VietNamNet Bridge – The names of ten artists who will join
the second “Universal Dance”, the Vietnamese version of “Dancing with the
Stars” competition, has been announced on March 31.

Singer Hua Vi Van

The list includes: singers Hua Vi Van, Nguyen Vu, Thu Minh,
Thuy Tien, Pham Anh Khoa, model and actress Vu Thu Phuong, actor Huy Khanh, Dai
Nghia, actresses Thanh Thuy and Kim Hien.

Hua Vi Van and Nguyen Vu were the last names defined for the
show, after supermodel Vinh Thuy announced his withdrawal on March 28. The
model’s decision was made following recent media reports claiming that he was
indicted for smuggling electronic devices from Australia
into Vietnam.

According to police, the model is suspected of consuming
smuggled electronic goods from 36-year-old Do Thanh Lam, a Vietnamese who
resides in Australia.
The total value of the goods is allegedly worth around VND6.3 billion and more
than US$34,000. Lam was also indicted and detained for further investigation.

Singer Nguyen Vu

Both Hua Vi Van and Nguyen Vu said they were surprised and
glad to be invited to participate in Universal Dance.

The second competition will have 10 shows, two more over
2010, which will be broadcasted live on national VTV3 channel from April 17
through July 3.

The jury will not change, with sports dance king Khanh Thi,
his former dance partner Chi Anh, and movie directors Le Hoang and Nguyen Quang
Dung.

The show hosts will be still Thanh Bach and a female singer.

Last year actress Thanh Van won the competition.

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