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About Thong Nguyen:

In addition to being a photographer, I also work as a professional Model, Actor, Dancer and Martial Artist.

May this year of the Ram bring you great creativity and artistic endeavors. Those born under this sign need to be more cautious this year of how they are perceived as they will hold the spot light.

My Modeling Book

* Height: 5’ 7” * Chest: 40R * Collar: 15 * Waist: 29 * Inseam: 30* Shoes: 7.5 * Hair: Black * Eyes: Brown *

My Background

I was born in Saigon,Vietnam and raised in Paris, France. Living in Paris developed my curiosity for the Arts and Culture. I studied the Martial Arts at a young age, starting with Shaolin Kung Fu, Wing-Chun, Tae-Kwon Do, Pencak Silat, Jiu-Jitsu and Aikido. I later embarked on a career in Dance and taught the Social, Latin, and Modern Standards of Ballroom Dancing.

My career in Fashion photography was accidental. I was dating a Model who needed to update her portfolio book. Her agency liked my work, so they asked me to shoot their talents. Since then, I have traveled and photographed all corners of the globe.

I’ve discovered that this Earth is filled with all types of beauty. Everyone is beautiful in their own way. Some people are more confident and can exude it more consistently than others. Beauty is what lies from within a loving and harmonious human being.

My modeling and acting career was surprising as well. I walked into a Hollywood Agency to announce my services, when a booking agent asked me, “Why aren't you modeling?”. I replied, “I’m too short, I know the minimum height requirement for male models is 6’ ". She said, “You know, when our clients look for an Asian male, they don’t expect height. You really should give it a try”. I later realized that nothing in this industry is set in stone. The modeling exposure then led me to an acting agent which landed some television and movie work.

My Last Movie

My last movie is called Runaway Bride starring Richard Gere, Julia Roberts and Hector Elizondo. It was the first reunion of the cast of "Pretty Woman". I play of all things, a Fashion photographer. It was a principal role and I got my own Hollywood trailer. It was directed by the genius Garry Marshall.

08/01/99- Opening weekend: We're the number one movie in the country!

Released in US	July 30, 1999
Total US Gross	$152,149,590

My Travel Schedule

This year, I will be in London in the Spring, then Paris, Prague and Italy by Fall. Please contact me early if you'd like to book a shoot in any of those locations. Europe is the perfect backdrop for enhancing a Model's portfolio. Every major US model agency send their talents to Europe to update their book.

My Philosophy

I'm a believer and disbeliever of all doctrines. Absolute "truth" is the atrophying of the mind. It limits our boundless possibilities. After studying various religions, I've concluded that it's best for me to contribute towards others rather than converting them to my "truth". My belief is that all sincere religions are different paths up the same mountain of self-perfection.

I aspire to live fully in the moment. Even while planning for the future, we can only do so now. Therefore mindfulness and appreciation of the present can serve to illuminate a path of peace and tranquility within our lives later.

I'd like to share 2 precepts that I've found valuable to apply in my daily life:

1) To help alleviate the suffering of all living beings.
2) If I cannot be of help to them, than I will not contribute harm their way.

If you share this view, please go to the United Nation's Hunger Site page and take action now. This is a FREE program that will donate food to a needy person with a simple click of your mouse. It is by far the best utilization of the Internet thus far. Thank you for your kindness and compassion.

All Images/Graphics are Copyright � 2000 Thong Nguyen, protected by US Copyright Law and the Berne Convention
No use or reproduction is allowed without the permission of Thong Nguyen