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It's almost the end of 2014 and with it closes a great chapter of my life. It began with a dream and then reality sunk in. It has touched some of the deepest parts of my life and I am left with a feeling of hope and gratitude. I have to say that I've learned more than I expected and I have taught more than I thought I would. In the end, I am left with the satisfaction of achievement.  2015 is arriving, fast. I have begun to write down what is needed to make it even better than 2014 and I came to the quick realization that the next year will be even better. Yes, all thoughts race to the end and wonder if everything will ever be the same again once I turn everything around. But then I know that if I don't take the chance, I will never know.  Rehearsal will begin in January and shooting will take place shortly after. From the beginning of January to the beginning of June, we will be shooting every weekend, making a project come to life. I am beyond thrilled. I am so exci...

From Imagination Entertainment comes a story about legends, lost secrets, and a place set in a time before history was written. Director/Actor Yengtha Her once again brings to the screen Kuab Muaj Tsuas 2: The Miraculous Cure Revolution, showing two stories woven into one. An action packed, romantic tale that picks up on the story of Yeej Suab and See Yees’ relationship and the fight to maintain the miraculous cure from getting into the wrong hands, and the same time, to protect the legendary book from being stolen. You don’t want to miss this one. Kuab Muaj Tsuas 2 will be premiered at your local theater for the experience of seeing Hmong films on the big screen. Now is the time to come help support your Hmong artists in rising to be better. It will be premiered at Willow Creek Theater on November 8 and 9 at 5PM with a red carpet event before screening. All actors from overseas will be present and will be signing autographs and taking photos. Do not miss your chance. Kuab...

It seems like it wasn't that long ago when I was approached to write and direct the screenplay for Tuag Los Tseg. Now, the time is drawing near for production to begin. This feeling of amazing beauty fills up my heart each time I go back to read the script. It has been such an astounding journey writing this script, getting to know the characters, and living in their memories and lives. This script holds so much meaning to me because I bled tears giving it life. It made me realize how important life truly is and what a miracle is made of. It gave proof that sometimes when we least expect it, a gift is left for us to unwrap. It is the gift of blessings yet to be told.  Tuag Los Tseg is ready to begin production on October 25th. We have our entire cast and crew in place and is ready to shoot. Getting everything we needed was a struggle itself. Film equipment is not cheap nor is finding locations and getting together an ensemble. For my first directorial debut, I'll be doing ...

Friends, For 13 years, my producer, Nhia Pao Vang, has been waiting to make this project a reality. I believe it is fate that he was led to my path. But I still need your help. Please contribute and help make this 13 year old dream a reality. Thank you!! https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/tuag-los-tseg-fundraising

If you have been following me here, you'll know that I recently began my own production company and am starting production soon. However, with that said, I need your help. Please view the link, read the story, look at the video, and contribute and share with your friends and families. Thank you so much!!! https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/tuag-los-tseg-fundraising/x/5422638

Fall is here and it's been beautiful! The weather is absolutely gorgeous! The leaves are beginning to turn those crimson colors and it's time for those knee high boots and scarves! Not to mention soft sweaters and jackets! I am getting things in order for production to begin. If you haven't been reading up on me lately, Houa Production is ready to begin production in October. We have our entire cast and crew set and ready to begin. I am so thrilled. For the longest time, I have been hoping to make a directorial debut and my chance has arrived.  Looking back at my journey, I have to say that I have learned a lot. There are times where I have to laugh at a memory and shake my head because at the time it happened, I didn't understand it. But now, I do, and I believe it had its own reason for happening. Things have been put in order, waiting for me to take the reins. I have to say, I am a very lucky girl. I scored myself a pretty good husband who sees all that I ...

Rehearsals are beginning this weekend! I am so excited that I can barely contain myself. There is a part of me that feels like this is so unreal, yet, when I look at the pictures of the cast and crew, I am just left with a feeling of being complete.  I encourage you to stop by the production fan page and to share the fundraising campaign to all of your friends and families. If you would like more information, please message me at HouaProduction@gmail.com.  Thanks from the Houa Production team!

Houa Production needs your help. We need you to help contribute to make our production as best as it can be. Please share this link with all of your friends and families. From all of us at Houa Production, THANK YOU!! https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/tuag-los-tseg-fundraising/x/5422638

We are in our early stages of production. October is when we begin shooting. I couldn't be more excited. It is amazing and I can't wait to begin. We have such a wonderful team together. Please come support us by checking us out on our fan page on Facebook and also by subscribing on our Youtube.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5g-CJfy4sdA&feature=youtu.be www.facebook.com/HouaProduction From all of us at Houa Production: THANK YOU!

As production is set to begin, I am filled with such a deep inner satisfaction that I am beginning to truly live my dreams. At the audition, I got to see firsthand the power of the passion of talented actors who will bring to life a story that has been on the shelf for years. I am so excited to see the beginning of a new chapter unfold. This story, has stolen my heart away and I didn't even realize it. I am so in love with each and every one of the characters that I find myself daydreaming about their lives and falling in love all over again. As a writer, you must be able to live in your character's moments, feel it, and know it before you can hand it over to an actor to give it breath. I feel that I have given my everything in writing this piece and my keyboards are still stained with my tears. It is a piece of work that has given my heart a whole new meaning to the word of "sacrifice."' I am so endlessly amazed at the feelings I get each time I reread it. ...

Not too long ago, a little girl dreamed that one day, she would get to see her name in letters on screen. This little girl loved to write stories and loved to pretend to be someone else. When that little girl grew up, she turned her passion and her dream into reality. Today, that little girl has written one screenplay that was shown at AMC theaters and is on her way to directing her first feature length film with four published books. 

AUDITIONS Houa Production is currently seeking auditions for the following roles. All roles are volunteer roles. You must be able to commit your time and be reliable. Although this is a volunteer position, if you are serious about film making, it will open doors for you in the future. You must be able to read and speak Hmong clearly.  Please read carefully. Tuag Los Tseg, is a film wrapped around hope, loss, and sacrifice. It revolves around the life of Kub Ci, a young troubled man, who is wrapped up in the wrong crowd and is on the fast paced life to prison. One day, while stealing cars, he accidentally steals a Mafia lord’s car. In order to save himself, he gives his life to this Mafia lord, in order to pay off his crime. During a robbery, he is caught and gets tossed an ultimatum: Go to prison for 15 years or enter a recovery program with a pastor for six months. He chooses to enter his life into the program and discovers that life in the slow lane can be better for lot...

Today has been a day spent writing and reflecting on my career as a writer. Since the debut of "Dua Rhe Ib Nplooj Siab," we've gotten massive positive reviews. Have you seen it? What are you thoughts? Please share them with me. If you have not, would you like one? It does have English subtitles. I think this film is amazing, and not just because I wrote it, but if I hadn't, I'd still fall in love with it.  My days have been spent writing and working on future projects. My writing career has definitely taken a great turn. I am so proud of my team. We have come so far and we've only got more greatness ahead of us.  I'm writing to let you know that I am still going to put up Raw Fever. I am bit behind, which I apologize for, and I am working on it. I've gotten a few good reviews on it. If you've read what I've posted, tell me your thoughts.  Have a great day!

A year ago during this time, I was seven months pregnant with my fourth child. I was working on a film with a company called HYK Production and a man named Sue Vang. But before all that, we were just two complete strangers who happened to be in film business. If you rewind two years ago, Sue and I probably stepped on each other's foot and didn't know. But getting to know Sue, working with him, and getting to meet the cast and crew, has been the most wondrous time of my life.  When I first met Sue, it was through email. He contacted me because he'd gone to the premiere of Opposite Blood and I had too. See what I mean by stepping on each other's feet? We both went to the premiere. Him, to support his fellow film maker, and I, because I was there to write a review on the film. A few days later, I released my review and we had a good discussion on it. Then, he shot me an email and asked me if I would consider joining him as a writer. He had a story to tell, but was stu...

What an amazing night! It was a full house both Tuesday and Wednesday night when we premiered our film at AMC theaters. It was jammed packed with fans and families who came to support us. I would be lying if I said I wasn't nervous. On the way to the theater, my nerves were shot to the roof. In the past, it was going to see someone else's film, but this time, it was because I had a part in it. I was literally on edge and I just wanted to scream at the top of my lungs. The moment the screen came on and I saw my name, I almost passed out. For years, as a little girl, I had dreamt of one day seeing my name on the big screen. The feeling is indescribable. I felt numb, I felt alive, I felt butterflies, and I felt tears. It was the most priceless gift ever.  Thank you to everyone who came and supported us. It was a successful event. 

Wow...a year ago, I never thought I'd be here in this situation. I wasn't sure I'd ever be in this situation in my life. And now, just 24 hours away, is the biggest moment of my entire life. I will be seeing my name on the big screen. Do you know, I am chewing on nails right now, feeling numb, and out of breath. Seriously. I am so excited. My biggest dream of seeing my work in theater is almost here! I have such an amazing team that helped brought me here. I am so lucky that I was chosen to be a part of this project. It is now here within my reach and I am just on edge. The shoes, the outfit, the makeup, the hair...all of it is set for tomorrow. Can I put my nerves at rest? Probably not, but I am too happy to care now.  Come see us tomorrow and  Wednesday night, 7PM at AMC Theaters at the Rosedale Shopping Mall. Tickets are $13. See you there!

The evening sun settled down behind the horizon and as the servants busied themselves for dinner, Dakota sat in the study room watching each one of them work. The servants were strange just like their master. They tended to things just as normal servants did, but they didn’t smile or have life in their eyes. They were quiet, to the point, and they never looked at each other. They hardly spoke to one another and she found that strange. Her last servants gossiped, laughed, and joked with each other as they worked. But these ones were eerily quiet. She tried to focus on her book, but she hadn’t turned a page since she sat down half an hour ago. She’d been watching them and hoping that she could figure out something about their master by watching them. But they’d been tightlipped since she sat down.           The servant ladies wore all brown like muddy waters and the men wore all black just like their master. Their attire seemed to be moody...

Dakota woke up to a pounding head and the extreme light from outside didn’t help either. She got out of bed and stumbled over the bed sheets as she walked to the window. It was near mid-morning and she wiped the sleep from her eyes. Outside was a carriage filled with trunks and several servants walking around. She frowned and cocked her head wondering was going on. Turning, she fled out of her chamber and down the stairs.           Loud conversation was heard as was the sound of cleaning and orders being shouted. She saw strange people walking about and she reached out her hands to stop one of them.           “Who are you? What are you doing about in my home?” she asked.           He didn’t answer and kept moving about. She looked around finding the servants moving and changing the designs of the room. When one of the women grabbed the frame of ...

            “Father, you cannot tell me that you’ve given up hope. We can get the company back,” Lady Dakota Trey said as she watched her father’s sunken face. He was sitting in the corner with his white tunic left unbuttoned. His blue eyes were filled with a misty lost look as he let out a deep breath and raised his head to look at her.             “Dakota, there is nothing I can do now, darling. I have given it all my best and I have come up empty. All of my money is gone and I have nothing left. The only way to get out of this is to sell it,” Baron Edward Trey said.             Dakota sat down in one of the chairs and her blonde curls fell over her slender shoulder. She looked just as lost as her father, she was sure, and her heart ached. The company, their lumber company, was going to be sold. The company that her great grandparents ...

Clothes were littered on the ground, heels turned upside down, and a lacy bra hung on the bed post. The night wind blew in soft, balmy air as the two lovers lay entwined in each other’s arms. The aftermath of passionate love making left them both exhausted and fulfilled. The emptiness they both felt for years was finally gone as they gave each other life. Their bodies became as one, giving one another the need to fill the ache that tortured at their souls.      Jedidiah held her against him and kissed her head, thinking back to how she had uttered his name in complete surrender when he brought her to the brink of ecstasy. The pleasures she muttered against his skin had him holding back until he felt he would break. Everything had been perfect just like how he had imagined it would be. She was perfect; an addiction he would find he needed.      “What are you thinking about?” Anna whispered as she laced her hand through his.   ...