410 - Diana Nguyen - From Comic to Clown Doctor

Born to Vietnamese refugee parents and raised in Melbourne, Diana Nguyen’s work blends her Vietnamese heritage with her personal experiences, offering audiences a universally relatable perspective. From her critically acclaimed stand-up comedy to her role as a trailblazer in the Australian entertainment scene, Diana’s journey is one of resilience, humor, and passion.

In this episode, Diana takes us behind the scenes of her career, sharing stories of growing up as a first-generation Vietnamese-Australian, navigating two cultures, and her rise in the Australian comedy world. She’s toured internationally with her solo shows, co-created the groundbreaking Vietnamese-Australian TV series Phi and Me, and delivered an inspiring TEDxTalk titled “Joy is my Caffeine – JoyFool.”

Diana has also made her mark on screen, appearing in a wide range of television and film projects such as The Whistle Blower, Five Bedrooms, and Chak De India, as well as lending her voice to important conversations on shows like The Project and Q&A. She’s an advocate for the arts and community, having received the 2021 Overall Asian Australian Leadership Award for her contributions to both fields.

In this podcast, Diana shares her experiences, challenges, and the joy she finds in telling stories that resonate with diverse audiences. Whether you're a fan of stand-up comedy, TV, or personal journeys of cultural discovery, this conversation promises to be both thought-provoking and laugh-out-loud funny.

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Many of you still have the chance to record and preserve the legacies of your own families. I’ve sat with families now for interview sessions to record the rich histories of parents and explore the lives of the generations that preceded them. Don’t let your family stories go untold! Take a moment to reach out and together we will bring out your family’s story on a recorded journey. - Kenneth Nguyen

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