List of Hmong people explained

This is a list of some well-known Hmong individuals throughout the world. The Hmong are an Asian ethnic group from the mountainous regions of China, Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand.

List

• Ahney Her, actress, best known as Sue Lor in Gran Torino
• April Yang, YouTube star with over 2 million subscribers
• Asee Her, the first Hmong man crowned as Mister Universe Laos 2023.
• Bee Vang, actor, best known as Thao Vang Lor in Gran Torino
• Brenda Song, Disney channel actress/teen star, known for The Suite Life of Zack & Cody and The Suite Life on Deck; Song is an anglicized spelling of "Xiong"^[1]
• Blong Xiong, first Asian American and Hmong American to serve on the Fresno City Council (2006)^[2]
• Cao Lu, idol singer of Korean group Fiestar^[3]
• Chen Zi You, 陈子由, Miao model and actor
• Cherzong Vang, St. Paul Community Leader; Lao and Hmong veterans' leader, Lao Veterans of America
• Chai Vang, ex-National Guardsman; convicted multiple murderer
• Chervang Kong Vang, Reverend; a Hmong minister who established United Christians Liberty Evangelical Church, the first Hmong independent church organization, and also the creator of the Nyiakeng Puachue Hmong script.
• Cy Thao, Minnesota State Representative
• Dia Cha, author, former professor and anthropologist, St. Cloud State University, Minnesota
• Doua Moua, actor, known for Gran Torino and Disney's Mulan.
• Doualy Xaykaothao, freelance American journalist and radio producer known for her work with NPR^[4]
• Fei Yang, YouTube star with over 1 million subscribers. Her channel is called, heyitsfeiii.
• Foung Hawj (侯祝福 | ຝົງ ເຮີ), pioneer Hmong-American broadcaster; media artist; Minnesota State Senator elected in 2012
• Fres Thao, hip hop and spoken word artist
• Lieutenant Colonel Hang Sao
• Houa Vue Moua, author and community activist^[5]
• Xao "Jerry" Yang, 2007 World Series of Poker Main Event Champion and currently owner of several sushi-inspired restaurants in Las Vegas and California.
• Joe Bee Xiong, first Hmong American elected to public office in the state of Wisconsin, serving two terms as Eau Claire City councilman^[6]
• Johnny Plastik - Founder of Kind Beats, a Hmong DJ group formed in Minnesota.
• Ka Vang, writer
• Kao Kalia Yang, Hmong American writer; author of The Latehomecomer: A Hmong Family Memoir; her work has appeared in the Paj Ntaub Voice Hmong Literary Journal and numerous other publications
• Kristy Yang, first elected Hmong American Judge.
• Kazoua Kong-Thao, first Hmong American to serve on the Saint Paul School Board of Education^[7]
• Laolee Xiong, founder of The Vocal Network a cappella group and Techapella singing showcase^[8]
• Lán yè zhēn (蓝业珍) or Lan Ni (蓝妮) - from July 2, 1912 - September 28, 1996 - is a princess. Her grandfather is Lan Heguang (蓝和光), a Miao king in Yunnan Jianshui. Lan Ni was born in Macau, China.
• Lei Ahyouduo, ethnic Miao Chinese singer
• Lexus ”Lexi” Vang, contestant of survival show A2K and member of American/Korean girl group VCHA produced by JYP Entertainment
• Lia Lee, subject of the 1997 book The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down
• Long Qingquan, 龙清泉, Miao Olympian; won a gold medal in Men's 56 kg weightlifting for China in the 2008 Beijing Olympics^[9]
• Lori M. Lee, author of the book, Pahua and The Soul Stealer
• Leekong Xiong, famous singer from Laos
• Lormong Lo, former Omaha City Councilman
• Luo Zheng, 罗正, Miao singer, actor, and former member of the Chinese project boy group MR-X
• Luj Yaj, singer from Thailand
• Mai Neng Moua, writer
• Mai Vang, first Hmong woman elected to the Sacramento City Council
• Mary Thao, first Hmong woman elected to office in Wisconsin.
• Mayyer Thao, appointed as Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority by Governor Tony Evers.
• Mee Moua, Minnesota State Senator^[10]
• Megan Khang, first Hmong professional golfer, started playing golf at 5 1/2 yrs old, from Massachusetts^[11]
• Nattaphone Suepsakwong (Keng Yang), the first Hmong person to be elected into the Royal Thai Parliament. He was also an actor.
• Noah Lor, first Hmong American to be elected Mayor Pro-Tempore in the City of Merced's history; elected as city councilman in Merced in 2007 and re-elected again in 2011^[12]
• Pa Chay Vue, a leading member of the Madman's War, a rebellion against the French colonialism in Southeast Asia, especially in Vietnam.
• Pa Kao Her, after the Secret War in Laos, Her fled to Thailand and organized a political movement to take back the country of Laos.
• Pany Yathotou, the first Hmong woman to become the vice president of Laos and is currently serving alongside Bounthong Chitmany. She was the chairwoman and governor of the Bank of the Lao P.D.R from 1988 to 1997. She was also the President of the National Assembly of Laos from 2010 to 2021.
• Pao Houa Her, photographer, first Hmong graduate of Yale University's Photography MFA program, 2023 Guggenheim Fellow, featured artist in the 2022 Whitney Biennial.
• Payengxa Lor, the first Hmong woman to be crowned as Miss Universe Laos 2022 and was one of the Top 16 contestants in Miss Universe 2022.
• Qin Liangyu, 秦良玉, Miao Chinese General of the Ming Dynasty; highest ranking female general of Chinese history
• Sandy'Ci Moua, Hmong American actress; community organizer; production assistant and consultant
• Shen Congwen, 沈从文, Miao Chinese writer from the May Fourth Movement
• Sheng Thao, First Hmong Woman to serve on the Oakland City Council
• SomXai Vue First Hmong American served in the Thornton City Council in Colorado.
• Song Zuying, 宋祖英, ethnic Miao Chinese singer
• Song Jia Ling, 宋佳玲, Miao actor and sister of Song Zuying
• Steve Ly, First Mayor in the United States of America of Hmong descent - Mayor of Elk Grove, California
• Sunisa Lee, artistic gymnast, first Hmong-American to qualify for the US Olympic Team, 2020/2021 all-around Olympic gold medalist, and 2024 all-around Olympic Bronze Medalist
• Dr. Tony Vang, first Hmong elected as a member of the Fresno Unified school board in Fresno, California^[13]
• Tou Ger Xiong, diversity consultant, comedian, storyteller, and rapper^[14]
• Touby Lyfoung, Hmong politician in Laos, served in several ministries in the Royal Lao Government, and key adviser to the King. After the war, Lyfoung was captured and tortured to death by the Communist Pathet Lao.
• Trinity Vang, Hmong-American storyteller and digital creator. Founder of TRIN Collective^[15] which was featured at Urban Outfitters. First Hmong-American woman to be presented the Inna Meiman Human Rights award by the University of Minnesota- Twin Cities.^[16]
• Vang Pao, Royal Lao Army Major General; revered Hmong Leader; commander of CIA-supported Hmong forces during the Laotian Civil War
• Vang Pobzeb, PhD. Laos and Hmong Scholar; founder and past President of Lao Human Rights Council, Inc.
• Vu Pa Chay (Hmong: Vwj Paj Cai, Hmong Vietnamese: Vux Pax Chai, a Hmong leader who revolted against the French imperialist in northern Vietnam and Laos
• Vuong Chinh Duc (1865 - 1947) (RPA : Vaj Tsoov Loom) was a H'Mong king (also known as King Meo) with his kingdom in Dong Van district, Ha Giang province, Vietnam
• Wang Zhiming, Miao pastor; memorialized above the Great West Door of Westminster Abbey
• Wangyee Vang, President of Lao Veterans of America Institute; Lao and Hmong community veterans' leader
• Xiong Chaozhong, Xiong Zhong Zhao, 熊朝忠, Miao (Hmong) light flyweight boxer of Wenshan, China^[17]
• Yasmi Pajyi Yang, Hmong international singer, songwriter, actress, model, entrepreneur
• Yang Xi Zi, 杨肸子, Miao actress and singer, starred in Love and Redemption and Immortal Samsara
• Yee Leng Xiong, Elected to the DC Everest School Board, Marathon County Board, and Village of Weston Board in Wisconsin. He is currently the Board Vice President of the DC Everest Board of Education.
• Yia Moua, known as the Bull, former Muay Thai kickboxing champion^[18]
• Zong Zoua Her, a Hmong anti-Pathet Lao and leader of a resistant group in Laos.
• Zou Shiming, 邹市明, the most successful amateur boxer from the People's Republic of China; won two world titles in 2005 and 2007 and the gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics in the light flyweight (-48 kg) division^{[19] [20]}
• Zoua Vang, first Hmong-American mainstream television journalist^[21]
• Calvin Cha, student of Western Washington University

Notes and References

1. http://asiancemagazine.com/jun_2006/brenda_song_is_wendy_wu_homecoming_warrior Asiance magazine, June 2006
2. http://news.newamericamedia.org/news/view_article.html?article_id=308b71c594ac3bf8a08ef2765819ae2f New American Media, 28 Nov 2006
3. Web site: FIESTAR's Cao Lu reveals she's Miao.
4. Web site: Doualy Xaykaothao . NPR . People at NPR . November 10, 2018.
5. "I salute the spirit of my communities": Autoethnographic Innovations in Hmong American Literature . College Literature . Summer 2004 . Jeannie . Chiu . 31 . 3 . 43–69 . 2007-06-04 . 10.1353/lit.2004.0030 . https://web.archive.org/web/20071110153209/http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa3709/is_200407/ai_n9454268/pg_9 . 2007-11-10 . dead .
6. http://www.weau.com/home/headlines/6836112.html WEAU – HomePage
7. http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/blog/2009/03/09/kazoua-kong-thao.html Kazoua Kong Thao. Twin Cities Daily Planet, March 15, 2009
8. Web site: 2017-12-19. Welcome to Techapella, where top firms trade hashtags for harmonies. 2021-07-30. the Guardian. en.
9. Web site: Ethnic Miao/Hmong Chinese 苗族 (56 Chinese Ethnic Groups) . sites.google.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20100410125213/http://sites.google.com/site/chn56ethnicities/Home/miao . 2010-04-10.
10. http://news.minnesota.publicradio.org/features/200201/29_wilcoxenw_moua/
11. Megan Khang bio, LPGA.com
12. http://www.mercedsunstar.com/2007/11/09/72055/diverse-factors-played-part-in.html Diverse factors played part in election. Merced Sun-Star, Nov. 9, 2007
13. https://abc30.com/archive/5878766/ KFSN ABC30 ACTION NEWS, January 08, 2008
14. News: Charles . Leroux . 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 . 2004-02-25 . Chicago Tribune .
15. Web site: Carlson . Frankie . UMN student Trinity Vang launches personal jewelry line . 2023-12-06 . The Minnesota Daily.
16. Web site: Undergraduate . 2023-12-06 . College of Liberal Arts . en.
17. http://gokunming.com/en/blog/item/1649/interview_xiong_chaozhong July 7, 2010, "Interview: Xiong Chaozhong", www.GoKumming.com
18. http://www.shrdo.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2394:yia-moua-kickboxing-champion-remembered-for-more-than-title-bouts&catid=913&Itemid=124 "Yia Moua, Kickboxing champion remembered for more than title bouts"
19. http://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?hl=en&prev=/search%3Fq%3D%25E9%2582%25B9%25E5%25B8%2582%25E6%2598%258E%25E8%258B%2597%25E6%2597%258F%26hl%3Den%26biw%3D1280%26bih%3D578%26site%3Dwebhp%26prmd%3Dimvns&rurl=translate.google.com&sl=zh-CN&u=http://www.miaomeng.net/portal.php%3Fmod%3Dview%26aid%3D745&usg=ALkJrhjDE0aJu2pYD5QQcD_TNA6tIYgdbA www.miaomeng.net
20. http://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?hl=en&prev=/search%3Fq%3D%25E9%2582%25B9%25E5%25B8%2582%25E6%2598%258E%25E8%258B%2597%25E6%2597%258F%26hl%3Den%26biw%3D1280%26bih%3D578%26site%3Dwebhp%26prmd%3Dimvns&rurl=translate.google.com&sl=zh-CN&u=http://www.miaomeng.net/portal.php%3Fmod%3Dview%26aid%3D743&usg=ALkJrhjbOvmjBFJeazhgrsy4U6plXu774Q www.miaomeng.net
21. http://thehmongtribune.com/article/201005/first-hmong-reporter-still-helping-community-tell-their-stories The Hmong Tribune