Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome your host for the evening…

Rico Smith

Emcee by profession. Entertainer by passion.

Singapore emcee and show host since 1996. Conferences, gala dinners, award nights and D&Ds, hosted with warmth, quick wit and plenty of crowd energy.

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Hosting since 1996
Stages in 10+ countries
2500+ events hosted

Rico Smith in a light blue blazer, seated on a stool

Hosted for

Shell
BMW
Boeing
Intel
Dior
Bloomberg
Chevron
ExxonMobil
Samsung
Citibank
AXA
DHL
Abbott
Canon
Fujifilm
Nestlé
Harley-Davidson
Tiffany & Co.
MTV
Singtel
StarHub
Singapore Tourism Board
Ministry of Education
GovTech Singapore
HDB
IPOS
Raffles Medical Group
Fullerton Health
MSIG
German Centre Singapore
Cé La Vi
Dementia Singapore

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About Rico

He is the jack of all trades and… Master of your next ceremony.

For 30 years, Rico Smith has been the voice that keeps an event moving. He reads the room, sets the tone and keeps the programme on time, whether it’s a formal conference or a ballroom ready to party.

Known for his exuberant personality, hilarious stage games and mentalism that leaves guests baffled, Rico has hosted more than 2500 events, from product launches, seminars and conferences to gala nights, award presentations and high-energy parties. His clients range from Citibank, HDB, MTV, Samsung and Shell to IPOS, StarHub and Fullerton Health.

Having been a full-time emcee for the past 25 years, he has entertained audiences all around the world from South Africa, France, Egypt, Dubai, Cyprus, Australia, Japan, Turkey to every country in South East Asia. His deep understanding in the sensitivity of politics, culture and religion makes him one of the most sought-after international emcees.

On the mic: Since 1996
Events: 2500+ hosted
Radio: Host of Liberation on WKRZ 91.3FM, 2000–2005
Hosted in: Singapore and across Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, Japan, the UAE, Jordan, Turkey, Cyprus, France, Egypt, South Africa and Australia
Style: Exuberant, playful and highly interactive
Extras: Comedic stage games, mentalism, event theming, AV know-how