X Mayo

X Mayo
BornLos Angeles, California, U.S.
MediumTelevision, film
Years active2017–present
Websitewww.xmayo.me

X Mayo (/ˈɛks ˈmaɪoʊ/EX MY-oh) is an American comedian, writer, producer, and actress. She was a staff writer for The Daily Show. Mayo has acted in the series Strangers, The Good Doctor, and Swarm, and the films The Farewell (2019) and The Blackening (2022). She was a main cast member on American Auto (2021–2023).

Life and career

Mayo was born and raised in Inglewood, Los Angeles.[1] She is Afro-Latina.[2] She trained in dance, writing, and acting while growing up.[2] After attending college, she dropped out and began training as a makeup artist. She moved to New York City to work in the makeup industry and went on to study improvisational comedy at Upright Citizens Brigade.[3][4]

Mayo produced and starred in the sketch comedy web series Who Made the Potato Salad, which co-starred other comedians of color.[1] In 2019 she worked with Shenovia Large to host the comedy show "Unsung Heroes Of...", which was recommended by Time Out New York.[5]

Her first professional comedy writing job was as a staff writer on The Daily Show from 2018–2021.[1][6] She was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series for her work.[7]

Mayo was a recurring cast member on the Facebook Live series Strangers.[7] She was also a supporting character in the films Finding ʻOhana and The Farewell.[7] In 2022, Mayo co-starred in the film The Blackening. She had a supporting role in the Amazon series Swarm.[8]

She was a main cast member on the NBC series American Auto, which ran for two seasons (2021–2023).[4] In October 2023, it was reported that Mayo was being considered as a host for After Midnight, the series that would take over the timeslot held by The Late Late Show with James Corden after Corden's departure, although the role was ultimately granted to Taylor Tomlinson.[9][10]

In 2023, she joined the cast of the movie The Treasure of Foggy Mountain, playing park ranger Taylor, alongside Megan Stalter.[11][12]

Awards and nominations

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Notes Ref
2018 Strangers Robbie Recurring role [3]
2018–2021 The Daily Show Various Staff writer [7]
2021 The Good Doctor Zara Norton 1 episode [13]
Yearly Departed Herself [13]
2021–2023 American Auto Dori Otis Main role; 20 episodes [3]
2023 Swarm Cheeks 1 episode [8]

Film

Year Title Role Notes Ref
2019 The Farewell Suze [7]
2021 Finding ʻOhana Melody [2]
2022 The Blackening Shanika [7]
2023 Please Don't Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain Taylor [14]

References

  1. ^ a b c Jr, Kenneth J. Williams. "Comedian X Mayo On The Importance Of Supporting Black Businesses". Forbes. Retrieved April 4, 2023.
  2. ^ a b c "Meet X Mayo, the Afro-Latina Creating Her Own Lane In NY's Comedy Scene". Remezcla. August 28, 2018. Retrieved April 4, 2023.
  3. ^ a b c Goldberg, Lesley (March 10, 2020). "'Daily Show' Writer X Mayo to Co-Star in NBC Comedy Pilot". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 4, 2023.
  4. ^ a b Petski, Denise (March 10, 2020). "X Mayo To Co-Star In Justin Spitzer's NBC Comedy Pilot 'American Auto'". Deadline. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
  5. ^ "Unsung Heroes of..." Time Out New York. January 23, 2019. Retrieved April 4, 2023.
  6. ^ Jones, Marcus (August 26, 2020). "'Daily Show' writer X Mayo on the joke she thought would get her fired — but went viral instead". EW.com. Retrieved April 4, 2023.
  7. ^ a b c d e f g Cordero, Rosy (September 10, 2021). "UTA Signs Actor, Writer & Producer X Mayo". Deadline. Retrieved April 4, 2023.
  8. ^ a b Jackson, Angelique (March 17, 2023). "'Swarm': Donald Glover, Dominique Fishback and Janine Nabers on Subverting Expectations With a Black Woman Serial Killer". Variety. Retrieved April 4, 2023.
  9. ^ Rouse, Isaac (October 20, 2023). "'American Auto' Actress X Mayo in Running to Fill James Corden Late Night Slot". TV Insider. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
  10. ^ White, Peter (November 1, 2023). "Taylor Tomlinson To Host CBS' 'After Midnight'". Deadline. Archived from the original on November 2, 2023. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
  11. ^ Briganti, Paul (November 17, 2023), Please Don't Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain (Comedy), Martin Herlihy, John Higgins, Ben Marshall, Apatow Productions, Mosaic, Talent One, retrieved November 18, 2023
  12. ^ "The Cast of Please Don't Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain Is a Comedy Nerd's Dream". NBC Insider Official Site. November 15, 2023. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
  13. ^ a b "X Mayo - Rotten Tomatoes". rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved April 5, 2023.
  14. ^ Grobar, Matt (July 27, 2022). "Conan O'Brien, Bowen Yang, 'Hacks' Breakout Meg Stalter & More Join Uni Buddy Comedy From 'SNL' Trio Please Don't Destroy". Deadline. Retrieved November 8, 2023.