Night Shift: Phoenix, AZ (10/14/6)

Hey Everyone,

I just got back from a surprisingly rainy and slightly chilly weekend in Phoenix, AZ. While the rest of the Prestigious Models were in Montreal, Canada for the SCP Show, Pearl Nalani, Melanie Tillbrook, Jae Angel, and I were in Phoenix, AZ for Night Shift. I arrived in Friday and just spent the day relaxing. My friend, Huy, and Kathy Lee stuffed ourselves at Ra Sushi Bar and Restaurant then settled in to watch a movie at home. The next day, after getting some In-N-Out Burger, we headed to the show. Despite the threatening clouds and slight sprinkles, there was a good turnout. Melanie Tillbrook represented Falken Tires and Jae Angel represented Modified Magazine as well as hosted the Glo-Go competition. Pearl Nalani and I competed in the competition together and made top 3 Glo-go pairs. In the end, Abbie Ratay placed first and Pearl Nalani placed second. It was a long and tough competition! After the competition, we headed back to the Modified Lounge for the last hour or so. Here are the pics I took at the show:

Jessica Burciaga and Pearl Nalani

The RockStar Energy Drink Car and me

Pearl Nalani, me, and Kathy Lee

Pearl Nalani

Jessica Burciaga and me

Melanie Tillbrook, Jae Angel, me, and Pearl Nalani

Melanie Tillbrook, Pearl Nalani, and me

Melanie Tillbrook and me

Pearl Nalani, me, and Kathy Lee

Pearl Nalani, a cute 6 year old with a mohawk, and me

Jessica Barton and me

After the show, Jae Angel, Jessica Barton, Jessica Burciaga, Sahar Khadjenoury, and I headed to a new club called Jackrabbit in Scottsdale, AZ. It was an awesome club with a Las Vegas type feel with its hourly burlesque show! We had a great time just hanging out and dancing the night away. It was the perfect way to end the trip...right before my morning flight! Here are the images I took from the afterparty.

Jessica Barton and me

Jae Angel, Jessica Burciaga, Jessica Barton, and me

Jessica Burciaga and Jessica Barton

Jessica Burciaga and Jae Angel

Jae Angel, Sahar Khadjenoury, and me

I hope you enjoyed this update! Thanks to Huy for all your hospitality. Thank you also to everyone who made it out to the show, especially those who drove great lengths to attend. You're all awesome. See ya'll at the next show!


Love,
Leigh Nguyen

Hot Import Nights: Dallas, TX (10/7/6)

Hey Everyone,

It was great to be back home in Dallas, TX this weekend for Hot Import Nights. The weather back home was perfect. All the girls loved it after the past few chilly weeks. This year the show was at Dallas Convention Center. We had loads of fun this at the show. Jae Angel and Dee Luo were the hot Rock Star Energy Drink go go dancers for the night. Sahar Khadjenoury, Maya Simone, Dee Luo, Jada Cheng, Apple Somoza, and I all competed in the Go Go Competition with Sahar Khadjenoury taking first place and Apple Somoza placing second. Go PM! Erica Ramos also competed for Queen of the Scene - Dallas. Without further adieu, here are pics from the show:

Me as Michelle Zen

Jae Angel and Ursula Mayes

Dee Luo and Jae Angel

Me and Ursula Mayes

Jada Cheng and me

Me

Spectator with an awesome shirt and me

Sara Brinsfield and me

Michelle Zen and me

After the show, we headed to Club 102 for the afterparty. I had a wonderful time catching up with friends that I hadn't seen in weeks. Reena Vasquez was also celebrating her birthday! Here are some pics from the party:

Me

Me and Michelle Zen

Me and Michelle Zen

Me and Michelle Zen

Michelle Zen, me, Erica Ramos, police officer, Kathy Lee, Amber Sulligan, Apple Somoza, and Dee Luo

Thank you to everyone who came out to the show and party. I hope all of you had as great a time as I did. There's no place like home!

Love,
Leigh Nguyen


Next stop: Phoenix, AZ

Hot Import Nights: Seattle, WA (9/30/6)

Hey Everyone,

I just got back from the very pretty city of Seattle, WA. The weather was great. It was nice and warm during the day and chilly and clear at night. After arriving at the hotel, I took a much needed nap then hit the stores with Amber Sulligan. That evening, we headed to North Star Casino for a fashion show. Here are the backstage pics:

Misa Campo, Pearl Nalani, and me

Pearl Nalani and Erica Ramos

KimLoan

Dee Luo, me, and Pearl Nalani

Pearl Nalani and me

The next morning we lounged around the hotel before heading into the city to set up for Hot Import Nights. It was pretty chilly that morning, but the turnout and crowd was great! Angie Romasantas was unable to make the show last minute so I filled in for her and danced with Pearl Nalani onstage. Later, we got to see Cassie perform! This was definitely one of the most exciting and fun shows this year. After the show, a stretch hummer limosine picked us up for the afterparty at Club Element. Here are the pics:

Me and Sara Brinsfield

Me, Jae Angel, and Ursula Mayes

Me, Pearl Nalani, a spectator, KimLoan, and Dee Luo

Christine Mendoza and me

KimLoan and me

KimLoan and Ursula Mayes

Me, KimLoan, and Jae Angel

Pearl Nalani and me

Pearl Nalani and me

Stephanie Ly and Pearl Nalani

Me, Stephanie Ly, and Dee Luo

Stephanie Ly and me

Cassie

PMGirls!

Jimmy Boi and me

Cassie and me

Well, that about wraps up my trip to Seattle, WA. This was a very memorable trip. Thanks to all the people who came out to the show, drove us around, and to the club promoters. Ya'll are awesome.

Love,
Leigh Nguyen


Next Stop: Dallas, TX

Night Shift: San Francisco, CA (9/23/6)

Hey Everyone,

After a very day filled with delayed flights and a tiring layover, I'm finally home. San Francisco, CA is one of the most beautiful cities I have visited. I arrived early on Friday in San Jose, CA and took a much needed nap. After dining with Jae Angel at In-N-Out Burger, we met up with KimLoan and Kathy Lee to do a little shopping in downtown San Jose. After taking a little rest back at the hotel, we drove into San Francisco for a shoot with Zoomx.com and a very fun interview with Octane TV.

The next morning we met up with the rest of the girls and Pearl Nalani and I got to do a shoot with Steve Bitanga. Night Shift took place at AT&T Park which sat right on the bay which consequently made the entire evening very windy and cold. Despite the chilly weather everyone seemed to have a lot of fun. It's great to see that the weather conditions didn't have much affect on the turn out and that it didn't put a damper on anyone's mood at all. Even though we were all bundled up and shivering, the spectators were still awesome. I got to reunite with Carla Maria and do an interview with her for Diva Mania. It's been a year since I last saw Carla and it was awesome catching up. Without further adieu, here are the pics I took at the show!

Me & Francine Dee

Me, Christine Mendoza & KimLoan

Me, Jae Angel, & Misa Campo

Me & Melissa Reign

Me & Alie Layus

KimLoan, Eri Moriyama & me

Jae Angel, me & Carla Maria

Kaye Linn & me

Jae Angel, Pearl Nalani, me & Melissa Reign

Kathy Lee, Jae Angel, Jessyca Rayanne, Pearl Nalani, KimLoan, me & Melissa Reign

Me & Melanie Tillbrook

Pearl Nalani & me

Me & Sahar Khadjenoury

Helen Su & me

Melissa Reign & Steve Bitanga

Me & Melissa Reign

Special thank you to everyone who came out to the show and especially to those got the new Exotic Imports 2007 calendar. Ya'll rock! Also, thank you to Zoomx and Steve Bitanga for taking the time to shoot and to everyone who showed us some warm hospitality and took care of us!


Love,
Leigh Nguyen


Next stop: Seattle, WA

Night Shift: Las Vegas, NV (9/9/6)

Hey Everyone,

I had an awesome time in Vegas! What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas -- unless I'm there with a camera! Then everything must be captured and blogged. I arrived in Las Vegas in the evening and waited for Jae Angel, Sahar Khadjenoury, and their friend Melinda to come pick me up. They drove in from Arizona for the show and to celebrate Jae's birthday! We headed straight to Rio where we were staying the night and where they were hosting the Night Shift Pre-party at Club Rio. Pearl Nalani, Sahar Khadjenoury, Jeri Lee, and Nikita Esco got onstage around midnight to gogo dance while the rest of us partied and hung out. After awhile a few of us decided to go casino hopping. Here are pics from the pre-party:

Me, Jessyca Rayanne, Angie Romasantas, and Jae Angel

Jeri Lee

Sahar Khadjenoury

Pearl Nalani

Me, KimLoan, Kathy Lee, Jessyca Rayanne, and Angie Romasantas

The next day, we found it very difficult to get out of bed after staying out 'til the wee hours of the morning. After lounging around for a little while, we got ready and headed to the show, but not before we got lost for an hour. Thanks to all those who gave us the right directions to the show! Here are some pics from the show:

Me and Jae Angel

Michelle Zen

Michelle Zen and me

Me and Melinda

Me and Natalia Marie

Pearl Nalani and me

Me and Christine Mendoza

Jessyca Rayanne and Pearl Nalani

Angie Romasantas & Michelle Zen

Angie Romasantas, Michelle Zen, and Pearl Nalani

Huy and me

Pearl Nalani and me

Sahar Khadjenoury

Michelle Zen, Angie Romasantas, and me

Jessyca Rayanne, me, and Pearl Nalani

Pearl Nalani and me

Pearl Nalani and me

It was rather warm outside, but the tent made it nice and bearable. Everyone we met was very nice and enthusiastic about HIN's first visit to Las Vegas. After nightfall, the crowd dispersed and I packed up early to get ready and see the rest of Vegas! After partying it up at the Night Shift after-party at Ice, we left and watched some live performances at casinos. After a late night meal of burgers, chicken strips, fries, and vegetables, we parted ways and I headed home! Here are some pics from the afterparty at Ice:

Jeri Lee

Me, Melinda, and Jae Angel

Natalia Marie and Sahar Khadjenoury

Jae Angel

KimLoan, me, and Angie Romasantas

That about wraps up my trip to Sin City. I had a great time and was not disappointed. Thanks to everyone for their hospitality and kindness :)

Love,
Leigh Nguyen


Next Stop: San Francisco
Night Shift
AT&T Park
9/23/2006
4pm to 11pm
24 Willie Mays Plaza
San Francisco, CA 94107

Hot Import Nights: Los Angeles, CA (8/19/6)

Hey Everyone!

I just got back from a relatively long and very grueling trip to Los Angeles, CA! We started class on Thursday, August 17th, but right after my final class that afternoon, I hopped on a plane to join the other girls for a Bikini Fashion show at Club Allstar on Stanton Beach. It was so good seeing all the girls again along with some new faces and seeing everyone in their cute bikinis! Stephanie Ly, Abby M., Amina Sade, Michelle Zen, Erica Ramos, Humaira, Amber Lee, Connie Chu, and I all modeled two sets of bikinis then afterwards the rest of the girls sold body shots to the crowd. It was a big hit and best of all, we all had fun! Here are a few shots I took:

Stephanie Ly, Abby M., me, Erica Ramos, Michelle Zen, and Humaira

Abby M.

Stephanie Ly

Humaira

Michelle Zen

Amber Lee

Amina Sade

After the show, we stayed at a beautiful house in Huntington Beach that overlooked the ocean. In the morning some of the girls went to do a fitting for the big fashion show at The Highlands in Hollywood that night featuring the designs of Alexia Xie. Meanwhile, Dee and I managed to fit in a shoot with Green Bottle Productions before heading to the fitting. At the show, there were photographers everywhere and television crews. However, it went off without a hitch and were glad to go celebrate afterwards. It was a night of many events as we were also celebrating KimLoan's birthday and her cover release on BN magazine. Here are some images from the night:

(From Top to Bottom, Left to Right): Amber Lee, Jessyca Rayanne, Erica Ramos, Christine Nguyen, Angie Romasantas, Stephanie Ly, Abby M. Dee Luo, Michelle Zen, Amina Sade, Kim D., Connie Chu, Kathy Nguyen, Leigh Nguyen, and Humaira

Amber Lee and me

Jessyca Rayanne, Amina Sade, and Amber Lee

Jayde Nalani-Mei, me, and Angie Romasantas

Pearl Nalani and Dee Luo

Me and Pearl Nalani

Me and Jae Angel

Me and Pam Rodriguez

Me and Christine Mendoza

Me and Maureen Hoang

Kim D. and me

Me, Tom of Myspace, and Jae Angel

Angie Romasantas and me

Me and Melissa Reign

Amina Sade and me

Me, Jae Angel, and Dee Luo

Me, Ursula Mayes, and Jae Angel

Stephanie Ly, me, and Abby M.

The next morning, Jae and I decided to take advantage of our last day in that house by taking a morning jog on the beach. It was a tough workout but very relaxing and pretty. We even collected a few sea shells on the shore and got to see Ruby's Diner on the end of the Huntington Beach pier. After getting all our stuff together, we went to a beautiful house along the mountains in Corona to shoot in Alexia Xie's dresses with awesome photographers Mike Brochu and Greg Hadel. After the dresses were shot, we managed to do some fun swimsuit shoots as well. Here's a few behind-the-scenes shots I took:

Mike Brochu shooting Erica Ramos, Amina Sade, and Jae Angel

Amber Lee

Connie Chu and me

Amina Sade and Sahara

Well, I hope you enjoyed this update. Again, thanks to all the wonderful photographers I had the opportunity to work with, everyone who went out of their way to make us feel welcomed or accomodate us, and especially the wonderful fans who made this trip that much more awesome! My next show will be in Las Vegas, NV for Night Shift on Saturday, September 9th. Hope to see you all there!

Love,
Leigh Nguyen

Night Shift - Flushing, NY (8/12/6)

Hi Everyone,

I just got back from a very fast-paced and jam-packed trip to the Big Apple! After one flight delay and long delays in security with the new TSA regulations, I finally made it to New York City! Upon arrival, I had some yummy Korean food then met up with PMGirls interns Q and Kim. We drove around New York and did some sightseeing before getting ready and hitting up four parties to promote for the PMGirls party the following night at Pachita.

Me, KimLoan, a club promoter, and Q & Kim (PM interns)

On Saturday morning, the interns and I got up early to do some shopping in Brooklyn. We found some great deals before heading back to KimLoan's place to get ready for the show. We then made the hour long drive to Shea Stadium in Flushing which allowed me to fit in a much needed nap. There was already a line when we arrived and later we were pleasantly surprised with the new 2007 Exotic Imports Calendar. It looks awesome and everyone was pleased with the way it came out. The show was pretty packed and exciting with the media there. We all got to do interview spots for BET and Stuff Magazine. However, other than that, the show was very relaxed and the weather was perfect!

Me and Pearl Nalani

Me, Pearl Nalani, Humaira, Connie Chu, and Lauren

Pearl Nalani, Humaira, me, and Connie Chu

Humaira and me

Me and Natasha Yi

Amina Sade and Amber Lee

Pearl Nalani and Sunisa Kim

Me and Amina Sade

KimLoan, Pearl Nalani, Sunisa Kim, Amber Lee, Lauren, me, and Ursula Mayes doing a video spot interview for Stuff Magazine

Tyson Beckford and me

After the show, we packed things up and headed to the after party at Pachita, located above Pacha in the meat packing district of New York City. The DJ had a great mix of house, hip hop, top 40, and some oldies-but-goodies thrown in there. Connie and I teamed up to sell body shots to the crowds while the interns, Q and Kim, partnered together. The crowd was awesome, and Connie and I had a great time mingling, dancing, and hanging out with the rest of the girls!

Connie Chu, Humaira, Pearl Nalani, me, and KimLoan

Pearl Nalani and me

Connie Chu, me, Humaira, and Pearl Nalani

After we finished selling the shots, most of the girls that lived in the area decided to call it a night. The club did not close until 4AM, so I checked out the other floors which offered a range of Hard House and Trance music. The club was huge! After leaving the club, it was only a few hours before I had to go to the airport so we drove around New York to catch some missed tourist sites like the River Cafe and Grand Central Station. Before leaving, I had the best chicken and rice gyro ever from a kiosk on the street corner. Yum!

Thanks to everyone who made my trip to New York fun and enjoyable. Special thanks to KimLoan's friend Wayne for driving us around and showing me all the sights! I had an awesome time and really understand the term "New York Minute" now.


Sincerely,
Leigh Nguyen


Next Stop: Los Angeles, CA