Randy Aneva – Killa From Manilla

It’s often said that the best jokes will take you by surprise. Randy Aneva’s Killa From Manilla is exactly that, an hour of jokes coming from places you’d never expect. It’s only here you’d get an Al Pacino impression, a rendition of ‘Lovesick Blues’ by Hank Williams (aka the viral yodel kid song), and a rap performance about his heritage all in one. The hour moves in so many ways, but its through line is Randy wanting to be an actor, specifically the first asian James Bond. Other engaging performance pieces break this up, a highlight came with a sketch featuring Randy getting broken up with, followed by a post breakup press conference, filled with solid jokes and an unparalleled commitment to the bit. It’s an equally silly and warm show, but arguably, Killa From Manilla is one of the most fun hours you can spend at the Comedy Festival this year.