Jason Leong also known as Dr Jason Leong is a medical practitioner turned stand-up comedian who has made a name for himself in the world of comedy. Winning the 7th Annual International Hong Kong Comedy Competition in 2013, Dr Jason Leong never left his foot off the gas pedal and continue outperforming himself by performing at Melbourne International Comedy Festival in 2015 and recently even represented Malaysia by competing in the Funniest Person In The World along side veteran comedian, Harikh Iskandar.
Hi Jason! Tell us more about yourself
I am Dr Jason Leong, former medical doctor turned stand-up comedian, the Purveyor Of Laughter, Provider of Chuckles, and Giver of Giggles. I’m on a Game of Thrones high at the moment.
What inspire you to become a comedian?
As a kid I was always the class clown, and I loved jokes and telling jokes. So it became a natural extension of my interests and hobbies.
Share with us your journey in becoming one of the best comedian in Malaysia.
A lot of hard work, and perserverance. There will be some shows where you don’t get the laughs and it’s what you do after a bad show that will define a comedian. Much like how we get up after we fall. Fall down 7 times, get up 8 times.
There are so many shows lining up, where do you usually get your inspiration/content from?
Observation, mostly. Life is full of absurdities 😉
Being a comedian, you always bring laughter to your audience; what would you do when life gives you lemon?
Make teh ‘o’ ais limau. Now I need someone to give me water, tea and ice. Oh and a cup. And a straw. Life is very demanding, is what I’m trying to say.
Among all the performances, can you share with us a few highlight ones or those you have the deepest memory of it?
Recently, I performed for Comedy Central Asia’s Stand-up Asia, which will premiere on 22nd August 2017 on Hypp Tv Ch 609 and Astro Go. I will appear on the episode that airs 5th September! 🙂
Share with us some of the other activities/hobbies that you venture in life
I love Brazilian Jiujitsu, Game of Thrones, movies, and dreaming of money.
What is a typical day off for you?
Well I don’t have days off or on because I do what I love, which is comedy, so every day is a day off because I am doing what I love, and every day is a day of work because I have to write new jokes, new videos, etc.
Any tips for the upcoming comedians out there on being an outstanding comedian?
You have to persevere. And also give me money and I will teach you how to be an outstanding comedian. Only RM 99,999 per course! Book now, before it’s too late!
Any life motto?
“Always make sure your Touch n Go card has enough balance, especially if you are a Smart Tag user, because then you may have to reverse on a Smart Tag lane and that is just embarrassing”. It’s a very long motto. Also, Winter is Coming. I feel like I’ve read that somewhere….
