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Born | Malaysia | 23 January 1985
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Years active | 2010–present |
Website | Official website |
Jason Leong (born 23 January 1985[ citation needed]) is a Malaysian comedian and author.
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]
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]
In 2007, Leong published his first book The Twisted Stethoscope with Marshall Cavendish. [7]
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 |
Jason Leong | |
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Born | Malaysia | 23 January 1985
Occupations |
|
Years active | 2010–present |
Website | Official website |
Jason Leong (born 23 January 1985[ citation needed]) is a Malaysian comedian and author.
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]
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]
In 2007, Leong published his first book The Twisted Stethoscope with Marshall Cavendish. [7]
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 |