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Erica Oyama Biography

Birth Name:Erica Oyama

Birth Place:Alabama, United States

Profession Writer, Producer, Actress, Director, Script department

Fast Facts

  • Started out as an actress on the TV series "Undressed" in 2001
  • Quote: "(On reality television): "There's something about coming back every week and whittling it down to one winner․ It makes you feel like you've accomplished something in life․""
  • Best known as the writer, creator, and executive producer of "Burning Love" and as the writer of "The Eric Andre Show․"
  • Frequently works on projects with her husband, Ken Marino, including "Burning Love" and "True Freshman․"

Awards

  • 2013Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Special Class - Short-Format Live-Action Entertainment Programs: nominated
  • 2013Webby Award-Video - Best Writing: nominated