Abbott Elementary creator, Quinta Brunson, delivered a heartfelt speech while accepting the best comedy person award at the Just For Laughs ComedyPro conference. She expressed gratitude for being recognized, recalling her breakout moment at the festival in 2017. Brunson mentioned that she had been working diligently to reach her goal of working in television and film, and receiving this award was an honor for her.
In her acceptance speech, Brunson humorously mentioned her desire to return to Just For Laughs in 10 years and receive the breakout award. This was a nod to comedian and actor Ronny Chieng, who had achieved success after being introduced to Trevor Noah at the festival in 2015.
Another standout moment at the awards show was when Bert Kreischer, star of “The Machine,” accepted the best stand-up comedy award. Overcome with tears, Kreischer shared his journey to comedy and big-screen success. He recounted his early nerve-racking experiences at Just For Laughs, where he longed for someone to talk to at the bar or industry parties. Kreischer expressed gratitude for receiving the award at the age of 50 and acknowledged how fortunate he felt to have achieved success later in life.
The Just For Laughs awards show also included its fair share of comedic one-liners and roast-worthy moments. Rainn Wilson, known for his role in “The Office,” humorously referenced losing an Emmy to Jeremy Piven, stating that he would pretend the award he received was one of the three Emmys that Piven won instead of him 10 years ago. Wilson tightly clutched his Impact Award trophy to his waist, playfully closing his eyes as if reliving the moment.
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Mae Martin, the Canadian breakout star of Netflix comedy “Feel Good,” expressed the significance of the moment when accepting the rising comedy star of the year prize. Martin reflected on going through puberty within the comedy community and how it felt like coming home to receive the award.
The Just For Laughs comedy festival continues to showcase talented comedians and bring laughter to audiences. This year’s conference and awards show brought together industry professionals and celebrated the achievements of both established and emerging comedians. The event serves as a platform for comedians to showcase their talent, connect with industry executives, and gain recognition for their work.
As the festival continues, attendees can look forward to more performances, workshops, and networking opportunities. Just For Laughs remains an important event in the comedy industry, fostering creativity, collaboration, and the recognition of talented comedians from around the world.
