Jason Leong (born 23 January 1985[citation needed]) is a Malaysian comedian and author.
Jason Leong | |
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| Born | 23 January 1985 Malaysia |
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| Years active | 2010–present |
| Website | Official website |
Early life edit
Leong originally studied medicine in University College, Dublin, Ireland. He worked as a doctor in Selayang Hospital, juggling his career as a doctor and a comedian. He eventually gave up his career as a doctor to focus on being a full time stand-up comedian in 2014.[1][2]
Career edit
Comedy edit
He first found fame as a member of comedy troupe The Malaysian Association of Chinese Comedians, otherwise known as MACC. The troupe consisted of him, Douglas Lim, Phoon Chi Ho and Kuah Jenhan.[2]
In 2013, Leong became the first Malaysian to win the 7th International Hong Kong Comedy Competition.[2]
In 2018, Leong toured his show Harmful When Swallowed in Malaysia, Singapore, India, the Philippines, Hong Kong and Australia.[1]
In 2020, Netflix released Leong's first special on the platform Dr. Jason Leong: Hashtag Blessed on 16 September. The special was originally filmed in 2018, at Temple Of Fine Arts in Brickfields.[2]
In 2022, Leong was selected to perform at the Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal, Canada. He was one of ten names selected for their New Faces: International showcase, being the only South-East Asian on the lineup that year.[3][4]
In 2023, Netflix released Leong's second special on the platform Dr. Jason Leong: Ride with Caution on 9 February. The special was filmed in Singapore.[5][6]
Writing edit
In 2007, Leong published his first book The Twisted Stethoscope with Marshall Cavendish.[7]
Filmography edit
Television edit
| Year | Programme | Role | Notes |
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| 2020 | Dr Jason Leong: Hashtag Blessed | Self | Netflix TV Special |
| 2022 | Ally Chia Cooks | Ronald | Pre-production |
| 2023 | Dr Jason Leong: Ride with Caution | Self | Netflix TV Special |
References edit
- ^ a b "Why Malaysian comic Jason Leong wants Michelle Yeoh to call him". South China Morning Post. 12 May 2019. Retrieved 2 November 2022.
- ^ a b c d Chua, Dennis (3 September 2020). "#Showbiz: Funnyman Dr Jason Leong thrilled to 'capture global audience'". New Straits Times.
- ^ "Dr Jason Leong picked for Montreal Just For Laughs Festival 2022". The Vibes. 26 July 2022. Retrieved 1 November 2022.
- ^ Hipes, Patrick (25 July 2022). "Just For Laughs Sets Lineup For Annual New Faces Of Comedy Showcases". Deadline. Retrieved 1 November 2022.
- ^ "'Dr. Jason Leong: Ride With Caution' On Netflix Review: Stream It Or Skip It?". Retrieved 13 February 2023.
- ^ "Every movie and TV series landing on Netflix this month". The Independent. 10 February 2023. Retrieved 13 February 2023.
- ^ Leong, Jason (2007). The Twisted Stethoscope. Marshall Cavendish Editions. ISBN 978-983-3845-49-1.