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.

gollark: https://dragcave.net/lineage/IBSG3What should I name this lyrical whatsit?
gollark: PB tinsel. https://dragcave.net/lineage/IolPf
gollark: Cool indeed.
gollark: What are they, though?
gollark: This finally grew up!https://dragcave.net/view/AQSuQThanks Banyanas!

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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