Jason Leong

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Jason Leong
Born (1985-01-23) 23 January 1985 (age 39)
Malaysia
Occupations
  • Comedian
  • Author
Years active2010–present
Website Official website

Jason Leong (born 23 January 1985[ citation needed ]) is a Malaysian comedian and author.

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Early life

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

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, 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

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

Filmography

Television

YearProgrammeRoleNotes
2020Dr Jason Leong: Hashtag BlessedSelf Netflix TV Special
2022Ally Chia CooksRonaldPre-production
2023Dr Jason Leong: Ride with CautionSelf Netflix TV Special

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References

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  2. 1 2 3 4 Chua, Dennis (3 September 2020). "#Showbiz: Funnyman Dr Jason Leong thrilled to 'capture global audience'". New Straits Times.
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  7. Leong, Jason (2007). The Twisted Stethoscope. Marshall Cavendish Editions. ISBN   978-983-3845-49-1.