Vivek Ashok Mahbubani (Sindhi: وويڪ محبوباڻِي; born 25 September 1982)[1][note 1] a.k.a. Ah V (Chinese: 阿V),[2] is a stand-up comedian in Hong Kong,[3] a musician and an award-winning new media designer.[4]
| Vivek Mahbubani | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Vivek Ashok Mahbubani |
| Born | 25 September 1982 Hong Kong |
| Medium | Stand-up comedian |
| Nationality |  Hong Kong |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Website | vivekmahbubani funnyvivek |
Biography
editVivek is a Sindhi of Indian descent and was born and raised in Hong Kong.[5] 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. [6] He graduated from Diocesan Boys’ School and City University of Hong Kong with a degree in creative media in 2005[4] and currently runs his own design firm.[7]
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[3] and was a finalist in the English language category.[7] In 2008, Vivek won the English language category of the competition.[citation needed]
Vivek is the drummer and an original member of Eve of Sin, a Metalcore band based in Hong Kong.[8] As of September 2016 the band is on a hiatus.[9]
In 2008, Vivek was hired by Citibank to endorse its mobile financial services in Hong Kong.[10]
In 2010, Vivek was the official announcer for Hong Kong's first Mixed Martial Arts event hosted by Legend Fighting Championship.[citation needed]
See also
editNotes
edit- ^ 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
edit- ^ "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 (Hong Kong)). HK01. 27 August 2017. Retrieved 23 January 2019.
- ^ Carvalho, Raquel (26 October 2019). "Meet Ah V, the stand-up comic standing up for Hong Kong". South China Morning Post. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
- ^ a b "How to write a joke in China", Time 15 November 2007
- ^ a b "Hong Kong (HK) New Media Designer Vivek Mahbubani – resume and skills". Vivekmahbubani.com. 18 May 2004. Retrieved 28 January 2012.
- ^ "查看资料 – Vivek Mahbubani – 我的艺术家官方空间". alivenotdead.com. Retrieved 28 January 2012.
- ^ "Vivek Mahbubani". HK Magazine. 19 October 2016.
- ^ a b "Top Chinese comedian in HK is an Indian". Cricketvoice.com. Retrieved 28 January 2012.
- ^ "Hong Kong Metalcore Band". Eve of Sin. Retrieved 28 January 2012.
- ^ "Spotlight Interview: Comedian Vivek Mahbubani". foodpanda magazine. 31 August 2016. Retrieved 1 September 2016.
- ^ "Citibank launches mobile financial services", Brand Republic December 2008 Archived 7 January 2009 at the Wayback Machine