Vivek Mahbubani

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]

Vivek Mahbubani
Birth nameVivek Ashok Mahbubani
Born (1982-10-16) 16 October 1982
Hong Kong
MediumStand-up comedian
Nationality Hong Kong
Years active2005–present
Websitevivekmahbubani.com
funnyvivek.com

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
  1. 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
  1. "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). HK01. 2017-08-27. Retrieved 2019-01-23.
  2. "How to write a joke in China", Time 15 November 2007
  3. "Hong Kong (HK) New Media Designer Vivek Mahbubani – resume and skills". Vivekmahbubani.com. 2004-05-18. Retrieved 2012-01-28.
  4. "查看资料 – Vivek Mahbubani – 我的艺术家官方空间". alivenotdead.com. Retrieved 2012-01-28.
  5. "Vivek Mahbubani". HK Magazine.
  6. "Top Chinese comedian in HK is an Indian". Cricketvoice.com. Retrieved 2012-01-28.
  7. "Hong Kong Metalcore Band". Eve of Sin. Retrieved 2012-01-28.
  8. "Spotlight Interview: Comedian Vivek Mahbubani". foodpanda magazine. Retrieved 2016-09-01.
  9. "Citibank launches mobile financial services", Brand Republic December 2008 Archived January 7, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
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