His hard work pays off

TNP PICTURES: Gavin Foo

HE MAY have taken home the Most Popular Online crown from the STOMP Getai Awards last night, but local getai personality Wang Lei describes himself as "almost Internet-illiterate".

The 50-year-old Wang, best known for his comedic hosting, reportedly received more than 300,000 views on his videos posted on the citizen journalism website.

He was also the biggest winner at the Toa Payoh Amphitheatre, also bagging the Best Male Host while receiving one of the 10 People's Choice Awards.