VIET ACCÉNT

In an effort to help Japan, NhacVietPlus will hold a charity concert titled “ Mặt trời mọc ” on April 5th, 2011 in Hanoi. The show features many singers such as Thanh Lam, Khanh Linh , Ngoc Anh , and etc... Among the celebrities attending is actor Johnny Tri Nguyen who will be there to auction off his souvenir, which he refers to as his lucky charm to help raise funds for the victims of Japan's recent disasters. The souvenir is a Feng Shui Fossil item designed by Mai Lâm . The actor shared with NhacVietPlus correspondent that the item was a gift from Mai Lâm to him. The Feng Shui Fossil symbolizes success and luck in the job. Through this charity concert, Johnny wants to send the luck over to the people of Japan who suffered the effects of the natural disasters as well as to the people who will win this auction that they will be successful in everything. Read the original article in Vietnamese.

In a recent interview (below), Johnny Tri Nguyen talks about his new film project "Redemption."

Singer Trina Bao Tran a made visit to Vietnam. She shared some pictures of trip via her Facebook page . Included some of her favorite dishes in Vietnam and pictures here and there. However, because the rain, Trina could not take as much pictures as she wanted. Click on the images to enlarge. TO VIEW THE REST CLICK HERE

Upcoming Paris By Night 103 Tình Sử Trong Âm Nhạc at Knott's Berry Farm on Saturday May 7 & 8, 2011. Check out the details below. Đại Nhạc Hội Ca Vũ Nhạc Kịch Trực Tiếp Thu Hình PARIS BY NIGHT 103 Chủ đề: Tình Sử Trong Âm Nhạc KNOTT'S BERRY FARM CHARLES M. SCHULZ THEATER 8039 Beach Blvd - Buena Park, CA 90620 Chương trình sẽ có 2 xuất diễn Thứ Bảy 7 tháng 5 năm 2011 -- 7:30 tối (Saturday, May 7, 2011 - 7:30pm) Chủ Nhật 8 tháng 5 năm 2011 -- 1:30 trưa (Sunday, May 8, 2011 - 1:30pm / Mother's Day)

You might remember Adam Jona , professional ballroom dancer from Budapest, Hungary. He was in Paris By Night 93 & 97 Celebrity Dancing where he danced with Phi Khanh , Khanh Ha , and Luu Bich. Every since his involvement with Thuy Nga, he has been gathering up a good amount of Vietnamese fans and interest from the Vietnamese community in Vietnam, reaching celebrity status. Adam has been working in Vietnam through various projects. He's "looking forward to enriching his already impressive career by focusing his talents within the film industry." Adam with Vân Trang The Vietnamese community overseas is still small thus the opportunity for work especially in film is relatively rare. A lot of Vietnamese entertainers had return to Vietnam for the wide market and working opportunity to further their career. Duong Trieu Vu comes to mind how he's still working with Thuy Nga and also doing concerts and other projects in Vietnam. Most recently, we have singer Luu...

Uh What?! Yeah... You can now install Viet Accent Toolbar to get instant updates directly from the blog at your finger tip! Specific customized toolbar allows you to search the blog, visit Viet Accent Facebook and Twitter page with just a click away. Even better, there is a drop down menu with links caters to Vietnamese entertainment such as Asia Entertainment website, Thuy Nga Shop, and many other news sources. With Viet Accent Toolbar you can stay connected, quick, fast and easy. CLICK HERE to get your toolbar now!

In a new interview with beauty queen Jennifer Phạm , she talks about her busy life from making movies to participating in various shows as an emcee. She's happy to have various job opportunities. Jennifer discusses about her preference as an entertainer. She doesn't like to create unnecessary scandals. However, whenever there is something new or good she likes to share it with audiences and her fans. This is kind of contrary to showbiz because in showbiz it is about the scandals and the more buzz an entertainer has the better because it shows their popularity. So while many entertainers in Vietnam are trying to create "news" for themselves, Jennifer Phạm is rather quiet about her whereabouts especially when it comes to singer Quang Dũng . The interview always geared toward her relationship with Quang Dũng . She's doing various projects in Vietnam and raising their son, he's overseas singing. When asks about her busy life and as a single mom, how does sh...

After flying to Canada, singer Don Ho is back in Southern California after several days of rain , it is now beautiful . He's at the park with his "best friends" in such a fun and relaxing manner seen through the candid photos posted by the singer himself. Visit Don's Facebook page .

Check out Trish 's quick and easy make-up for everyday posted on her YouTube channel . Speaking of make up, I really like to watch Michelle Phan .

MC Huyen Ny started out as a young and fresh new face in Vietnamese entertainment overseas. She began her work with Tinh Music Production in 2006 and later co directed one of their videos. Since then, she began various hosting jobs. She hosted JCPenney Makeover Show and Golden Mic Competition with Saigon TV. Then she participated in Candle for Love Concert . Huyen Ny is quite a talented and educated person with a passion for art. Besides her job as an emcee, she's also a pharmacist. According to Huyen Ny, she loves both jobs and wants to follow her dreams. Recently, she's migrated into a singing career. Although I wish her the best and success, I like the saying “ông trời không cho ai tất cả”. Basically, you can't have all. You're lucky to be good at one. So with that said, check out the video of MC Huyen Ny below and you be the judge. Should she pursuit a career in singing, stay with her job as an emcee or stick to emceeing as main like MC Nguyen Cao Ky Duyen and...

Nowadays, a lot of Vietnamese entertainers are involved in various advertisements. As you know MC Ky Duyen was advertising for Sua Ong Chua and other beauty products and herbs for awhile now. I remember Cat Tien and Luong Tung Quang was doing Yeo's commercial . Then Johnny Dung for a phone card company . Helena Hong Ngoc did Vitamin Skin Care . Last but not least we had Nhu Quynh in an ad for Lee's Sandwich and for The 2 Chieu . As for MC Viet Thao he recently advertised for Gao Nang Huong Cho Dao . It's a good thing that there are commercials and advertisements with Vietnamese celebrities. It shows that the Vietnamese entertainment industry overseas is getting bigger and over time there's going to be lots of good improvements. Surely, we are on the rise. On the other hand, I can't say that yet for the movie industry overseas and maybe in Vietnam as well. Joking joking. But seriously, we have miles to go in that area. Anyway, check out the videos below. ...

Designer Calvin Hiep recently held his 2011 Ao Dai Fashion Show Tour at WinStar World Casino , in Oklahoma on March 27. Singer such as Tam Doan, Nguyen Hong Nhung, Ho Le Thu, Toc Tien, Huong Thuy, Nhu Loan, Anh Minh were amongst the models for the show. Check out some images below. CLICK HERE FOR THE REST OF THE IMAGES

Saigon Yo! also known as Saigon Electric is a hip hop film by Stephane Gauger ( Owl and the Sparrow - Cu Va Chim Se Se ). The film was released on December 17, 2010 in Saigon and other big cities and provinces in Vietnam. Rapper Chosen whose music was featured in the film commented that this film is great because "it's the very first hip hop movie being released in Vietnam!" Saigon Yo! follows the story of Mai, a traditional ribbon dancer from the countryside who goes to Saigon in hopes of being admitted to the national dance academy. The movie will be out in American theaters summer of 2011

As you know, singers Quynh Vi and Huy Vu are a couple and they are not hiding it. The two have been together for quite awhile now, at least one or two years now. (I don’t know, not keeping track). You can see them hand in hand at almost every events. Quynh Vi came to us via Paris By Night Talent Show and Huy Vu is regular at Tinh Music Production . For fans of Quynh Vi and Huy Vu, below are some photos of the two. For the rest, enjoy anyway. Credit images to Quynh Vi and Huy Vu's Facebook.