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Kuah Jenhan | |
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| Born | 16 November 1987 Malaysia |
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| Years active | 2006–present |
| Website | Official website |
Kuah Jenhan (柯源汉; born 16 November 1987) is a Malaysian stand-up comedian, writer, and director.
Since 2006, he has performed internationally across Asia and at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival for multiple years, where he headlined their inaugural Comedy Zone Asia showcase in 2015.[1] He is best known for Like This, Like Dad, his comedy hour show conceived as a tribute to his late father, which was staged in Australia and Singapore in 2013 before being revived for an international tour in 2025 and 2026.[2][3][4] As a writer and director, he produced and directed M.A.C.C. (2020), a comedy documentary series for Astro Hello, and created What in the Malaysia?, a weekly game show that aired on PRIMEtime in 2021.[5][6]
He is also a co-founder of the Malaysian Association of Chinese Comedians, alongside Douglas Lim, Phoon Chi Ho, and Jason Leong.[7][8]
Early life
[edit]Jenhan was born on 16 November 1987 in Petaling Jaya, Selangor.[9]
Career
[edit]Stand-up comedy
[edit]Early career
[edit]Jenhan's first stand-up appearance was in 2006 at an open-mic. He then took a hiatus from performing to complete his studies, returning to comedy in 2009.[9]
Malaysian Association of Chinese Comedians
[edit]In October 2009, Jenhan co-founded the Malaysian Association of Chinese Comedians with Douglas Lim and Phoon Chi Ho. Jason Leong later joined the group in 2011.[7][8] The group performed annual line-up shows in Kuala Lumpur from 2009 to 2019, ending with their farewell tour MACC Mania X — The Goodbye Tour.[10]
In 2013, Jenhan appeared at the Shout! Awards.[11]
Solo shows
[edit]in 2016, Jenhan performed Like This, Like Dad at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, where it received reviews from The Music and Chortle.[12][13] The show was also nominated for Best Comedy at Fringe World Perth that same year.[14]
In 2017, Jenhan staged Perfect Stranger at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Sydney Comedy Festival, Perth Comedy Festival, and Darwin Festival, receiving reviews in the Herald Sun and Australian Stage.[14][15][16]
In 2018 and 2019, his show Electric Butterflies was staged at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and Sydney Comedy Festival, receiving reviews in the Herald Sun and ArtsHub.[17][18]
In 2023, he performed on the Kings & Queens of Comedy Asia 10 showcase at the Esplanade Theater in Singapore.[19]
In 2024, he toured Noted With Thanks at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, across Malaysia, and in Singapore at W!ld Rice's Ngee Ann Kongsi Theatre.[20][21][22]
In 2025 & 2026, he toured a rewritten Like This, Like Dad, performing at the Ngee Ann Kongsi Theatre, the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Sydney Comedy Festival, and Fringe World.[23][24][25]
Television
[edit]Jenhan was a writer on the NTV7 sitcom Small Mission Enterprise from 2012 to 2014.[26][27]
In 2016, he appeared as a featured comedian in the first season of Comedy Central Stand-Up, Asia!.[28][29]
In 2020, he produced, wrote, and directed M.A.C.C., a comedy documentary series on Astro Hello following the Malaysian Association of Chinese Comedians on their farewell tour.[5][30]
In 2021, Jenhan created What in the Malaysia?, a game show on PRIMEtime.[6]
Theatre
[edit]In 2011, Jenhan co-wrote the musical Lat Kampung Boy: Sebuah Muzikal with Harith Iskander, based on the work of Malaysian cartoonist Lat, which ran at the Istana Budaya.[31][32] For his work, he was nominated for Best Original Book and/or Lyrics at the 9th BOH Cameronian Arts Awards in 2012.[33]
In 2023, he performed in Walimaturus – The Wedding Banquet, in the leading role of Mat Chincang.[34] That same year, he also performed in Cafe Night Live! Edisi X, as the role of The Interviewer.[35]
Comedic style
[edit]Jenhan is known for long-form storytelling, stating in an Esquire Malaysia interview that "I was taking longer to say something, because I would feel the need to explain how I feel". Chortle described him in a review of his work as "quite the engaging story-teller".[13]
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 9th BOH Cameronian Arts Awards | Best Original Book and/or Lyrics — Lat Kampung Boy: Sebuah Muzikal | Nominated |
| 2016 | Fringe World Perth | Best Comedy Show — Like This, Like Dad | Nominated |
Filmography
[edit]Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Hello! Boleh Saya Bantu? | Main cast | |
| 2012–2014 | Small Mission Enterprise | Writer | 3 seasons; NTV7 |
| 2013 | Ikal Mayang — Inspektor Mastura | Cameo | |
| 2016 | Comedy Central Stand-Up, Asia! | Self | Season 1 |
| 2019 | Kopitiam: Double Shot | Writer | Viu |
| 2020 | M.A.C.C. | Producer / Writer / Director | Astro Hello |
| 2021 | What in the Malaysia? | Creator | PRIMEtime, Ch. 704 |
Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Lemak Kampung Santan | Cameo |
| 2014 | Cuak | Sifu |
| 2014 | Oh My English! Hello America | Cameo |
| 2014 | Rentap | Co-screenwriter |
References
[edit]- ↑ Bennett, Steve. "Comedy Zone Asia : Reviews 2015 : Chortle : The UK Comedy Guide". www.chortle.co.uk. Retrieved 26 May 2026.
- ↑ bakchormeeboy (8 August 2025). "Review: Kuah Jenhan – Like This, Like Dad". Bakchormeeboy. Retrieved 26 May 2026.
- ↑ Low, Ling (1 April 2026). "What I've Learned: Kuah Jenhan". Esquire Malaysia. Retrieved 26 May 2026.
- ↑ "[Review] Kuah Jenhan's Like This, Like Dad – A Poignant, Punchy Tribute to Family and Fatherhood - Alvinology". 19 July 2025. Retrieved 26 May 2026.
- 1 2 ZI, TAN MEI (8 September 2020). "Astro's comedy documentary series M.A.C.C. captures funniest moments on tour for local comics (VIDEO)". Malay Mail. Retrieved 26 May 2026.
- 1 2 Joshua Anthony Gui. Retrieved 26 May 2026 – via www.facebook.com.
- 1 2 CHALIL, MELANIE (6 August 2019). "Malaysian comic quartet to tickle your funny bone on farewell tour nationwide, as well as Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia". Malay Mail. Retrieved 26 May 2026.
- 1 2 "After 10 years, a farewell to Malaysia's leading comedy troupe". South China Morning Post. 23 October 2019. Retrieved 26 May 2026.
- 1 2 "About Kuah Jenhan | Stand-Up Comedian". www.kuahjenhan.com. Retrieved 26 May 2026.
- ↑ "MACC's farewell and the value of laughter". The Malaysian Reserve. 2 October 2019. Retrieved 26 May 2026.
- ↑ TianChad 田七摄影 (12 November 2013). Kuah JenHan - "The Fat Chinese Boy Comedian" @ The Shout! Awards 2013 #ShoutAwards. Retrieved 26 May 2026 – via YouTube.
- ↑ Duggan, Sarah (4 January 2016). "Kuah Jenhan: Like This Like Dad". The Music.
- 1 2 Bennett, Steve. "Melbourne comedy festival reviews in brief : Reviews 2016 : Chortle : The UK Comedy Guide". www.chortle.co.uk. Retrieved 26 May 2026.
- 1 2 "Perfect Stranger | Kuah Jenhan - Australian Stage Online". www.australianstage.com.au. Retrieved 26 May 2026.
- ↑ "Q&A with Kuah Jenhan | Off The Leash". offtheleash.net.au. Retrieved 26 May 2026.
- ↑ "Comedy Festival 2017: Kuah Jenhan, Perfect Stranger". Archived from the original on 22 May 2018. Retrieved 26 May 2026.
- ↑ Glickman, Stephanie (15 April 2018). "Comedy Festival 2018: Kuah Jenhan's yarn-spinning vibe goes down a treat in Electric Butterflies". Herald Sun.
- ↑ "Review: Kuah Jenhan – Electric Butterflies". www.artshub.com.au. 23 April 2018. Retrieved 26 May 2026.
- ↑ "Kings & Queens of Comedy Asia 10 - Esplanade". www.esplanade.com. Retrieved 27 May 2026.
- ↑ "Kuah Jenhan – Noted With Thanks | Stage Whispers". www.stagewhispers.com.au. Retrieved 27 May 2026.
- ↑ "Comedian brings 'Noted With Thanks' back home to Malaysia". thesun.my. 28 May 2024. Retrieved 27 May 2026.
- ↑ "NOTED WITH THANKS". WILD RICE Singapore. Archived from the original on 15 May 2024. Retrieved 2 June 2026.
- ↑ bakchormeeboy (8 August 2025). "Review: Kuah Jenhan – Like This, Like Dad". Bakchormeeboy. Retrieved 27 May 2026.
- ↑ "Kuah Jenhan | Like This, Like Dad (still) | Melbourne International Comedy Festival". www.comedyfestival.com.au. Retrieved 27 May 2026.
- ↑ "KUAH JENHAN – LIKE THIS, LIKE DAD (STILL) – SYDNEY COMEDY FESTIVAL". www.sydneycomedyfest.com.au. Retrieved 27 May 2026.
- ↑ "Malaysia SME wntertains with a mission". Marketing-Interactive. 17 August 2012. Retrieved 27 May 2026.
- ↑ Natasha. "Small Mission Enterprise (SME) Season 2 Episode 1". Retrieved 27 May 2026.
- ↑ W, Zed B. (11 August 2016). "Asian Flavour With Comedy Central's First Asia Original Stand-Up Series". justsaying.ASIA. Retrieved 28 May 2026.
- ↑ Comedy Central Indonesia (1 April 2021). Kuah Jenhan Talk About Chinese Person in Restaurant | Stand-Up, Asia! Season 1. Retrieved 28 May 2026 – via YouTube.
- ↑ "Astro celebrates local comedians in 'M.A.C.C.', a comedy-documentary series | Press Release | Mediaroom | Astro". corporate.astro.com.my. Retrieved 28 May 2026.
- ↑ Chandran, Sheela (11 March 2011). "Living Lat". The Star. Retrieved 28 May 2026.
- ↑ "Lat Kampung Boy Sebuah Muzikal (2011)". MY Art Memory Project. Retrieved 28 May 2026.
- ↑ "9th BOH Cameronian Arts Awards 2012". Kakiseni.org. Retrieved 28 May 2026.
- ↑ "You're invited to the fabled Langkawi wedding that led to an island shake-up". The Star. 9 December 2023. Retrieved 28 May 2026.
- ↑ "'YBeeee' returns to the big stage to unleash the unity groove". The Star. 15 March 2023. Retrieved 28 May 2026.