Anna Akana
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- Is of Japanese and Filipino descent.
- Decided to pursue a career in comedy after watching a special of Margaret Cho.
- Moved to Los Angeles in 2009 to pursue a career in acting and filmmaking.
- Started her YouTube channel in 2011, and reached one million subscribers four years later.
- Has provided training in comedy for bullied teens to empower them at the Groundlings Comedy School.
- Is skilled at guitar.
- Has a black belt in martial arts.
- Is an animal lover, especially cats.
- Is an advocate in suicide prevention programs.