“Comic Sensation” Erotic Review
“Lina is a musical comic with a brilliant line in bawdy songs… storming set!” Evening Standard
“Slickly done – there’s no denying that the girl’s got talent” Chortle
Winner of the EMMA Award for Best Comedienne 2003, Ria Lina makes an impact with her dry wit and bawdy ukulele songs. Having been a regular in stand-up comedy for the past 10 years both in the UK and abroad, she returns to the circuit after a short family break.
Recent projects include writing for the Ladyboys of Bangkok 2010 “Fantasy & Feathers” tour, and writing/acting for a comedy sketch show for ITV2 (Meet the Blogs).
In the past, Ria has written and presented her own documentary for Channel 4 revealing the truth behind the myths that surround oriental women in Britain; other projects include the comedy series, Malai Monologues, for BBC 3; The World Stands Up, for Comedy Central (USA), the Paramount Comedy Channel (UK), and the Comedy Network Channel (AUS); and Sweet n’ Sour Comedy Sketch Show for BBC3.
Ria Lina trained as an actress, singer and dancer before deciding to try her hand at stand-up comedy.
Away from the stage, Ria spent as much time as she possibly could at university, avoiding real life. In that time she managed to acquire a BSc in Experimental Pathology, an MSc in Forensic Science, and a PhD in Viral Bioinformatics. Having abandoned a career as a Digital Forensic Investigator at the Serious Fraud Office citing ‘autistic differences’ in her resignation letter (spellcheck’s a bugger), she now spends her spare time at home with her husband and 4 children,
RADIO
BBC Radio Leicester (BBC Radio Leicester)
Number 42 (Diverse FM)
Matthew Bannister Show (Radio 5 Live)
The Saturday Morning Breakfast Show (BBC London Radio)
Drivetime (LBC)
Charlie Jordan Show (LBC)
Fred MacAulay Show (BBC Scotland Radio)
Vanessa Feltz Show (BBC London Radio)
Brian Hayes Show (Radio 5 Live)
Late Night Currie (Radio 5 Live)
Simon Mayo Show (Radio 5 Live)
East Asia Today (BBC World Service)
Woman's Hour (BBC Radio 4)
Lisa I'Anson Show (BBC London Radio)
We Say Tomay-To (BBC Radio 2) (Comedy show; writer credit for musical contribution)
Nicky Campbell Show (Radio 5 Live)
Just for Laughs (Liberty Radio)
Woman's Hour (Liberty Radio)
Big &Daft (BBC London Radio)