#SHOWBIZ: Kuah Jenhan's poignant, yet funny tribute to late father
THE loss of one's parent always deserves a dedication day, and while most dedication days are poignant events that commemorate the good that he or she did in his or her lifetime, Kuah Jenhan begs to differ.
Kuah Jenhan, a well-known Malaysian comedian, recently paid tribute to his late father with a poignant yet humorous comedy special titled "Like This, Like Dad." Jenhan lost his father in 2010 and wanted to honor his father's memory by sharing joyful memories and experiences that defined their relationship. The special was first performed in 2013 and has since been rewritten to include updated content and a new presentation style.
Jenhan will be performing "Like This, Like Dad: The Storytelling Special" at the Jeffrey Cheah Performing Arts Centre (JCPAC) in Bandar Sunway, Selangor, on August 22 at 8pm. This will be his first solo performance at the venue.
In an interview, Jenhan shared that he was performing in a comedy show in George Town, Penang, at the time of his father's fatal heart attack. Despite the unexpected loss, he continued to perform and eventually decided to dedicate a special show to his father. Jenhan's father was a fan of emcee, television host, and actor Patrick Teoh, and the legend will be attending the show as a tribute.
Jenhan emphasized that the show remains family-friendly and is narratively driven, focusing on the universal themes of coping with the loss of a loved one and the cultural significance of parent-child relationships among Malaysians and East Asians.
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