Comedian Yvonne Orji knows exactly what pressure feels like.
Yvonne Orji transformed the pressure of Nigerian immigrant expectations into a comedy career rooted in cultural truth.
The "Insecure" star opens up about bombing on stage, defying her parents' medical school dreams and refusing to separate faith from her work.
She learned discipline from opening for Chris Rock and credits her perseverance through early failures for reaching success on HBO.
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