About Shang
Shang has come a long way from the boroughs of New York. Originally from Brooklyn, this Carnegie Mellon University graduate and aspiring illustrator began his comedy career on a dare. A friend bet him $50 to take the stage during open-mike night at a local comedy club, Shang won the bet. He felt It was a way to get the things that he was passionate & angry about that he saw in the world.So he caught the comedy bug & quickly became an underground favorite with his dark, edgy avant-garde, socio-political style. The charismatic comic has proven his premiere stand-up skills withAppearances nationwide and abroad With one of the most memorable performances of 1995 on HBO’s “Def Comedy Jam” & won Two half-hour Comedy specials on BET’s “Comic View Grand Stand.
Shang has cemented his position as one of the brightest funnymen in the business & his political and explosive humor has been showcased on HBO’s Aspen Comedy Festival Special “Best of the Fest”. Other appearances include “Politically Incorrect,”& the BBC’s Funny Business,Mun2’s Loco Comedy Jam, NBC’S Comedy Showcase, MTV’s Choose or Lose, National Lampoon’s New Faces, Comedy Central’s Jamie Foxx-presents “Laffapalooza”& was a Co-Host on Russell Simmon’s “One World Music Beat.
Shang also is a Co-producer & host of BET’S Access Granted & is a regular on Bet’s Comic View, which airs weeknights at 10pm. (Incidentally, BET reaches 80 million cable households according to Nielsen Media Research). In addition, he has displayed impressive comedic acting & writing ability as a series regular on the late-night laugh-fest ”The Newz” & a contributing writer for George Magazine.
Now Shang has been making headway into the acting field with recent guest starring roles on episodes of On CBS’s “NCIS”, ABC’s “Zack & Cody”, NBC’s “Passions,” WB’s The Jamie Foxx Show & just finished shooting a pilot for FOX TV Called “FACELESS” written & directed by hot new directorJoe Carmahan (“Narc” & Smoking Aces) & Produced by Tony Krantz ( “24″ THe PJ’s & Sports Night).
The debut of Shang’s first major release CD entitled “SHANGRY!!”, on Uproar Records is in stores now & has one of the most played Comedy Specials on XM Radio called “Live on Broadway” taped at the world famous Caroline’s on Broadway In NY. In addition, he will be featured in several Upcoming international televised shows in Japan, Ireland, London and Amsterdam. Shang will continue to rise to the top of the comedy ranks with high-profile acting &televised stand up & personal appearances.
SHANG FORBES "THE COMEDIAN"
SHANG THANKS THE FANS-SAVE A MIDGET FROM MY WRATH
Shang In New Documentary
Why We Laugh
Shang is featured in New Doc on the history of African American Comedy “WHY WE LAUGH”
Featuring interviews with some of the top funny man in the business. Timely, insightful,
and downright funny, Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy is a sweeping account
of the evolution of black comedy in America.
Featuring interviews with some of the top funny man in the business. Timely, insightful,
and downright funny, Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy is a sweeping account
of the evolution of black comedy in America.
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Contact Comedian Shang Forbes
DARK AS LIGHT PRODUCTIONS INC.
Phone: 323.272.4543
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Phone: 323.272.4543
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Comedian Shang Rocks The Latest Cover Of Humor Mill Magazine
Hollywood, CA – Funnyman Shang, widely recognized for his ‘in your face’ comedy shenanigans, continues to shake it up as he rocks the cover of the latest of issue of Humor Mill Magazine. The particulars of his new deal with Codeblack Entertainment, his hectic tour schedule, comedic influences and the ups and downs of his busy career all make for an entertaining interview, presented inside the online magazine’s pages in print and video format with an accompanying photo spread.“I am honored to be featured on the cover of Humor Mill Magazine,” cites Shang.
“The magazine is a mainstay in the entertainment and comedy arena, and my selection as a cover story reaffirms that I must be doing something right!”
Founded and published by Frank Holder, Humor Mill Magazine features the latest in urban comedy and entertainment news.
An online vehicle, the magazine boasts an innovative format incorporating print,
audio and video features alongside impressive photo layouts.
Shang’s Humor Mill cover story can be read at Humor Mill Magazines website.
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