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Wednesday, July 5, 2017

Cardin Nguyen

Cardin Nguyễn (1978-    ) is a popular overseas Vietnamese singer, songwriter and musician signed with the prominent music label, Asia Entertainment.

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Born on November 11, 1978 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Cardin Nguyễn grew up primarily in Houston, Texas after resettling there with his family in 1989.  His father is famous Vietnamese singer/composer Đình Huấn.  In 2000, he moved to Orange County, California and began his lengthy collaboration with Asia Entertainment as one of the founding members of the all-male quartet known as Asia 4 along with Evan Lê, Spencer and James Nguyễn.  From 2000 until 2003, Asia 4 appeared on a total of 9 volumes of the popular live show video series produced by Asia Entertainment.  Almost instantaneously the quartet made up of 4 talented, young Vietnamese-American male vocalists were able to reach the specific young adult demographics of overseas Vietnamese audiences with their ability of singing bilingually in English and Vietnamese, thus gaining for themselves a large following of fans.  Among their most popular recorded songs for Asia Entertainment included Will You Still, Tell Me, Why Lie to Me and The Last Promise.  Cardin Nguyễn had also written and composed many of the songs recorded by Asia 4.


In 2004, Cardin Nguyễn embarked on a solo career breaking away from Asia 4.  His appearance on volume 41 of the popular video series produced by Asia Entertainment where he performed The Chase, a song he had written, in a duet with singer Trish Thùy Trang was widely received by Vietnamese music lovers worldwide.  That same year, Asia Entertainment released his first solo studio album, Trái Tim Dại Khờ (Foolish Heart), which became the label's bestselling album of 2004.  Cardin Nguyễn has enjoyed an uninterrupted, lengthy association with Asia Entertainment which continues to this day.  He has recorded duets with various other artists including Sỹ Đan, Cát Lynh and Thùy Hương.  Cardin Nguyễn has performed in live concerts for Vietnamese audiences all over the world.

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  1. Cardin Nguyễn's journey from being a part of the popular quartet Asia 4 to his flourishing solo career is a testament to his musical prowess. His ability to connect with the diverse overseas Vietnamese audience, both as a group member and a solo artist, showcases the universal appeal of his talent.

    In the realm of musical theatre tickets, one can only imagine the electrifying energy and soulful performances Cardin Nguyễn would bring to the stage. His experience with Asia 4, where they seamlessly blended English and Vietnamese in their songs, not only highlights his linguistic versatility but also suggests an engaging and dynamic stage presence.

    As fans, securing musical theatre tickets to witness Cardin Nguyễn's live performances would undoubtedly be a captivating experience. Whether it's the nostalgic melodies of Asia 4 or the heartfelt compositions from his solo career, the opportunity to immerse oneself in the rich tapestry of his music is a journey worth taking

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