Ronny Chieng on "Crazy Rich Asians" and Representation in Hollywood | Amanpour and Company

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Published 2019-12-17

Ronny Chieng had his breakthrough last year as Eddie Cheng in Crazy Rich Asians, a fictional portrait of the glitz and drama of Singapore's wealthy elite. Today, he makes his debut on Netflix with “Asian Comedian Destroys America,” where he explores the U.S. from his unique vantage point. He gives Hari a preview of the show.

Originally aired on December 17, 2019.

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All Comments (21)

@reocurringdream 4 years ago

He is so funny on Netflix, but I also really appreciate his honesty here.
@supergeared 4 years ago

Those suits for law school are being used for stand up now 😂
@supriyosaha845 4 years ago

Indian Host & Chinese guest in an English talk show... Asians are really kicking in!!!
@fc4660 3 years ago

Great interview. Ronny is an educated thoughtful witty fellow. Personally I find it insulting that movie makers hadn’t progressed with the white lead thing before Crazy Rich Asians. Insane! Let’s hope we are on a roll now.
@littlesame 4 years ago

Thanks for including an asian comedian, the Netflix show is a home run!
@ladymarycrawley6613 1 year ago

"Comedy is art form not science, meaning there's no equation, you need to feel it" - Ronny Chieng ❤️
@AlveolarNasal 3 years ago

When you watch him said, “how much worse can it get?” in 2020 you’re like, you ain’t see nothing yet bro hahahaha.
@Elohimiel 3 years ago

"Even this video right now, is through algorithm." Deym, breaking the fourth wall
@curtisseely4307 2 years ago

that was a great interview, Ronny is so funny and speaks with confidence and some wisdom. well done gentlemen.
@danle6577 4 years ago

I like his jokes. They are the mirrors of what is going on in this country
@tnylam 4 years ago

Very fair interview. I enjoyed it. Ronny is "The Man"!
@Everybodycantgo6o4 4 years ago

"If you like harold and Kumar, you might like this"😂 This guys got jokes man 👍
@magaliespinosa469 4 years ago

This is how asians do it.. have a degree and become an actor.. hahhaha.. they have a planB all the time..
@MK-hh1vo 4 years ago

Exciting to see him coming up, he's my Daily Show favorite! Surprised no mention of International Student.
@yuciehayashi266 4 years ago

Damn.. Born in Malaysia. Good for you, good for you.
@jeiz5186 4 years ago

"If u like harold and kumar, u might like this interveiw." that really cracks me up!
@csong9940 3 years ago

I love how deep Ronny’s voice is and his accent
@westcoastkitties 4 years ago

Finally an educated moderator, he says “ United States ‘ Thank you. America is a continent.
@luluramos2981 2 years ago

I loved him in Crazy Rich Asians and his stand up comedy is great.
@II-cq5gb 3 years ago

There's something too comforting about this interview. I like it.