Ronny Chieng
| Ronny Chieng | |
|---|---|
| Born | Johor Bahru, Malaysia |
| Medium | Stand-up, radio, television |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Notable works and roles | The Daily Show with Trevor Noah |
| Website | http://www.ronnychieng.com |
Ronny Xin Yi Chieng is a comedian, actor and radio presenter currently residing in New York City.
Personal life
Chieng is of Chinese descent. He was born in Johor Bahru, Malaysia and was raised in Singapore and New Hampshire, United States. Chieng was educated at Pioneer Junior College in Singapore, and the University of Melbourne in Australia, where he resided at Trinity College and graduated in 2009 with Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) and Bachelor of Laws degrees. He also obtained a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Australian National University in 2012.[1]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Problems | Mr. Meowgi | 4 episodes |
| 2014 | This is Littleton | Various characters | 4 episodes |
| 2013–2014 | Legally Brown | Various | 13 episodes |
| 2013–2014 | It's a Date | Winston | 2 episodes |
| 2013–2014 | Have You Been Paying Attention? | Himself | 3 episodes |
| 2015 | The Daily Show | Himself (as Correspondent) | Ongoing |
| 2016 | International Student | Ronny Chieng | 1 episode |
Awards
Melbourne International Comedy Festival
| Year | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Best Newcomer Award | Won |
| 2014 | Directors' Choice Award | Won |
Sydney Comedy Festival
| Year | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Best of the Fest [Local] | Nominated |
| 2014 | Best of the Fest [Local] | Won |
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