HA NOI — Models Nguyen Ngoc Lan Huong and Quang Thinh will participate in the 6th Asia Model Festival today in Seoul, South Korea.
Huong, 1.75m tall, was named as fourth placed runner-up in the Miss Model of the World 2009 beauty contest held in China last year. Meanwhile, male model Thinh is 1.85m tall and won fourth prize at the Viet Nam Manhunt 2006. He also won Best Supermodel Photo 2008, Promising Model 2008 and Most Beloved at Manhunt 2008 in South Korea.
The Asia Model Festival Awards are presented annually by the Korean Models' Association. This year's event will draw over 30 models from 16 countries and will be graced by a bevy of South Korean stars and celebrities.
New TV series showcases local fashion designers
HCM CITY — VCTV12 started broadcasting fashion series The Maze in HCM City yesterday.
Top models Thanh Hang, Vo Hoang Yen, Ngoc Quyen and Kim Minh will display collections by top local designers like Hoang Ngan, Vo Phan Huy, Chung Thanh Phong, and Kelly Bui.
Ngo Quang Hai, who produced art-house movie favourite Pao's Story and the 2008 Dep Fashion Show 2008 directed the show.
Hard Rock Cafe seeks VN entries for London gig
HCM CITY — Hard Rock Cafe is giving Vietnamese bands the chance to be one of four Global Ambassadors of Rock to play at Hard Rock Calling 2011 in London's Hyde Park, one of the world's most anticipated music festivals.
In celebration of the brand's 40 anniversary, Hard Rock has launched its first Global Ambassadors of Rock Battle of the Bands, giving the rock bands the opportunity of a lifetime.
Hard Rock Cafe HCM City has asked for Vietnamese entries for the qualification round.
The best 12 bands will have an audition with a judging panel made up of famous musicians and rock music experts on February 16.
The winner will represent Viet Nam at the regional finals.
Bands need to apply to participate by sending in entries to Uyen Tran – Chloe of Hard Rock Cafe HCM City via email uyen.tran@vtijs.com.
The entry email should contain a demo in MP3 format, profile photographs and a 50-100 word bio.
Deadline for entries is January 31. — VNS