History of Ronny Chieng in Timeline

Ronny Chieng is a Malaysian-born American comedian and actor known for his sharp wit and observational humor. He gained prominence as a senior correspondent on Comedy Central's The Daily Show, where he delivers satirical commentary on current events. Chieng also created and starred in the sitcom Ronny Chieng: International Student, showcasing his experiences as a foreign student. In addition to his television work, he has appeared in films like Crazy Rich Asians and Inspector Sun and the Curse of the Black Widow, expanding his reach in the entertainment industry.

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1984: Rolex watch from father

In 1984, Ronny Chieng's father purchased a two-tone Rolex watch that he later inherited and appeared on Antiques Roadshow and was valued at $5,000.

1989: Moved to Manchester, New Hampshire

In 1989, Ronny Chieng moved to Manchester, New Hampshire, where he lived for several years. This was part of his childhood spent between Singapore and the United States.

1994: Living in Manchester, New Hampshire

In 1994, Ronny Chieng was still living in Manchester, New Hampshire. He had resided there since 1989, as part of his upbringing in both Singapore and the United States.

2010: Graduation from the University of Melbourne

In 2010, Ronny Chieng graduated from the University of Melbourne with a Bachelor of Commerce degree and a Bachelor of Laws degree. He had been living at Trinity College during his studies.

2012: Won Best Newcomer at Melbourne International Comedy Festival

In 2012, Ronny Chieng and Matt Okine jointly won the Best Newcomer award at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival for their show, 'The Ron Way'.

2012: Obtained Graduate Diploma & Won Best Newcomer Award

In 2012, Ronny Chieng obtained a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Australian National University. Also in 2012, he won the Best Newcomer award at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival for his show 'The Ron Way', shared with Matt Okine.

2013: Performed at Just for Laughs comedy festival

In 2013, Ronny Chieng performed with Trevor Noah at the Just for Laughs comedy festival in Montreal.

2015: Auditioned for The Daily Show

In 2015, Ronny Chieng auditioned for the correspondent role on 'The Daily Show', which was hosted by Trevor Noah.

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2015: Moved to New York City

In 2015, Ronny Chieng moved to New York City, where he has resided since.

July 2016: Named one of 10 Comics to Watch by Variety

In July 2016, Ronny Chieng was named one of 10 Comics to Watch by Variety.

2017: Began co-writing and starring in Ronny Chieng: International Student

In 2017, Ronny Chieng began co-writing and starring in the sitcom 'Ronny Chieng: International Student'. The show, based on his experiences as a Malaysian student in Australia, was developed for Comedy Central in America and ABC TV in Australia.

2018: Film Debut in Crazy Rich Asians

In 2018, Ronny Chieng made his film debut in 'Crazy Rich Asians', where he played the role of Eddie Cheng, an obnoxious banker.

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2019: Release of Asian Comedian Destroys America!

In 2019, Ronny Chieng's first stand-up special with Netflix, titled 'Asian Comedian Destroys America!', was released. Sebastian DiNatale, his collaborator from 'The Daily Show', directed the special.

2021: Signed Netflix Deal & Appeared in Shang-Chi

In early 2021, Ronny Chieng signed a deal with Netflix for two additional stand-up specials and a "docu-comedy". He also appeared as the original character Jon Jon in the Marvel Studios film 'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings'. Additionally, it was announced that Chieng and Sebastian DiNatale will co-write a martial arts action-comedy film for Sony.

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April 2022: Release of Netflix Special Speakeasy

In April 5, 2022, Ronny Chieng's second Netflix special, titled 'Speakeasy', was released. The "docu-comedy", titled 'Ronny Chieng Takes Chinatown', was also released in 2022 and co-stars YouTuber David Fung, with guest appearances from fellow 'Shang-Chi' actor Simu Liu and professional NBA player Jeremy Lin.

October 2022: Commentary on Rishi Sunak's Appointment

In October 2022, during a segment on 'The Daily Show', Ronny Chieng commented on Rishi Sunak becoming Britain's first Asian Prime Minister, making a controversial joke about Indians and Asians that was criticized by many on the internet.

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2022: Trevor Noah's tenure as host of The Daily Show ended

In 2022, Trevor Noah's tenure as host of 'The Daily Show' ended, a show for which Ronny Chieng had auditioned as a correspondent in 2015.

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July 2024: Ronny Chieng Day Proclaimed in Honolulu

In July 2024, the Mayor of Honolulu, Rick Blangiardi, signed a proclamation that July 27 would be known as Ronny Chieng Day in Honolulu, in recognition of his contributions to the entertainment industry. This occurred during Chieng's stay in Honolulu for his 'The Love to Hate It' tour.