MC'S/SPEAKERS/COMEDIANS
VanHattan has had the pleasure of working with some of the best MC's and Comedians in the business and would like to recommend the following personalities for your next event.
BENNY YAU
Over the years, Benny has become quite well-
known to Chinese Canadians for his wit, comedic timing, charisma, and vocal talents. Benny left Fairchild Television in late 2009 and has since kept busy by hosting events for high profile clients such as the Canadian Cancer Society at the Universe of Hope Diversity Gala, and RiverRock Casino for their Chinese New Year VIP Event.
known to Chinese Canadians for his wit, comedic timing, charisma, and vocal talents. Benny left Fairchild Television in late 2009 and has since kept busy by hosting events for high profile clients such as the Canadian Cancer Society at the Universe of Hope Diversity Gala, and RiverRock Casino for their Chinese New Year VIP Event.
FATIMA DHOWRE
Fatima Dhowre is her mother’s favourite stand-up comic…of Vancouver, BC. With her charming smile and wit, Fatima has quickly established her place in the local thriving comedy scene. She's been featured in CBC's The Debaters, Winnipeg Comedy Festival, JFL NorthWest, Seattle International Comedy Competition and Sirius XM’s Next Top Comic.
FIONA FORBES
Fiona, who is best known for her many years hosting THE RUSH, loves her work. “I get to meet so many interesting people and hear their stories. I’ve lost count, but I think I’ve interviewed over 25,000 people in the last 20 years!”
MIKE CAVERS
Mike Cavers is a gifted emcee, actor, TV Show Host, and event content writer. His 20 years of experience creating original entertainment for high-profile events makes him a creative force and great brainstormer when planning any kind of guest entertainment and interaction. Mike holds a degree in Theatre, is a UBC public speaking teacher, the co-creator of a Leo Award-winning web series and successful TV actor.
TAMARA TAGGART
Tamara Taggart recently served as the weekday anchor for CTV News alongside Mike Killeen on CIVT-TV ("CTV British Columbia") in Vancouver, British Columbia. Tamara Taggart recently served as the weekday anchor for CTV News alongside Mike Killeen on CIVT-TV ("CTV British Columbia") in Vancouver, British Columbia.
DION ARNOLD
With the majority of his humour derived from his own failings, Dion has been widely accepted across a myriad of stages in this country and the next. His changing emotional pace and youthful energy make for a versatile performance, earning him opportunities and accolades such as “Best of the Fest” at the Brighton Fringe Festival, (England) “Best of the Fest” Galway Intl. Fringe Festival, (Ireland), an album taping with Comedy Records (Toronto), SiriusXM, NXNE (Toronto), NextFest (Edmonton), and the Edmonton Intl. Fringe Festival.
SUNEE DHALIWAL
Sunee is a national touring headliner who has graced stages around the world.
His personality and unique sense of humour have made him a club and crowd favourite wherever he travels. Think of the funny guy in high school who both the jocks and the nerds liked.
His personality and unique sense of humour have made him a club and crowd favourite wherever he travels. Think of the funny guy in high school who both the jocks and the nerds liked.
ERICA SIGURDSON
Erica Sigurdson is a Canadian comedian, writer, producer, and haberdasher. Sigurdson has Icelandic ancestry. She is a two-time Canadian Comedy Award nominee, a Leo Award-winning comedy writer and is regularly featured on CBC Radio’s smash hit The Debaters.
GRAHAM CLARK
Graham Clark resides in Vancouver, BC. Clark is a regular on CBC’s The Debaters and has appeared at Just for Laughs, Halifax Comedy Festival, Winnipeg Comedy Festival, and Bumbershoot. He is a winner of the Yuk Yuks Great Canadian Laugh Off and has appeared on HBO’s Funny As Hell. He has filmed his own hour-long Comedy Now special for CTV.
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