Despite all the mix organizing at the Tet Festival by the Hoi Tet event organizer, but ggconnections and the team that we did it-
GG Connections fashion designer by Debbie Nghiem www.ggconnections
First section fashion show outdoor. This is only first section, the second section canceled outdoor that I mentioned but we ended up performing indoor . The third section will be different as well.Thanks to everyone who involved with GG Connections. We had the best team ever. You all made me proud with Vietnamese American community from the make up&hair done by Christina Pacific( from Victoria Secrete &Marc Jacob) and her team( Tuyet Anh Ta, Phoebe Beng Nolte, Bao phenomenal job). Then Kevin Dinh Nguyen, and Stephanie Dau for the special make up and hair for couture looks.
Models-Amanda Alicia, Ting Zhuang, Deserea Merrit, Morgan Johnson, Nikky Romero, Sally Huynh, Rashmi Rao, Abby Cirsotomo,, Emma Herrera-Miss Teen BayArea California, Miss California National US-Kelly Banh, Savita Mittal, Miss Taiwan USA 2010 -Evelina Chiang, Okolo Vic (Miss Mongolian),Truc Nguyen,Vennesa Johnson ,Pearlynn Dang, Katherine Nealis, Michelle Ta, Elisabeth Grzejka,Ting Zhuang.
Thanks to Sabrina Signs, JD Charisma, Mashu Nathiel , Cameron Bynat .. you all are awesome singers , Morgan Johnson, HaleyAnn Johnson . and Laura , nice dancers. Fashion from Victoria Phung- Too Little too Cute, the girls are so adorable. Thanks to Dominic Wong for DJ . Didn't know besides as an excellence photographer, you can DJ well and pick the song so haunte couture.. Thank you to Shubham Garg, Adam Hays, Ravi Sastry for taking photos. Thanks to Julian ho for helping to bring the dresses to the models.
Thanks to Be That Kid by Cristina Ribeiro/ Victoria Phung-Too Little too Cute team with make up artist Cindy Nguyen as well.
Thanks to Lillian Dang for the emcee
 

Everything about GG Connections at the Tet Festival is in here.. / FYI.. SCHEDULE TET FESTIVAL for GG CONNECTIONS
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TET FESTIVAL WILL BE SATURDAY FEB 5TH, 2011 AND SUNDAY FEB 6TH 2011
... http://www.hoitetfairgrounds.org/entertainment.php
Location
Santa Clara County Fairgrounds
344 Tully Road, San Jose, CA 95111
We have 2 shows on Feb 5th and Feb 6th,2011- 2pm and 6pm .
Call time for models, muas, hair stylists,volunteers is 10am
UPDATE -PERFORMERS, MODELS , MUAS , DESIGNERS, PRODUCERS PLEASE READ ..OTHERS FYI..TO FIND OUT OUR SCHEDULES AND TIME!
MODELS &PERFORMERS I HAVE 5 PERFORMERS AND LIST OF MORE THAN 40 MODELS,PLEASE READ BELOW AND IF YOU DON'T SEE YOURS NAME IN HERE YET, BECAUSE I'M WAITING FOR YOURS RESPOND ON THE TIME AND DATE, . PLEASE LET ME KNOW ASAP. THANK YOU...
FOR THE HAIR SHOW BY KEVIN DINH NGUYEN& STEPHANIE DAU WITH MY SPECIAL COLLECTION - NOW WE HAVE 6 LOOKS FOR 6 MODELS. THANK YOU TO MODELS WHO RESPOND TO US QUICKLY.
DON'T FORGET WE HAVE A PHENOMENAL TEAM OF Muas and Hair Christina Pacifico Paul (from Victoria Secrete Make up Artist Team and Marc Jacob Leading Team),Tuyet Anh Ta, Ngoc Cindy,Judy Pen .
Producers-GG Connections by Debbie Nghiem, Be That Kid, Ronnie Sample McDaniel
Emcee-Lilian Dang
Performers, Designers and Producers please send a short introduction about you to my email so I can forward to the emcee(Lilian Dang). thank you!
YOU WON'T DISAPPOINT TO CHECK THE BEST TEAM EVER THAT COOPERATING THE WORKS WITH GG CONNECTIONS AND HOI TET FAIRGROUND YEAR OF 2011 ,
Program for the Tet Festival by GG Connections
-- CALL TIME 10AM-The address at the fairground is Santa Clara County Fairgrounds 344 Tully Road, San Jose, CA.
MODELS WASH HAIR,DEODORANT,PUT ON FOUNDATION, BRING THE STICKY BRAS, OR DOUBLE SIDES TAPE,HIGH HEELS IN CLEAR OR BLACK,WARM COAT IN CASE THE WEATHER IS COLD.
Feb 5th
2pm-FIRST SECTION
First Performer - JD Charisma one song 5min
1st Fashion Show - Too Little Too Cute by Victoria Phung Models-Tien, Dora and Be That Kid models -5min
Second Performer - Mashu Nathaniel &Dancers-Be That Kid one song 5 min
2nd Fashion Show - Essence of Elegance by Peaches & Ronnie McDaniel for Swimsuits .Models- Please fill in your name if you can do in this section-
Third Performer - Sabrina Signs one song 5min
3rd Fashion Show - GG Connections First group- walk in 2 and 3 - Models-Sally Huynh, Nickky Romeo, Rashmi Rao, Abby Crisostomo,Truc Nguyen, Kelly Banh(Miss California National U.S), Michelle Ta,Deserea Merrit &Venessa Johnson
Second Group - Solo walk in Couture Dresses &Vietnamese Ao Dai- Ting Zhuang, Ambervon, Savita Mittal, Chloe Noeveau,Mamta Jain
Third Group- Special Hair Show by Kevin Dinh Nguyen, Stephanie Dau in one of kind couture dresses by Designer Debbie Nghiem -Models-Kate Nealis, Emma Herrarer,Okolo Vic,Morgan Johnson,Evelina Chiang,Pearlynn Dang.
6pm Second Section
1st performer - JD Charisma
2nd performer - Cameron Banayat
3rd perfomer - Mashu Nathaniel and dancers of Be That Kid
1st fashion show Essence of Elegance by Peaches & Ronnie McDaniel for Swimsuits Models-Vennesa Johnson,Amanda Alicia,Lula
4th performer Ting Zhuang Chinese Dance performer
2nd fashion show ggconnections - Shayla Phay, Cassandra Bankson,Sally Huynh, Nickky Romeo, Rashmi Rao, Abby Crisostomo,Truc Nguyen, Kelly Banh(Miss California National U.S), Michelle Ta,Deserea Merrit ,HaileyAnn Johnson ,and many more ..need yours confirmation
Special Hair Show by Kevin Dinh Nguyen, Stephanie Dau in one of kind couture dresses by Designer Debbie Nghiem -Models-Kate Nealis, Emma Herrarer,Okolo Vic,Morgan Johnson,Evelina Chiang,Pearlynn Dang.
Feb 6-
2pm-FIRST SECTION
First Performer - JD Charisma one song 5min
1st Fashion Show - Too Little Too Cute by Victoria Phung Models-Tien, Dora and Be That Kid -5min
Second Performer Mashu Nathaniel &Dancers-Be That Kid one song 5 min
2nd Fashion Show - Essence of Elegance by Peaches & Ronnie McDaniel for Swimsuits. Models- Please fill in your name if you can do in this section-
3rd Fashion Show- Constance NG-Amanda Alicia,Morgan Johnson,Eveina Chiang,Jessica Knech,Kelly Banh,Emma Herrera
Third Performer- Sabrina Signs
4th Fashion Show-GG Connections
First group- walk in 2 and 3 - Models-Sally Huynh, Nickky Romeo, Rashmi Rao, Abby Crisostomo,Truc Nguyen, Kelly Banh(Miss California National U.S), Michelle Ta,Deserea Merrit &Venessa Johnson
Second group-Amanda Bach, Jessi Bach,Emma Herrarer,Amanda Alicia,Shay Laphay ,and many more ..need yours confirmation
6pm -Second Section-
1st performer JD Charisma
2nd performer-Mashu Nathaniel and dancers
1st fashion show- for Constance NG- if you are modeling for Constance please let me know . thank you.
2nd Fashion Show-Essence of Elegance by Peaches & Ronnie McDaniel for Swimsuits
3rd Fashion Show-GG Connections-Third Fashion Show-Sally Huynh, Nickky Romeo, Rashmi Rao, Abby Crisostomo,Truc Nguyen, Kelly Banh(Miss California National U.S), Michelle Ta,Deserea Merrit , and many more ..need yours confirmation
Performers-JD Charisma, Sabrina Signs,Cameron Banayat,Mashu Nathaniel, Ting Zhuang.
Models- Amanda Alicia, Ting Zhuang, Helena Grunwald, Sabrina Signs, Amber Von, Cassandra Bankson, Lanisa Buenavista,Deserea Merrit, Morgan Johnson, Nikky Romero,HaileyAnn Johnson, Sally Huynh, Rashmi Rao,Alyssa Gabrielle,Laura Lynn Balcerzak, Abby Cirsotomo,Lilwyn Lucas, Emma Herrera-Miss Teen BayArea California, Miss California National US-Kelly Banh, Amanda Bach (feb 6),Savita Mittal (feb5),Kim De La Rosa (feb 6),Mamta Jain (feb 5) Miss Taiwan USA 2010 -Evelina Chiang Feb 6, Okolo Vic (Miss Mongolian),Truc Nguyen,Vennesa Johnson, Dawn Flanigan, Jessica Knetch (feb6), Chloe (feb 5),Pearlynn Dang, Katherine Nealis, Shay Laphai, Elisabeth Grzejka
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GG Connections will be at Tet Festival on Feb 5th/Feb 6th 2011
Saturday, February 5 at 8:00am - February 6 at 8:00pm
Location Santa Clara County Fairgrounds
344 Tully Road
EVERYTHING ABOUT THE EVENT LISTED HERE. PLEASE READ IF YOU ARE INTERESTED .THANK YOU!
For more upcoming events- please visit website
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TET FESTIVAL WILL BE SATURDAY FEB 5TH, 2011 AND SUNDAY FEB 6TH 2011
...http://www.hoitetfairgrounds.org/entertainment.php
GG Connections will be at SJ Fairground on Feb 5th&6 for Tet Festival - We'll have the program for 2 days. 30 minutes for each section. The total is 4 sections of 30 minutes ea. I would like to invite performers, models, designers, dancers, Jewelers, DJs, Mua's&hair Stylists to share your talent on the stage of 40k-70k people.
What is Tet?
"Tet is the Vietnamese New Year celebrated at the same time with the Chinese New Year around late January or early February every year. TẾT is the most important holiday in the Vietnamese culture, as important as Christmas and the New Year altogether to the Americans.
THE ANNUAL TẾT FESTIVAL IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA is the biggest annual event hosted by the Coalition of Nationalist Vietnamese Organizations of Northern California (CONVONCA) to promote Vietnamese culture and preserve traditional customs among over 300,000 Vietnamese residents of California. With the attendance of 40,000 to 70,000 people, the TẾT Festival in Northern California really deserves to be
"The largest Vietnamese New Year TẾT Festival Overseas".
Who will be there for GG Connections?
Producers this fashion show and performers- GG Connections by Debbie Nghiem, Be That Kid-Cristina Ribeiro, Ronnie Sample Daniel.
Designers- Victoria Phung "Too Little too Cute" for children Designs, Essence of Elegance by Peaches & Ronnie McDaniel for Swimsuits, GG Connections -Couture, Ao Dai&Trendy by Debbie Nghiem,Hot Pink by Constance NG
Muas Christina Pacifico Paul (from Victoria Secrete Make up Artist Team and Marc Jacob Leading Team),Tuyet Anh Ta, Stephanie Dau, Ngoc Cindy,Judy Peng(http://www.alldolledupstudio.com/) ,Kevin Dinh Nguyen and you already saw how wonderful their talent on the last photoshoot. and many fashion shows, now they want to show you more.,
Fashion Show Stage Manager and coordinator-Debbie Nghiem
Fashion show Make up Artist Lead for the Tet Festival - Christina Pacifico Paul from Victoria Secrete
Fashion Show Make up Artist for GG Connections- Ngoc Cindy Nguyen
Models- Amanda Alicia, Ting Zhuang, Helena Grunwald, Sabrina Signs, Amber Von, Lilwyn Lucas, Cassandra Bankson, Lanisa Buenavista,Deserea Merrit, Morgan Johnson, Nikky Romero,HaileyAnn Johnson, Sally Huynh, Rashmi Rao,Alyssa Gabrielle,Laura Lynn Balcerzak,Emma Herrera-Miss Teen BayArea California, Miss California National US-Kelly Banh, Amanda Bach (feb 6),Savita Mittal (feb5),Kim De La Rosa (feb 6),Mamta Jain (feb 5) Miss Taiwan USA 2010 -Evelina Chiang Feb 6, Okolo Vic (Miss Mongolian),Truc Nguyen,Vennesa Johnson, Jessica Knetch (feb6), Chloe (feb 5),Pearlynn Dang, Katherine Nealis, Shay Laphai, Elisabeth Grzejka,Jessica Hernandez.. and more..
Kid models-Jacqueline Pedilla, Dora Nguyen.Jessi Bach, Tien
Pictures for of the models will be at the Tet Festival on here.
Performers- Sabrina Signs - awarded choice for The best female Singer in the Bay Area from Be That Kid Productions.
JD Charisma -awarded choice for the best male Singer in the Bay Area from Be That Kid Productions.
Rap Artist-Shay Sanchez
Pop Singer- Vuong Nghia Nathaniel and dancer -HaileyAnn Johnson
Our last casting and also rehearsal will be this Saturday, Jan 29th at 350 South Winchester,San Jose, Ca. Therefore, yes, we still need you and don't want you to miss this fun event .. so we would like to invite you to be part of this event from the dance to sing or rap, this is your chance to show up your talent in diversity cultural event and people, and in front of several medias. Please let me know asap. If you would like to be part of this event. Thank you. You can email to me at debbie.nghiem@gmail.com or message me on fb.
As for the event date-
Info about Tet Festival Date: February 5-6 (Sat & Sun)
Location
Santa Clara County Fairgrounds (Aerial Map)
344 Tully Road, San Jose, CA 95111 (Directions)
Admission: $10, $7 children 12 years & younger, $8 parking.
http://www.hoitetfairgrounds.org/entertainment.php
The compensation for this event is-Performers will have some privileges as: car Passes, tickets, foods for 2 days, etc. and most important is networking,fun and great experience for you. Hope to work with you soon . Thank you!
Also for models, volunteers, performers. Please confirm otherwise, I can't remember and it will be hard to find me at the event date. . Thank you..
On the Event Dates
Models, please email and let us know which section that you would like to be in.
There are 4 sections in 2 days -the 5th and 6th time frame will be 2pm or 6pm for each day
Note:. You can do all 4 sections as you wish.Please confirm yours time slot again.. you can email or put it on the comment here thank you!
However, each section, the models only can wear one designer and they can switch to another designers at another section. This way we avoid the confusing and rushing for changing and ready to go.
Every designers will have chance to show case together as a final group .
Saturday Feb 5, - 2pm GG Connections, Ronnie McDaniel for Swimsuits, too little too cute ,
Call time for the first section is 10am
Saturday Feb 5- 6pm GG Connections, Ronnie McDaniel for Swimsuits
Call time any time before 3pm is good
Sunday, Feb 6 -2pm GG Connections, Ronnie McDaniel for Swimsuits, too little too cute
Call time for the first section is 10 am
Feb6th- 6pm GG Connections, Ronnie McDaniel for Swimsuits, Designer Constance NG -Hot Pink Dress
Call time any time before 3pm
Note: please indicate, if you can model in Swimsuits,
If you have not modeling for me, or any designers here before yet, please send pictures for website ,height and size. Thank you.
-- Performers - please indicate which section that you will performing. Also, you may need a final rehearsal as well at the fairground for the singers to test the system on Feb 4th.
Any questions please email to debbie.nghiem@gmail.com and phone 408-888-7483.
If I don't have yours pictures yet, please send it to me asap if you want to promote Thank you
Besides other Viet Nam's top talents from Paris By Night Production, Asia , Van Son Entertainment. Below are the Pictures &Biographies about the talents for GG Connections Fashion Shows at the Tet Festival- Also detail information about the Tet Festival of 2011
Check out our talents for GG Connections at the Tet Festival - videos of music performing/and movie.
From Be That Kid-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-p4Im4gQgZM
From GG Connections-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Chk0rfmTux8
Artist Sabrina- http...://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UrSufRPZCA
Artist JD Charisma http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvRAB12jY1c
Rap Artist -Shay Sanchez-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQZdT81r-KI
Vuong Nghia Nathaniel-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=raWoq-qdnz4
Cameron Banayat
BIOS-
About Christine-Make up Artist-
Christine Pacifico is a Hollywood trained makeup artist specializing in TV, Film, Commercial, Print, Pageants and Bridal.
She is a professional makeup artist working with an impressive list of clients from athletes to film stars. She has worked closely with Grammy-nominated musicians like Los Tigres Del Norte, Michelle Chappel and local sports stars on the San Jose Sharks and Earthquakes. She was also the lead makeup artist for renowned couture designer, Collen Quen's recent fashion show in San Francisco.
Christine is also an educator, training aspiring makeup artists at some of the top local beauty schools. Her passion for all things beauty is only outweighed by her passion for people. In October 2010, Christine will be the lead makeup artist for the Victoria Secret Holiday Conference
Cindy Nguyen Bio-Make up and Hair
Make up is my Passion, i like to spend my time to make people looks good and feel good. I also want to express my self on my work to show that i love to take care the beauty of life, the beauty of humans and the beauty of women. We can look on natural or drama at the parties, public to feel so special with the gorgeous makeup. Here is me, Cindy Nguyen, I also love to help and support all my friend out there who need a good care of makeup artist like me, yes, I always there and happy to help and i do enjoy with my work to you.
About The Make Up and Hair by Kevin Dinh Nguyen-
He did many fashion shoots for magazines, commercial, runway, theater..K.D Nguyen, licensed Cosmetologist ( Makeup + Hair + Nails + Facial ).For more information about him ...,please visit his website and modelmayhem links below.
website: www.comeandmakemeover.com
About performers
SABRINA SIGNS
Beyond the ability to standout among a truly amazing group of young artists who are signing deals in 2011, Northern California’s Sabrina Signs will also brighten your day, bringing the music and fashion industry a much needed breathe of fresh air. For some, singing is a hobby, for Sabrina it’s the way she rolls.
The teen singer/songwriter/model and actor loves to travel and enjoys being home schooled because it allows her time to pursue her career and be a teenager. “Although I need time alone to write and produce, I also love the time with my friends to just chill.” Sabrina’s parents say that she is always singing, all day, every day. “It started when she was eight months old and has never stopped.”
Sabrina comes from a family with roots in Jalisco, Mexico as well as Warsaw, Poland. Her multi cultural background adds to her charm.
Sabrina has now written and recorded five of her original songs, and she is only just getting started. In December 2010 Sabrina was awarded the Kids Choice Award for best female Singer from Be That Kid Productions.
JD CHARISMA “JDC” –
Is a 15 year old multi-talented actor, performer, recording artist, & songwriter. He has utilized his talents in films, movies, live shows, commercials, concerts, & TV shows. JDC released his 1st original album by age 14. He produced
2 full concerts “JDC & Friends” Live in Concert on June 26th & Oct. 23, 2010 that was attended by many dignitaries, press, & media with both remarkable sold out shows. He’s the First Filipino Young Artists that composed a song for Manny Pacquiao, The 8 Time World Boxing Champion. He’s one of the Award winning finest young artists in the Bay who received many awards & has recently won the Best Male Singer 2010 at Be That Kid’s Choice Awards. He was featured on TV Channel 27, 29, ABC7 KGO Voice Box Channel 7 & Adobo Nation ABS-CBN, TFC (The Filipino Channel) an International TV Station. He was a Lead Co-Star of a TV Show “Veronica’s Blog” that was aired on CBS CW44 Cable 12 & ABS-CBN, TFC. He was also featured in the International movie “My Name is Khan”. He is currently starring as a LEAD Role in a movie entitled “One Shot” which will be released in 2011. He is currently working on finishing his second album. He performs for many events, concerts, movie premieres, celebrity shows, functions, fundraisers, & fashion events throughout the Bay Area. He is one of the few Asian Performers that got invited to perform at NOKIA Center in LA & at the CELEBRITY CENTRE in Hollywood. He writes positive & inspirational music that empowers people from all walks of life to make that positive change. His desire is to entertain & to be an inspiration to people. You can check more of his work at his website www.JDCLife.com
www.JDCLife.com
www.YouTube.com/JDCLife
www.facebook.com/JDClife
Cameron Banayat
Cameron Banayat is an 18year old freshman at Los Medanos College, in Pittsburg, Ca. He is a professional Hip Hop dancer who has performed and competed all over the U.S. with his dance companies, Future Shock of Oakland and Triple Threat Performance Arts, out of Livermore, Ca.
Besides competing he teaches beginning and advance Hip Hop classes at several studios in Contra Costa County, to include elementary thru high school dance programs, as well as his own competitive dance crew.
Believing in giving back to his community, Cameron started performing a show he calls the “History of Hip Hop”. He talk about the culture of Hip Hop, what it is, where it started, and how it has evolved to what it has become today. He demonstrates all the dances of Hip Hop, old and new. He’s performed this show several times to schools throughout the Bay Area. This show has inspired him to start his own mobile DJ Company and T-Shirt Line called IBN Motion. Some of the proceeds of his T-Shirt Line go to The Down Syndrome Connection of the East Bay.
Cameron is also a professional runway model having done shows in Las Vegas and the Bay Area for the last 3 years, modeling for Jerry’s Tuxedoes, The Men’s Warehouse, Selix Formalwear, 65 Max Urban Clothing.
Cameron just recently signed with 65 Max Entertainment as a crossover Hip/Hop Rapper. He plans on releasing his fist single on I-Tunes at the end of next month.
About Designer for Children Wear-
Victoria Phung is a Fashion Designer specialized in children-wear. With true passion in creative designs, her first Fall/Winter Collection reflects tremendous respect to children and fashion which include comfort, quality & style. The collection was inspired by the beautiful Autumn season filled with pretty hue tone from head to toe. Her designs have been featured at Be That Kid's Choice Awards and several editorial photo-shoots.
Victoria recently launched her on-line boutique TooLittleTooCute.com specialized in Children Clothing & Accessories. She works side by side with her business partner, Accessory Designer, Thu Thu, who designs coordinating accessories for each of the collections. She is working on her Grad degree in Fashion Design & Merchandising at the Academy of Art University.
Along with other talented designers from the Bay area, Victoria will be featuring the first looks of her Spring/Summer Collection at the Vietnamese Tet Festival in February, 2011. The collection is a combination of neutral and bold hues that beautifully balance out delivering fresh, romantic yet playful Springtime looks.
About Producers-
Debbie Nghiem- GG Connections producers and designer-Dec 2010 awarded choice for The best designer in the Bay Area from Be That Kid Productions.
Latesr News, officially, Debbie Nghiem is joining San Jose Fashion Week &Uomo Vogue Apparel Group as a VP Director/ Buyer | Eastern Asia for Mens Wear/ Womens Wear/Accessories / Textiles/ Fabrics - Vietnam | China | So. Korea for Uomo Vogue Apparel Group.
Debbie Nghiem is known for her avant garde and fusion of styles in her design. She was born in Saigon, Vietnam and grew up in Kalamazoo, Michigan before making San Jose, California her permanent home. She studied Business Finance with an interest in real estate and demographics at San Jose State University. Prior to design and fashion, she has worked as a worldwide purchasing/logistic planner, marketing, contract negotiations, and manufacturing in several high tech companies including JDSU, Schlumberger/LTX , Network PCB and received several awards. In 2008-2009, she involved in business fashion as an exclusive account representative in Vietnam for Sourcing Magic (http://www.sourcingatmagic.com/). This experience helped her to learn more about the fashion industry and to pursue her new career.
More about Debbie Nghiem, please visit
http://ggconnections.com/ggconnections/pages/About-me.2932
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