V - When did you find out that you wanted to sing professionally?

I have always wanted to be a singer but never had enough guts to pursue it until very recently(PNB62). Mainly because I was still in school, and I was afraid that singing would interfere with it. But when the opportunity knocked, I just had to open the door and welcome it. I figured that education will always be there for me just as long as I am determined, but the opportunity to be picked up by a production such as TN is very rare. Right now, I'm in school and singing at the time. I decided to take fewer classes than other semesters to be a little bit easier on myself.

V - How did you become a singer for Thuy Nga?

Hmmm...have you ever heard of this thing called "luck"? I think that I was very lucky that I got to work withThuy Nga. I actually modelled for TN in a few videos before I started to sing. Calvin Hyp was the one that "discovered" me and introduced me to the producer. And for that, anh Hyp, (if you do ever read this) I am forever thankful.

V - If I am not mistaken, you are studying Law (or considering it) - what is the common border between Law and Music?

I'm actually working on two BAs right now. I am seriously considering studying Law, but I also know that it will take me quite a long time considering that I'm a singer now. I'm not sure if I understand this question correctly, but as far as commonalities, I feel that while Law and Music have certain rules and regulations, it is sometimes better to just follow your own instinct, go with it, and everything else will fall into place.

V - What do you do when you are not singing? What are you like off stage?

When I'm not singing, I'm studying or just hanging out with a few close friends. I don't like to go out very much, I'd rather have a few friends over, cook up something and talk about everything. Boring, huh? hehe...Hmmm...how am I off stage?... Well, I tend to be a bit shy and reserved on stage, but off stage, I'm quite talkative(some might even say I talk too much)

V - You came to America when you were very young - what is your takes on Vietnamese culture and music? What does it feel like singing Vietnamese music?

I'm very lucky that I have the best of both cultures. I grew up listening to Vietnamese music because everyone in my family sings and sings really well, too. I've always had the love for Vietnamese music. When I was 3, I was able to memorize by heart the song " Tinh Bo Vo" because my sister used to play Mr. Che Linh's tapes to me. I feel more intouched with myself when I sing in Vietnamese. I've been trying really hard to get the "bac" accent correctly when I sing. It's kind of hard considering that everyone in my family speaks "Hue"

V - I assume that young people are usually into a "louder & more
energetic" type of music, but you are into a soulful kind (correct me if i am wrong) - either way, Why?

I'm actually very easy-going. I can listen to all kinds of music, but I do prefer the slow, meaningful type whenever I'm by myself. I'm very emotional so I tend to be driven by the lyrics and the feeling of the songs more than anything else.

V - Where do you draw your energy (for singing) from? is it from the love of music or the spotlight?

100% of my energy is always from the love of music, but when I'm onstage, in the spotlight, and I see a lot of happy people, I'd want to give it 200%.

V - Would you still be singing if you knew you'll never be famous or
getting the thrill of being in a spotlight?

I really didn't choose to be a singer just so that I can be famous. I just love to sing, and I do indeed sing all the time( I even hum while I eat, just never stop). So being a singer has given me the chance to express myself through music, and to share with the world of what I love to do. Just being able to do that is enough of fullfillment for me. And whether or not I do get famous, that will just be a sort of "bonus".

V - Do you ever think about going back to VN and sing?

You know what, I would love to go back to Vietnam someday because I haven't been back. As far as singing, maybe as a guest appearance (if they let me), but not to sing there permanently. I just wouldn't be able to live in Sai Gon, too busy and crowded for me.

V - What does the future hold for Nhu Loan? What are your hopes and ambition?

In the future, for Nhu Loan, I hope to be able to continue to sing and share my music with everyone. For Loanne, I hope to eventually get my law degree, open up my own "small" law firm, and maybe another small business on the side.
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