Nigel Ng’s first stand-up special, The Haiyaa Special, is coming to Hulu in February as part of its new Hularious brand.
What’s Happening:
- Deadline reports that the first stand-up special from comedian Nigel Ng, The Haiyaa Special, will premiere February 21st on Hulu.
- The Haiyaa Special showcases Ng’s trademark mix of cultural comedy, observational humor, and personal accounts. He dives into his experiences as a Malaysian immigrant in the U.K., along with further takes on Asian food culture and everyday situations, with a guest appearance from his best known character, Uncle Roger.
- Ng first came to international recognition in 2020 thanks to a viral video series featuring Uncle Roger and his comedic critiques of cooking videos.
- Since then, he has amassed over 30 million followers across social platforms and has sold out over 100 shows around the globe, establishing himself as a prominent voice on the stand-up scene.
- Ng has even launched an Uncle Roger-themed restaurant in his hometown of Kuala Lumpur.
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