How This Refugee Made MILLIONS With Donuts

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  • Опубликовано: 5 ноя 2020
  • Los Angeles boasts the most donut shops in the country. It started when a man named Ted Ngoy came to California in 1975 as a refugee from Cambodia. Within three years he became a millionaire, creating his own chain of donut shops across the city. A new documentary, “The Donut King” tells the story of how he achieved his American Dream and then lost it all. Inside Edition Digital’s Mara Montalbano has more. #InsideEdition

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  • @coochiedemolisher369
    @coochiedemolisher369 3 года назад +1273

    Imagine being called the “Donut King” what an accomplishment

    • @unvcht5046
      @unvcht5046 3 года назад +14

      This man was already successful in Cambodia and came to this country very rich. Don’t be fooled by the war torn country he was one of the elites. Do some research Before being so gullible to whatever the news says

    • @cookie_lover8694
      @cookie_lover8694 3 года назад +8

      UniversalChat Chat they didn't say anything wrong there saying that even if he was rich being called donut king is an honor. Plus the man came with thousands of dollars only

    • @unvcht5046
      @unvcht5046 3 года назад +4

      @@cookie_lover8694 He didn’t he came with more it just made the story look better for him to say he came with that. And with inflation couple of thousands mean a lot more

    • @IAREROCKYY
      @IAREROCKYY 3 года назад +3

      Yes its an American dream

    • @coochiedemolisher369
      @coochiedemolisher369 3 года назад +9

      @@unvcht5046 shut up and let the man enjoy his donut crown

  • @btyt152
    @btyt152 3 года назад +863

    Imagine moving to the USA, having nothing to start with, and becoming a millionaire as well as employing fellow immigrants let alone house them!

    • @josephsanchez5463
      @josephsanchez5463 3 года назад +32

      This man is legend doing great work that our own government cant help with lil things like this to help people

    • @dieseldabz7104
      @dieseldabz7104 3 года назад +2

      And dodging taxes and whatnot..Probably never even bothered to become a legal citizen.

    • @dieseldabz7104
      @dieseldabz7104 3 года назад +2

      You realize what he did was illegal right? Had he had to go about things differently the outcome would probably also change.

    • @sxigz
      @sxigz 3 года назад +8

      @Steven Seth Nah

    • @joshualowe959
      @joshualowe959 3 года назад

      I have always lived in the USA

  • @erikr695
    @erikr695 3 года назад +1505

    Donut King: Comes to America. Makes $20 Million.
    Las Vegas Casinos: “Nice to meet you buddy. C’mon inside and have a little fun.”

  • @user-qi7rk1ss6r
    @user-qi7rk1ss6r 3 года назад +42

    I’m Cambodian and this is very amazing. Some Cambodians don’t have much, like this man. He started off with nothing to millions. That is true hard work.

  • @Frenite
    @Frenite 3 года назад +207

    This guy really achieved the American dream.

    • @infinityandbeyond9497
      @infinityandbeyond9497 3 года назад +10

      by gamble away all his life saving and achievement in the casino run by crooks?😯🤔😱😱😱😱

    • @todperrier8273
      @todperrier8273 3 года назад +4

      He lost everything! I don’t think that’s a good dream

    • @envysilence85
      @envysilence85 3 года назад +5

      @@infinityandbeyond9497 woahh 😳🥵😱😰😥😱🤥😨 how did you know the Casino was ran by crooks😨😥😰😤😥😢🤯😤😱😢😨😱😱😥😥😰😨

    • @unvcht5046
      @unvcht5046 3 года назад

      This man was already successful in Cambodia and came to this country very rich. Don’t be fooled by the war torn country he was one of the elites. Do some research Before being so gullible to whatever the news says

    • @voodoododo2022
      @voodoododo2022 3 года назад

      @@envysilence85 even the government is run by crooks

  • @Noname-hc3lw
    @Noname-hc3lw 3 года назад +15

    Whatever people say about America.... Still it is the best place for those with dream and Hard work.

  • @kingjohn219
    @kingjohn219 3 года назад +7

    My father came here with nothing in the 80s and now he is a millionaire. He is a shining example of the American Dream. He is my hero!

  • @jayjaybulldog9180
    @jayjaybulldog9180 3 года назад +67

    Homer Simpson: If He cant make Donuts this Superior, NO ONE WILL

  • @Frenite
    @Frenite 3 года назад +257

    Of course gambling had to ruin his success. We hear that story way too often.

    • @unvcht5046
      @unvcht5046 3 года назад +13

      This man was already successful in Cambodia and came to this country very rich. Don’t be fooled by the war torn country he was one of the elites. Do some research Before being so gullible to whatever the news says

    • @yungstunna559
      @yungstunna559 2 года назад +1

      It wasn’t gambling, it was greed. Gambling was just the outward expression.

    • @bluedog6294
      @bluedog6294 2 года назад +1

      @@unvcht5046 this is a complete lie

  • @lmnn8076
    @lmnn8076 3 года назад +8

    When he just simply said, "oh what a memory" That hit me in some way. 💗 I wish him a good healthy life ahead. God bless the man. ❤

  • @masterknight07
    @masterknight07 3 года назад +7

    He may have lost his money, but he gained something worth more. Respect. He changed the lives of so many families for the better and gave them the American dream.

  • @ZZPrince828
    @ZZPrince828 3 года назад +77

    Looking at the thumbnail, i thought he died for a sec😅

    • @Drax4
      @Drax4 3 года назад +3

      lmao same 😂

    • @losalvarez1660
      @losalvarez1660 3 года назад +4

      Lol right! Only inside edition

    • @burnt.alaska
      @burnt.alaska 3 года назад

      imagine. the donut king assassinated by the muffin mans knights

    • @olytv8635
      @olytv8635 3 года назад

      💀right

  • @SpottedCat.
    @SpottedCat. 3 года назад +123

    First we got “Tiger King”
    Now we have “Donut King”

    • @clonetrooper6985
      @clonetrooper6985 3 года назад +2

      Atleast one of them had an happy ending

    • @joshualowe959
      @joshualowe959 3 года назад +3

      There's also Lion King which had a happy ending!😁

    • @gpproject1548
      @gpproject1548 3 года назад +2

      @@joshualowe959 simba had a baby with his cousin

    • @joshualowe959
      @joshualowe959 3 года назад +2

      @@gpproject1548 Nala is Simba's mate. And Simba & Nala had two Cubs: Kiara & Kion

    • @ganon01ryanoutsen92
      @ganon01ryanoutsen92 3 года назад

      There also Burger King in restaurant

  • @OscarHernandez-vb4ng
    @OscarHernandez-vb4ng 3 года назад +3

    He lost everything but he helped many families. 👍

  • @VOID_DEATH
    @VOID_DEATH 3 года назад +5

    *This is what a true American dreamer looks like!. I hope he lives a long life doing what he loves!.*

  • @thyanatran8129
    @thyanatran8129 3 года назад +78

    who's watching this during class

  • @scoop8400
    @scoop8400 3 года назад +1

    Such a great story of success and all the help to those families he provided.

  • @ama.mensss
    @ama.mensss 3 года назад +3

    This is an amazing story. Soo happy for him

  • @Neverforgethaiti
    @Neverforgethaiti 3 года назад +2

    This is such a beautiful yet sad story !!!! 🙂😭🙂😭

  • @losangelesroleplay8487
    @losangelesroleplay8487 3 года назад +5

    Wow this makes me so sad, and I’m even Cambodian and my grandpa was in the army, and my dad is a refugee from Cambodia and he lives in Australia with me and my mom.🇰🇭

  • @fernelle1
    @fernelle1 3 года назад +2

    Wow what a great humbling story 🙌🏾

  • @SonyEnthusiast
    @SonyEnthusiast 3 года назад +92

    My wife's sister owns a donut shop. She's Cambodian!

    • @dieseldabz7104
      @dieseldabz7104 3 года назад +3

      US citizen?

    • @lyc.7007
      @lyc.7007 3 года назад +8

      @@dieseldabz7104 ?

    • @aegisfrontier1057
      @aegisfrontier1057 3 года назад +1

      K

    • @NRV0
      @NRV0 3 года назад +2

      Is it in LA and it connected to the King??

    • @ok-sp9xf
      @ok-sp9xf 3 года назад

      @@lyc.7007 Is she American?

  • @Starstronomer
    @Starstronomer 3 года назад +2

    He seems happy so I’m happy for him! ☺️

  • @anthonyg13emergencyvideos
    @anthonyg13emergencyvideos 3 года назад

    he seems like such a pure, nice guy

  • @cindymai6399
    @cindymai6399 3 года назад +3

    Omg when he said “Donut Time!” I was absorbed in how adorable he was!!

  • @nbdb23
    @nbdb23 3 года назад +19

    The moral of the story: Anyone can make it!!!

    • @jamesmartian5051
      @jamesmartian5051 3 года назад +3

      Moral of the story DON’T GAMBLE!!!

    • @nbdb23
      @nbdb23 3 года назад

      @@jamesmartian5051 that’s true. Make good choices.

    • @unvcht5046
      @unvcht5046 3 года назад

      This man was already successful in Cambodia and came to this country very rich. Don’t be fooled by the war torn country he was one of the elites. Do some research Before being so gullible to whatever the news says

    • @jamesmartian5051
      @jamesmartian5051 3 года назад +2

      @@unvcht5046 The guy himself said he gambled all the way...

    • @kekes1234
      @kekes1234 3 года назад +2

      @@unvcht5046 No his parents were rich, and stop commenting the same thing everywhere.

  • @rayoperator2699
    @rayoperator2699 3 года назад +20

    When he said “donut king” i was expecting Homer Simpson.

  • @ikast4r
    @ikast4r 3 года назад +3

    The fact that he’s a Cambodian donut king makes me so happy

  • @Kumiko026
    @Kumiko026 3 года назад

    Happy for this guy!

  • @dahdanieldudehq7970
    @dahdanieldudehq7970 3 года назад +1

    I’m Cambodian and this brings tears to me

  • @schindlerteejay94
    @schindlerteejay94 3 года назад

    now that is a original new story worth viewing, especially from someone as unique as him.

  • @jessicaibe970
    @jessicaibe970 3 года назад +2

    The smallest impact can make a big difference tomorrow 🙏🏽🙏🏽 dream big 🍩

  • @jackieec
    @jackieec 3 года назад

    He seems like such a nice and humble person. I might visit to have a donut someday.

  • @aleah3168
    @aleah3168 3 года назад +4

    I visited one of the many Cambodian family donut shops he helped, and there doing amazing! I would usually see a line every Saturday morning with people waiting for donuts, personally I dont like the flavor of their donuts, but my family does and they say it's amazing

  • @Kira-de3dl
    @Kira-de3dl 3 года назад

    So good to see him doing good!!!

  • @murisanfamily
    @murisanfamily 3 года назад

    Love what she said when given an opportunity what you can do and succeed

  • @Navy_Hing
    @Navy_Hing 3 года назад +10

    “Cambodia” never heard inside edition say my country

    • @Deniss-cp2fo
      @Deniss-cp2fo 3 года назад +1

      Wait a sec didnt expect so many people live in cambodia like me lel

    • @Akira-fr2yt
      @Akira-fr2yt 3 года назад

      Same

  • @will.buckley
    @will.buckley 3 года назад +11

    Guy at 0:59 looks like he was taken hostage

    • @unvcht5046
      @unvcht5046 3 года назад

      This man was already successful in Cambodia and came to this country very rich. Don’t be fooled by the war torn country he was one of the elites. Do some research Before being so gullible to whatever the news says

    • @oddlyodds8247
      @oddlyodds8247 3 года назад +7

      @@unvcht5046 shut up your commenting that everywhere

  • @user-ut2xh2us4q
    @user-ut2xh2us4q 3 года назад +3

    When the war strike our country lost most of everything

  • @daleferia1640
    @daleferia1640 3 года назад

    Congrats to this man

  • @rngkk2677
    @rngkk2677 3 года назад +12

    He is so cool

  • @eggos1019
    @eggos1019 3 года назад

    I’m so proud of him
    I’m Cambodian and so proud

  • @mr.meeseeks6549
    @mr.meeseeks6549 3 года назад +13

    lmao in the thumbnail I thought the dude was dead and they photoshopped wings on to him

    • @unvcht5046
      @unvcht5046 3 года назад

      This man was already successful in Cambodia and came to this country very rich. Don’t be fooled by the war torn country he was one of the elites. Do some research Before being so gullible to whatever the news says

    • @CozySprouts
      @CozySprouts 3 года назад

      Cap

    • @deadpicklechinahboi4777
      @deadpicklechinahboi4777 3 года назад

      @@unvcht5046 please shut up

  • @novsovannara8574
    @novsovannara8574 3 года назад

    Respect from Cambodia 😔

  • @madelynyuen6384
    @madelynyuen6384 3 года назад

    Finally a video about my king

  • @chethrasavath5552
    @chethrasavath5552 3 года назад +2

    I'm very proud of Ted Ngoy and I'm also a Cambodian, but I was born in America

  • @Noname-jq8ec
    @Noname-jq8ec 3 года назад +1

    That's the American dream, it just goes to show no matter your background you can make something of yourself with arduous work and devotion

  • @jaymckinlay7495
    @jaymckinlay7495 3 года назад

    It’s sad to see people lose everything

  • @n.b.a1529
    @n.b.a1529 3 года назад +1

    I love donuts and their pink boxes

  • @BertoIsGucci
    @BertoIsGucci 3 года назад +6

    Free labor for the win once again.

    • @SL-lz9jr
      @SL-lz9jr 3 года назад

      At least they got to come to America and learned to set up their own businesses. That’s more than you’ll get in some places. Hopefully he paid them some kind of wage though.

  • @lilytoh3580
    @lilytoh3580 2 года назад

    Hard work and food always help the one ready to build a home and business and help his fellow beings.

  • @mimibrown8143
    @mimibrown8143 3 года назад

    almost exact story to my great grandfather in malaysia. minus the donuts, he lost everything and my great grandmother never slept in the same room with him until death.

  • @anaskywalker9973
    @anaskywalker9973 3 года назад

    I moved to mexico and I miss LA donuts. It's a dream to visit for the donuts.

  • @KhmerKandal
    @KhmerKandal 3 года назад +1

    He's enjoying life with young wife now in Cambodia 😁

  • @mexicana_vj
    @mexicana_vj 3 года назад

    Beautiful

  • @mattmullins5493
    @mattmullins5493 3 года назад

    yes My family is from Cambodia! Represent!

  • @chhenglychhour9056
    @chhenglychhour9056 2 года назад

    I am so happy for him I am also live in Cambodia too

  • @kikokushibu5744
    @kikokushibu5744 3 года назад

    I am from Cambodia and this so amazing

  • @deedeewinfrey3181
    @deedeewinfrey3181 3 года назад

    Living the American dream. ❤

  • @derekhoeung9920
    @derekhoeung9920 3 года назад

    My parents also came to America during the Khmer Rouge as refugees. Mad respect ❤️🍩

  • @TangyDumplings
    @TangyDumplings 3 года назад +2

    My grandpa taught parts of my family how to make donuts but sadly he passed last November💜

  • @vinatay7452
    @vinatay7452 3 года назад +1

    I feel good for him

  • @aussieprincess
    @aussieprincess 3 года назад

    I’ve never heard about him before, I’ll definitely be watching. I live in a small country town 5hrs west of Sydney. Our closest Donut King is a 1hr drive, I have to got to that town every month for medical appointments and I always get Donut King donuts to take home for my kids.

  • @Ajaypoggers
    @Ajaypoggers 3 года назад +1

    As a Cambodian I’m proud

  • @jonathan_luck
    @jonathan_luck 3 года назад +1

    I want this documentary to win an Academy Award.

  • @darovann843
    @darovann843 3 года назад +1

    Proud Cambodian 🇰🇭🇰🇭🇰🇭

  • @pugtatograce3462
    @pugtatograce3462 3 года назад

    Long live the donut king. ❤️

  • @ellayee480
    @ellayee480 3 года назад

    a good person.

  • @jedidisciple917
    @jedidisciple917 3 года назад +1

    I’ve never seen an inside edition video with all caps in the title

  • @liveitwithemily228
    @liveitwithemily228 3 года назад

    Wow amazing!!

  • @dbourne9552
    @dbourne9552 3 года назад

    Wow I wanna go to Los Angeles now

  • @Gian.carlos15
    @Gian.carlos15 3 года назад

    A good story

  • @brianfort2128
    @brianfort2128 3 года назад +1

    He really is the donut king

  • @marcseyes1665
    @marcseyes1665 3 года назад

    What a king

  • @Jrmxn
    @Jrmxn 3 года назад +1

    They look so good 👀🍩🤤

  • @synecdoche8783
    @synecdoche8783 3 года назад +3

    my history teacher wrote a book about the Khmer Rouge, such a nasty part of history
    glad these guys made it here in America

  • @seanthe100
    @seanthe100 3 года назад

    The Cambodians own the donut shop adjacent to my home it brings me joy to do buissines with them every morning. Good people!

  • @ash2exotic
    @ash2exotic 3 года назад

    My grandpa came from Cambodia too! And the Khmer Rouge!

  • @mrbaconfearsucks838
    @mrbaconfearsucks838 3 года назад

    if he still made donuts in cambodia ill go buy rn

  • @GabrielleTollerson
    @GabrielleTollerson 3 года назад

    wow! Delicious looking donuts! I would buy a TON of those LOL

  • @mynameisrits
    @mynameisrits 3 года назад

    Hell yeah Cambodia represent.

  • @ericfernandez7732
    @ericfernandez7732 3 года назад

    👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
    Thats the American dream

  • @solomonbasharat3809
    @solomonbasharat3809 Год назад

    Man I always go to donut king and GWT a glazed twist

  • @joshualowe959
    @joshualowe959 3 года назад

    I love Donuts!

  • @user-cn4se7ui6j
    @user-cn4se7ui6j 3 года назад +1

    Now I want donuts 🥺

  • @billyvarnell1652
    @billyvarnell1652 3 года назад

    Them donuts look fire

  • @apersonwhocan8291
    @apersonwhocan8291 3 года назад

    so glad to see it :)))

  • @lalaaa3325
    @lalaaa3325 3 года назад

    Proud Cambodian here😭👏🏻🇰🇭

  • @MukhtarMarso
    @MukhtarMarso 3 года назад +1

    I read this story and it’s incredibly one but what I learn was the gambling is not good for your life and family

  • @carringtonlefayette8644
    @carringtonlefayette8644 3 года назад +2

    I love dougnuts.
    Beyond fabulous.
    This is beyond sad.
    Australia 5.21am

    • @FireDude-py6qn
      @FireDude-py6qn 3 года назад

      Rebel Tremaynne why'd you put the time??

  • @daveythegambler6312
    @daveythegambler6312 3 года назад +1

    All hail the donut king

  • @rhombiperiwinkle7157
    @rhombiperiwinkle7157 3 года назад

    The definition of the American dream

  • @TheVictoryTour1984
    @TheVictoryTour1984 2 года назад

    Me I'm Cambodia too 😍I love his donuts

  • @AntonioSanchez-hy3lp
    @AntonioSanchez-hy3lp 3 года назад +1

    I literally looked at the thumbnail without looking at the title and thought he was dead 😹

  • @tequila_khen4332
    @tequila_khen4332 3 года назад

    My heart bled after this video

  • @nVy346
    @nVy346 3 года назад

    Wow! A Cambodian man... I’m proud to be a Cambodian, I’ll be sure I’ll be like him soon!

    • @hugh2hoob668
      @hugh2hoob668 3 года назад

      Except the gambling part don't do that

  • @tahirbarre3032
    @tahirbarre3032 3 года назад

    I love his life

  • @JoseBasilio-hk8ye
    @JoseBasilio-hk8ye 3 года назад +2

    He’s franchising he worked himself off and all that work paid off I would not be surprised if in 10 years his restaurants will he all across America

  • @Drodloera
    @Drodloera 3 года назад

    Now that is the American dream !

  • @iluvpnd
    @iluvpnd 3 года назад

    Yummmmmmm them donuts look good