X Mayo
Born Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Medium Television, film
Years active 2017–present
Website https://www.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 and The Blackening. 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 'Ohana 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 is being considered as a host for the upcoming series After Midnight that will replace The Late Late Show with James Corden.[9]

In 2023, she joined the cast of the movie The Treasure of Foggy Mountain, playing park ranger Taylor, alongside Megan Stalter.[10][11]

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 [12]
2021 Yearly Departed Herself [12]
2021–2023 American Auto Dori Otis Main role [3]
2023 Swarm Cheeks 1 episode [8]

Film

Year Title Role Notes Ref
2019 The Farewell Suze [7]
2021 Finding 'Ohana Melody [2]
2022 The Blackening Shanika [7]
2023 Please Don't Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain Taylor [13]

References

  1. ^ a b c Jr, Kenneth J. Williams. "Comedian X Mayo On The Importance Of Supporting Black Businesses". Forbes. Retrieved 2023-04-04.
  2. ^ a b c "Meet X Mayo, the Afro-Latina Creating Her Own Lane In NY's Comedy Scene". Remezcla. Retrieved 2023-04-04.
  3. ^ a b c Goldberg, Lesley (2020-03-10). "'Daily Show' Writer X Mayo to Co-Star in NBC Comedy Pilot". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2023-04-04.
  4. ^ a b Petski, Denise (2020-03-10). "X Mayo To Co-Star In Justin Spitzer's NBC Comedy Pilot 'American Auto'". Deadline. Retrieved 2023-04-01.
  5. ^ "Unsung Heroes of..." Time Out New York. Retrieved 2023-04-04.
  6. ^ Jones, Marcus (2020-08-26). "'Daily Show' writer X Mayo on the joke she thought would get her fired — but went viral instead". EW.com. Retrieved 2023-04-04.
  7. ^ a b c d e f g Cordero, Rosy (2021-09-10). "UTA Signs Actor, Writer & Producer X Mayo". Deadline. Retrieved 2023-04-04.
  8. ^ a b Jackson, Angelique (2023-03-17). "'Swarm': Donald Glover, Dominique Fishback and Janine Nabers on Subverting Expectations With a Black Woman Serial Killer". Variety. Retrieved 2023-04-04.
  9. ^ Rouse, Isaac (2023-10-20). "'American Auto' Actress X Mayo in Running to Fill James Corden Late Night Slot". TV Insider. Retrieved 2023-11-08.
  10. ^ Briganti, Paul (2023-11-17), Please Don't Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain (Comedy), Martin Herlihy, John Higgins, Ben Marshall, Apatow Productions, Mosaic, Talent One, retrieved 2023-11-18
  11. ^ "The Cast of Please Don't Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain Is a Comedy Nerd's Dream". NBC Insider Official Site. 2023-11-15. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
  12. ^ a b "X Mayo - Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved 2023-04-05.
  13. ^ Grobar, Matt (2022-07-27). "Conan O'Brien, Bowen Yang, 'Hacks' Breakout Meg Stalter & More Join Uni Buddy Comedy From 'SNL' Trio Please Don't Destroy". Deadline. Retrieved 2023-11-08.

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