Ronny Chieng

Personal context

Summary

Ronny Chieng is a Malaysian comedian and actor, a correspondent on The Daily Show and the creator and star of Ronny Chieng: International Student. His comedy often draws on immigrant experience, cultural differences, Asian stereotypes, American consumerism, and politics; his acting work includes Crazy Rich Asians and Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. He has said he wants to represent Asian people with “power and dignity and strength and intelligence,” and has described Crazy Rich Asians as a story he was proud to be part of for its Asian representation while emphasizing its story and heart. His public record includes commentary on race and representation, with no public campaign or formal advocacy-group role on record.