Hollywood, CA: Australia didn’t bring home enough with enough gold medals from Rio? Well, Australia still has the opportunity to win the Funniest Person in the World Competition and help Michael Shafar win the grand prize of $100,000 USD.
This year 56 countries are participating from around the world, with 89 participants competing for the Grand Finale taking place in Finland from December 4 to December 10 in Helsinki. To support this Michael Shafar, click here to submit your vote!
Laughter is a universal language and brings people closer together, succeeding where diplomacy and democracy have failed. This event highlights Michael Shafar as an alternative ambassador for peace.
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Since the launch of its flagship club in Hollywood in 1979, the Laugh Factory has established itself as a global comedy brand. The Laugh Factory is the leader for worldwide comedy tours, television shows, and movies, and its channel has over 210 million viewers.
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