Vivek Mahbubani
| Vivek Mahbubani | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Vivek Ashok Mahbubani |
| Born | 16 October 1982 Hong Kong |
| Medium | Stand up comedian |
| Nationality |  Hong Kong |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Website | vivekmahbubani funnyvivek |
Vivek Ashok Mahbubani (Sindhi: وويڪ محبوباڻِي, born 16 October 1982[1][note 1]) is a stand-up comedian in Hong Kong,[2] a musician and an award-winning new media designer.[3]
Biography
Vivek is a Sindhi of Indian descent and was born and raised in Hong Kong.[4] 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. [5] He graduated from Diocesan Boys’ School and City University of Hong Kong with a degree in creative media in 2005[3] and currently runs his own design firm.[6]
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,[2] and was a finalist in the English language category.[6] In 2008, Vivek won the English language category of the competition.
Vivek is the drummer and an original member of Eve of Sin, a Metalcore band based in Hong Kong.[7] As of September 2016 the band is on a hiatus.[8]
In 2008, Vivek was hired by Citibank to endorse its mobile financial services in Hong Kong.[9]
In 2010, Vivek was the official announcer for Hong Kong's first Mixed Martial Arts event hosted by Legend Fighting Championship.
See also
Notes
- ^ Vivek Mahbubani felt surprised because of the unexpected birthday celebration by his friends in 2012: 棟篤笑阿差 Vivek Mahbubani 嘅 birthday surprise! on YouTube
References
- ^ "南亞巴打夢想路：80後棟篤笑明星阿V × 90後立志做消防員的佛山" (in Chinese (Hong Kong)). HK01. 2017-08-27. Retrieved 2019-01-23.
- ^ a b "How to write a joke in China", Time 15 November 2007
- ^ a b "Hong Kong (HK) New Media Designer Vivek Mahbubani – resume and skills". Vivekmahbubani.com. 2004-05-18. Retrieved 2012-01-28.
- ^ "查看资料 – Vivek Mahbubani – 我的艺术家官方空间". alivenotdead.com. Retrieved 2012-01-28.
- ^ "Vivek Mahbubani". HK Magazine.
- ^ a b "Top Chinese comedian in HK is an Indian". Cricketvoice.com. Retrieved 2012-01-28.
- ^ "Hong Kong Metalcore Band". Eve of Sin. Retrieved 2012-01-28.
- ^ "Spotlight Interview: Comedian Vivek Mahbubani". foodpanda magazine. Retrieved 2016-09-01.
- ^ "Citibank launches mobile financial services", Brand Republic December 2008 Archived January 7, 2009, at the Wayback Machine