Huynh Gia Tuan

Ever since Tuan was little, he already found himself connecting with music. After moving to America in 1997, Tuan has been putting efforts in developing his talents in singing, dancing and designing to a professional level. In 1998, Tuan won his first singing contest with the song Loi Ve Dat Me¸ at a local high school competition. With Tuan's genuine vocal and unique performance, he maintained the first place position throughout his 4 years of high school.An only child, born in Dong Nai, VN, Tuan arrived in the USA at the age of 13 under the sponsorship of his father in 1983. At the tender age of 3, Tuan has found a passion for performing and has been actively performing at colleges, universities, temples and churches until now. His many achievements include winning first place in the Spring Festival 2005 singing contest with the song “Chuyen Nguoi Dan Ba 2000 Nam Truoc”. With the help of his adopted mother and the talented composer Huynh Nhat Tan, Tuan recently sent a demo to the prestige Trung Tam Thuy Nga and will be making his debut appearance in PBN 84, titled “Passport to Music and Fashion”. Besides singing contests and performing at occasional events, Tuan also participated in many local Vietnamese Student Association (VSA) Cultural shows. In 2003, Tuan became the show coordinator of the De Anza VSA. Being a show coordinator, Tuan introduced his set of Ao Dai fashion designs at the show for the first time. Tuan created his own style by combining the traditional elements of Ao Dai with modern design. "I want to create and enhance the beauty of Asian American women with both eastern and western values" he said. "I have the chance to be educated with both Asian and Western values and I think that's very important for the new generation", Tuan added. His works certainly brought a new image to the traditional Ao Dai. Starting Paris by Night 72 produced in 2004, Tuan has been designing Ao Dai for Paris by Night singers. He has also been a designer for singers including Phi Nhung, Tam Doan, Luong Tung Quang, The Son, Nhu Quynh and many others.With strong talents in art, Tuan has been majoring in Fashion Design and transferring from De Anza College to 4-year-university. Armed with talents and passions in art and music, Huynh Gia Tuan would certainly bring to the Vietnamese Music industry some new energy.