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{{Short description|American entertainment company}}
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|company_name = Thúy Nga, Inc. | name = Thúy Nga, Inc.
| logo = Biểu trưng Thuý Nga 2012.png
|company_logo = ]
| type = ]
|caption = Current company logo. Same as original; only 2D instead of 3D, and circled
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| founder = Tô Văn Lai
|foundation = Founded:<br>] , ] <br>Reorganized:<br>], ]
| area_served = {{hlist|United States|Canada|France|Australia}}
|founder = Tô Văn Lai
| key_people = Tô Văn Lai (Chairman)<br />Marie Tô Ngọc Thủy (]/])
|presenters = ] <br> ]
| industry = ]
|location= ], ] <br>'''Distribution Centers''':<br>], ] <br>], ], ] <br>], ] <br>], ] (local)
| products = {{hlist|Music|variety shows|film|magazines|audiobooks|posters|calendars|radio|television}}
|area_served = '''People served''': ]
| logo_caption = Company logo used since 2011
|key_people = <small>Chairman:</small><br>Tô Văn Lai<br><small>President/CEO:</small><br>Marie Tô Ngọc Thủy
| founded = 1972, ], South Vietnam<br />1983 ], France
|industry = ]<br>Various Media
| location = ], U.S.
|products = ]<br>Movies/Films<br>]s<br>Thúy Nga Radio<br>Văn Nghệ Magazine<br>]<br>Miratunes.com<br>Musical Specials<br>Worldwide Distribution<br>VietFace TV
| divisions = {{unbulleted list|Thúy Nga Productions|Thúy Nga Music}}
|slogan = ''The ultimate quality source in Vietnamese music production.''
|homepage = <br> | homepage = {{url|thuynga.com}}
}} }}


'''Thúy Nga''' ({{Audio|Thuy Nga.ogg|listen|help=no}}) is a Vietnamese-oriented entertainment company that produces ], as well as music ]s, musical specials, movies and films, magazines, ], posters, and calendars. It is variously referred to as '''Thúy Nga Incorporated''', '''Thúy Nga Paris''', and ''Trung Tâm Thúy Nga'' (literally, Thúy Nga centre). '''Thúy Nga Inc.''' ({{Audio|Thuy Nga.ogg|listen|help=no}}) (] '''Thúy Nga Productions''', variously referred to as '''Thúy Nga Incorporated''', '''Thúy Nga Paris''', and '''Trung Tâm Thúy Nga''') is an American entertainment company founded in 1984 in ], and currently based in ]. The private company is known for its Vietnamese-oriented entertainment, such as the variety show and direct-to-video series '']'', and music released as part of the record label '''Thúy Nga Music'''.


==History==
Thúy Nga has been often ranked the number one recording studio and music production in the overseas ] music world.<ref>Karim, Karim Haiderali, '''', 2003, p. 121.</ref> Thúy Nga Productions has been the symbol of success the overseas Vietnamese have achieved since the events in their country in 1975 that led to their diaspora. Along with ], it is the only U.S.-based Vietnamese production company to have overseas operations in Paris, France.
=== 1963–2000: background and founding ===
Founder Tô Văn Lai first formed a music company in 1963, in ], ], as a precursor for the current company and record label.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://vietnamnet.vn/vn/giai-tri/the-gioi-sao/mc-thanh-bach-va-ba-trum-thuy-nga-sau-9-lan-lam-dam-cuoi-gio-the-nao-525272.html |title=MC Thanh Bạch và bà trùm Thuý Nga sau 9 lần làm đám cưới giờ thế nào? |last=News |first=VietNamNet |date=2019-04-22 |website=VietNamNet |language=vi |access-date=2019-05-12}}</ref>
After the ], the company had to stop operating for a period of time.


Tô began operations for Thúy Nga in 1984, in ], France, starting with production for the show '']''. Afterwards, the company transferred to ], which has one of the largest Vietnamese populations outside of Vietnam.<ref name=pri>{{Cite web |url=http://www.pri.org/stories/2014-02-10/if-you-are-vietnamese-paris-night-cultural-tradition |title=For Vietnamese, 'Paris By Night' is a mix of Vegas, nostalgia and pre-war culture |date=2014-02-10 |website=Public Radio International |language=en-US |access-date=2014-05-31}}</ref> The company has since produced more shows in the series, along with other videos, and a catalog of albums by various artists from the Thúy Nga Music record label.
In addition to its headquarters at Westminster, CA and its original headquarters in Paris, Thúy Nga also has regional sales and distribution centers in ], ] in ] and in ], ] in ]. The company also transferred part of its Australian distribution rights to a local music center at ], ]. With a network of distribution centers worldwide, the company offers a distribution service to third-party producers and studios all over the world.


=== 2000–present: digital piracy ===
==Products==
In the 21st century, however, the company began to lose revenue due to the piracy of the video and album releases, with chief-executive Marie To commenting, "Profit? We are barely making it." Works released by the company are also banned in Vietnam, which has the largest source of pirates.<ref name=pe/>
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Due to the rampant online piracy, Vietnamese entertainment companies have ceased productions, with exceptions being Thúy Nga, Garden Grove-based Asia Entertainment, and Van Son. In 2008, Marie To commented, "Ten years ago, there were about two dozen music studios, now only three labels are active."<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/la-et-vietmusic10-2008may10-story.html |title=Singer Minh Tuyet dreams big in Little Saigon |last=Do |first=Quyen |date=2008-05-10 |website=] |access-date=2019-05-12}}</ref> In 2010, Thúy Nga nearly shut down, narrowly avoiding it due to community support and new business strategies, which included lowering the cost to perform at venues, and increasing advertising.<ref name=pe/>
===List of Thúy Nga Videos===
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|Paris By Night 55: Duới Ánh Nắng Mặt Trời
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|Paris By Night 51: We Like To Party
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|Paris By Night 49: Chúng Ta Đi Mang Theo Quê Hương
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|Paris By Night 48: Hình Ảnh Cuộc Đời
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|Paris By Night 47: Hoàng Thi Thơ 2
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|Paris By Night 46: 15th Anniversary Celebration
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|Paris By Night 44: Tiền
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|Paris By Night 30: Nguời Tình - Phạm Duy 2
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|Paris By Night 29: In Las Vegas
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|Paris By Night 28: Lam Phương 2 - Dòng Nhạc Nối Tiếp - Sacrée Soirée 3
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|Paris By Night 27: Tiếng Hát Với Cung Đàn - Văn Phụng - Sacrée Soirée 2
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|Muà Xuân Nào Ta Về
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The company has since moved to social media by 2010, posting videos of ''Paris by Night'' performances and full albums on ] along with advertising, in order to lure audiences into purchasing the label's works.<ref name=pe/>
===Thúy Nga CDs===
'''''Thúy Nga CDs''''' is the second compact discs division of the company. To date, Thúy Nga has produced and/or distributed over 400 compact discs. Some ]'s have bonus features in it, such as a ] addition. Thúy Nga ]'s is classified in a unique number system. Beginning with the first ], the number system starts with "TNCD001". If the ] is a second-party of third-party produced, the ] is then classified into, "TNCD(party-code)00(number)". Each solo and/or duet ] is promoted in a very classy-looking poster, to be hung at stores in the ] communities. There are other ]s as well, such as "Top Hits" ]'s, which are similar to the ] ]'s, and is directly taken out of the ] videos. Other various-artists ]'s include composer-selected ]'s, which showcases different songs by a particular composer. Others include, "Tan Co" ]'s, and instrumental ]'s.


==Organization==
====First-party CDs====
Although production for the company's products include various freelance workers, producers, directors, and such, the full-time staff is limited to about a dozen people. Many singers for the company have originated in Orange County.<ref name=pe>{{Cite web |url=https://www.pe.com/2015/08/02/media-vietnamese-juggernaut-paris-by-night-struggles-to-survive/ |title=MEDIA: Vietnamese juggernaut 'Paris by Night' struggles to survive |date=2015-08-02 |website=Press Enterprise |language=en-US |access-date=2019-05-12}}</ref>
'''''First-party CDs''''' operations of Thúy Nga is that the ] is officially produced '''and''' distributed by Thúy Nga exclusively. "Original" products can be defined by a holographic production sticker on the front cover. That is to let buyers know that the product they're buying is real and authentic. This is just one way to combat piracy. First-party ]'s are classified into the "TNCD00(number)" system. To date, there are over 400 ]'s that are produced '''and''' distributed by Thúy Nga.


In addition to its headquarters at ], and its original headquarters in ], Thúy Nga also has regional sales and distribution centers in ], Canada and in ] in Australia. The company also transferred part of its Australian distribution rights to a local music center at ].{{citation needed|date=May 2019}}
====Second-party CDs====
'''''Second-party CDs''''' operations of Thúy Nga is that the ] is only distributed by Thúy Nga exclusively. No other production company is involve except with the producer. Normally, the producing-company is contracted by Thúy Nga, which makes it, a "second-party" company. All advertising and distributing rights belong to Thúy Nga, while the producing rights belong to the second-party producer. Some devoted second-party producers include:
*Loan Châu Music
*Lynda Trang Ðài Productions
*Vũ Thành An Productions
*NQ Entertainment
*Bằng Kiều Entertainment


==Associated labels==
Normally, the second-party productions are owned by the artists and singers that are contracted by Thúy Nga itself. These ]'s are classified into the "TNCD(party-code)00(number)" system.
* N-Q Records (1996–1999)<ref name=year1997>{{Cite news |url=http://www.vietscape.com/music/singers/nhu_quynh/nq_interview.html |title=Tâm Tình Cùng Bạn Đọc |date=February 1997 |work=Tuần Báo Mõ |access-date=2019-01-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080917060709/http://www.vietscape.com/music/singers/nhu_quynh/nq_interview.html |archive-date=2008-09-17 |publication-place=San Francisco |language=Vietnamese}}</ref>
* Như Quỳnh Entertainment (1998–present)<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q92nAkHSxbQ&t=15610 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/q92nAkHSxbQ |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|title=Paris By Night 52 - Giã Từ Thế Kỷ (Full Program) |last=Thuy Nga |date=2016-12-31 |website=] |access-date=2019-01-23}}{{cbignore}}</ref>


==Artists==
====Third-party CDs====
These artists have released albums (billed as a main artist) under the main Thúy Nga Music label.
Third-party ]'s operations of Thúy Nga is a distribution only service. Any company that is not contracted or affiliated with Thúy Nga is a third-party production. This includes the international distribution rights to products produced at Thúy Nga's native country, ]. Recently, Thúy Nga grabbed international rights to hit-Vietnam artist, ]'s latest ], while his own company distributes at ]. These ]s are classified the same way as the second-party's.
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===Thúy Nga DVDs===
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'''''Thúy Nga DVDs''''' is the ] division of Thúy Nga Productions. These DVDs includes digitally mastered sound and picture quality. Most Thúy Nga DVDs are presented in a wide-screen angle format. All DVDs are mastered in either ] sound, or the ] sound. Normally, major companies produce "regional" DVDs, which is either DVD-1 or DVD-2. However, Thuy Nga is an international company with headquarters in ], ], ], and ], Thúy Nga chooses to produce the DVD-9 NTSC international format, which causes major ] problems in Thúy Nga's native country, ], where it is officially banned by the communist regime, deeming them as "reactionary material", for their anti-communist position.
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====Paris By Night====
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] is the flagship program of Thúy Nga. The program contains all kinds of music genres, skit acts, and ] discussion. Beginning in Paris By Night 67: In San Jose, the company began producing the program on the ] format. Which is probably a late start, since the format have been introduced recently. Since that time, Thúy Nga has been remastering some of their old ] programs into the new ] format. Thúy Nga eventually stopped the production of ] programs, beginning with Paris By Night 71: 20th Anniversary.
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'''''Paris By Night''''' has an MSRP of about $25.00 for 2-discs of the program. The program usually features "Behind the Scenes" footage, which is very popular among fans. ] is normally about 4 to 5 hours long, all stored onto 2 discs. The ] case itself is often stored in a beautiful cover jacket, which also helps in marketing the product. The program consists of about 20-25 songs of all genres, one comedy skit, and some added specials such as, "Tan Co", "Cai Luong". Starting Paris By Night 24: 10th Anniversary, the entire program was guided by MC's ] and ]. In December 2006, Thúy Nga converted Paris By Night 18 from ] to ]. In 2006, Thúy Nga released 5 ] DVDs (], ], ], ], ]). Their goal for 2007 was releasing 6 ]'s.
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====Karaoke====
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Another popular program produced by Thúy Nga, includes the '''''Paris By Night Karaoke'''''. Thúy Nga has produced more than 50 karaoke programs for ] and second-party productions. The karaoke edition of ], normally comes about a year after the original release of the actual program. As in, the songs that are contained in the karaoke are songs and footage, directly taken out of the original program. Only difference is words are plastered on the screen, and guides the singer through, and the ] footage and comedy skits are cut out.
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The karaoke programs have a different number system that the ]'s. The karaoke program is at about number 60 (as of early 2009). Thúy Nga has no plans to reproduce old, ''very'' old, ] programs into karaoke programs. However, Thúy Nga is in the process of reproducing their old karaoke programs, which are issued on ] format, into the new, ] format. Paris by Night Karaoke was the most expensive product Thúy Nga offers. With an MSRP of about $30.00, some retail stores sells them for $35.00. But due to very low sale recently, the retail price felt down to $15.00. They missed Karaoke 3,4,5,8, and 10.
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====Special Programs====
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Outside of ] and karaoke programs, Thúy Nga also produces a number of specials, which includes documentary specials, "Cải Lương", a type of ]ese-styled country genre, and "The Best of..." programs for individual artists. There is also a "workout" ]. Normally, these ]'s are second-party and third-party produced. However, Thúy Nga does commit to producing these programs themselves, and they are very successful at it. Much of Thúy Nga's ''very'' old programs back in late 1980s have been remastered into the 21st century in the new ] format.
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Some documentary-musical programs include:
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*Giã Biệt Sài Gòn
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*Giọt Nuớc Mắt Cho Việt Nam
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both are about the ] and the ], and both are best-sellers.
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Others include:
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*Nuớc Non Ngàn Dặm Ra Đi
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*Mẹ Trong Lòng Người Đi

Some second-party and third-party productions have also chose to distribute with Thúy Nga, examples include:
*Phi Nhung Productions (famous for the "Về Quê Em" series, now at number 2)
*Lam Trường
*Khánh Ly Productions

====Comedy Programs====
Thúy Nga also likes to research on the growing popularity of comedy programs. However, first-party produced comedy programs are only the '''''The Best of Paris By Night Comedy''''' ] volume sets. These gather all comedy skits of past ] shows and morphed them into one ] disc. Some second-party and third-party productions are committed to produce a couple of comedy skits for Thúy Nga, such as Phi Nhung Productions and Hoài Linh.

====Movies and Films====
Since the beginning of the ] program, Thúy Nga have been gathering international rights to films produced by Lido Films, which is based back in ]. They gathered a handsome amount of Lido's films. Since the deal ended, Thúy Nga never got back to the film business until they decided to remaster all Lido's films into the ] format. Now, current distribution deals are with director Victor Vu's films, which was first announced as an Asia Entertainment affiliate, one of Thúy Nga's competitors, until Thúy Nga snatched the deal. A notable ]ese director, Victor Vu has already directed and produced two films for Thúy Nga, both are really popular in both the international and Vietnamese communities. Vu's films are notable winners at local film fairs. Thúy Nga has not yet produced a first-party film yet, and rumors are going around that Thúy Nga might one day enter the business themselves, however, nothing has been announced.

===Văn Nghệ Magazines===
Beginning in ], Thúy Nga announced, '''''Văn Nghệ Magazine'''''. Just like its name, ''Văn Nghệ'', which means, "entertainment arts", showcases articles on the entertainment show business. One magazine is released for every ] video released. For example, if five ] videos is released in a year, then five Văn Nghệ magazines are released in a year. Many speculators think that Thúy Nga only created the magazine to advertise the upcoming, or recently released, ] video. Its ] is Lê Xuân Trường ( a well known musician who has written more than 60 hits for ] programs since 1995.).

''Văn Nghệ Magazine'', contains a lot of respected writers and reviewers around the ] communities worldwide.
Fans can also subscribe the magazine for $60.00 USD for 12 issues, which is about 3 years, for an estimate of 4 issues released per year.

===Audio Books===
In the rise of books on tape, also known as ], Thúy Nga introduced '''''Thúy Nga Audio Books'''''. A few of Thúy Nga's main competitors, such as ], have already introduced ] to the ] communities already, and was a major hit. Thúy Nga decided to recreate ]'s stories into audio books. It was introduced on cassette tapes, which is no longer produced. The first audio book is a non-] story, but more mainly a collection of ] written by other ]ese authors. It was not until the second audio book was when ] was contracted to read, and contribute to the audio book program.

Mainly, the author (]) would include a second reader to read with him. Mainly his co-host on the ] program, ], singer ], and comedian ]. Now, present audio books now only include ] and ], as they are the most favorite.

From audio book number 2 to 25, all stories are mainly society short stories, and was a big hit in the communities. Beginning in audio book number 27, Thúy Nga introduced the first ever, full-length audio book, with a whopping 6 cassettes on one set of audio books. Beginning in audio book number 60, Thúy Nga began to produce the audio books on both ] and ]. In audio book number 68, Thúy Nga ceased production on ], and converted to ]-only. As of now, Thúy Nga is in the process of converting all their old cassettes audio book programs to the new ] remastered discs. Popularity of the audio books has grown wary ever since Thúy Nga ran out of stories to produce. Now, ] mainly contributes to his best-selling series, ], now (as of 2006) at number six.

==VietFace TV==
In 2011, Thuy Nga launched its own ] Vietnamese-language satellite channel called VietFace TV. The station is found on channel 57.2, transmitted through the ] telecommunications satellite, and is available for free throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean.<ref></ref> It broadcasts its own local and international news programs, Vietnamese cultural shows, dramas and comedy shows, excerpts from Thuy Nga's own ] productions and interviews of its singers and performers, fashion programs, music shows and Vietnamese singing contests.<ref></ref>


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American entertainment company
Thúy Nga, Inc.
Company logo used since 2011
Company typePrivate
IndustryEntertainment
Genre
Founded1972, Saigon, South Vietnam
1983 Paris, France
FounderTô Văn Lai
HeadquartersWestminster, California, U.S.
Area served
  • United States
  • Canada
  • France
  • Australia
Key peopleTô Văn Lai (Chairman)
Marie Tô Ngọc Thủy (President/CEO)
Products
  • Music
  • variety shows
  • film
  • magazines
  • audiobooks
  • posters
  • calendars
  • radio
  • television
Divisions
  • Thúy Nga Productions
  • Thúy Nga Music
Websitethuynga.com

Thúy Nga Inc. (listen) (dba Thúy Nga Productions, variously referred to as Thúy Nga Incorporated, Thúy Nga Paris, and Trung Tâm Thúy Nga) is an American entertainment company founded in 1984 in Paris, and currently based in Westminster, California. The private company is known for its Vietnamese-oriented entertainment, such as the variety show and direct-to-video series Paris by Night, and music released as part of the record label Thúy Nga Music.

History

1963–2000: background and founding

Founder Tô Văn Lai first formed a music company in 1963, in Saigon, South Vietnam, as a precursor for the current company and record label. After the Fall of the Government of the Republic of Vietnam, the company had to stop operating for a period of time.

Tô began operations for Thúy Nga in 1984, in Paris, France, starting with production for the show Paris by Night. Afterwards, the company transferred to Orange County, California, which has one of the largest Vietnamese populations outside of Vietnam. The company has since produced more shows in the series, along with other videos, and a catalog of albums by various artists from the Thúy Nga Music record label.

2000–present: digital piracy

In the 21st century, however, the company began to lose revenue due to the piracy of the video and album releases, with chief-executive Marie To commenting, "Profit? We are barely making it." Works released by the company are also banned in Vietnam, which has the largest source of pirates.

Due to the rampant online piracy, Vietnamese entertainment companies have ceased productions, with exceptions being Thúy Nga, Garden Grove-based Asia Entertainment, and Van Son. In 2008, Marie To commented, "Ten years ago, there were about two dozen music studios, now only three labels are active." In 2010, Thúy Nga nearly shut down, narrowly avoiding it due to community support and new business strategies, which included lowering the cost to perform at venues, and increasing advertising.

The company has since moved to social media by 2010, posting videos of Paris by Night performances and full albums on YouTube along with advertising, in order to lure audiences into purchasing the label's works.

Organization

Although production for the company's products include various freelance workers, producers, directors, and such, the full-time staff is limited to about a dozen people. Many singers for the company have originated in Orange County.

In addition to its headquarters at Westminster, California, and its original headquarters in Paris, Thúy Nga also has regional sales and distribution centers in Toronto, Canada and in Bankstown, New South Wales in Australia. The company also transferred part of its Australian distribution rights to a local music center at Footscray, Victoria.

Associated labels

  • N-Q Records (1996–1999)
  • Như Quỳnh Entertainment (1998–present)

Artists

These artists have released albums (billed as a main artist) under the main Thúy Nga Music label.

References

  1. News, VietNamNet (2019-04-22). "MC Thanh Bạch và bà trùm Thuý Nga sau 9 lần làm đám cưới giờ thế nào?". VietNamNet (in Vietnamese). Retrieved 2019-05-12. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  2. "For Vietnamese, 'Paris By Night' is a mix of Vegas, nostalgia and pre-war culture". Public Radio International. 2014-02-10. Retrieved 2014-05-31.
  3. ^ "MEDIA: Vietnamese juggernaut 'Paris by Night' struggles to survive". Press Enterprise. 2015-08-02. Retrieved 2019-05-12.
  4. Do, Quyen (2008-05-10). "Singer Minh Tuyet dreams big in Little Saigon". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2019-05-12.
  5. "Tâm Tình Cùng Bạn Đọc". Tuần Báo Mõ (in Vietnamese). San Francisco. February 1997. Archived from the original on 2008-09-17. Retrieved 2019-01-30.
  6. Thuy Nga (2016-12-31). "Paris By Night 52 - Giã Từ Thế Kỷ (Full Program)". YouTube. Archived from the original on 2021-12-21. Retrieved 2019-01-23.

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