Wengie TRENDS #1 on YouTube with "UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER"

Wengie, the No. 1 most subscribed Australian YouTuber, has dropped an original Christmas

song, “Ugly Christmas Sweater” The music video for the festive bop instantly became the

#1 trending video on YouTube, racking up over a million views within a day of its release on

November 17.

The song was written by #1 Billboard song-writer Melanie Fontana, whose credits include

BTS, Justin Bieber and the Chainsmokers.

Talking about the inspiration behind the Christmas original, Wengie shared,

“There’s nothing

more iconic to Christmas than the ugly Christmas sweater!...This song is for everyone out

there that is encouraging your family and friends to wear their Ugly Christmas Sweaters!”

Mark Darcy made it cool in Bridget Jones’s Diary, now Wengie is making it cool for the

millennial.

Similar to her previous singles, “Cake” and “Déjà Vu”; released earlier this year, Wengie is all about bringing positivity and fun with her music.

“If Ugly Christmas Sweater makes yousmile and feel excited about Christmas —that would be my only wish!”

With both her YouTube fans and music fans around the world getting in on the holiday

spirit, “Ugly Christmas Sweater” is sure to be a hit this coming Christmas season!

Here are links to the track:

 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0samRmOIcLc

 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/6HdZiA9pA5gxuIpEUW6T24

 iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/ugly-christmas-sweater-

single/1442139201

Qi GangLI invites Wengie to Guangzhou Fashion Week

On November 8, 2017, Wengie Huang was invited to attend Qi Gang Li's show held in Guangzhou Tower in Guangzhou, for the 2018 Spring / Summer collection at Guangzhou International Fashion Week.

　　That night, Wengie was wearing a fairy like silk dress designed by Qi Gang Li. She was very honored to be invited to participate in the Spring and Autumn 2018 Spring and Autumn Silk Road Fashion Show, also very happy to be able to return to their hometown of Guangzhou.

Wengie at in the first row and paying attention to every piece of clothing brought by the model on stage. The 2018 spring and summer collection by Qigang  was themed "Silk Road" inspired by Datang's Desert Oasis Silk Road as the main fabric pattern, decorated with exquisite three-dimensional gold wire Embroidered camel.

Wengie said in an interview: "Qi Gang teacher has incorporated China's traditional culture into modern fashion in such an inspirational way,"

-Translated from the official Chinese Weibo article

Wengie Nominated for the 7th Annual Streamy Awards

The nominations for the 7th Annual Streamy Awards were announced today, but instead of doing the traditional ceremony where someone stands at a podium and reads a long list of names, the nominees were announced exclusively via the Streamy Awards Twitter account — an appropriate platform for the digital video accolade.

Wengie was nominated in the International category alongside Juanpa Zurita, Lisa and Lena and more.

The Streamy Awards, which is produced by dick clark productions, will take place at 9:30PM ET/6:30PM PT on September 26 at the Beverly Hilton. The event honors the best in online video and the creators behind it. The annual event brings together the biggest names in YouTube and online video for a night of celebration, discovery, and meaningful recognition. This year marks the first ever installment of “The Purpose Awards,” an annual event recognizing individuals and organizations making a difference in their communities and positively impacting humankind, which will take place during Streamy week on Sept. 25.

The winner of the The 3rd Annual Australian Online Video Awards

The Australian Online Video Awards is a landmark event for the local screen content industry, bringing local content creators to the attention of the world stage.

Launched in 2014, The Online Video Awards showcases the best in Australian online content, judged by a panel of industry professionals. The principal Sponsor is Screen Queensland and ScreenPro.tv, with event supporters YouTube Australia, Brisbane Marketing and the Brisbane Powerhouse are proud to present the Third Annual Australian Online Video Awards.

All entries are judged using an innovative online process.

The Awards was handed out at an exciting awards ceremony on May 18th 2017 at the Brisbane Powerhouse. Unfortunately Wengie was in China and couldn't attend. How ever delivered a pre-filmed acceptance speech.

Wengie was awarded as the winner of the category: Best channel and also took out the overall winner award.