Jason Leong

Jason Leong (born 23 January 1985) is a Malaysian comedian and author.

Jason Leong
Born (1985-01-23) 23 January 1985
Malaysia
Occupations
  • Comedian
  • Author
Years active2010–present
WebsiteOfficial website

Early life

Jason 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

Comedy

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, Jason 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

In 2007, Jason published his first book The Twisted Stethoscope with Marshall Cavendish.[7]

Filmography

Television
Year Programme Role Notes
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

See also

References
  1. "Why Malaysian comic Jason Leong wants Michelle Yeoh to call him". South China Morning Post. 12 May 2019. Retrieved 2 November 2022.
  2. Chua, Dennis (3 September 2020). "#Showbiz: Funnyman Dr Jason Leong thrilled to 'capture global audience'". New Straits Times.
  3. "Dr Jason Leong picked for Montreal Just For Laughs Festival 2022". The Vibes. 26 July 2022. Retrieved 1 November 2022.
  4. Hipes, Patrick (25 July 2022). "Just For Laughs Sets Lineup For Annual New Faces Of Comedy Showcases". Deadline. Retrieved 1 November 2022.
  5. "'Dr. Jason Leong: Ride With Caution' On Netflix Review: Stream It Or Skip It?". Retrieved 13 February 2023.
  6. "Every movie and TV series landing on Netflix this month". The Independent. 10 February 2023. Retrieved 13 February 2023.
  7. Leong, Jason (2007). The Twisted Stethoscope. Marshall Cavendish Editions. ISBN 978-983-3845-49-1.
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