Nam Nguyen (playwright)

Nam Nguyen (born August 1997) is a Vietnamese Canadian actor, playwright, and Jeopardy champion.[1][2] He has written numerous plays and musicals, most notably A Perfect Bowl of Pho,[3][4] that cover topics on Asian American diaspora. Nam's works have been performed at Theatre festivals across Ontario. Most notably at the Toronto Fringe Festival[5] and the Summerworks Performance Festival.[6]

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References

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  1. ^ "Toronto playwright Nam Nguyen on his two-day Jeopardy! streak". The Globe and Mail. 2024-04-24. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
  2. ^ "Defeated 'Jeopardy!' Champ Explains Final Error That Cost Him the Game". IMDb. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
  3. ^ "Nam Nguyen – Asian Heritage in Canada". Retrieved 2024-10-08.
  4. ^ "Book Review: A Perfect Bowl of Pho by Nam Nguyen". Sarah O'Connor. 2022-05-30. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
  5. ^ Reporter, Aisling Murphy Staff (2022-07-14). "'A Perfect Bowl of Pho' at the Toronto Fringe is a delectable hit". Toronto Star. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
  6. ^ "Mapleman: Canuck Crusader (The Woodlands Drama Company) 2015 SummerWorks Review | Mooney on Theatre". www.mooneyontheatre.com. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
  7. ^ "A Perfect Bowl of Pho" – via www.playwrightscanada.com.
  8. ^ "CAEZUS". NEXT Magazine. 2023-06-06. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
  9. ^ "Mapleman: Canuck Crusader | The Toronto Theatre Database". Retrieved 2024-08-01.
  10. ^ "Theatre Sheridan reimagines musical theatre with First Drafts". Sheridan College. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
  11. ^ "U of T Drama Festival 2020 | Theatre | Hart House". harthouse.ca. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
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