This is a list of notable Hmong Americans, including both original immigrants who obtained American citizenship and their American descendants.
To be included in this list, the person must have a Wikipedia article showing they are Hmong American or must have references showing they are Hmong American and are notable.
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List
- Dia Cha, author, professor and anthropologist, St. Cloud State University, Minnesota.
- Doualy Xaykaothao, is a freelance American journalist and radio producer known for her work with NPR.
- Lormong Lo, former Omaha City Councilman.
- Houa Vue Moua, author and community activist [1]
- Mai Neng Moua, writer.
- Mee Moua, Minnesota State Senator [2]
- Vang Pao, Royal Lao Army Major General, revered Hmong Leader, commander of CIA-supported Hmong forces during the Laotian Civil War.
- Brenda Song, Disney channel actress/teen star, known for "The Suite Life of Zack and Cody" and The Suite Life on Deck. Song is an anglicized spelling of "Xiong".[3]
- Cy Thao, Minnesota State Representative.
- Ka Vang, writer.
- Blong Xiong, first Asian American and Hmong American to serve on the Fresno City Council (2006)[4]
- Joe Bee Xiong, the first Hmong American elected to public office in the state of Wisconsin, serving two terms as Eau Claire City councilman.[5]
- Tou Ger Xiong, a diversity consultant, comedian, storyteller, and rapper.[6]
- Xao "Jerry" Yang, the 2007 World Series of Poker Main Event Champion.
- Chai Vang, ex-National Guardsman, now a convicted multiple murderer.
- Sandy'Ci Moua- Hmong American actress, community organizer and production assistant and consultant.
- Kak Lee - Hmong filmmaker listed on IMDB as director, producer, editor, and cinematographer.[7]
- Bee Vang, actor, best known as Thao Vang Lor in Gran Torino
- Ahney Her, actress, best known as Sue Lor in Gran Torino
See also
References
- ^ Chiu, Jeannie (2004 (Summer)). ""I salute the spirit of my communities": Autoethnographic Innovations in Hmong American Literature". College Literature 31 (3): 43–69. doi:. http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa3709/is_200407/ai_n9454268/pg_9. Retrieved 2007-06-04.
- ^ [1] "Voters on St. Paul's East Side have elected the country's first Hmong-American legislator."
- ^ Asiance magazine, June 2006
- ^ New American Media, 28 Nov 2006 "Latinos Help Elect First Hmong City Council Member in California."
- ^ WEAU - HomePage
- ^ Leroux, Charles (2004-02-25). "Finding comedy in tragedy: America's only Hmong comedian tells the tales of his people's terrible journey and of their difficult lives in this country". Chicago Tribune.
- ^ Kak Lee at IMDB
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