Vivek Mahbubani
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Vivek Ashok Mahbubani (born 25 September 1982)[1]Template:NoteTag a.k.a. Ah V (Template:Zh),[2] is a stand-up comedian in Hong Kong,[3] a musician and an award-winning new media designer.[4]
Biography
Vivek is of Sindhi 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.Template:Fact
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.Template:Fact
See also
- HK International Comedy Festival
- The TakeOut Comedy Club Hong Kong
- Gill Mohindepaul Singh (also known as Q Bobo)
Notes
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