Jenny Bui

Jenny Bui (born ) is a Cambodian-American nail artist known for her crystal-studded creations. She was named Nail Artist Influencer of the Year in 2019 and is known as "The Queen of Bling."

Among her clients are Love & Hip Hop cast member Yandy Smith and rapper Cardi B. Her designs have become part of Cardi B's signature look.

Early life and education Bui was born around 1970 in Cambodia, one of nine children. Her father was a cook and her mother a street vendor; both are Chinese. She was five when the Khmer Rouge came into power, and her family fled when she was eight, spending years trying to escape; a younger brother died of starvation-related illness.

When she was fourteen she and her mother and a brother immigrated to Montreal, sponsored by an older brother who was already there. Her style was originally inspired by an article in a Japanese nail magazine a friend had sent her.

Her work caught the attention of Love & Hip Hop's Smith, who became a client and helped her set up an Instagram account to showcase her designs.

Other fashion and beauty influencers also contributed to Bui's increasing prominence.

In popular culture Bui was impersonated by drag performer Gia Gunn on season 4 of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars.

Personal life Bui has been married three times. She has three children with her first husband and two with her second husband. She met her second husband, Billy Bui, who owned an auto body shop, in 2004.