With his long locks, round glasses and deep, measured voice, Sheng Wang might be one of the most chill stand-ups out there. He delivers his jokes with calm energy even when dissecting an existential crisis.
The Taiwanese American comedian is bringing his laid-back style of observational comedy to Japan on Jan. 15 at Tokyo’s Kanda Square Hall. The show is part of his first mini tour of Asia taking place throughout January — an exciting milestone in the rising star’s career.
From 2015 to 2018, Wang worked in TV as a writer, executive story editor and actor for the hit comedy show “Fresh Off The Boat,” which was a refreshingly honest and much welcome portrayal of the life of Asian immigrants in the United States. He then rose to prominence as a comic following “Sweet and Juicy,” his first hourlong Netflix special directed by Ali Wong and released in 2022. The special introduced him to a global audience who resonated with his observations of everyday life — from just how much work juicing involves to the problem of reaching the bottom of your lotion bottle.
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