About Nigel Ng
Nigel Ng (Chinese: 黃瑾瑜; born March 15, 1991) is a Malaysian comedian and YouTuber based in the United States. He is best known for co-creating (alongside Evelyn Mok) and portraying Uncle Roger, a fictionalized alter ego of himself, representing a stereotypical middle-aged Chinese uncle with an exaggerated Cantonese accent who is often seen critiquing Westerners' attempts at cooking Asian food.
Nigel Ng was born in Kuala Lumpur on March 15, 1991, the son of Malaysian Chinese parents of Hokkien ancestry. After graduating from Chong Hwa Independent High School in 2009, he moved to the U.S. to study at Northwestern University, where he majored in engineering and minored in philosophy, graduating in 2014. He previously worked as a data scientist at Monzo. Inspired in part by the work of Hong Kong comedy actor Stephen Chow, he made his TV debut in 2018 on Comedy Central's Stand Up Central, and hosted the comedy podcasts Rice to Meet You with Evelyn Mok and HAIYAA with Nigel Ng with his producer Matt.
In July 2020, Ng attracted attention for an Uncle Roger video critiquing Hersha Patel's BBC Food video on cooking egg-fried rice; after it went viral, Ng and Patel appeared on BBC Food together. He has released numerous videos critiquing chefs' versions of Asian dishes and collaborated with many entertainers and food personalities. Ng won the Amused Moose Laugh-Off 2016 and was nominated for the "Best Newcomer Award" for his stand-up comedy show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2019. The accent he uses for Uncle Roger has received criticism for perpetuating negative stereotypes about Asians, and some of his remarks have drawn backlash.
Videos (324)
Videos 145 to 168 of 324.
12:48Uncle Roger Review FAVORITE FOOD MOVIE (God Of Cookery)
4.8M views
8:40Uncle Roger Review COOKING FAILS - ft. Ozzy Man (Extended Edition)
4.7M views
14:01Uncle Roger Review Auntie Esther Spicy Noodles
4.7M views
0:59Most Expensive Fried Rice?!
4.7M views
0:50Uncle Roger vs Peanut Allergy Guy (Animated )
4.6M views
12:10CONFUSED BY Guy Fieri Cheeseburger Fried Rice (ft. Auntie Liz)
4.6M views
1:00Uncle Roger make Lumpia with @lumpiaqueen
4.5M views
1:00Uncle Roger Eats His Last Meal
4.5M views
14:57Uncle Roger Make Adobo (8M SUBSCRIBER SPECIAL)
4.5M views
15:25Uncle Roger GET FIRED from Korean Tapas Bar
4.5M views
15:46Can Joshua Weissman Make Curry Noodles? (Khao Soi)
4.4M views
1:40Jamie Destroys Fried Rice Again
4.4M views
17:48Uncle Roger CANCELED BY ANOTHER COUNTRY
4.4M views
0:31Uncle Roger first time being a Dad w @cookingwithkian
4.4M views
15:54Uncle Roger Review Andy Cooks Chicken Rice (ft. Auntie Liz)
4.4M views
10:34Gordon Ramsay Messed Up The Simplest Dish (Grilled Cheese)
4.3M views
14:28Uncle Roger LOVE This Pad Thai (Pailin's Kitchen)
4.3M views
12:56STOP MAKING FOOD IN COFFEE MAKER (Tasty)
4.3M views
1:00Uncle Roger Explain HAIYAA vs FUIYOH (Animated )
4.3M views
24:14UNCLE ROGER ALMOST DIED (24 Hours In Thailand With Mark Wiens)
4.3M views
0:58Uncle Roger roast Nephew Nigel engagement photo
4.3M views
15:26Uncle Roger Review WORLD’S MOST EXPENSIVE HOUSE
4.3M views
11:11How Can You Mess Up INSTANT RAMEN? (Grandpa Kitchen) - REUPLOAD
4.2M views
13:33Uncle Roger Review BIGGEST FRIED RICE MYTH (Made with Lau)
4.1M viewsGuest appearances (6)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring Nigel Ng.
Guest appearances 1 to 6 of 6.
1:47:15Nigel Ng (Uncle Roger) | This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von
Theo Von
1.3M views
16:01Uncle Roger Is Not A REAL Character ft Nigel Ng | The Mo Gilligan Podcast
Mo Gilligan
98.5K views
13:59Do You Know How Brutal Youtube Comments Can Be ft. Nigel Ng (Uncle Roger) | The Mo Gilligan Podcast
Mo Gilligan
28.1K views
0:38Nigel Ng and Jimmy O Yang On What's the Best Race
Bert Kreischer
24.2K views
1:17:25"Dont Listen To Reviews From Someone With Roommates" Nigel Ng (Uncle Roger)| The Mo Gilligan Podcast
Mo Gilligan
19K views
1:29:53The Union Jack Off feat. Nigel Ng (MYS)
Daniel Muggleton
12K viewsChannels on this page: Theo Von, Mo Gilligan, Bert Kreischer, Daniel Muggleton
Frequently asked questions
Who is Nigel Ng?
Nigel Ng (born March 15, 1991) is a Malaysian comedian and YouTuber based in the United States, best known for co-creating and portraying the character Uncle Roger.
What is the Uncle Roger character?
Uncle Roger is a fictionalized alter ego of Ng, representing a stereotypical middle-aged Chinese uncle with an exaggerated Cantonese accent who is often seen critiquing Westerners' attempts at cooking Asian food. His podcast partner Evelyn Mok came up with the character for a sitcom with Ng in mind, and Ng developed it on TikTok and Instagram before moving it onto YouTube.
What did Nigel Ng do before comedy?
He previously worked as a data scientist at Monzo. He majored in engineering and minored in philosophy at Northwestern University, graduating in 2014.
Which video made Uncle Roger go viral?
In July 2020, Ng attracted attention for an Uncle Roger video critiquing Hersha Patel's BBC Food video on cooking egg-fried rice. After it went viral, Ng and Patel appeared on BBC Food together and collaborated on a YouTube video.
What awards or nominations has Nigel Ng received?
Ng won the Amused Moose Laugh-Off 2016 and was runner-up in the Laughing Horse New Act of the Year 2015. He was a finalist in the Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year (2016) and Leicester Square New Comedian of the Year (2015), and was nominated for the "Best Newcomer Award" at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2019.