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==Biography==
==Biography==
Vivek is a [[Sindhi people|Sindhi]] of [[ndian people|Indian]] descent and was born and raised in [[Hong Kong]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.alivenotdead.com/vivekmahbubani/details.html |title=查看资料 – Vivek Mahbubani – 我的艺术家官方空间 |publisher=alivenotdead.com |date= |accessdate=2012-01-28}}</ref> He grew up in an Indian household where he spoke English, and says he faced a lot of cultural challenges because he was surrounded by non-Indians. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://hk-magazine.com/events/article/vivek-mahbubani|title=Vivek Mahbubani|publisher="HK Magazine"}}</ref> He graduated from Diocesan Boys' School and City University of Hong Kong with a degree in creative media in 2005<ref name="vivekmahbubani.com"/> and currently runs his own design firm.<ref name="cricketvoice.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.cricketvoice.com/cricketforum2/index.php?topic=15886.0 |title=Top Chinese comedian in HK is an Indian |publisher=Cricketvoice.com |date= |accessdate=2012-01-28}}</ref>
Vivek is a [[Sindhi people|Sindhi]] of [[ndian people|Indian]] descent and was born and raised in [[Hong Kong]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.alivenotdead.com/vivekmahbubani/details.html |title=查看资料 – Vivek Mahbubani – 我的艺术家官方空间 |publisher=alivenotdead.com |date= |accessdate=2012-01-28}}</ref> He grew up in an Indian household where he spoke English, and says he faced a lot of cultural challenges because he was surrounded by non-Indians. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://hk-magazine.com/events/article/vivek-mahbubani|title=Vivek Mahbubani|publisher="HK Magazine"}}</ref> He graduated from Diocesan Boys' School and City University of Hong Kong with a degree in creative media in 2005<ref name="vivekmahbubani.com"/> and currently runs his own design firm.<ref name="cricketvoice.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.cricketvoice.com/cricketforum2/index.php?topic=15886.0 |title=Top Chinese comedian in HK is an Indian |publisher=Cricketvoice.com |date= |accessdate=2012-01-28}}</ref> In 2013, Vivek was selected as a [http://www.hkspirit.org/ambassador-details/vivek-mahbubani/?lang=en Hong Kong Spirit Ambassador].


==Stand-up Comedian==
Vivek is also a stand-up comedian in Hong Kong, performing in both English and Cantonese. He is a regular headliner and host at [[The TakeOut Comedy Club Hong Kong]]. In 2007, Vivek won the Cantonese-language category of the competition to find Hong Kong's funniest person,<ref name="time.com"/> and was a finalist in the English language category.<ref name="cricketvoice.com"/> In 2008, Vivek won the English language category of the competition.
Vivek is also a stand-up comedian in Hong Kong, performing in both English and Cantonese. He is a regular headliner and host at [[The TakeOut Comedy Club Hong Kong]]. In 2007, Vivek won the Cantonese-language category of the competition to find Hong Kong's funniest person,<ref name="time.com"/> and was a finalist in the English language category.<ref name="cricketvoice.com"/> In 2008, Vivek won the English language category of the competition.
In 2014, Vivek was ranked as one of the Top 10 Comedians in the World in the [[Laugh Factory|Laugh Factory's]] Annual Funniest Person in the World Competition.

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Vivek is the drummer and an original member of Eve of Sin, a Metalcore band based in Hong Kong.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eveofsin.com/02.html |title=Hong Kong Metalcore Band |publisher=Eve of Sin |date= |accessdate=2012-01-28}}</ref>


In 2008, Vivek was hired by [[Citibank]] to endorse its mobile financial services in Hong Kong.<ref>[http://www.brandrepublic.asia/Media/Digitalarticle/2008_12/Citibank-launches-mobile-financial-services/33704 "Citibank launches mobile financial services", ''Brand Republic'']{{dead link|date=January 2012}} December 2008</ref>
In 2008, Vivek was hired by [[Citibank]] to endorse its mobile financial services in Hong Kong.<ref>[http://www.brandrepublic.asia/Media/Digitalarticle/2008_12/Citibank-launches-mobile-financial-services/33704 "Citibank launches mobile financial services", ''Brand Republic'']{{dead link|date=January 2012}} December 2008</ref>


==Ring Announcer==
In 2010, Vivek was the official announcer for Hong Kong's first Mixed Martial Arts event hosted by Legend Fighting Championship.
In 2010, Vivek was the official bi-lingual ring announcer for Hong Kong's first Mixed Martial Arts event hosted by [[Legend Fighting Championship]].

In 2014, Vivek was the official ring announcer for [https://www.facebook.com/TopKingWorldSeries TopKing World Series 3 Hong Kong] and [http://www.impifc.com/ IMPI Fighting Championship].

==Event MC==
Since 2012, Vivek is the official press conference MC and Cantonese Translator for the [[Macau Grand Prix]].

==Drummer==
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Vivek is the drummer and an original member of Eve of Sin, a Metalcore band based in Hong Kong.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eveofsin.com/02.html |title=Hong Kong Metalcore Band |publisher=Eve of Sin |date= |accessdate=2012-01-28}}</ref>

==Press==
* [http://www.am730.com.hk/article-232229 AM730]
* [http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00jkt86 BBC World Service Outlook 23/09/2011]
* [http://www.hkgoodjobs.com/articles.php?p=222&cat_id=1 HK Good Jobs]
* [http://hk-magazine.com/events/article/vivek-mahbubani HK Magazine]
* [http://www.presstelegram.com/general-news/20141020/the-10-semifinalists-for-worlds-funniest-person Press Telegram]
* [http://podcast.rthk.hk/podcast/item_epi.php?pid=380&lang=en-US&id=27989 RTHK -- Backstory]


==See also==
==See also==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.vivekmahbubani.com Official Website]
* [http://www.funnyvivek.com Official Website -- Stand-up Comedy]
* [http://www.vivekmahbubani.com Official Website -- New Media Designer + Developer]
* {{Facebook User|vivek.mahbubani}}
* {{Facebook User|vivek.mahbubani}}
* {{twitter|vivekmahbubani}}
* {{twitter|vivekmahbubani}}

Revision as of 19:09, 29 December 2014

Vivek Mahbubani
Birth nameVivek Mahbubani
MediumStand up comedian
Nationality Hong Kong
Years active2005–present
Websitevivekmahbubani.com
funnyvivek.com

Vivek Mahbubani (Sindhi: وويڪ مہوباني) is a stand-up comedian in Hong Kong,[1] a musician and an award-winning new media designer.[2]

Biography

Vivek is a Sindhi of Indian descent and was born and raised in Hong Kong.[3] He grew up in an Indian household where he spoke English, and says he faced a lot of cultural challenges because he was surrounded by non-Indians. [4] He graduated from Diocesan Boys' School and City University of Hong Kong with a degree in creative media in 2005[2] and currently runs his own design firm.[5] In 2013, Vivek was selected as a Hong Kong Spirit Ambassador.

Stand-up Comedian

Vivek is also a stand-up comedian in Hong Kong, performing in both English and Cantonese. He is a regular headliner and host at The TakeOut Comedy Club Hong Kong. In 2007, Vivek won the Cantonese-language category of the competition to find Hong Kong's funniest person,[1] and was a finalist in the English language category.[5] In 2008, Vivek won the English language category of the competition. In 2014, Vivek was ranked as one of the Top 10 Comedians in the World in the Laugh Factory's Annual Funniest Person in the World Competition.

In 2008, Vivek was hired by Citibank to endorse its mobile financial services in Hong Kong.[6]

Ring Announcer

In 2010, Vivek was the official bi-lingual ring announcer for Hong Kong's first Mixed Martial Arts event hosted by Legend Fighting Championship.

In 2014, Vivek was the official ring announcer for TopKing World Series 3 Hong Kong and IMPI Fighting Championship.

Event MC

Since 2012, Vivek is the official press conference MC and Cantonese Translator for the Macau Grand Prix.

Drummer

Vivek is the drummer and an original member of Eve of Sin, a Metalcore band based in Hong Kong.[7]

Press

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "How to write a joke in China", Time 15 November 2007
  2. ^ a b "Hong Kong (HK) New Media Designer Vivek Mahbubani – resume and skills". Vivekmahbubani.com. 2004-05-18. Retrieved 2012-01-28.
  3. ^ "查看资料 – Vivek Mahbubani – 我的艺术家官方空间". alivenotdead.com. Retrieved 2012-01-28.
  4. ^ "Vivek Mahbubani". "HK Magazine".
  5. ^ a b "Top Chinese comedian in HK is an Indian". Cricketvoice.com. Retrieved 2012-01-28.
  6. ^ "Citibank launches mobile financial services", Brand Republic[dead link] December 2008
  7. ^ "Hong Kong Metalcore Band". Eve of Sin. Retrieved 2012-01-28.

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