Vietnamese comedian, entertainer Minh Beo convicted of sexually assaulting boy

GARDEN GROVE, Calif. (KABC) -- A well-known Vietnamese comedian and entertainer has been convicted of sexually assaulting a boy in Garden Grove.

Mihn Quang Hong, who does by the stage name Minh Beo, pleaded guilty to one felony count of sexual assault and an additional count of attempting to commit a lewd act on a child under the age of 14.

The 38-year-old traveled from Vietnam to visit Orange County. He is expected to be sentenced to 18 months in state prison. He will also be required to register as a sex offender.