Self
  • Dick and Dom in da Bungalow (2002) as Self
  • Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution (2024) as Self
  • Morecambe & Wise in America (2018) as Self
  • Mr In-Between (2001) as Dancing Woman