17-1-2024 (KUALA LUMPUR) Malaysian-born comedian Ronny Chieng, has brought pride to the nation by announcing ‘The Daily Show’s’ recent Emmy Award win on Instagram. The 38-year-old actor and TV host, who joined the show as a correspondent in 2015, expressed his elation as part of the team that secured the Outstanding Talk Series award at the 2024 Emmy Awards on Monday (Jan 15).
In a celebratory Instagram post, Chieng thanked Trevor Noah, the host of ‘The Daily Show,’ for hiring him and changing his life. The comedian, who has steadily risen to fame, acknowledged the significance of working with the best people in comedy.
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Chieng had a noteworthy moment on Nov 21, 2023, when he was appointed as a guest host for ‘The Daily Show.’ During his opening speech, he humorously thanked the team for the opportunity, playfully ‘roasting’ himself in the process.
“I am Ronny Chieng, and I am guest-hosting for one day only. Dreams do come true. I just want to thank the network for believing in me for 23 minutes only.”
In addition to his role as a correspondent on ‘The Daily Show,’ Chieng has made appearances in blockbuster movies such as ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ and ‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.’ He also boasts two stand-up comedy shows on Netflix.
Despite achieving fame in the United States, Chieng proudly embraces his Malaysian identity. In a clip posted on Malaysia Day in 2017, he displayed his Malaysian passport, declaring it as proof of his Malaysian-ness and humorously asking, “What more proof do you need?”
