Biography.
Fearless, provocative and very funny, Ria Lina is a highly accomplished comedian, writer, actor and one of the hardest working performers in the business. A hugely admired act on the UK comedy circuit, she commands respect from the moment she walks onstage and delivers with natural ease, energy and fierceness. She was recently included in the Evening Standards “Hottest Comedians You Should Be Watching Right Now’ Ria is the only female Filipina comedian in British stand up and headlines at major clubs in the UK and internationally.
This multi-award winning artist has performed for audiences across the world and has been the finalist in multiple comedy competitions. She won Best Comedy Show at the Greater Manchester Fringe and was a finalist in Amused Moose Comedy Awards at the Edinburgh Fringe.
With a a BSc in Experimental Pathology, an MSc in Forensic Science and a PhD in Virology under her belt, it’s not only Ria’s comedy that’s highly intelligent. A regular pundit on Sky News and BBC News, 2020 has seen Ria in demand for both her scientific insight and biting wit.
Credits.
TV Appearances: Live At The Apollo, Mock The Week, Have I Got News For You.
Reviews.
‘Fearless, provocative and very funny’ – Scotsman.
‘Engaging, endearing and eye-opening’ – Time Out.
‘She’s like a Filipina Sarah Silverman’ – Dusty Limits.
‘Slickly done – there’s no denying that the girl’s got talent’ – Chortle.
Videos.