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Ali Wong Brought Boyfriend Bill Hader to New Turtle Tower for Pho

SF-born comedian Ali Wong has long been a fan of the famed chicken pho at Turtle Tower, and so it's only fitting that when she was back in town this week, she brought boyfriend Bill Hader to the new incarnation of the restaurant downtown.

Arts & Entertainment

SF Native Ali Wong Wins Golden Globe For Dramatic Role In Netflix Series 'Beef'

Comedian Ali Wong has become a legit actor in recent years, and her dramatic turn as a vengeful, rage-hungry suburban businesswoman and mother in Netflix's 'Beef' just won her her first acting award, at the Golden Globes.

Arts & Entertainment

SF Native Ali Wong Takes Angry Turn In New Netflix Series 'Beef'

Comedian Ali Wong may have made her name with standup, specifically a couple of standup specials on Netflix, but she's been branching out into acting. And now she's taken on her most dramatic role yet in the Netflix series 'Beef.'

Arts & Entertainment

New SFMTA Chief Asks Comedian Ali Wong To Record Muni Bus Announcements

Inspired by the New York City MTA using Queens native Awkwafina's voice on some train announcements, newly installed SFMTA director Jeffrey Tumlin is reaching out to SF native Ali Wong to do the same for Muni buses.

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Comedian Ali Wong Dines at Hong Kong Lounge and Um.ma, Performs at the Masonic, Takes Selfie With the Currys

Hometown girl Ali Wong was back in town for the holidays over the weekend, making a stop in her "Milk & Money" tour at the Masonic, and eating some food around town as well.