Don Ho (Vietnamese American singer)
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Hồ Mạnh Dũng better known as Đon Hồ is a Vietnamese American
singer who is known for appearing in Paris By Night
.
's hit song, Diana
. Don's career is huge for over 10 years, performing hits, such as "Tinh Nhat Phai"(Caravan of Life), "Vuc Sau Hanh Phuc", "I Who Have Nothing", & "Mot Thuo Yeu Nguoi". For Don's 10 year anniversary with Thuy Nga, a VHS was released in 2000 named "Nhip Buoc Hoang Vu", a video with a collection of music videos made for the VHS and an interview with Don Ho. A while after, Paris By Night 73 released with Don Ho performing with Loan Chau
in a Chinese-inspired performance. Some time after the release, Don Ho ended his contract with Thuy Nga for other ventures.
In 2008, Thuy Nga celebrated Paris By Night
's 25th Anniversary
. Don Ho decided to return to Thuy Nga. He wore a Black and Red Suit and performed Diem Xua by Trinh Cong Son. He returns to perform with Thuy Nga afterward. As of 2011, Don has performed in each PBN, except Paris By Night 97
, as he wasn't a participant of the competition. In these performances, Don is well known to have created animations to go with the song, seen in "LK Tinh Em Ngon Nen", "Con Tim Mu Loa", and "Tai Sao La Khong?". He is also well known for performing duets with the likes of Thanh Ha, Chau Ngoc, and Nhu Loan.
, California
.
Vietnamese American
A Vietnamese American is an American of Vietnamese descent. They make up about half of all overseas Vietnamese and are the fourth-largest Asian American group....
singer who is known for appearing in Paris By Night
Paris by Night
Paris By Night is a popular Vietnamese language musical variety show, produced by an Overseas Vietnamese company Thúy Nga and hosted by Nguyễn Ngọc Ngạn and Nguyễn Cao Kỳ Duyên, featuring musical performances by modern pop stars, traditional folk songs, one-act plays, and sketch comedy...
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Early life
Don Hồ (Real Name: Hồ Mạnh Dũng) was born on February 22, 1962 in Saigon, Vietnam. He came to the US in 1980. As a teenager in the United States, Don Ho had gone to Santa Ana Valley High School. During his senior year in high school, Don Ho participated in a choral group called Chamber Singers. As a young man, Don Ho has proved to be skillful in painting. He received a scholarship from art school in New York after finishing high school. However, his love for singing kept him from his path towards becoming a painter.Thuy Nga (1990-2004, 2009-present)
In the year of 1990, Don Ho appeared in two medleys in Paris By Night 12. After the release of the VHS, fans praised Don's smokey vocals and had requested for Don to return. Don returned in 1992, for Paris by Night 15. Don performed Paul AnkaPaul Anka
Paul Albert Anka, is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and actor.Anka first became famous as a teen idol in the late 1950s and 1960s with hit songs like "Diana'", "Lonely Boy", and "Put Your Head on My Shoulder"...
's hit song, Diana
Diana (song)
"Diana" is a song written and made famous by Paul Anka in 1957. It was inspired by a high school friend named Diana Ayoub. The original Paul Anka 1957 recording reached number one on the Billboard "Best Sellers In Stores" chart and has reportedly sold over 9 million copies...
. Don's career is huge for over 10 years, performing hits, such as "Tinh Nhat Phai"(Caravan of Life), "Vuc Sau Hanh Phuc", "I Who Have Nothing", & "Mot Thuo Yeu Nguoi". For Don's 10 year anniversary with Thuy Nga, a VHS was released in 2000 named "Nhip Buoc Hoang Vu", a video with a collection of music videos made for the VHS and an interview with Don Ho. A while after, Paris By Night 73 released with Don Ho performing with Loan Chau
Loan Chau
Loan Châu is a Vietnamese American singer. She was first discovered in 1996 by musical director Truc Ho at Asia Production. Her real name is Ninh The Loan Châu, however she combined her parents' first names to come up with the stage name Ninh Cát Loan Châu...
in a Chinese-inspired performance. Some time after the release, Don Ho ended his contract with Thuy Nga for other ventures.
In 2008, Thuy Nga celebrated Paris By Night
Paris by Night
Paris By Night is a popular Vietnamese language musical variety show, produced by an Overseas Vietnamese company Thúy Nga and hosted by Nguyễn Ngọc Ngạn and Nguyễn Cao Kỳ Duyên, featuring musical performances by modern pop stars, traditional folk songs, one-act plays, and sketch comedy...
's 25th Anniversary
Paris by Night 94
For other PBN programs, go to Paris By Night. For the parent company, go to Thúy Nga.Paris By Night 94: 25th Anniversary is a Paris By Night program produced by Thúy Nga that was filmed at the Terrace Theater at the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center on September 20, 2008.The program is...
. Don Ho decided to return to Thuy Nga. He wore a Black and Red Suit and performed Diem Xua by Trinh Cong Son. He returns to perform with Thuy Nga afterward. As of 2011, Don has performed in each PBN, except Paris By Night 97
Paris By Night 97
For other PBN programs, go to Paris By Night. For the parent company, go to Thúy Nga.Paris By Night 97 - Khiêu Vũ Của Các Ngôi Sao 2 is a Paris By Night program produced by Thúy Nga that was filmed at the Knott's Berry Farm on April 22, 2009 and released onto DVD September 22nd, 2009...
, as he wasn't a participant of the competition. In these performances, Don is well known to have created animations to go with the song, seen in "LK Tinh Em Ngon Nen", "Con Tim Mu Loa", and "Tai Sao La Khong?". He is also well known for performing duets with the likes of Thanh Ha, Chau Ngoc, and Nhu Loan.
Other Ventures
As Don left Thuy Nga after his contract expires, he signed with Asia Entertainment. He first appeared with Lam thuy Van in a duet. The song Don Ho is best known for, is "Trai Tim Mua Dong" which appeared in Asia's Christmas Special in 1995. Don has appeared in early Asia videos but mostly in music videos due to commitments to Paris By Night. Later on in 2005, Don's contract with Thuy Nga ended, so Don went on to appear in Asia videos. He brought creativity to his appearances and Don performed by himself and with duets with Lam Thuy Van, Lam Nhat Tien, and Dieu Huong, who writes many of the songs Don has performed. He appeared in many other videos including Tinh Music and Van Son Entertainment. Many of them included Don Ho's graphics and artwork. Currently, Don is a "free agent", meaning he can appear in any video he wants, not being exclusive to one production.Personal life
Don Hồ loves to eat chicken noodles & bun thang, a Vietnamese cuisine. Don also enjoys traveling. He attended Chu Van An High School in Saigon, Katella High School, Los Amigos High School and later Orange Coast College, Golden West College, and Cal State Fullerton. Don Ho currently lives in Santa MonicaSanta Mônica
Santa Mônica is a town and municipality in the state of Paraná in the Southern Region of Brazil.-References:...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
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