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Ted Ngoy was among the first Cambodians to find refuge in America from the Khmer Rouge. He was scratching a living at a petrol station when he got a whiff of a donut and something clicked in him. He learned to bake, then trained and supported other refugees like himself, and was soon presiding over a multimillion dollar business. He was known as the Donut King, and had the deep respect of his family and his community. But he struggled to hang on to his crown. Ted’s story is featured in the documentary The Donut King.

Presenter: Jo Fidgen
Producer: Maryam Maruf

Picture: Ted Ngoy
Credit: Getty Images

Published on Wednesday, 29th April 2020.

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