Michael Hing

Michael Hing is an Australian comedian, television and radio presenter, podcaster and actor from Sydney, Australia. Hing is currently co-host on Network Ten’s The Project. He was previously co-host of Triple J's drive program Hobba and Hing with Lewis Hobba[2][3]

Michael Hing
Hing performing in 2013
Born1985 or 1986 (age 37–38)[1]
Occupations
  • Radio presenter
  • television presenter
  • podcaster
  • comedian
  • actor
Years active2009–present
Known forThe Project, Hobba and Hing, Celebrity Letters and Numbers, Where Are You Really From?
SpouseHumyara Mahbub (2023-present)

Early life and education

Hing was born in Australia to Chinese Australian parents who were both doctors.[4][5] His mother's family grew up in Walgett and Lightning Ridge in northern New South Wales, while his father is from Maitland and Thursday Island.[6]

Hing grew up in Illawong, in the Sutherland Shire of Sydney.[7] He attended Trinity Grammar School and Caringbah High School.[8] He also worked at a bottle shop in Chinatown, Sydney.[4]

Career

From 2015 to 2016, Hing was a host on the ABC programs Good Game: Pocket Edition and Good Game Well Played.[9]

In 2017, he portrayed the character Sam Wu on the Stan comedy television series The Other Guy, which starred comedian Matt Okine.

From 2018 to 2020, he was the host of the SBS documentary series Where Are You Really From?.[10] In 2019, he made multiple appearances on SBS's The Feed. [11]

In 2020, it was announced that Hing would be joining Triple J to replace Veronica Milsom and become a host of the drive radio show Hobba and Hing alongside Lewis Hobba, who had been in the hosting position since 2015.[12][13]

In 2021, Hing was announced as a co-host the SBS panel game show Celebrity Letters and Numbers, alongside David Astle and Lily Serna.[14][15]

In December 2022, it was announced that Hing would be joining Network 10's current affairs news program The Project in 2023 as a co-host to replace Tommy Little. He hosts the show on Friday and Sunday nights alongside Hamish Macdonald, Georgie Tunny and Sarah Harris.[16][17]

In July 2023, it was announced that Hing and his radio co-host Lewis Hobba would be leaving Triple J and therefore ending there radio show.[18] The duo continue to host a podcast together on ABC Listen called Silver Bullet.[19]

Personal life

Hing was one of 30 Australian men to be nominated for Cleo's Bachelor of the Year in 2015.[20]

In August 2023, Hing married partner Humyara Mahbub.

References
  1. Liew, Stephanie. "Michael Hing: Bildungsroman At 28". themusic.com.au.
  2. "Sam Taunton And Michael Hing Join The Project Panel In 2023". 10 Play. Network 10. 18 December 2022. Retrieved 3 April 2023.
  3. Bracken, Claire (4 February 2020). "As Veronica leaves, Michael Hing joins Lewis on Drive". Triple J. Retrieved 3 April 2023.
  4. Lam, Yvonne C. "Michael Hing: "I'd do a lap of Chinatown with this trolley filled with cases of cognac"". Gourmet Traveller.
  5. "Interview #138 — Michael Hing". LIMINAL. 25 May 2020.
  6. Convery, Stephanie (7 June 2018). "Where Are You Really From? skewers singular white Australian identity". The Guardian.
  7. McManus, Bridget (15 June 2019). "Feed presenter Michael Hing takes in a different view". The Sydney Morning Herald.
  8. Romeo, Dom (17 September 2012). "Sydney Hing Festival or The History of Everything that Ever Happened to Michael Hing. Ever". Retrieved 3 April 2023.
  9. Knox, David (4 February 2015). "Returning: Good Game (now with a new daily iview show)". TV Tonight. Retrieved 3 April 2023.
  10. Knox, David (23 May 2018). "Airdate: Where Are You Really From?". Retrieved 3 April 2023.
  11. "Meet One Asian, The Party That Wants To Prove How Easy It Is To Get Elected As A Senator". Junkee. 10 April 2019.
  12. Blackiston, Hannah (4 February 2020). "Michael Hing to replace Veronica Milsom on Triple J drive". Mumbrella.
  13. Staff Writers. "Comedian Michael Hing To Replace Veronica Milsom On Triple J 'Drive'". scenestr - Pop Culture & Entertainment.
  14. Staff Writer. "Here's Your First Look At The 'Letters & Numbers' Reboot With Triple J's Michael Hing!". themusic.com.au.
  15. "Michael Hing confirmed to host Celebrity Letters & Numbers on SBS". Mumbrella. 2 September 2021.
  16. "The Project welcomes Sam Taunton and Michael Hing to the panel". 18 December 2022.
  17. Molk, Steve (18 December 2022). "SAM TAUNTON and MICHAEL HING join THE PROJECT in 2023".
  18. "Australian radio hosts make bombshell exit: 'End of an era'". 7NEWS. 12 July 2023. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
  19. "More from Silver Bullet". ABC listen. 19 September 2023. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
  20. "Meet the man who beat Hing for Bachelor of the Year!". triple j. 1 March 2021.
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