Nigel Ng (Uncle Roger): Age, Wife, Net Worth & Career Journey 2026

March 23, 2026 Lucas Fernandez – World Editor World

Comedian Nigel Ng, known to millions as “Uncle Roger,” is expanding his culinary empire with a third restaurant slated to open in April 2026, alongside co-owners Daren Liew and Keng Yew. The latest location will follow the success of his existing restaurants, Fuiyoh! It’s Uncle Roger, first launched at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur in 2024 and a second location at IPC Shopping Centre inaugurated in November 2024.

Ng, a Malaysian comedian and YouTuber based in Los Angeles, California, rose to prominence with his character Uncle Roger, delivering humorous and often critical reviews of cooking techniques, particularly egg fried rice. His videos, beginning on YouTube in November 2012, gained viral traction, leading to appearances on television programs like Comedy Central’s Stand Up Central and the British comedy show Mock the Week. He also hosts the comedy podcast, Rice to Meet You, with Evelyn Mok.

Born on March 15, 1991, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Nigel Ng Kin-ju initially pursued a more conventional path, graduating from Chong Hwa Independent High School in 2009 before attending Northwestern University in the United States, where he studied engineering and philosophy, graduating in 2014. Prior to his comedy career, Ng worked as a data scientist at Monzo Bank Limited in London.

In 2025, Ng married Sabrina Ahmed, a lawyer based in Miami, Florida, following a year-long courtship. The couple wed in Sintra, Portugal, on July 19, 2025, in a three-day ceremony blending Chinese and Bengali traditions. Ng was previously divorced. He recently announced via Instagram that he and Ahmed are expecting their first child, sharing the news with a humorous caption referencing both Lunar New Year and Ramadan.

Ng’s social media presence extends across multiple platforms, including YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. His net worth is estimated at $4 million as of 2026, derived from social media earnings and brand collaborations.

The expansion of his restaurant business signals Ng’s intention to extend the “Fuiyoh! It’s Uncle Roger” brand beyond Malaysia, with plans to open locations in Australia, the UK, and the US.