Rob Schneider live in Manila Oct. 28
MANILA, Philippines – After sold out shows across the US, Australia and Singapore 2011 Filipino-American and 2011 Emmy-nominated actor Rob Schneider, well known for his trademark blend of character and comedic acting, will be coming to perform his first stand up comedy show in Philippines for one night only.
Schneider began writing jokes as a teenager, appearing at local venues. After opening for comedians such as Jay Leno and Jerry Seinfeld, he made his major network television debut in 1987 on “The David Letterman Show”. In 1990 Lorne Michaels saw Schneider’s appearance on HBO’s “13th Annual Young Comedians Special” and hired him to be a regular on “Saturday Night Live”. During his four seasons at “SNL”, Schneider was nominated for three Emmys and a Peabody Award.
After a 20-year break, Schneider returned to standup comedy in 2011 with a world tour receiving rave reviews. “I never felt like I ever got stand up to where I had a monster hour, Grown Ups co-star Chris Rock kind of challenged me to do it”.
Rob said he found his “stage legs” while crafting a stand up set that he describes as two parts person and one part topical. He has been able to be more nakedly honest about himself and discusses the joys and challenges with being a new father later in life. Schneider does not fashion himself a political comedian but he does think there are some topics and events that are too good not to joke about.
He has also released a comedy album Registered Offender. The album features 16 tracks of sketch comedy with Rob performing every voice! “I wanted to wait until there was no money in the music biz!” Rob commented.
Schneider is well known for his longtime relationship with Adam Sandler and Sandler’s production company, Happy Madison. Schneider has starred in several Happy Madison projects, including Bedtime Stories, You Don’t Mess With The Zohan, The Benchwarmers, 50 First Dates, The Longest Yard, Eight Crazy Nights, Little Nicky and Mr. Deeds. Also for Happy Madison, Schneider co-wrote and starred in Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo, Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo, The Hot Chick and The Animal. Other film credits include Shark Bait, The Waterboy, and Big Daddy.
“I’m not the person I was ten years ago – I couldn’t make another Deuce Bigalow if I wanted to” he said. “I think people will enjoy the stand up. It’s still funny. It’s a different part of the same tree.”
Schneider is an active supporter of several charities. He founded “The Rob Schneider Music Foundation” which helps provide music education for middle school and high school students. Schneider was born and raised in San Francisco. He lives in the Los Angeles area.
Tickets are available at:
Selected major National Book Store branches in Metro Manila
Selected major Robinsons Department Stores in Metro Manila & in major Cities
Ayala Malls – Greenbelt 1 and Trinoma Cinema Box Office
Solaire Resort & Casino Box Office
TicketWorld Head Office – Ayala Avenue
TicketWorld web site www.ticketworld.com.ph
Call 891-9999 for inquiries and reservations.
Hotlines: GLOBE +63-916-340-3919 SMART +63-921-564-2108
This event is presented by Solaire Resort & Casino with Travelife. Brought to you by Establish Events in association with Rockstar Touring, LAMC, LA Comedy Live & Mas presents. Sponsored by: ABS CBN, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Philippine Star, Business World, Herword.com, WheninManila.com, Odyssey Music & Video, FHM
