Co-creator and lead actor of Omni Television’s Abroad, Isabel Kanaan says she aimed to establish a Canadian television show that allowed for a more inclusive concept of what it means to be a Canadian. “A lot of times when we hear of the Canadian audience, we often think just rural Canada or just the audience that they have built for years and years. And that’s great. But I like to challenge that there is another audience out there that you are not tapping into,” says Filipina-Canadian comedian Kanaan. She also talks to Xtra about comedians who are making her laugh these days, like Brandon Ash-Mohammed, the importance of previous collaborations with groups like Pantayo, and her dream Filipino TikTok crossover with influencers and IRL cousins Brentman Rock and Bella Poarch.
Speed Date with comedian and TikTok star Isabel Kanaan
The executive producer, writer and performer says she wanted to create a sketch comedy show with a different point of view
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