Full Name: Ronny Xin Yi Chieng (钱信伊)
Date of Birth: November 21, 1985 (age 38)
Place of Birth: Johor Bahru, Malaysia
Nationality: Malaysian (previously held Australian citizenship)
Occupation: Comedian, Actor
Known for:
Senior Correspondent on Comedy Central's The Daily Show (2015-present): Bringing his unique comedic perspective and observational humor to the show.
Star of the Australian sitcom "Ronny Chieng: International Student" (2016): Co-created and starred in this series based on his own experiences as an international student in Australia.
Roles in films:"Crazy Rich Asians" (2018)
"Godzilla vs. Kong" (2021)
"Bliss" (2021)
Stand-up comedy: Performing internationally with sold-out tours.
Additional Information:
Grew up in Malaysia, Singapore, and the United States.
Holds a dual degree in Law and Commerce from the University of Melbourne, Australia.
Began performing stand-up comedy in his final year of university.
Won several awards for his comedy, including the "Best Newcomer Award" at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival (2012).
Known for his sharp wit, observational humor, and willingness to tackle controversial topics.