Nigel Ng
- 33 years old
- From Malaysia
- Actor, writer and stand-up comedian
Press clippings
Nigel Ng opening Uncle Roger restaurant
Uncle Roger creator Nigel Ng is opening a restaurant in his native Malaysia, he has revealed in his latest cooking video critique.
British Comedy Guide, 3rd July 2024Iain Stirling's Buffering cancelled by ITV2
Iain Stirling's sitcom Buffering, which he starred in and co-wrote for ITV2, will not be returning for a third series, producers Avalon have told British Comedy Guide.
British Comedy Guide, 21st December 2023Toei Animation copyright strikes YouTuber "Uncle Roger", aka Nigel Ng
Comedian and YouTuber Nigel Ng has received a copyright strike from Japan's Toei Animation over his newest Uncle Roger video, featuring the anime One Piece, which has recently been adapted as a live-action Netflix series.
Richard Eisenbeis, Anime News Network, 4th September 2023Nigel Ng aka Uncle Roger has social media accounts suspended in China
Suspension of stand-up comedian came after he posted a video making fun of the country's authoritarian government.
Chi Hui Lin and Helen Davidson, The Guardian, 22nd May 2023Nigel Ng: "If you're funny enough you're uncancelable"
With a penchant for roasting Jamie Oliver and Gordon Ramsay, the food-loving comedian Nigel Ng has become a YouTube sensation.
Tomé Morrissy-Swan, The Telegraph, 10th May 2022The TikTok hopefuls trying to make it big in comedy
Social media has become a viable alternative to live gigging as a route to comedy stardom. But can viral success ever be a true substitute for hard graft on the circuit?
Lara Olszowska, The Guardian, 21st April 2022Why Nigel Ng can't yet shake Uncle Roger
You can tell by the way Uncle Roger is sitting how badly someone goofed.
Andrew Limbong, NPR, 18th April 2022Nigel Ng review
The comic who hit it big as Uncle Roger is a zesty stage presence but coasts into a comfort zone of easy cross-cultural wisecracks.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 25th February 2022Nigel Ng developing Uncle Roger sitcom with Gordon Ramsay
Nigel Ng is making an Uncle Roger sitcom with the help of Gordon Ramsay.
British Comedy Guide, 13th February 2022Nigel Ng interview
YouTube character videos have propelled Nigel Ng into the online big league but live stand-up is where it's at.
Jay Richardson, The List, 11th February 2022