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As a sought-after event MC in Hong Kong, David has worked with leading companies in the entertainment, corporate, media and education sectors. David has also been a highly acclaimed international voice actor from 2005 to present day. His voice has represented household names such as Disney, Nike, Mercedes-Benz, Mastercard, Canon, J.P. Morgan, and hundreds more.

 

 

Events Hosted in Entertainment, Media and Corporate Enterprises

 

2023

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong

(Auctioneer, Event MC) – Hosted event and served as auctioneer at a live auction.

 

 BNP Paribas

(Event MC) – David hosted and took part in a team-building bicycle event where guests built bicycles, decorated them and made charitable donations to the Crossroads Foundation Hong Kong.

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Rotary Club of Kowloon North

(Event MC) – David hosted an anniversary dinner and charity fundraiser for the Christina Noble Children’s Foundation at The Hong Kong Football Club, complete with a lucky draw, dance competition and event awards.

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The Hong Kong Club

(Event Host) – Hosted a prestigious 80’s gala celebrating and recreating famous clubs from the city’s history. Delivered welcoming speech and led guests through a night of dance and entertainment. Guest list included numerous celebrities from past and present, along with notable elites and socialites.

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Art Basel

(Event Host) – Hosted event for Art Basel at K11, welcoming and leading guests through an interactive experience that transitioned from the art installation to an exclusive after-party.

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The Hub Hong Kong

(Event Host) – David hosted a fundraising gala at the Grand Hyatt Hotel for The Hub Hong Kong, a charitable organisation that helps underprivileged families.

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2022

21st Century Cup National English Speaking Competition by China Daily

(Event MC) – David introduced Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee, the CEO of Ocean Park, and the competition’s winners at one of the region’s most prestigious language competitions.

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Professional Trainers and Toast Masters (PTTM) Hong Kong

“The Spark Within”

(Workshop Keynote Speaker) – David led the way in a workshop for high-level professionals to improve their public speaking. PTTM is an international club that aims to improve the art of public speaking with chapters all across the world.

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OneSky Charity

(Event MC and Auctioneer) – David hosted OneSky’s gala auction as the charitable organisation continues to provide early childhood care and education for neglected children in Asia.

 

2021

Circle DNA

(Video Host) – Starring in a commercial for major social media platforms, David presented a step-by-step guide to conducting DNA testing at home.

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English Speaking Union

(Event MC) – Hosted the 20th anniversary gala.

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Comba Project Runway by The Events Team HK

(Event MC and Judge) – David was the lead MC and judge for this version of Project Runway, a world-famous fashion design talent competition and global smash hit.

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2020

HSBC and HKU

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(Event MC) – Personally selected by HSBC for this event, David hosted an Amazing Race-style programme for HKU students who took part in a citywide scavenger hunt.

 

2019

Jacobson Pharma

 

(Video Host) – Starred in Jacobson Pharma’s commercial to introduce the brand as one of Asia’s leading pharmaceutical companies.

 

2019

Cambodian Children's Fund 

 

(Event MC and Auctioneer) – As the host and auctioneer of this charity gala auction, David helped this non-profit organisation raise an incredible HKD$6 million to help impoverished children in Cambodia.

 

2019

Grant Properties

 

(Event MC) – Hosted the 21st anniversary gala.

 

2019

Asia MMA Awards

 

(Event MC) – Introduced leading international MMA fighters and stars at a prestigious awards ceremony.

 

2018

Road FC MMA

 

(Event MC and Ring Announcer) – David introduced fighters to the crowd, interviewed fighters and hosted this massive arena event in Beijing for Road FC, Korea’s premier mixed martial arts competition.

 

2017

Discover TVN – MAMA Awards

 

(Red Carpet Interviewer) – Discover TVN is the largest cable channel in Korea. At the star-studded MAMA Awards (Asia’s version of the Grammy Awards), David interviewed Timbaland, Pakho Chau, Karen Mok and many others on the red carpet.

 

2017

Discover TVN – TVN Asia 

 

(Television Show Host) – As the long-time voice of Discover TVN, David also hosted TVN Asia, a popular TV show about the world of entertainment, celebrity interviews and new programming to watch.

 

2016-2019

Yves Saint Laurent (YSL)

(Event MC) – David was selected to host a prestigious corporate team-building event by YSL, one of the world’s leading houses of fashion.

 

2014

Chatter Box

Song Room

(by Pearson Publishing)

 

(Host) – Starred in two children’s educational DVD series about learning through music.

2014

Reckitt Benckiser

 

(Event MC and Coordinator) – Hosted an Amazing Race-style event for Reckitt, a prominent multinational corporation specialising in world-famous brands of household consumer goods.

 

2013

USA Direct Properties

 

 

Starred as the host of a TV commercial broadcast across Asia.

 

2011

USA Direct Hong Kong

 

Event MC for USA Direct’s property sales expo at the HKCEC.

 

2010

USA Direct Singapore

 

Event MC for USA Direct’s property sales expo in Singapore.

 

2010

 

Educational and Community-Based Events

 

852 Filmmakers Meetup

 

(Event MC and Organiser) – David leads this ongoing community event that hosts regular gatherings for local filmmakers, actors and producers to collaborate further.

 

2021-2022

The Anello Sharing and Music Forum 

 

(Co-Host) – This ongoing social event provides a platform for local musicians and artists to share their works with likeminded people.

 

2021-2022

• St. Mary's Canossian College

• C&MA Sun Kei Secondary School 

• Creative Secondary School 

• Kwok Tak Seng Catholic Secondary School 

• HKFYG Lee Shau Kee College 

• TWGH Kap Yan Directors' College 

• King Ling College 

• Sai Kung Sung Tsun Catholic School

• Raimondi College

• Heung To Secondary School

• Belilios Public School

• Fukien Secondary School

David has worked with many educational institutions across Hong Kong as the MC for a range of school events. He has also staged dramatic workshops for students and hosted video productions for various campus channels and virtual school tours.

 

 

Training, Mentors and Collaborative Partnerships:

 

• Harvard Rhetoric: “The Art of Persuasive Writing and Public Speaking” 

• Improv Olympic Chicago: Sharna Helpern, Jack McBrayer, Bob Dassie, Susan Messing 

• University of Illinois Chicago: Bernard Sahlins, Sharon Gopfert, Marchel Shipman-Mueller 

• Plasticene Chicago: Dexter Bullard (Scholarship)

• The Moscow Art Theatre: Slava Dolgachev (Scholarship)

• Miscellaneous: Keegan-Michael Key, Maureen Gallagher, Julianne Hart, Thomas Throop (of KNX 1070)

 

 

Languages and Skills

 

 

• Full-time voice actor (2005 – present day), proficient in American / UK accents

• Conversational Mandarin

• Basic Cantonese

 

• Basic drumming

• Basic guitar

• Basic bass guitar