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Margaret Moran Cho is an American comedian, actress, fashion designer, author, and singer-songwriter. Cho is best known for her stand-up routines, through which she critiques social and political problems, especially regarding race and sexuality. She has created music[…]

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The star of VH1’s “The Cho Show” talks about her comedy, her parents, and her Korean heritage.

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