Nigel Ng (Uncle roger)

Best known for his legendary “Uncle Roger” character, Nigel Ng is a famous stand-up comedian and online content creator. His Uncle Roger persona went viral in 2020, leading to over 2 million YouTube subscribers and a worldwide fanbase.

Born in Kuala Lumpur to Malaysian/Chinese parents, Ng moved to the United States to study engineering and philosophy at Northwestern University. While living in Chicago, he started performing stand-up comedy as a hobby. He then moved to London, where he worked as a data scientist for various tech companies while continuing to pursue his dreams. He was a finalist for the Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year in 2016 and appeared on Rob Delaney’s Stand Up Central in 2018 before choosing to pursue comedy full-time. He was then nominated for the prestigious Best Newcomer Award at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2019.

In July 2020, Ng’s “Uncle Roger” character went viral. Focusing on hilarious stereotypes found within East Asian families, Ng has compiled over 2 million YouTube subscribers and counting. Ng now manages a small team to help with editing and producing his weekly videos for his internationally diverse following. Ng has been featured on CNN, BBC, Variety, The Guardian, and South China Morning Post, and he currently hosts Rice to Meet You, a comedy podcast featuring co-host Evelyn Mok. With a uniquely Asian sense of humor, Nigel Ng has established himself as a social media star with an incredibly bright future.