Emil Wakim (born March 11, 1998) is an American comedian. He is a featured cast member on Saturday Night Live for its 50th season.
Emil Wakim | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 11, 1998 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Occupation | Comedian |
Early life and career
editWakim was born in Chicago on March 11, 1998.[1] He grew up in Bloomington, Indiana and is based in Brooklyn, New York.[2]
Wakim was selected as a New Face of Comedy at the prestigious Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal. He has opened for comedians such as Roy Wood Jr., Kyle Kinane, Nikki Glaser, Hasan Minhaj and Neal Brennan.[3]
When asked about his experience leading up to his first The Tonight Show appearance in 2022, he stated that "Doing Fallon was probably the highlight so far, especially for what it meant for me at the time I got it. I was new to New York and desperately needed a credit or something to feel validated and be able to get booked on things."[4]
He was announced in September 2024 as one of three new featured cast members on Saturday Night Live for its 50th season; the others were Ashley Padilla and Jane Wickline.[5][6] Wakim will be the show’s first Lebanese-American cast member and the second male Middle-Eastern cast member after Aristotle Athari.
References
edit- ^ Martin, Clare (September 10, 2024). "SNL Bids Farewell to Chloe Troast, Adds New Cast Members Ashley Padilla, Emil Wakim, and Jane Wickline". Paste Magazine. Archived from the original on September 10, 2024. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
- ^ Kugler, Jenny Porter Tilley and Carol. "SNL has new cast members, including Emil Wakim, standup from Bloomington". The Indianapolis Star. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
- ^ "Bio". Emil Wakim. Archived from the original on September 10, 2024. Retrieved September 10, 2024.
- ^ "Emil Wakim's Parents Finally Understand His Job Now". Vulture. September 6, 2024. Archived from the original on September 6, 2024. Retrieved September 10, 2024.
- ^ Gularte, Alejandra; Fox, Jesse David (September 9, 2024). "SNL Adds Three New Cast Members for Season 50". Vulture. Archived from the original on September 10, 2024. Retrieved September 10, 2024.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (September 10, 2024). "'SNL' Adds Ashley Padilla, Emil Wakim & Jane Wickline To Cast For Season 50, Promotes Trio As Chloe Troast Departs". Deadline. Archived from the original on September 10, 2024. Retrieved September 10, 2024.
External links
edit- Emil Wakim at IMDb