BFM :: That Time Of Night: Recent Episodes
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Hey all!
We've been away for a while, but don't think that we haven't been doing anything whilst we've been away. We have something a little special for you.
Back in April we managed to sit down with Sheila Majid, but we never got the chance to air the interview. So for those of you who went to see her over the weekend, or didn't - and for those of you with Sheila Fever, this one is for you.
In this candid interview Sheila speaks about the state of the music industry here in Malaysia, the state of the economy, education, and how she took 3 years to decide what would be on her latest album offering 'Boneka'.
Sit back, turn it up and listen along.
Big love from Rich and Addy and the TTON team.
Azrul Zainal and Omar Aiman are childhood friends and have been playing music together since their high school days, naturally led them to form their band, Jaggfuzzbeats in 2014. They've recently released their debut album, Rest Now, which features 8 tracks including reworks of their demos. They tell us more about their songwriting process and bring us up to date on where we can catch them live.
At just 20 years old, Arisha Rozaidee has already published two books. Her first book, “The Prisoner of Sorrow”, is a collection of poems and short stories published when she was 16. Arisha went on to self-publish a chapbook in 2016 called “Sandpaper Heart”. She can be found performing spoken word poetry at open mics when she isn't busy studying to get her degree in English. We find out more about her inspirations for her stories and poems.
NEXT Academy is a coding school which offers an assortment of programs that teach students practical skills ranging from web development to digital marketing. The founder himself, Josh Teng, taught himself to code before joining a boot camp in Silicon Valley to fortify his skill set and is now well-versed in multiple languages. We go into more detail about the factors that led him to start his own school for coding.
Indrani Kopal was an online video journalist before inevitably being drawn towards the art of documentary filmmaking. Her documentary “The Game Changer” has been accepted into seventeen film festivals and won the best documentary award at the prestigious Cannes’ American Pavilion Emerging Filmmaker Showcase.
An event manager with 30 years of experience in the Malaysian entertainment industry, Jennifer Thompson has had the pleasure of working with a huge number of local and international artistes. When we were trying to get her on the show, she said that "every day is so unpredictable" but she still managed to squeeze in some time to answer a couple of questions like why she chose this line of work, whether it's as hectic as we imagine it to be and if it is, how she handles the pressure.
You can't call yourself a cafe enthusiast if you haven't heard of DR.Inc. The homey coffee shop was opened by Lisette Scheers, who is also behind a lot of the designs for establishments by The BIG Group. She's also behind Nala Designs, which has grown from selling just stationery to an array of products including accessories, jewellery, homeware, and most recently a yoga clothing line. We ask her about Nala Designs' early days and what influences her one-of-a-kind motifs.
Let's say your friend just told you about a band that they really like. Suddenly you start noticing the band's name popping up everywhere you go, be it on a poster or being mentioned in a stranger's conversation that you accidentally overheard. You've never even heard a single song by this band before, so why do you keep noticing them? Did they suddenly become really popular? Well, no, not necessarily. This whole experience has been coined as the Baader-Meinhof phenomenon despite it having nothing to do with the actual Baader-Meinhof Group. Listen in as we break down how this occurrence affects our psyche.
Here at BFM, our producers are not just producers. In fact, some are also passionate in the arts. One such example is Lim Soon Heng from The Bigger Picture who joins us in the studio to fill us in with some details about his forthcoming play, Shakespeare Demystified: Macbeth. He breaks down the Shakespeare piece to help us read between the lines and understand the plot and characters in a new light. Tune in to catch some preview clips from the rehearsals.
It's been almost two years since the last time we've had Shamaine Othman on board. We catch up with the projects the multi-disciplinarian has been handling and she hints what she has in store for us. We've also gone a step further this time by gathering some stories from her friends Joanne Kam and Kuah Jenhan, and asked them to give us some little known Shamaine anecdotes.
Aliff Shaharom, better known as Airliftz, is a self taught producer-rapper hailing from Petaling Jaya. Despite being relatively new in the music scene, he has already managed to turn heads with his debut single, Gwalos. We grabbed the opportunity to ask him about his inspirations and how he copes with his career as an up-and-coming music artist while being an average student attending classes as usual.
Justin, Kavin and Brian have all proven to be fun guys so we've decided to bring them back for your listening pleasure. Definitely not strangers to the show, these three comedians have joined forces and returned to tell us about their new gig called Oh My Giggles! It's been a while since Kavin and Brian have been on the show so they tell us about how much they've progressed since the last time.
When it comes to naming people in the motorsports industry, most of us would only be able to think of the men. Well, there's another woman besides Leona Chin to add to the list: Geraldine Read. While battling gender discrimination and stereotypes, she also had to overcome many other obstacles to get to where she is now and we get the chance to hear the story from her perspective.
Sometimes he stands on a stage and cracks some jokes, other times he treats patients. Dr Jason Leong seems to be just the right person to cure us of our Monday blues! Stay tuned to hear him and Richard talk about totally random topics, as usual, and to find out more about his upcoming projects!
Najwa Mahiaddin is a vocalist and songwriter who has won multiple awards since her debut in 2011. Having co-headlined with Yuna and opened for international stars like Ne-Yo and Michael Bublé in the past, Najwa is definitely destined for big things in her life. She tells us about how she first got into music and touches on the hardships she had to overcome to pursue her dream.
Joanne Kam was on That Time of Night during its early days and now she's back with a new friend who flew in all the way from Singapore, Sharul Channa! They're here to promote their show which features an all-female comedy lineup called Super Kam Ultra who are performing at the LOL Fest 2017. The crazy pair also compare the differences and similarities between the stand up comedy scenes in Southeast Asia and the West.
The list of experiences in Nadira Yusoff's resume include managing director of Girls in Tech Malaysia, CEO of Nadi-Ayu Technologies, business development director of Saora Industries, and that's not even the end of the list. She seems to be a role model in the making, and we're interested to know why she chose to take the path that she has, and who and what has motivated her to do so.
Free Tree Society is based on very simple principles - they take seeds, sprout them, look after the seedlings, then give away healthy little plants to the public for free on environmental holidays. We'll be talking with the president of the society, Baida Hercus, about the motivation of the project and what, if any, the endgame is.
Finally back from the foreign lands is our Monday co-host, Kuah Jenhan! He has returned with so many crazy stories to tell us, they're practically rolling off his tongue. Tune in to hear about his adventures in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan and to learn more about his upcoming show in Australia titled Perfect Stranger.
Hailed as one of Malaysia's top saxophonists, Julian Chan is self taught yet has managed to perform alongside some of the big names in jazz music including Laura Fygi, Peter Grant, Michael Veerapen, and many more. He also performs regularly at gigs as a member of the band WVC Malaysian Jazz Ensemble. We ask him about his Masters in Jazz Performance, and what it's like to perform to the tipping audiences of NYC.
Perlis-born Eizaz Azhar's life changed when he opened his own music store, Guitar Empire, at the tender age of 20. Since then, the store has expanded from a small shop lot in a mall into an actual empire that sells almost any musical instrument you can think of. When he isn't busy managing his business and completing his MBA, he plays in a jazz funk band, Junk. He kindly allocated some time on his busy schedule to tell us how he ended up leaving school when he was 14 years old and what he has achieved since doing so.
Some people may think Cheryl Fernando and Sangeeta Krishnasamy are the same person because, well, they are the same person in the new movie, Adiwiraku which is based on true events. Cheryl taught for Teach for Malaysia whilst Sangeeta is a famed actress who portrays Cheryl's character in the movie. We get the chance to hear from Sangeeta's perspective what the whole filming process was like, and why the students' stories are so special.
Ganesh Muren is an intelligent engineer and founder of Saora Industries, which is a social enterprise inspired by the dire need of clean and safe drinking water for the masses in rural and marginalised communities. He takes the time to talk to us about what drove him to start Saora Industries and how all of us can help out.
Dr Jason Leong and Perfect Stranger Kuah Jenhan are back on 'The Night of Monday', as Jenhan likes to call it, for more banter and wacky stories. Based on his recent adventures, we've been told that the infamous hashtag #WillJenhanDoThis has evolved into #WillJenhanGoHere. Tune in to find out where he has been!
Jazz maestro David Gomes has been on the music scene for the better part of 30 years. The veteran pianist only recently decided to release his debut album, hoping to spread the joys of jazz to a larger audience. He discusses the perks of performing and why it took so long to put his music out there.
PS: The name he was struggling to remember at the end, it was Ernie Watts.
International comedians Justin Heyes and Dan Tackage are here to unite the nations through comedy. Dan and Justin, both having been on the show before, have brought along their buddy Shaz who is Sabah's resident funny man. Stay tuned to find out what they've been up to since the last time and whether or not their Smartypants score has improved!
Tehmina Kaoosji is a professional actress, television host and media personality of Persian Chinese heritage. Aside from being a renowned model, some may know her as a talkshow host for current affairs and hard news who has an undeniable charm. In conjunction with International Women's Day, Tehmina tells us what feminism is really about and how to keep the love alive in relationships.
You could say hot air runs in this family. Sisters Atiqah & Izzati Khairudin took on the challenge of their dad's hot air balloon business and haven't looked back since. We try to get the scoop on the uplifting story behind running such a unique business.
Monday's mad man Kuah Jenhan is back in the studio to discuss #WillJenhanDoThis after his recent big gigs. He and Richard team up again to continue their weekly rants about anything and everything that doesn't make sense. Listen in to find out what Jenhan may or may not do.
Sasi The Don is an established Asian reggae and dancehall star. The frontman of The Island Souljah's already has a pretty impressive CV, having worked with the likes of Shaggy and JaySean. With his own brand of smooth, chill reggae, we want to know what it's like playing a genre which could be considered niche in the Malaysian music scene.
My Zombie Ex is a one-act comedy play from the weird and wonderful brain of writer, director Scott McQuaid. The three lead actors in the play Gabriel Sandosham, Nuha Jes Izman and Mia Shauki join us to talk about what it feels like when your overly attached ex comes back from the dead.
The original superwoman Hannah Lo, founder of SuperWomen 360, preaches how to love yourself. She has discovered what it means to listen to your body and now wants to spread the word so other women can then follow suit. If you like yoga, magic and feminism, be sure to tune in.
Sasibai Kimis is a woman with an extraordinary amount of passion for helping people. Having traded her high-flying job in finance, she founded Earth Heir to be closer to the forgotten people who are responsible for making and producing a lot of the cheap clothes we wear. She lets us in on the process of building her ethical fashion company from the ground up.
Fresh off his experience of being surrounded by strong, beautiful women on the Miss Malaysia pageant, our local casanova Kuah Jenhan is back with us purely for your listening pleasure. Be ready for another hour of debauchery from the smooth comedian and his partner in crime, Richard.
Elvira Arul has one of those voices that would undoubtedly leave your jaw on the ground. Growing up in a musical family, she's blossomed into a fantastic artist who has headlined at places such as the Dewan Filharmonik Petronas. We've also been told that she has a surprise in store for us, so we spend an hour trying to dig it out of her.
He pops, he twirls and he probably does a little bit of tango on the side. Dance choreographer Tony Stone waltzes his way into our studio to talk about his unbridled passion for moving his body. Having trained dancers for the likes of Britney Spears and also working with artists such as Diana Ross and Vanilla Ice, you can be sure that he's got loads of interesting experiences to share.
Doctor by day and comic by night, he's combined both to essentially treat people through comedy. Dr Jason Leong is back with us on the show to discuss what it feels like to have finally hit the height of having your own hour long show, a feat which is considered to be extremely significant as a comedian. More importantly, he can now plan a whole trip to Japan with his wife's approval.
Also known as Chief Kodok or Alf to his fans, Afdlin Shauki does so many different things that to pin him down to just one would be unjust. Though he mainly identifies himself as a Malaysian producer, the socialite has also had his hand in screenwriting, directing, acting, comedy, singing, rapping and presenting. How does he manage to handle so much on his plate? We find out.
It's about time to change the locks in here because he's somehow managed to sneak his way in again. The comedic ninja that is Kuah Jenhan joins us once again to talk about his Valentine's Day amongst other things. We live in hope that this time, he'll get the name of the show right.
Who knew a simple song could change one’s life forever. Arguably every Malaysian must’ve heard Dato’ Zainal Abidin’s Hijau and with the legacy of the signature tune, our esteemed guest needs no real introduction. Ahead of his 35th anniversary concert, we talk about his long, turbulent journey to superstardom. From being a young trombone player at funerals to the voice we all know and love, the evergreen performer takes us on a journey through his colourful career.
As soon as our Arthur Tan walked into our studios, Richard’s reign as the chatterbox in the room is already in jeopardy. It’s quite something to out-chat Richard, but the energetic and enthusiastic Master of Ceremonies also founded the popular fashion journal, WeStyleAsia. Armed with a double major in economics and finance, we talk to him about his versatility as an entrepreneur and find out what the future holds for him.
He's the man responsible for launching one of the biggest MMA championships in South East Asia. Victor Cui, CEO of the ONE Championship, gives us the lowdown on what led him to gravitate to the MMA scene as well as what it's like running a championship of such epic proportions.
Toy collecting for adults is big business these days. With prices and values of collectible toys reaching dizzying heights online, it has somehow justified the fanaticism of adults who found it hard to grow out of their awesome childhood. Witnessing the burgeoning appreciation & value in collecting figurines, Ethan Tang and Aaron Leow opened up a toy store called Toypanic. The enterprising duo joins us to talk about their passion for action figures and how it has changed their lives so far.
With the hashtag #WillJenhanDoThis still making rounds, we’ll find out what else we can make Jenhan do for the first time. Richard continues to poke fun at his counterpart’s rather uneventful childhood, all that in between discussing news of the odd and funny kind from the past week.
Fabian Mark Peter is a singer-songwriter who embodies both the talent to sing from the heart and the gift to write from the soul. The Penangite loves taking people on a musical journey through his knack of recreating classic tunes with his own acoustic twist. Regularly performing at music scenes across Kuala Lumpur, we try to find out what really makes this talented musician tick.
Partners in Season 5 of The Amazing Race Asia, beauty queens Lee Yvonne and Chloe Chen have seen a lot of the world. They join us to recount their experience in the competition and spill the beans on what it's like to compete on a show that has seen many participants fall by the wayside.
From ballet to bharatanatyam, this man is a dance guru. Datuk Ramli Ibrahim is considered a living heritage, and rightly so having contributed years of his experience and expertise to classical dance in Malaysia. We pick the brains of this dance maestro to learn more about his pursuit of what he sees as a dying art.
In our weekly news round up with Kuah Jenhan, he joins Richard to give you the lowdown on offbeat news that might be funny, thought-provoking, or plain old weird. These two chatter boxes just can't stop talking.
She's got her hands in so many things that we've lost count. The chocolate-fuelled musician that is Melissa Toh talks about her love for all things out of the norm and why she refuses to settle on just one thing.
He's here to incite something alright! Zikry Kholil, ex national Ice Hockey player, and co-founder of The Incitement, a global movement of independent event organizers, gives us the ins and outs of how he's managed to expand the social project's reach to places like Europe and the world!
Lots of banging is what he does for a job. Professional drummer Ryan Lee Bhaskaran explains why he chose to sit on the throne for a living and whether or not his neighbors have filed any noise complaints.
Whether you're tall, small, or square, you've struggled with clothe sizing at one point or another. Enter, Saltycustoms a T-shirt company co-founded by friends Justin Khoo and King Quah. The boys tell us what it's like addressing issues with clothing that have gone unsolved for far too long.
Lettuce be graced with the presence of MyBurgerLab co-founder, Teoh Wee Kiat. The bubbly burger boss feeds us with an insight into charcoal buns, homemade patties, frisbees, and all things weird that have made his ventures successful.
He's a local celebrity here at BFM. Dr George Lee, also known as 'The Doctor In The House', never fails to amuse with his uncanny ability to break things down in the simplest of ways. No apple is going to keep this doctor away!
He still won't get the name of the show right and frankly, we've given up trying to tell him what it is. You already know who it is. Kuah Jenhan is back in the house to discuss the hermit life and to make fun of Richard as usual.
This is one guy you wouldn't want to challenge to a rap battle. Free speech advocate and rapper Jin Hackman is back in the studio with us to catch up on what he's been up to for the past year.
The Bidayuh Baddie returns! Tony Eusoff is here to talk to us in that incrediby sexy accent of his about what its like being back on the scene after a sabbatical.
A spoken word poet of immense ability, Jamal Raslan likes to discuss the 'identity crisis' that most of the modern youth in Malaysia experience today. With his spoken word poetry, he feels he has found a platform to discuss our progress as a nation in pursuit of Wawasan 2020.
Houston, we do not have a problem. Well at least not while we have Malaysia's first ever astrophysicist with us. Professor Mazlan Othman is a woman of immense stature in the world of science, having worked with NASA and the United Nations. Our esteemed guest recounted her space exploration journey thus far.
Houston, we do not have a problem. Well at least not while we have Malaysia's first ever astrophysicist with us. Professor Mazlan Othman is a woman of immense stature in the world of science, having worked with NASA and the United Nations. Our esteemed guest recounts her space exploration journey thus far.
We have a familiar face joining us on the show tonight. Malaysian artist Altimet returns to the show to talk about his latest songs that have been making waves in the music scene here.
Talent spotting seems to be the name of the game in today's rapidly expanding industries. To get some insight into the vague world that this often seems to be we talk to the bubbly as ever Manisha Jagan, artiste manager at MTalent Asia. Hopefully she has some tips that we could all use because lets face it, who doesn't want to be a superstar?
Our crocodile wrestling mate from the UK is back on the show with us to catch up on recent happenings. Comedian Nik Coppin talks to us about his not-so-secret developing show and the perils of jet lag that comes with crazy travel schedules.
His spirit never seems to break, unlike parts of his body on occasions. Daredevil and parkour enthusiast, Abudi Aslagoff seems to be reaching new heights everyday, literally. With an absolutely colossal following, we talk to him about the adrenaline rush he gets that fuels him on a daily basis.
In a slight departure from the normal format of the show, Rich is joined by comedian Kuah Jenhan to discuss some of the highlights of last week and the weekend.
First up is a quick discussion about the latest independent Zombie flick ‘KL24 Zombies’, before they move on to try and understand the symbolism behind the Malaysian National Costume that Kiran Jassal will be wearing at the Miss Universe Competition.
All this wrapped up with a small discussion relating to celebrity crushes, Ice Cream and Video Games.
Aina Abdul may not be much of a talker, but don't let her reserved character fool you. The singer shone on the world stage by bagging the Senior Grand Vocalists’ Champions at the 2014 World Championships of Performing Arts in Los Angeles. We find out what makes a world champion tick.
He's the Ryan Seacrest of Malaysia according to many. Public figure Kevin Chong joins us tonight to talk about his experiences as an emcee and host in Malaysia as well as what the job often entails.
Sustainability is the aim of the game for Build For Tomorrow. Ruben Cortes, Associate Director of the initiative joins us to talk about their efforts in building sustainable living areas and spreading awareness about the cause.
It's been a year of change for Marina, with her taking a break from her famous 'Musings' column after 25 years. We pick her brain for answers ,both about the issues her column encompassed and her life growing up as the daughter of a politician.
She's got a style of music almost as unique as her name. Indie artist Froya joins us again on the show to talk about what she's been up to and also to discuss her recent wins at the AIM awards.
Some people do good and others want people who do good to get noticed. Thankfully,we have one of each in the studio tonight. Hayati Ismail works hard at redistributing wasted edible food, and Richard Ker is the gentlemen who compiled a list for heroes like her to get some of the recognition they deserve.
"YO!" should be the way he introduces himself to everyone. Zafran Aqil, champion yo-yo competitor, joins us to talk about going pro in an activity most of us consider a childhood past time.
The world of design is often an abstract concept to most of us (pun intended), but fear not, for Design Union is here to save the day! Meet Cliff and Suek Mei, the people trying to educate us about things like the lost art of Risography.
Merry Christmas! As a special treat, tonight we'll be revisiting some of our favourite moments of 2016. A few surprises may be thrown into the mix so make sure you stay tuned.
If you've been thinking of helping the environment but also a little clueless as to how to get about it, Claire Sancelot, Director of The Hive, is here to enlighten us. Her initiatives for natural products and zero waste management are fantastic to say the least. She'll be here to spread the word on how easy it actually is be an environmentalist and how easy it is to help out our planet.
Debaters Kelviin & Ameera will undoubtedly get their points across to us about the debating scene in Malaysia. It will DEFINITELY be convincing since they're both champion debaters and coaches to the younger generation. They'll also be telling us about Malaysia's monumental achievements on the international stage.
He's ALWAYS dressed to kill, that is besides bedtime of course. Andre Amir joins us tonight to tell us how he got to being voted Best Dressed Man in multiple competitions as well as how hard it is to be a fashionista.
Sometimes on a Monday we need a good old laugh, and there are people that we can rely on to make that happen. Prakash and Brian are two of those people. Join us as we talk about the final open mic at PJLA, unfortunate Taxi rides, and what not to decorate your Christmas Tree with.
His heart was almost as big as his hair but he seems to have a new surprise about it in store. Bo Iqram is a talented musician, DJ and producer who is seemingly made of pure passion. We invite him back after a year to find out what he’s been up to, what married life is like, and in which direction he’s taking his new persona Cuurley.
Tonight, we've got Shareeta Selvaraj joining us in the studio. Although most would know her as a contestant on Asia's Next Top Model, she's also a Law graduate. We’re going to sit her down and ask her what’s next on the radar for former contestant? What exactly does she do now?
Being the living, physical embodiment of the energiser bunny, Chef Wan always proves to be an enthusiastic guest. For tonight's show, he promises not to talk solely about his journey to the top, but also give us some insight into leading a more holistic life. Let’s see how many words Rich can get in during the interview.
Interested in the world of Cosplay and Comics? We have Jared and Nerv with us to talk about the growing geek culture in Malaysia. With the planning of the annual Comic Fiesta to deal with, the lads take time off to spread the word on how they expect to get over 60,000 people to attend this annual event, now in its 15th year.
We couldn't find the definition of a "Brocation" in the dictionaries, so we decided the best person to bring on to our show (again) is SonaOne, one of the participants of "The Ultimate BROcation", a new TV show premiering on the 14th of December. Warning: Show will be testosterone induced.
KLPAC fellow since 2012, Kelvin has lent a hand to various theatre works, both internationally and locally. Now lecturing at Sunway, we'll bring him on the show to show us more about what is different when it comes to working in theatre, apart from not having the camera in front of your face all the time.
Andrew and Jacqueline, the husband and wife brains of Malaysia's massive book sale, will be coming down to share with us the joy of reading, and why they decided that Big Bad Wolf was going to be the event where people can get their books at a dirt-cheap price. We promise you, there are lots of stories to be told. (Pun is fully intended)
Ready for a poetry 101? Muhammad Zhafir, spoken word poet was always mistaken for a rapper, but he stands his ground on being the former. He'll come on air with us to tell us more of the poetry scene, and prove his stance.
Fresh off her tour around Asia, we caught up with April as she performed in Malaysian shores. An experienced comedienne, voted "Hottest and Funniest" by Howard Stern, she is a huge activist for gender equality, and tickles funnybones with jokes that revolve around man "sacks" in the tropics.
Starting off in 2013 as a blues/rock and roll band, the band released their first single under "The Maha Jeffery Band", titled "Sleep". Now known as TMJB, they have performed in various stages, changed a few band members, added a few more, and seated on That Time Of Night! At one point in their career, they even got the chance to perform for Dato Siti Nurhaliza!
At a very young age, he already found the love for design, having gone to Sungei Wang to buy materials to make his own outfits. After a brief spell in accounting, just to please his parents, he decided to stop, and take a leap into the career that he loved, and went on to study in a local fashion school. Flash forward, he has designed outfits for the Pahang and Brunei royal families, and celebrities like Lady Gaga and Estelle. This achievement earned him the title of Dato', subsequently Dato' Sri, and "King of Fashion" in Malaysia. It was an honour to sit down with him as he recounted his journey to the top.
No, they didn't send R2-D2 to give us a message, unfortunately, but they did send Secretary Sanjiv and Committee Member (and Comedian) Keren Bala Devan to sit down with us. They did deliver a special message: They want you to come down and join them in the biggest Star Wars Convention in Malaysia, called Rogue One: Red Alert, held at The School, Jaya One on the 3rd and 4th of December, 2016. May the Force be with you in this podcast.
Hailing from Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, one must wonder how she got into cosplaying in the first place. That, however, wouldn't be a problem to talk about for Yingtze, who made a name for herself in the field, since starting in 2005. Now, she has gone for guest cosplaying gigs in several countries, and she makes her own outfits! One for the geek culture lovers to savour, this.
Bibi Kay Poh is now one of the biggest drag queen (not by size, by reputation)to grace the Malaysian comedy scene. Starting off with humble beginnings performing at Haw Par Villa, where he performs]ed and brushed shoulders with the likes of Kumar the Drag Queen and Gurmit Singh to having a set show today at Suzie Wong, he has quite a bit to tell us, and we got him to sit down with us to do just that.
Winner of this year's edition of Tiger Jams, Rozella was not the Rozella that we know of today. Back in her younger days she was a shy girl who would sit at the corner of the class, writing lyrics. After a stint working a desk job, she finally decided that music was her thing; and the rest is history. It took her a while to build up the courage, but with the success that she's had, it was all worth it. We sit her down to have her talk about her story.
In a country where there is a lack of initiative from a lot of proper talents to get themselves out there, a group of people, led by Jude Ashvin in 2014 formed an initiative by the name of Keep It Local. This group aims to give the proper exposure to the local acts in the country that need it, and they have been able to do that, with names like Cody "Coex" Foo, also a guest for tonight, bursting into the scene, along with a number of acts signed under the KIL umbrella. They join us tonight to promote their "Keep It Local Live" event, happening on the weekend.
After being shortlisted in the top 24 of the Masterchef Malaysia, Nik hasn't looked back. A business student by nature, he decided to follow his dreams, one that he cultivated since he was a young boy, and make it into a reality. Now, with many shows under his belt, including the 2nd season of Cooking For Love, Nik sits with us to tell us what got him into the scene, and why he stuck with it.
Founder and owner of prop-making company, Helios E, he started off his career in propmaking in 2005, and he has never looked back since. This man right here has devoted himself to prop-making, much so that he was asked to help Daft Punk out during his time in Australia! We sit the self-acclaimed Malaysia's No.1 Ghostbusters fan to tell his story.
Back again for the second time, Justin has a few stories to tell, a year on since his last visit to our studios. The British comedian has been travelling about Asia, and to the hospital, but what matters is he's here to sit down, and he's here to talk about the upcoming United Nations of Comedy, taking place for the second time, but in a different venue.
We didn't manage to cram all 5 of them in the show, but we did snag Izal and Mooki onto the show! They've been away for a while, but now they are back, and they're making a comeback on the stage that they started off themselves; Rockaway Fest. The 2 sit down with us to tell us what they have been up to, and what's next for One Buck Short.
Charmaine Lee, or well known today as Prawnm33, has been in the digital arts scene for quite a while now, having changed and curated her account a number of times. However, her art style is so distinct, there seems to be no running away from the following that she has! The digital illustrator, with over 126,000 followers on instagram, and now lecturer of The One Academy, joins us tonight to tell us her story.
YouTuber who started off with the rest of the bunch, Joseph Germani had his fair share of how the industry is like. He joins us to have a little sit-down to tell us what it has been like, and what's next with the YouTube industry in Malaysia, and for him of course!