"Known as one of the "bad boys" on the hit TLC show, 90 Day Fiance -where foreigners come to America on a K-1 visa with only 90 days to marry their loved one before it expires-the Turkish-born Güven has been a stripper, model and gym trainer. He's also been tear gassed fighting governmental oppression in Turkey's 2013 Gezi Park protests. But now he is premiering another season in his life as a stand-up comedian and a successful one at that."
"However, the 44 year old doubled-down on himself and learned about the audiences, culture and stand-up craft. He kept jokes that worked and noticed during his improvisations which bits got the most laughs so he could go back and tighten them up. Now, he's performing 90 minute sets to sold-out shows coast-to-coast across the entire United States. He's even performed with a who's-who list of comedians like Bobby Lee, Whitney Cummings and Pauly Shore."
Sarper Güven moved from a background that included stripping, modeling and gym training into public attention through reality television. He experienced political unrest in Turkey and was tear-gassed during the 2013 Gezi Park protests. He pursued stand-up comedy after relocating and initially faced culture and language barriers adapting Turkish humor to American audiences. He studied audiences, refined material through improvisation, and persisted despite early setbacks. Within 18 months in the United States he developed 90-minute sets, began selling out shows nationwide and shared stages with established comedians while taking a DIY approach to touring.
Read at Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly
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