Total Nguyen

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My band, InnoViệt, performing Bốn Chữ Lắm (FOUR BIG WORDS) cover, composed by Toàn Thắng Phạm, performed by Trúc Nhân and Trương Thảo Nhi. Vietnamese Bossa Nova pop 2014.

INNOVIỆT is a Queer and Trans Vietnamese acoustic ensemble based in the Bay Area made up of 1.5 - 2nd generation Vietnamese-American mixed-level musicians. A blend of traditional Vietnamese music influenced by Boléro, Bossa Nova, Jazz and much more! Arranged by Camille Mai. InnoViệt is a play on words for embracing their inner-Việt and their innovation of music.

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My band, InnoViệt, performing Quê Hương (HOMELAND) cover, composed by Hoàng Giác, pre 75/pre-war music.

INNOVIỆT is a Queer and Trans Vietnamese acoustic ensemble based in the Bay Area made up of 1.5 - 2nd generation Vietnamese-American mixed-level musicians. A blend of traditional Vietnamese music influenced by Boléro, Bossa Nova, Jazz and much more! Arranged by Camille Mai. InnoViệt is a play on words for embracing their inner-Việt and their innovation of music. 

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My band, InnoViệt, performing Nỗi Buồn Hoa Phượng (PHOENIX FLOWER SORROW) cover, composed by Thanh Sơn circa 1960s: golden music/pre-war music.

INNOVIỆT is a Queer and Trans Vietnamese acoustic ensemble based in the Bay Area made up of 1.5 - 2nd generation Vietnamese-American mixed-level musicians. A blend of traditional Vietnamese music influenced by Boléro, Bossa Nova, Jazz and much more! Arranged by Camille Mai. InnoViệt is a play on words for embracing their inner-Việt and their innovation of music. 

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THE GOOD VIBES’ FIRST DRAG SHOW APPEARANCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Guest danced with previous San Francisco Drag King Contest winners, Gender Queer Society in 2015. Singing in the Rain Remix. 

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Some hot rumba with MingSum as the Good Vibes!

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2014 Drag Show SJSU. K Kings danced to Henry - TRAP. Not the best performance, but it was fun! :D

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Truly inspired by Legend of Korra’s Korra and Asami’s grand reveal at the end of the series. Decided to bring it back. Not a dry eye in the audience. 

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West Coast Swing routine with Ming-Sum! 

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One of my very first show routines! East coast swing with Ming-Sum! 

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Was happy to be a part of the crew for Xanh The Movie!

CREW: Grip, and THE STROBE LIGHT (LOL)

Genre: Narrative/ Experimental About: "Xanh” is the Vietnamese translation of the colors green and blue and is synonymous to the themes and lives of queer and trans people. Starring: CK Ong Directed By: Sal Tran Written By: Sal Tran Produced By: Tracy Nguyen 

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A project by Total Nguyen

You bring your love of dancing, and we provide the safe-space to learn dance. All lessons aim to queer the heteronormative traditions of ballroom dancing by encouraging participants to be active, conscious, and intentional with their bodies.

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Bubbly - Colbie Caillat (uke cover)

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My friend wanted to make a fun birthday present for her partner. So we collaborated and organized a group of friends to help make Shaqnado’s dreams come true!

“Brandadon 2015″ Artist: Shaqnado Director: Total Nguyen (cameo) Producer: Mirabel Miscala (cameo)  Queen Bell Studios 

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TotalCutz

I’ve been cutting hair since 2013. I find learning about hairstyles, cutting hair, and helping people with their hair expression to be a cathartic passion of mine. 

follow my insta: @totalcutz 

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A short documentary that explores the role of gender in traditional partner dance, and how by creating a gender neutral environment, we are able to expand the art of partner dance to include everyone, whether they choose to be a leader or a follower. Want to learn more? Like Gender Bender Dance Lesson's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheGBDL Created by QTPOC Dragons at San Jose State University in 2015 as part of Campus MovieFest, the world’s largest student film festival. Cast & Crew : Total ForTheWin Nguyen - Captain, Director with Janet Huynh - Cinematographer Kale Austria - Editor, Cinematographer