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Jo-Issa Rae Diop (born January 12, 1985), known as Issa Rae, is an American actress, writer, director, producer, and web series creator. She first garnered attention for her work on the YouTube web series Awkward Black Girl. She subsequently gained further recognition for creating, co-writing, and starring in the HBO television series Insecure. For her acting work on Insecure, she has received two Golden Globe Award nominations for Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy and a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series.
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'Insecure' Showrunner on Where a Show About "Black Love and Black Beauty" Goes Next

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When Insecure returned to HBO in mid-April, after being off the air for nearly two years, the romantic comedy proved a welcome distraction for many seeking escapism.

TV Academy voters who'd never fully warmed to the series took notice. The show landed a whopping eight nominations for its fourth season, including a first-ever mention in the best comedy race.

Showrunner Prentice Penny, who produces the series alongside creator and star Issa Rae, is thrilled about the recognition but also a little conflicted.

After all, Insecure is an all-too-rare example of a series made by Black talent — a fact that's been all the more apparent in summer 2020 as America and Hollywood confront systemic racism.

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