Wonho Chung
| Wonhu Chung | |
|---|---|
| Native name | 원 호 정 |
| Born |
Won Hu Chung October 22, 1980 Jeddah, Saudi Arabia |
| Residence | Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
| Citizenship |
South Korea Jordan Vietnam |
| Alma mater | Applied Science Private University |
| Occupation | Stand-Up comedian TV Presenter Host Actor |
| Years active | 2007-Present |
Wonho Chung (Arabic: ونهو شونغ, Korean: 정원호) is a comedian and television personality, born in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and raised in Amman, Jordan, to a South Korean father and Vietnamese mother. Although raised in an East/Southeast Asian household, Wonho was given an Arab upbringing, acquiring proficiency in five languages, including native Arabic and fluent English.
He graduated from Jordan's Applied Science Private University in 2004. He currently lives and works in Dubai, UAE.
Chung’s comedy career began in 2007 when he toured with the Axis of Evil comedy tour.
Chung covered the red carpet at the Dubai International Film Festival in 2008 where he interviewed the likes of Goldie Hawn and Danny Glover and in 2009 as well where he interviewed Indian film actor Amitabh Bachchan and numerous Arabic celebrities. In December 2010, Chung hosted the award ceremony and closing gala of the Dubai International Film Festival
In 2009, Chung covered the red carpet at the inaugural Doha Tribeca Film Festival in Qatar where he interviewed actors; Sir Ben Kingsley, Jeffrey Wright, Patricia Clarkson, Alexander Siddig and film director Mira Nair.
In April 2010, the Korea Tourism Organization appointed Wonho Chung as a Goodwill Ambassador for tourism Korea.
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