YouTube comedian Peter Chao is coming to Singapore in June
YouTube comedian superstar Peter Chao is known for his angry “Asian” videos where he speaks in an exaggerated Cantonese accent about current topics and pop culture. Peter has since gained a strong following.
Before he comes to Singapore, we speak with him from his hometown in Canada.
You’ve been in the business for almost 6 years. How has your comedic style changed over the years?
Comedy is always something that evolves over time, whether it is directly attributed to growing up or just life experience. Staying relevant on YouTube is important and I’m always developing new strategies to appeal to viewers who are new to my content.
What is the worse comment you’ve received from a hater?
Comments don’t really affect me anymore, so I can’t really pinpoint one comment that has really been THAT bad. Because as a character that exudes a bit of an attitude anyway. I can either choose to ignore them, or address them in an incredibly rude fashion, as Peter Chao only can.
How Asian are you in real life?
I sometimes choose to drink Bubble Tea without the pearls, and I have never touched a Pokemon game. Aside from that, I’m pretty Asian. I’m terrible at driving, generally rude, and appreciate a good Jackie Chan flick on occasion.
Any future plans you could share with us?
I’m looking into getting into acting and engaging in more live performances. I’ve recently involved myself in the world of professional wrestling, as that’s something I’ve grown up with ever since I was a child. Live performances are so intriguing because the immediate feedback is such a high.
You must have many fans coming up to you. what is the sweetest/weirdest encounter you’ve had with a fan?
I always have the sweetest fans come up to me asking for a photo, and I’m grateful for each and every one I have had the pleasure of meeting.
However, some kid asked to untie my shoelaces once… that was pretty weird.
What would you be talking about during your show in Singapore?
I’m going to be talking about my experiences on YouTube, and how it has changed my life and, of course, my relationship with Mama Chao. Along the way, I also hope to make a few people laugh.
What would you like to say to your fans in Singapore?
My Singaporean fans have been tweeting me for ages, asking me when I’ll be visiting, so I’m beyond excited to meet my fans in Singapore in hopes of putting on a great show for them, and an experience they will always remember. [smiles]
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