Ronny Chieng

Ronny Chieng

CountryMalaysia Malaysia
GenderMale
Birthday
BiographyRonny Xin Yi Chieng (Chinese: 钱信伊; pinyin: Qián Xìnyī; born 1984/1985) is an American comedian and actor. He is a senior correspondent and rotating host on Comedy Central's The Daily Show, and he created and starred in the sitcom Ronny Chieng: International Student. He has also appeared in films such as Crazy Rich Asians and the English version of Inspector Sun and the Curse of the Black Widow.

Born in Johor, Malaysia, Chieng spent his youth there as well as in Singapore. He graduated from University of Melbourne in 2010 with a bachelor's degree in laws. Since 2012, he was active in the entertainment industry of Australia and the United States. In 2025, Chieng obtained American citizenship and renounced his Malaysian citizenship, as Malaysia does not recognize dual nationality.

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Known For

The Daily Show
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The Daily Show

as Host
Gremlins
To Be Determined

Gremlins

as Big Big
Interior Chinatown
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Interior Chinatown

as Fatty Choi
Mulligan
Ended

Mulligan

as Johnny Zhao
Ronny Chieng: International Student
Ended

Ronny Chieng: International Student

as Ronny Chieng

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