Cast & creator
Gina Yashere
Best known for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, The Daily Show, Sherri
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.
Also known as: Regina Obedapo Iyashere, Regina Iyashere, Gina Iyashere
18
film credits
30
television credits
42
1996–2026 · acting roles
6.7
average across scored titles
Signature credits
Known for
Across film & television
Filmography (48)
Showing 48 of 48 credits
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Self - Guest
2015
The Daily Show
Self
1996
Sherri
Self - Guest
2022
The Neighborhood
Chika
2018
Would I Lie to You?
Self
2007
Bob Hearts Abishola
Kemi
2019Bob Hearts Abishola
Executive Producer
2019Bob Hearts Abishola
Story
2019Bob Hearts Abishola
Co-Executive Producer
2019Bob Hearts Abishola
Producer
2019Bob Hearts Abishola
Creator
2019
Skavlan
Self - Guest
2009
Mock the Week
Self
2005
Celebrity Mastermind
2003
Gotham Comedy Live
Self - Comedian
2012
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy
Lura Thok
2026
My Dad the Bounty Hunter
Doloraami Prosecutor (voice)
2023My Dad the Bounty Hunter
Doloraami Prosecutor / Doloraami Warrior 1 (voice)
2023
Jentry Chau vs the Underworld
Michael's Mom (voice)
2024
Strange Planet
College Student #1 (voice)
2023
Early Man
Gravelle (voice)
2018
The Rubbish World of Dave Spud
Gareth the Starfish
2019Comedy.tv
Self
2009
Dick and Dom in da Bungalow
Self
2002
Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit
Self
2016
Married Single Other
Flo
2010
Morecambe & Wise in America
Self
2018
Don't Sit in the Front Row
Self - Panellist
2012
Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution
Self
2024
Kiss Kiss (Bang Bang)
Polythene Pam
2001Sir Patrick Stewart: A Knight of Comedy
Self
2016
Mock the Week: Too Hot for TV
Self
2007
Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration
2022Gina's Laughing Gear
Self - Presenter
2007Gas
Self
1997
Mock the Week - Too Hot For TV 2
Self
2009
The Comedian's Guide to Survival
Herself
2016
No One Asked You
Self
2023
All Star Comedy Jam: Live from Atlanta
2013
The Nasty Show hosted by Artie Lange
Herself
2015
Mr In-Between
Dancing Woman
2001Blouse and Skirt
Self
2000
100 Worst Britons
Self
2003
Gina Yashere: Skinny B*tch
Self
2008Gina Yashere: Skinny B*tch
Writer
2008
Gina Yashere: Ticking Boxes
Self
2017
Handle with Care: Jimmy Akingbola
Self
2022
Gina Yashere: Laughing To America
Self
2014