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Margaret Cho

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Margaret Cho is a Korean-American comedian, actress, and writer. She began her career in the early 1990s as a stand-up comedian and has since appeared in numerous television shows and films. She is best known for her performances in the television shows "All-American Girl" and "The Cho Show," as well as her stand-up comedy tours and comedy albums.

"The Cho Show" is a reality television series aired on the VH1 network in 2008. The show featured Margaret Cho and her family and friends and was a behind-the-scenes look at her personal and professional life. The show chronicled Cho's preparations for her comedy tours, her relationships with her family and friends, and her involvement in various social and political causes. The show received mixed reviews from critics, some praising Cho's comedic talents and others criticizing the performance for being too indulgent. 

"All-American Girl" is a television sitcom aired on ABC from 1994 to 1995. The show starred Margaret Cho as Margaret Kim, a young woman struggling to balance her traditional Korean-American family's expectations with her desire to be independent. The show was the first network television show to feature an Asian-American family as the main characters. It was created in response to a lack of representation of Asian Americans in media.

Margaret Cho is an advocate for various social and political causes. She is a vocal advocate for LGBTQ rights and has spoken out against discrimination against the LGBTQ community. She is also a strong advocate for Asian-American representation in media. She has spoken about the importance of presenting and representing Asian-American stories and experiences in Hollywood.

In addition to her advocacy work, Cho has also been involved in various charitable organizations, including the Human Rights Campaign and the American Red Cross. She has also been involved in activism related to issues such as mental health, body positivity, and the rights of sex workers.