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

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

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

References

  1. 1 2 "Why Malaysian comic Jason Leong wants Michelle Yeoh to call him". South China Morning Post. 12 May 2019. Retrieved 2 November 2022.
  2. 1 2 3 4 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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