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Vicky Jain

Cast · Known for Laughter Chefs Unlimited Entertainment

Vicky Jain was born on 1 August 1986. He is an actor, known for Laughter Chefs Unlimited Entertainment, Fauji 2 and Bigg Boss. He has been married to Ankita Lokhande.

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Obi Opara

For over two decades, Obi Opara has been a dynamic force in the heart of London’s vibrant nightlife scene, shaping it into a world of entertainment, laughter, and unforgettable experiences. With an impressive track record of promoting urban events that have left an indelible mark on the city’s cultural landscape, Obi Opara has become a recognised figure in the industry. A Trailblazer in Urban Entertainment Obi’s journey began twenty years ago, when he set out with a passion to transform London’s nightlife. Driven by a love of people and a knack for curating unique experiences, he embarked on a mission to create events that would not only entertain but also leave a lasting impact. His dedication and unwavering commitment to excellence soon set him apart as a trailblazer in the urban entertainment scene. Club Nights that Define Excellence One of Obi’s most notable contributions is the series of iconic GORGEOUS PARTY club nights that have graced London’s most prestigious venues. With an innate ability to understand the pulse of the city, he curated events that brought together diverse crowds, uniting them through music, dance, and a vibrant atmosphere. These club nights have become synonymous with diversity, innovation, setting trends that continue to influence the city’s nightlife to this day. Comedy Shows: Launchpad for Rising Stars Obi’s impact goes beyond music and clubbing. His keen eye for emerging talent led him to launch GORGEOUS COMEDY SHOWS that became springboards for aspiring comedians. Obi also boasts a hidden talent as an actor, boasting an impressive resume that includes the prestigious stages of the National Theatre. His charismatic presence graced the screen as “Laughing Liam” in the hit series “Ted Lasso.” Additionally, he has recently taken on the role of Nonso Anozie’s double in the acclaimed Netflix show, “Sweet Tooth.” Building upon his love for the theatrical arts, Obi has unveiled the captivating “GORGEOUS THEATRE CLUB,” a project designed to usher more diverse audiences into the enchanting world of theater.

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Marilyn Busch

Born in South Boston and Irish through and through. Marilyn is a proud member of SAG-AFTRA and has made her career playing working-class women, chock full of sunshine and laughter - until they burn you with shade. Actress in Best Picture Academy Award Winning film "CODA" with Marlee Matlin and Emilia Jones, directed by Sian Heder. Seen on NBC, Netflix, Showtime, HULU, Apple TV+ and more.

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Jane Condon

Jane Condon is an American comedian and actress. She has appeared in shows like The View and Today Show. Condon won the nationwide Ladies of Laughter contest, and appears in theatres around the country with the Ladies of Laughter: Funny & Fabulous Tour. Condon also won Audience Favorite-New York on NBC's Last Comic Standing.

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Anna-Maria Everett

Anna-Maria is a London born character Actress & Voice Artist celebrating 26 yrs in the Industry, working extensively in TV/FILM/THEATRE/COMMERCIAL/ADR & more recently Audio Drama. With her infectious laughter, strong character skills and impeccable comic timing she is probably best known for her comedy roles, notably Florinda in Episodes and Zob, The Bearded Lady in The Durrells 3 With a seasoned good ear for regional, Mediterranean & International Accents, thanks to her Italian Parentage Anna-Maria is also Bi-Lingual Italian & Neaopolitan. Recent Acting Credits : Elena,The Hitman’s Wife’s BodyGuard (Millenium Films/Lionsgate): Donna,(Multi Episodic)The Split (BBC); Pearl Winters, Bafta nominated Through The Gates (CH4) Commare Lydia, Holy Cannelloni (Bluebird Films) Anna-Maria is currently in Production enjoying the challenge of narrating 23 U.S & Italian Characters for U.S Author Renee Carter Johnson’s Audio Book, Behind The Mask with Wild Rose Press.

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Clifton Dunn

Cast · Known for Terrifier

Born and raised in San Diego, CA, Clifton Dunn started his pursuit of the arts in high school when he heard his uncle's laughter from the audience and was instantly hooked. He attended Boston University where he received his BFA in Acting, along with a stint with the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts (LAMDA). Straight out of college, Clifton booked productions Macbeth and Richard II. His focus shifted to film and television as he began booking more on-screen work. Some of his recent credits include Ways and Means (CBS), Almost Family (FOX), Difficult People (Hulu), The Detour (TBS), as well as the films Terrifier on Netflix and The Paper Store on Amazon. When Clifton isn't busy on set, he spends his time surfing (even through the winter) in NYC, writing screenplays, and hanging with his cat Jack.

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Léane Labrèche-Dor

Léane Labrèche-Dor is a Canadian actress. She is most noted for her performance in the film Laughter (Le rire), for which she received a Prix Iris nomination for Best Actress at the 22nd Quebec Cinema Awards. Originally from Saint-Lambert, Quebec, she is a graduate of the National Theatre School of Canada. She is also the daughter of actor Marc Labrèche.

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Sudesh Lehri

Cast · Known for Laughter Chefs Unlimited Entertainment

Sudesh Lehri is an Indian stand-up comedian and film and television actor. He participated in the 2007 comedy show The Great Indian Laughter Challenge III in 2007. He placed third in the show after Kapil Sharma and Chandan Prabhakar.

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Jason Mantzoukas

Cast · Known for Big Mouth, The Lego Batman Movie, Percy Jackson and the Olympians

Jason Mantzoukas, born on December 18, 1972, in Nahant, Massachusetts, is an American actor, comedian, and improviser known for his eccentric characters and quick-witted humor. His comedic journey began with improvisational comedy, where his sharp wit and knack for off-the-wall characters shone. Mantzoukas gained recognition for his roles in various comedy series and films, often portraying eccentric and unpredictable characters. He's notably known for his roles in TV shows like "The League," where he portrayed the eccentric Rafi, and his recurring role as Derek in "The Good Place." His performances are characterized by his ability to infuse even the most absurd characters with a bizarre charm and infectious energy. With a knack for stealing scenes and a unique comedic timing that keeps audiences on the edge of laughter, Mantzoukas has become a beloved figure in the comedy world. His distinctive voice and comedic style have also led to numerous voice acting roles in animated series and films.

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Randee Heller

Randy M. 'Randee' Heller (born June 10, 1947) is an American television and film actress. Her most notable roles were in the film The Karate Kid and one of its sequels, as Daniel LaRusso's mother, and on the 1970s serial sitcom Soap as Jodie Dallas's roommate Alice, one of the first recurring lesbian characters in television history. She also had a starring role as Carol in the 1979 made-for-TV movie, Can You Hear the Laughter? The Story of Freddie Prinze. She had a recurring role on the series Mad Men as Don Draper's elderly secretary Ida Blankenship. Description above from the Wikipedia article Randee Heller, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Christine Lahti

Cast · Known for Chicago Hope, Evil

Christine Ann Lahti (born April 4, 1950) is an American actress and filmmaker. She was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for the 1984 film Swing Shift. Her other film roles include ...And Justice for All (1979), Housekeeping (1987), Running on Empty (1988), and Leaving Normal (1992), and The Fear Inside. For her directorial debut with the 1995 short film Lieberman in Love, she won the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film. Lahti made her Broadway debut in 1980 as a replacement in Loose Ends, and went on to star in the Broadway productions of Present Laughter (1982) and The Heidi Chronicles (1989). An eight-time Golden Globe nominee and six-time Emmy Award nominee, she won a Golden Globe for the 1989 TV movie No Place Like Home, and won a Golden Globe and an Emmy in 1998 for her role as Kate Austin in the CBS series Chicago Hope (1995–99). She returned to Broadway in 2009 to star in God of Carnage. She also had a recurring role as Sonya Paxton in the NBC series Law and Order: Special Victims Unit (2009–11), as Doris McGarrett in the CBS series Hawaii Five-0 (2012–19), and Laurel Hitchin in NBC's The Blacklist (2015–17). Description above from the Wikipedia article Christine Lahti, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Kyle Red Silverstein

Kyle Red Silverstein is a film and television actor who's been setting screens ablaze with his recent powerhouse performances. In 2023, Kyle is in the hit TV series "Yellowstone," where he delivered an explosive portrayal as Young Rip. His presence in the ninth episode, "A Knife and No Coin," had fans on the edge of their seats. In 2021, he plunged headfirst into the spine-tingling world of "American Horror Stories." His chilling guest appearance as Quinn in the pulse-pounding episode "Drive In" sent shock-waves through viewers and left them clamoring for more. In 2014, Kyle Red Silverstein played the unforgettable character Tyler in the blockbuster sensation, "Blended." Teaming up with Hollywood heavyweights Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore, Kyle's performance in "Blended" was nothing short of sensational. The film, with its $128 million worldwide gross, was a colossal hit that had audiences rolling in the aisles with laughter and reaching for the tissues in heartfelt moments. Kyle's comedic timing, charm, and on-screen chemistry with the two iconic stars made him a standout in this cinematic triumph. Beyond his impressive film and television career, Kyle's dedication to wildlife conservation stands as a testament to his commitment as a responsible global citizen. He actively supports the Los Angeles Zookeepers Association and supports their annual "Bowling for Rhinos" event, raising essential funds to protect endangered African rhinos. With each project, Kyle continues to evolve as a respected actor in the entertainment industry. His recent roles and unwavering commitment to important causes make him an inspirational figure, both on and off the screen.

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Joseph Prowen

Joseph Prowen is an actor and multi-instumentalist based in London. He works in theatre, television and film. Joseph Prowen trained as an actor at The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA). Upon graduating, he won the Highly Commended Award at the Spotlight Prize with this speech from Chatroom by Enda Walsh.​ Theatre credits includes: A Christmas Carol, Twelfth Night (Royal Shakespeare Company); A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Scoot Theatre, Tour), Trial by Laughter (Watermill & UK Tour); Bury the Hatchet, Boris III (Vaults Festival); A View From Islington North (Arts Theatre/Out of Joint); Single Spies (Chichester Festival Theatre/Birmingham Rep/UK tour); Jefferson’s Garden, Dick Whittington (Watford Palace Theatre); Teddy (Southwark Playhouse); An Ideal Husband (Chichester Festival Theatre) plus rehearsed readings and workshops at Watford Palace Theatre, The Print Rooms and Shakespeare’s Globe. Television credits includes: Father Brown, Decline and Fall, And Then There Were None, Casualty (BBC), Midsomer Murders (ITV). Film credits includes: Chevalier (Searchlight Pictures); Small Talk (Short)

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Juliocesar Chavez

Oklahoma native Juliocesar Chavez was destined to be in the limelight from an early age with his quick wit, infectious humor and precocious charm. At age four, he made his television debut as "Oklahoma City's Youngest Sports Reporter" interviewing local athletes, wowing both the players and fans alike with his incisive and often outrageous questions. After relocating to Los Angeles, Juliocesar quickly caught the attention of Nickelodeon executives who selected him along with seven other kids to participate in an intensive comedy workshop with the renowned Los Angeles comedy troupe The Groundlings. Juliocesar's breakout performance was in comedy sensation Gabriel Iglesias's stand-up special, THE FLUFFY MOVIE: UNITY THROUGH LAUGHTER in 2014. In the film's opening sequence, Juliocesar portrays young Gabe, introducing the audience to the origins of the comedian's "Fluffy" routine. The film was released theatrically by Open Road and has become a fan favorite on comedy channels worldwide. Juliocesar is of Guatemalan and Mexican heritage and currently resides in Los Angeles, CA with his mother, father, and his younger sister Belen. He is fluent in both English and Spanish and enjoys playing soccer, the guitar and the ukulele.

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Megan Hayes

Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, Megan Hayes knew from a young age, that entertaining would be her calling. Megan spent most of her youth either playing superhero, while in her Wonder Woman Underoos or looking like a boy in a dress. At 15 she discovered that an audience's laughter is a euphoric drug, when she starred in her high school production of The Pajama Game. This performance sealed her fate, to pursue a life as an actor. After high school, Megan attended Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio, wondering all the while, "What am I doing in the middle of Amish Farmland?" After her freshman year at Kenyon, she transferred to New York University's Tisch School of the Art, where she studied at the Experimental Theatre Wing. After graduating with honors in Acting, Megan began writing and performing her own work. She started Southern Belle Productions (SBP), a company dedicated to giving a voice to emerging artists. SBP produced a short film, several One Acts and Megan's own full-length play, Opelika, which had two sold out runs in New York. Despite loving New York and all that it had to offer, Megan decided to move back to Atlanta, which was a great decision considering this is where her film and television career truly got its start. While continuing to do countless theater projects, Megan was cast in HBO's Eastbound and Down, What to Expect When You Are Expecting, the IFC thriller +1, from the director of The Last House on the Left Dennis Iliadis, as well as numerous commercials and TV guest spots. However, as luck would have it, the second film in the Hunger Games trilogy, Catching Fire, was shooting in Atlanta. Megan was cast as The Morphling, the tribute from District 6. Now in Los Angeles, Megan continues to hone her craft, acting in all mediums, teaching drama, and writing. Megan loves dogs, and had two pups of her own, one now lives with her family in Atlanta. She is also passionate about bringing awareness to the stigma attached to Mental Health issues, as her father suffered from them for many years.

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Liselotte Pulver

Liselotte Pulver (11 October 1929), sometimes credited as Lilo Pulver, is a Swiss actress. Pulver was one of the stars of German cinema in the 1950s and 1960s, where she often was cast as a tomboy. She is well known for her hearty and joyful laughter.

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Scott Aukerman

Scottrick "Scott" Aukerman, born with an innate gift for turning the mundane into madness, entered the world on July 2nd, 1970, armed with a knack for comedy that could tickle a stone-faced statue. As a comedian, writer, and producer, he's mastered the art of turning awkward moments into uproarious tales that leave stomachs sore from laughter. Raised on a diet of punchlines and pop culture references, Scott's comedic genius emerged from the primordial soup of late-night TV watching marathons of old sitcoms and sketch comedy shows. Armed with a wit as sharp as a well-honed butter knife, he conquered the world of comedy like a mad scientist concocting the perfect joke in his lab. With a podcast empire that could rival an overzealous monarch's reign, Scott pioneered the world of improvised comedy podcasts, where the bizarre meets the brilliant, and spontaneity reigns supreme. His shows are a delightful rollercoaster ride through the absurd, complete with hilarious characters and offbeat humour that's a sanctuary for the eccentric and a refuge for the wonderfully weird. Scott Aukerman, the comedic maestro with a penchant for the peculiar, continues to captivate audiences with his infectious humour, proving that in this crazy world, laughter truly is the best medicine—preferably taken in large doses, delivered by a master jokester like Scott. Scott is married to actress, former girlfriend, and fellow podcaster Kulap Vilaysack. The couple are proud parents to a nepo-baby named Emerald and two dogs, Georgia Michaela and Molly Ringwald.

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Neil Sedaka

Neil Sedaka (March 13, 1939 — February 27, 2026) was an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. Beginning his music career in 1957, he sold millions of records worldwide and wrote or co-wrote over 500 songs for himself and other artists, collaborating mostly with lyricists Howard Greenfield and Phil Cody. After a short-lived tenure as a founding member of the doo-wop group the Tokens, Sedaka achieved a string of hit singles over the late 1950s and early 1960s, including "Oh! Carol" (1959), "Calendar Girl" (1960), "Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen" (1961), and "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do" (1962). His popularity declined by the mid-1960s, but revived in the mid-1970s, solidified by the 1975 US Billboard Hot 100 number ones "Laughter in the Rain" and "Bad Blood". Sedaka maintained a successful career as a songwriter, penning hits for other artists, including "Stupid Cupid" (Connie Francis), "(Is This the Way to) Amarillo" (Tony Christie), and "Love Will Keep Us Together" (Captain & Tennille). As a performer, he had ten No. 1 hits and four as a songwriter. He was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1983 and continued to perform, mounting mini-concerts on social media during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sedaka was hospitalized in Los Angeles after experiencing an undisclosed medical emergency and later died on February 27, 2026, aged 86.

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Dennis Chinnery

Dennis Chinnery was a British actor, noted for his performances in television. Following National service in the navy, he studied acting at RADA, graduating in 1949. His theatre work included appearances at the Old Vic. His TV credits include: Hancock's Half Hour, Dixon of Dock Green, Z-Cars, Softly, Softly, The Saint, The Avengers, The Prisoner, The Champions, Public Eye, Special Branch, Oh, Brother!, The Laughter of a Fool, Thriller and Survivors. He also appeared in three Doctor Who serials - The Chase, Genesis of the Daleks and The Twin Dilemma. The character Dr Chinnery in The League of Gentlemen was named after him. He was born at Romford, Essex, to Arthur F Chinnery and his wife Dorothy (née Mills). Chinnery was also an artist and painter.

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Fiona O'Shaughnessy

Fiona O'Shaughnessy is an Irish film, stage, and television actress. O'Shaughnessy was born in Galway. Her family moved to Reading, Berkshire, when she was 9. She returned to Galway a decade later where she pursued a career in theatre. She dated Irish comedian David McSavage for a period of time. O'Shaughnessy's most notable stage role to date is that of Salome for the Gate Theatre in Dublin. Other stage work has included The Shaughraun for the Abbey Theatre in Dublin, which transferred to the West End's Albery Theatre in 2005. In 2006 she appeared in the UK premiere of Blackwater Angel by Jim Nolan at the Finborough Theatre, London. Other work for the Gate Theatre includes Arms and the Man, Oliver, The Importance of Being Earnest, Pride and Prejudice, Blythe Spirit, Present Laughter (which toured in Charleston, South Carolina), See You Next Tuesday, and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. She played Cate in the Irish debut of Sarah Kane's play Blasted. Her film roles include Clara in Goldfish Memory, The Halo Effect, and The Stronger. Other theatre work includes playing Hilde Wangle in Lady from the Sea and Petra Stockman in Enemy of the People at the Arcola Theatre, London, and Amy in 'The Night Alive' at The Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles. She starred as Jessica Hyde in the television series Utopia. In 2015, she starred with David Troughton in the comedy romantic horror film Nina Forever.

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Mark Heal

Mark trained as an actor at the Central School of speech and Drama and has worked as an actor since 1990. He has worked in Theatre, Television, Film, Radio, commercials and as a voice over actor since then. Television includes The Bill, EastEnders, Coronation Street, Emmerdale farm, Poirot, Years and Years, Falling Apart, Drop the Dead Donkey, Doctors, Maise Raine, The Bench, Holby City, William and Mary, Torchwood, Wall of silence and London Bridge amongst others. Mark’s film work includes the Feast of July and most recently Amazon Adventure. Theatre works includes Mad Forest at the Royal Court, UK tours of Present Laughter and Funny Peculiar, The Pope and the Witch at the comedy theatre London and the Three sisters at the Wolsey theatre Ipswich and has worked on numerous commercials.

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Melissa Rivers

Melissa Warburg Rosenberg (born January 20, 1968), better known as Melissa Rivers, is an American actress, television host and producer. She is the daughter of the late Joan Rivers and Edgar Rosenberg. As an actress, she has had roles in television shows including Beverly Hills, 90210, Silk Stalkings, The Comeback. In 1998, she also appeared in the sci-fi/comedy made-for-television movie Men in White and in the 1999 film The Big Tease, a comedy directed by Kevin Allen starring Craig Ferguson. Additionally, she teamed up with her mother Joan Rivers, portraying themselves in the 1994 celebrity docudrama Tears and Laughter: The Joan and Melissa Rivers Story. In the early 1990s, she branched out on the pre-show red carpet, interviewing celebrities on nationally televised awards shows. Rivers, who has hosted various events and served as a producer for the E! Network, has hosted two of the channel’s highest-rated specials: Oh Baby! Melissa’s Guide to Pregnancy and Oh Toddler! Surviving the Early Years (aired in January 2002). With her mother, she hosted fashion on the red carpet interviews for the E! cable network. In 2003, they left her red carpet pre-show on E! to accept a more lucrative deal with the TV Guide Channel valued at between $6 and 8 million. Also in 2002, she appeared on the ABC Network competitive reality show I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!. She has been a regular guest on the webcast show Tom Green's House Tonight. In 2013, she was a co-creator and co-producer of Joan's YouTube web series In Bed With Joan, a fifteen to thirty minute show with a new video uploaded weekly in which Joan interviews a celebrity about a wide variety of personal topics in Joan's bed, with Melissa conducting interview questions for the last several minutes.

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Rosie Taylor-Ritson

Born in Brighton, Rosie Taylor-Ritson is a British actor and Bristol Old Vic Theatre School graduate. Beginning her professional career in childhood, she has worked across film, television and theatre for over 15 years. Her screen credits include Doctors, Casualty, and Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang, as well as the lead in Depeche Mode's music video People Are Good. On stage, she has performed in national tours including Henry V and Present Laughter.

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Hayley Williams

Hayley Nichole Williams (born December 27, 1988) is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and businesswoman who is best known as the lead vocalist, primary songwriter, and keyboardist of the rock band Paramore. In 2004, she formed Paramore alongside Josh Farro, Zac Farro, and Jeremy Davis. The band currently consists of Hayley Williams, Zac Farro and Taylor York. The band has released five studio albums: All We Know Is Falling (2005), Riot! (2007), Brand New Eyes (2009), Paramore (2013), and After Laughter (2017). Williams recorded the song "Teenagers" for the soundtrack of Jennifer's Body (2009) and has collaborated with artists such as October Fall, The Chariot, Set Your Goals, Zedd and New Found Glory. In 2010, she was featured on the single "Airplanes" by B.o.B. It peaked at number two on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. A sequel to the song, "Airplanes, Part II", features new verses from B.o.B. and a verse from Eminem, while Williams' vocals remain the same. This collaboration led to a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals. Williams released her debut solo single, "Simmer", on January 22, 2020, and announced on the same day that her debut studio album, Petals for Armor, would be released on May 8, 2020. The album was preceded by two EPs entitled Petals for Armor I and II that make up the first two-thirds of the album. Her second solo record, Flowers for Vases/Descansos, was released less than a year later on February 5, 2021. Other ventures she has explored include online beauty and music series Kiss-Off on Popular TV launched in 2015 and the hair-dye company Good Dye Young, launched in 2016.