Pinda Rika Dorji
Pinda Rika Dorji | |
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 Pinda Rika Dorji in 2017 | |
| Born | Pinda Rika Dorji November 7, 1993 |
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| Years active | 2016–present |
| Height | 5 ft 5.3 in (1.66 m) |
Pinda Rika Dorji (born November 7, 1993), better known as pindaPanda, is a Bhutanese esports personality, YouTuber, and professional gamer. She has worked as a television host for Astro SuperSport's eGG Network.[1]
Early life[edit]
Dorji is from Changangkha, Thimphu.[2] Her grandmother introduced her to video games when she was three years old, and they played Super Mario Bros. together on their NES.[3][4] Later, she began playing online, despite the slow 3G connection in mountainous Bhutan.[4]
Dorji first came to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to pursue a degree in civil engineering. At the age of 19 in 2015, she graduated with from Infrastructure University Kuala Lumpur with a bachelor's degree in construction management in civil engineering.[2][4]
Career[edit]
Dorji is best known for playing Dota 2, which she has been playing since 2013.[4] On her channel, Dorji also reviews the top competitions, does short cover versions of popular songs, dance routines, and tutorials for beginning players of Dota 2.[4]
Dorji has her own lifestyle TV show called "The pindaPanda Show" on eGGNetwork.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ "321: Why Not With Pinda Rika Dorji". thetaoofselfconfidence.com. February 27, 2017. Retrieved November 1, 2017.
- ^ a b "Bhutanese woman makes a name in online gaming - BBS". bbs.bt. December 20, 2016. Retrieved November 1, 2017.
- ^ Lee, Lim May (February 14, 2017). "Not a girl gamer". The Star Malaysia. Retrieved November 2, 2017 – via PressReader.
- ^ a b c d e Tan, Adeline (January 11, 2017). "Meet PindaPanda, Who Probably Plays Video Games Better Than You | Entertainment". Rojak Daily. Retrieved November 2, 2017.
- ^ Chua, Jessica (May 5, 2017). "Gamer Girl PindaPanda Now Has Her Own TV Show". Rojak Daily. Archived from the original on November 21, 2017.