vietnamese
Vietnamese Dramedy ‘Bố Già’ Crushes Specialty Box Offices Grossing at $350K
Vietnamese comedy-family drama “Bố Già” raised over $350,000 at specialty box offices over Memorial Day Weekend.
About the movie: “Bố Già” is a film adaptation of a popular Youtube series in 2020 that had more than 90 million views within its five-episode run, according to Deadline.
What the Vietnamese Eat for Lunar New Year and the Legends Behind It
Editor’s Note: This post was made in partnership with the amazing people over at Weee!
Tết, known as Vietnamese Lunar New Year, is rich in traditions and customs, marking the arrival of spring in the lunisolar calendar.
‘Devastating’ Fire Damages Vietnamese American Community Center in Oakland
The Vietnamese American Community Center of the East Bay in Oakland, California suffered significant damages from a “devastating” fire on Saturday morning.
The Oakland Fire Department responded to a call about a fire on the two-story building on Clinton Square on 7th Avenue and International Boulevard at 1:11 a.m. on Feb. 6, according to Mercury News.
Woman Gets 10 Years in Prison for Killing Nail Salon Manager After Skipping on Bill in Las Vegas
A woman who killed a Vietnamese nail salon manager in Las Vegas in 2018 has been sentenced to a prison term of 10 to 25 years.
The verdict: On Friday, Clark County District Court Judge Tierra Jones sentenced Krystal Whipple to prison for the death of 51-year-old Nhu “Annie” Ngoc Nguyen, the Associated Press reports.
Legendary Vietnamese Singer Le Thu Passes Away at 78 After Getting COVID-19
Le Thu, a Vietnamese American songstress who rose to fame in the 1960s and 70s, died at the age of 78 after suffering from COVID-19.
Thu was reportedly admitted to Orange Coast Memorial Hospital in Fountain Valley, California and placed in the intensive care unit as early as Jan. 3.
Georgia’s First Vietnamese American State Rep Wears Áo Dài to Swear-In
Bee Nguyen, Georgia’s first Vietnamese American state representative, donned an áo dài to her swearing-in ceremony on Tuesday.
Regarded as the most popular national costume of Vietnam, the áo dài for women is a long dress with a contoured top that flows over loose-fitting trousers that reach the sole of the feet.
FBI Offers $30,000 Reward to Find Vietnamese Suspect in Boston Chinatown Massacre
The FBI is offering $30,000 to anyone with information that will lead to the arrest and conviction of Hung Tien Pham, a Vietnamese national wanted for his role in the infamous Boston Chinatown massacre.
The incident, which saw the execution-style murders of five male victims, took place at an illegal gambling den at 85A Tyler Street on Jan. 12, 1991.
Viet Restaurant Owners in Chicago Face Backlash After Attending Washington DC Riots
A well-loved Vietnamese restaurant Tank Noodle in Chicago sparked outrage after photos of the owners traveling to attend the Washington D.C. riots surfaced online.
How it started: On Jan. 5, the owners of Tank Noodle, also known as Pho Xe Tang, flew to Washington, D.C. for the riot that occurred on Jan. 6, according to Eater Chicago.
2 Men Found Guilty of Killing 39 Vietnamese Migrants Trafficked into the UK
Two men have been convicted in the manslaughter of 39 Vietnamese migrants who were smuggled to the U.K. in a refrigerated trailer last year.
The victims, aged 15 to 44, initially thought to be Chinese, suffocated to death after being sealed in the unit for at least 12 hours, with temperatures reaching an “unbearable” 38.5 degrees Celsius (101 degrees Fahrenheit).
Beloved Vietnamese Comedian Chí Tài Passes Away at Age 62
Vietnam has lost a beloved comedian in Chí Tài, who passed away on Wednesday afternoon after experiencing a stroke at 62.
Untimely death: The Vietnamese star’s motionless body was discovered at the seventh floor’s staircase inside his apartment building in Phu Nhuan District, Ho Chi Minh City, his former manager Knanh Hoang confirmed, reports Tuoi Tre News.
‘Phat Prince of Garden Grove’: Vietnamese American Candidate for Mayor Releases Campaign Video
Garden Grove City Council member and mayoral candidate Phat Bui released his official campaign 2020 music video inspired by the hit ‘90s sitcom “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.”
Running for mayor: The official campaign 2020 music video, released on Sept. 27, featured the Vietnamese American politician in a swag outfit and a face mask on.
Immigrant Activist Arrested For Protesting at ICE Director’s Home, Littering
An immigrant rights activist was arrested on Thursday over alleged trespassing and littering on ICE Director Tony Pham‘s lawn during a protest in early September.
Protesting ICE: Nancy Nguyen, who heads the prominent Vietnamese activist group Vietlead, protested outside Pham’s home in Virginia on Sept. 8, reported WHYY.