Reality show to seek budding comedians

April 16, 2015 | 09:54

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HCMC-based Dien Quan Media is joining hands with HCMC Television to run a reality show, titled “Thach thuc danh hai” (a challenge for comedians), to seek potential local and foreign comedians from different parts of the nation.

Le Roi (L), the most searched name on Google and local social networks for his funny singing clips in 2014, will compete at “Thach thuc danh hai” reality show - PHOTO: KIEU GIANG

The show is based on the format of “Crack them up” program which is known in Ukraine and China. People of all ages and nationalities with a great sense of humor and passion for comedy can take part in the program to challenge judges Tran Thanh and Viet Huong, who are also popular comedians in Vietnam.

The contest comes with five rounds in which contestants will have one minute to perform in front of the judging panel. Those making either of the two comedians laugh will win cash prizes of VND2 million to VND100 million from the first to the final rounds. Participants have the right to either stop the challenge in each round with their winning prizes brought home or continue the game for higher prizes. However, those continuing the competition but losing afterwards will be eliminated without prize money.

“As we may know that there are a lot of reality shows on local TV channels luring audiences by scandals and tricks. Thus, we want to run a comedy program on TV to create opportunities for budding comedians to show off their talent,” said Do Van Buu Dien, CEO of Dien Quan Media.

The program may attract viewers by impromptu performances as there will not be scripts or preparations in advance from both contestants and the organizers, Dien added.

Dien added his company and a foreign partner would launch a bigger talent show next year in search of more comedy talent.

The 13-episode “Thach thuc danh hai” program will be broadcast on HTV7 every Wednesday starting from tomorrow at 9:30 p.m.

SGT

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