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{{Short description|American entertainment company}}
{{other uses|Thuy Nga (disambiguation)}}
{{Infobox company
{{Infobox company
| name = Thúy Nga, Inc.
| name = Thúy Nga, Inc.
| logo = Biểu trưng Thuý Nga 2012.png
| logo = Biểu trưng Thuý Nga 2012.png
| type = [[Privately held company|Private]]
| type = [[Privately held company|Private]]
| genre = {{hlist|[[Folk music|Folk]]|[[V-pop]]}}
| genre = {{hlist|[[Folk music|Folk]]|[[V-pop]]}}
| founder = Tô Văn Lai
| founder = Tô Văn Lai
| area_served = {{hlist|United States|Canada|France|Australia}}
| area_served = {{hlist|United States|Canada|France|Australia}}
| key_people = Tô Văn Lai (Chairman)<br>Marie Tô Ngọc Thủy ([[President (corporate title)|President]]/[[Chief executive officer|CEO]])
| key_people = Tô Văn Lai (Chairman)<br />Marie Tô Ngọc Thủy ([[President (corporate title)|President]]/[[Chief executive officer|CEO]])
| industry = [[Entertainment]]
| industry = [[Entertainment]]
| products = {{hlist|Music|variety shows|film|magazines|audiobooks|posters|calendars|radio|television}}
| products = {{hlist|Music|variety shows|film|magazines|audiobooks|posters|calendars|radio|television}}
| logo_caption = Company logo used since 2011
| logo_caption = Company logo used since 2011
| founded = '''''[[1972]]:''''' [[Saigon]], [[File: Flag of South Vietnam.svg|21px]] [[Republic of Vietnam]]<br>'''''Refounded''''': '''''[[1983]]:''''' [[Paris]], [[File:Flag of France.svg|21px]] [[France]]
| founded = 1972, [[Saigon]], South Vietnam<br />1983 [[Paris]], France
| location = [[Westminster, California]], United States
| location = [[Westminster, California]], U.S.
| divisions = {{unbulleted list|Thúy Nga Productions|Thúy Nga Music}}
| divisions = {{unbulleted list|Thúy Nga Productions|Thúy Nga Music}}
| homepage = {{url|thuynga.com}}
| homepage = {{url|thuynga.com}}
}}
}}


'''Thúy Nga Inc.''' ({{Audio|Thuy Nga.ogg|listen|help=no}}) ([[doing business as|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'''.
'''Thúy Nga Inc.''' ({{Audio|Thuy Nga.ogg|listen|help=no}}) ([[doing business as|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=
==History==
⚫
=== 1963–2000: background and founding ===

⚫
== 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.<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>
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.<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 [[Fall of Saigon|Fall of the Government of the Republic of Vietnam]], the company had to stop operating for a period of time.
After the [[Fall of Saigon|Fall of the Government of the Republic of Vietnam]], the company had to stop operating for a period of time.
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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.<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.
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.<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.


== 2000–present: Digital piracy ==
=== 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.<ref name=pe/>
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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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.<ref name=pe/>
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.<ref name=pe/>


=Organization=
==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.<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>
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>


In addition to its headquarters at [[Westminster, California|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]].{{citation needed|date=May 2019}}
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]].{{citation needed|date=May 2019}}


=Associated labels=
==Associated labels==
* 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>
* 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 |title=Paris By Night 52 - Giã Từ Thế Kỷ (Full Program) |last=Thuy Nga |date=2016-12-31 |website=[[YouTube]] |access-date=2019-01-23}}</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=[[YouTube]] |access-date=2019-01-23}}{{cbignore}}</ref>


=Artists=
==Artists==
These artists have released albums (billed as a main artist) under the main Thúy Nga Music label.
These artists have released albums (billed as a main artist) under the main Thúy Nga Music label.
{{div col}}
{{div col}}
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* [[Hương Lan]]
* [[Hương Lan]]
* [[Hương Thủy (singer)|Hương Thủy]]
* [[Hương Thủy (singer)|Hương Thủy]]
* Lam Anh
* [[:vi:Lam Anh|Lam Anh]]
* [[Lynda Trang Đài]]
* [[Lynda Trang Đài]]
* [[Loan Châu]]
* [[Loan Châu]]
* [[Minh Tuyết]]
* [[Minh Tuyết]]
* [[Nguyễn Cao Kỳ Duyên]]
* [[Nguyễn Cao Kỳ Duyên (presenter)|Nguyễn Cao Kỳ Duyên]]
* [[Như Loan]]
* [[Như Loan]]
* [[Như Quỳnh (singer)|Như Quỳnh]]
* [[Như Quỳnh (singer)|Như Quỳnh]]
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* [[Ngọc Ngữ]]{{div col end}}
* [[Ngọc Ngữ]]{{div col end}}


=References=
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}


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Latest revision as of 07:53, 12 November 2024

Thúy Nga, Inc.
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 people
Tô 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

[edit]

1963–2000: background and founding

[edit]

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.[1] 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.[2] 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

[edit]

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.[3]

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."[4] 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.[3]

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.[3]

Organization

[edit]

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.[3]

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.[citation needed]

Associated labels

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  • N-Q Records (1996–1999)[5]
  • Như Quỳnh Entertainment (1998–present)[6]

Artists

[edit]

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

References

[edit]
  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. ^ a b c d "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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