"People says that I look like Lucy Liu but I don't want to kill Bill"
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December 19, 2010
WEB PROJECT MANAGER
Muoi Gu
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The interview
Muoi Gu is a 36 year old web project manager. She lives in Paris, France.
DS: How did you hear about Dailysingle? What are you expecting from being on the front page?
Muoi Gu: My friend Virginie was on the Dailysingle front page November 4th. I played in her movie, have a look at the video below. I love the idea that everyone can be world-famous for 15 minutes as Andy Warhol said.
Muoi Gu: My friend Virginie was on the Dailysingle front page November 4th. I played in her movie, have a look at the video below. I love the idea that everyone can be world-famous for 15 minutes as Andy Warhol said.
DS: What are the most memorable years of your life and what happened to make them so memorable?
Muoi Gu: 2006 was awesome! I've been traveling in Australia, New Caledonia, Hong-Kong, Bolivia, Argentina, Paraguay and Morocco. I have seen amazing landscapes and met wonderful people!
Muoi Gu: 2006 was awesome! I've been traveling in Australia, New Caledonia, Hong-Kong, Bolivia, Argentina, Paraguay and Morocco. I have seen amazing landscapes and met wonderful people!
DS: Where were you born and where do you live now?
Muoi Gu: I was born in Cambodia and came in France as a political refugee when I was one year old. Now I live in Paris, the most beautiful city in the world.
Muoi Gu: I was born in Cambodia and came in France as a political refugee when I was one year old. Now I live in Paris, the most beautiful city in the world.
I love the idea that everyone can be world-famous for 15 minutes as Andy Warhol said
DS: How would you best describe yourself?
Muoi Gu: I love internet, arts and fashion. I like to travel physically and mentally, it's a good way to discover new worlds. I'm very curious.
Muoi Gu: I love internet, arts and fashion. I like to travel physically and mentally, it's a good way to discover new worlds. I'm very curious.
DS: What are the must-haves in your daily wardrobe?
Muoi Gu: APC top, Lee jeans, Sergio Rossi high heels and a Jerôme Dreyfuss's bag.
Muoi Gu: APC top, Lee jeans, Sergio Rossi high heels and a Jerôme Dreyfuss's bag.
CONTACT HER
DS: Who do people tell you you look like?
Muoi Gu: People says that I look like Lucy Liu but I don't want to kill Bill.
Muoi Gu: People says that I look like Lucy Liu but I don't want to kill Bill.
DS: What is the compliment you most frequently get?
Muoi Gu: I've got a lovely smile. I smile because I want the world to smile at me :)
Muoi Gu: I've got a lovely smile. I smile because I want the world to smile at me :)
DS: How did you end-up being a web project manager?
Muoi Gu: I've got a versatile background. I studied sociology and literature because I wanted to be an anthropologist and a writer. Then I jumped into communication, marketing and computer sciences. I can feed my brain with internet.
Muoi Gu: I've got a versatile background. I studied sociology and literature because I wanted to be an anthropologist and a writer. Then I jumped into communication, marketing and computer sciences. I can feed my brain with internet.
The video
DS: Can you tell us more about your job?
Muoi Gu: I'm working as a freelance for big advertising companies, mostly for international accounts. I enjoy my work as I can constantly move from various projects and work with new creative teams. I love digital motion and interactivity. I'm a 'mad woman' (cf 'mad men') but I didn't drink nor smoke when I worked at BBDO. Check my online portfolio http://www.muoigu.com/?_lang=EN
Muoi Gu: I'm working as a freelance for big advertising companies, mostly for international accounts. I enjoy my work as I can constantly move from various projects and work with new creative teams. I love digital motion and interactivity. I'm a 'mad woman' (cf 'mad men') but I didn't drink nor smoke when I worked at BBDO. Check my online portfolio http://www.muoigu.com/?_lang=EN
DS: Let's talk more about you and your tastes. Any hobbies? What do you like to do in your free time? Any thing you like and recommend?
Muoi Gu: I like to go and see exhibitions. There are lots of art openings in Paris. I recommend the Cartier foundation for contemporary art. The building is designed by Jean Nouvel and they always have a choice of edgy artists. http://fondation.cartier.com/?_lang=en&small=0 Recently I went to Magda Danysz gallery for the Erwin Olaf opening. http://www.magda-gallery.com/en/erwin-olaf I also go to the Ricard foundation because they organize free conferences on art, literature and sociology. http://fondation-entreprise-ricard.com/en/conferences Most of the time, I take some pictures and share it on my blog.
Muoi Gu: I like to go and see exhibitions. There are lots of art openings in Paris. I recommend the Cartier foundation for contemporary art. The building is designed by Jean Nouvel and they always have a choice of edgy artists. http://fondation.cartier.com/?_lang=en&small=0 Recently I went to Magda Danysz gallery for the Erwin Olaf opening. http://www.magda-gallery.com/en/erwin-olaf I also go to the Ricard foundation because they organize free conferences on art, literature and sociology. http://fondation-entreprise-ricard.com/en/conferences Most of the time, I take some pictures and share it on my blog.
DS: What is a typical week for Muoi Gu?
Muoi Gu: During the day, I work monday to friday in the agency. In the evening, I go out to see some friends and have a glass of wine in cafes or eat in restaurants, see movies or exhibitions, do asthanga yoga or stay at home blogging and reading. In the week-end, I stroll in the Marais and go to the European House of Photography or Pompidou center http://www.mep-fr.org/us/ http://www.centrepompidou.fr/Pompidou/Accueil.nsf/Document/HomePage?OpenDocument&L=2
Muoi Gu: During the day, I work monday to friday in the agency. In the evening, I go out to see some friends and have a glass of wine in cafes or eat in restaurants, see movies or exhibitions, do asthanga yoga or stay at home blogging and reading. In the week-end, I stroll in the Marais and go to the European House of Photography or Pompidou center http://www.mep-fr.org/us/ http://www.centrepompidou.fr/Pompidou/Accueil.nsf/Document/HomePage?OpenDocument&L=2
DS: Some quick questions: What is the first thing you do in the morning?
Muoi Gu: I'm surfing on the net, I'm a geek!
Muoi Gu: I'm surfing on the net, I'm a geek!
DS: What is your favorite word?
Muoi Gu: Cool is a cool word.
Muoi Gu: Cool is a cool word.
DS: What it your favorite quotation? Or make your own for posterity...
Muoi Gu: 'There is a crack in everything, that’s how the light gets in' - Leonard Cohen
Muoi Gu: 'There is a crack in everything, that’s how the light gets in' - Leonard Cohen
DS: What is your favorite "drug"?
Muoi Gu: Blogging and tweetering.
Muoi Gu: Blogging and tweetering.
The photo shoot
DS: What magic power would you like to have if you could choose one?
Muoi Gu: Teleportation! I guess I've watched too much Star Trek when I was young. I'm also a fan of The Twilight Zone.
Muoi Gu: Teleportation! I guess I've watched too much Star Trek when I was young. I'm also a fan of The Twilight Zone.
DS: If not yourself, who would you be?
Muoi Gu: I admire photojournalists who can inspire people and expand your consciousness.
Muoi Gu: I admire photojournalists who can inspire people and expand your consciousness.
DS: What is in store for you? Any key projects for the next months? Anything you want to share? Can our readers help you with anything?
Muoi Gu: It's mostly personal projects like going to New York, doing wine tasting, taking a photography course.
Muoi Gu: It's mostly personal projects like going to New York, doing wine tasting, taking a photography course.
DS: Thank you Muoi Gu
Muoi Gu: Bye bye, thanks for reading! <3
Muoi Gu: Bye bye, thanks for reading! <3
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