Phil Wang
- 35 years old
- English
- Actor, writer, stand-up comedian and executive producer
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Phil Wang on Patrice O'Neal
Whether or not you agreed with his routines on race and gender politics, Patrice O'Neal was an incredibly funny and fearless standup.
Phil Wang, The Guardian, 22nd May 2015Interview with Daphne
Interview with Phil Wang, Jason Forbes and George Fouracres from Daphne.
Comedy Blogedy, 15th April 2015Phil Wang engineers a laugh with 'high-status' comedy
Not everyone would see an immediate connection between engineering principles and comic delivery, but it's clear as day to Phil Wang.
Stephanie Bunbury, Sydney Morning Herald, 23rd March 2015Seven questions with... Phil Wang
Phil Wang is a very interesting stand up comedian who combines a calm, almost sedentary delivery with sharp, uncompromising wit. Phil's Chinese-Malaysian heritage adds another dimension to his anecdotes, which, teamed with his "astute" observations (and insightful comments on them), shows that this self-proclaimed nerd is only just getting started.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 20th February 2015Phil Wang on Chinese people in US films
Hollywood only has two modes of East Asian character: Mr Miyagi or babbling madman. Why can't we be boring too?
Phil Wang, The Guardian, 31st July 2014Five questions for Phil Wang
Self-proclaimed 'biggest Wang in comedy' Phil Wang returns to Edinburgh with his new show, Mellow Yellow. Ahead of his month-long run at the Pleasance Courtyard, he talks to Giggle Beats about the new show, online comedy, the Asian presence in comedy and more.
Lorenzo Pacitti, Giggle Beats, 28th July 2014Interview: Phil Wang
Not only is Phil the winner of the Chortle Student Comedian of the Year but he has also won the Comedy Central's Funniest Student Award in 2011. A short two years later he brought his debut show to Edinburgh Fringe to rave reviews.
The New Current, 8th July 2014The Phil Wang three minute interview
Phil Wang has appeared as the stand-up guest on The Rob Brydon Show and was featured on BBC Three at the Fringe in 2011. So if you feel like you recognise him from somewhere, it might be from one of those TV programs. Or maybe you went to school together. Either way, his Edinburgh Festival Fringe stand-up show looks worth checking out.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 1st July 2014The Spotlight on ... Phil Wang
Here's another ace young stand-up to look out for - Phil Wang, he's got a Chortle Student Comedian of the Year victory under his belt, and a debut Edinburgh run too. And it sounds like that super-relaxed demeanour onstage is all a BIG LIE.
London Is Funny, 26th November 2013Interview with Phil Wang
Phil Wang is an award winning comedian, including Chortle Student Comedian of the Year 2010.
Comedy Blogedy, 20th May 2013