Introduction

From Grammy award winning artists like John Schlitt of Petra, to big MNCs like Infosys, to international brands like PUMA , to global NGOs like International Justice Mission, the contribution of Abel Mathews to impacting lives through entertainment has spanned the last 10 years, multiple industries, stages & countries, in a way few would have believed was possible.

A qualified engineer with a degree in Electronics & Media technology, Abel’s transition to being a full-time entertainer was inevitable, given that he has been training in the performance arts ever since he was 6 years old. While he’s professionally known as an accomplished MC, comedian & actor, Abel’s also a musician and currently dedicates a lot of his time to comedy writing & training. He hails from a very diverse multicultural background, being one of the only “pure bred Indians” in his family & spent his childhood in the Middle East, growing up among people from atleast 56 countries, thanks to a vibrant school & social life. This combination of life experiences and skills has positioned him to better understand and cater to the needs of clients from around the world, whether he’s hosting a wedding party, or servicing the biggest corporate companies through impactful training, or entertaining alongside some of the biggest names in show business.

Career Highlights

" In 2012, he hosted a radio show – “The Rush Hour with Abel Mathews” – a US top40 countdown show with a comical twist. Also hosted other talk shows on-air. "

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" He created one of India’s only contemporary christian music radio stations – “Eloha Radio” for the Radiowalla Network. "

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" In 2012, he won the first runner-up position at “Punchline”, the hunt for Bangalore’s best standup comedian, on his debut foray into comedy. "

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" In 2016, he was named winner of “Lord of the Laughs”, a competition to work alongside Bollywood’s comedy star, Suresh Menon. "

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" He has written, acted in & directed numerous sold out shows, live productions and online sketches since 2011. "

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" He is one of few comedians from India to have performed at comedy shows in multiple countries across Asia & Europe. "

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" He was a part of the first ever Indian improv comedy group to perform at the Sweden International Improv Festival 2016. "

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" In 2018, he created The Laughter Project, the first ever comedy-based training module for corporate companies that improves confidence & team communication, enhances creativity & reduces conflict. "

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" He is one of a few entertainers in India with corporate experience & credibility, having worked with some of the world’s leading MNCs & brands, for the last 10 years. "

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" He has also entertained at numerous private events, such as weddings or parties, and has successfully done over 200 such events till date. "

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