Nigel Ng
- 33 years old
- From Malaysia
- Actor, writer and stand-up comedian
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Nigel Ng picks his Perfect Playlist of comedy favourites
Nigel Ng, the Malaysian-born, British-based comic who achieved huge viral success with his Uncle Roger character, is about to go on a world tour, which will take in dates across Europe, North America, Australia and Asia following his 11 UK shows. And he's also just launched the Comedy Central online series East Mode. Here he shares his Perfect Playlist of favourite comedy moments...
Chortle, 7th February 2022Nigel Ng and Evelyn Mok get Comedy Central sketch show East Mode
Comedy Central is to launch a new sketch show on Friday via its YouTube and Facebook channels. East Mode stars Nigel Ng and Evelyn Mok, and will air on television later this year.
British Comedy Guide, 2nd February 2022More comics join cast of Buffering
Lolly Adefope, Michael Spicer and Joel Dommett are to guest star on Iain Stirling's new sitcom Buffering, it has been announced.
Chortle, 13th July 2021Comedians record NHS charity single
Thirty comedians have recorded a charity single for the NHS. Can't Wait! - created by doctor-turned-comic Simon Brodkin - features Miranda Hart, Harry Hill, David Baddiel, Jo Brand, Lee Mack, Jack Dee and Adam Kay among others.
British Comedy Guide, 6th July 2021Battersea Arts Centre announces comedy season
Battersea Arts Centre has announced a season of comedy this September, welcoming back audiences to the iconic London building, with every ticket offered as part of the new Pay What You Can pricing model.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 30th June 2021NextUp Relaunch Party review
Dane Baptiste and Josie Long back at the mic.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 18th May 2021Jackie Weaver launches comedy podcast
Jackie Weaver, of Handforth Parish Council fame, is launching a comedy podcast. Comedians Isy Suttie, Omid Djalili, Matt Forde, Rosie Jones, Tom Allen and Nigel Ng will be among the guests appearing on Jackie Weaver Has The Authority.
Chortle, 6th May 2021Nigel Ng sparks China censorship row with deleted video
A Britain-based comedian has sparked a censorship row after he apologised to Chinese fans and removed a video featuring a fellow YouTube star who had been critical of Beijing. Malaysian-born stand-up comedian Nigel Ng has become a viral sensation in recent months with his character "Uncle Roger", an alter ego based on a disapproving middle-aged man who critiques bad attempts at making Asian cuisine.
The Straits Times, 13th January 2021Nigel Ng attacked in suspected Covid-related hate crime
Nigel Ng has been the victim of a suspected racially motivated hate crime. The London-based Malaysian stand-up, best known for his Uncle Roger alter ego, was assaulted while walking home from lunch on Friday.
British Comedy Guide, 3rd November 2020Nigel Ng hits 1m followers on YouTube and TikTok
The British-based Malaysian stand-up went viral when his character creation Uncle Roger criticised a BBC Food video about making egg fried rice at the end of July.
Chortle, 7th September 2020