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Alan Shane Lewis is a super funny Canadian comedian, actor, and TV host! You might know him best as one of the friendly hosts of The Great Canadian Baking Show. He's been helping guide bakers through challenges since season 4, alongside Ann Pornel.

Who is Alan Shane Lewis?

Alan Shane Lewis is a talented performer who makes people laugh. He's known for his quick wit and warm personality, especially on television. He has a lot of experience in comedy and acting, which makes him a great host.

Alan's Comedy Journey

Alan got his start in comedy at a famous place called The Second City in Toronto. This is a well-known comedy theater where many famous comedians have performed. He was part of their main show in 2019, called If I Could #Throwback Time. This helped him become even better at making people laugh.

Untitled Black Sketch Project

Alan is also a key member of a special comedy group called the Untitled Black Sketch Project. This group is really important because it's Canada's very first all-Black Canadian sketch comedy troupe! A sketch comedy troupe creates short, funny scenes or skits. Alan works with other talented comedians like Coko Galore, PHATT Al, Brandon Ash-Mohammed, Nkasi Ogbonnah, Ajahnis Charley, Aba Amuquandoh, and Brandon Hackett in this group. They work together to write and perform hilarious sketches.

Alan's Acting Roles

Besides hosting and sketch comedy, Alan Shane Lewis has also acted in other TV shows and films. He appeared in a TV series called Christian & Nat. He also acted in a short film named Duppy. These roles show that he's not just great at comedy, but also at acting different characters. He even competed in episodes of Roast Battle Canada, where comedians playfully make fun of each other.

Awards and Recognition

Alan's hard work and talent have been recognized! In 2022, he and his co-host, Ann Pornel, were nominated for a big award. They received a Canadian Screen Award nomination for Best Host or Presenter. This was for their amazing work on The Great Canadian Baking Show at the 10th Canadian Screen Awards. It shows how much people enjoy watching them host the show.

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