274 - Andrew Phung - How Long Does It Take to Become Funny?

*** Special note: This episode with Andrew Phung was recorded before the July 14, 2023 American actors' union SAG-AFTRA strike. Run the Burbs is an ACTRA production, which is the Canadian acting union. The show is also written under the Writers Guild of Canada. Andrew Phung is an award winning actor, improv comedian, emcee, and writer. His infectious and relatable personality has made him one of Canada's top comedic performers. His work on Kim's Convenience has earned him four Canadian Screen Awards (2017, 2018, 2020, and 2021) in the category of Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series.Andrew's television and film credits include The Beaverton (2019), Events Transpiring (2021), Wynonna Earp (2020), and factual series The Canadian Improv Games (2020), where he served as the host, and won a Canadian Screen Award for Best Host - Digital Series.He can also be heard on CBC Radio as a regular contributor to Now or Never, The Debaters, and Because News. In 2022, Andrew starred in the CBC television series Run the Burbs which he wrote, co-created and serves as Executive Producer.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-vietnamese-with-kenneth-nguyen/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Being part of a culture of almost 100 million Vietnamese people living in the world today has its pain and challenges, but it comes with plenty of history, privileges and honors. Join Kenneth Nguyen as he spotlights Vietnamese excellence from around the world. Each episode explores the creative process of individuals shaping the diversity of what it means to be Vietnamese--as a local, born and raised, or as a third culture kid, and even the divisions that separate us politically and culturally. This show can take multiple directions, but what it will do is show Vietnamese from a transpacific lens, in all its facets and complexities.