Tri Trong Thuy was born in 1952 into a family with a tradition of Peking opera, once famous for the role of Tang Sanzang in the movie "Journey to the West". Meanwhile, Tran Le Hoa is a successful businesswoman, owning a large fortune and 11 years older than him. The age difference and economic position make this relationship a topic of discussion from the beginning.
According to Chinese media, Tri Trong Thuy's coming to Tran Le Hoa stemmed from two main factors. First, it was the harmony in spiritual life, when both loved traditional culture, especially Peking Opera. Besides, economic circumstances were also an undeniable real factor. At that time, despite being famous, Tri Trong Thuy's income was still limited, while Tran Le Hoa had strong financial conditions.
After getting married in 1990, Tri Trong Thuy's life changed significantly. He almost withdrew from artistic activities, focusing on family and supporting his wife in activities related to culture and business. However, this choice itself raised many mixed opinions.
One of the long-standing debates is that Tri Trong Thuy is considered "outdone" in marriage. The image of him always walking beside, taking care of every small detail for his wife, from carrying things, reminding her of daily life to maintaining a respectful attitude in communication, makes many people comment that the relationship is more like "above - below" than husband and wife.
In addition, the fact that he did not deeply participate in the family's business activities, as well as did not have a significant stake, further fueled the view that he was outside his wife's large fortune. In social events, the position gap is also clearly shown when Tran Le Hoa is the center of relationships, while Tri Trong Thuy is rarely noticed.
However, from the perspective of an insider, Tri Trong Thuy has repeatedly affirmed that he does not feel "inferior" or disadvantaged. According to him, this marriage is built on respect and consensus. Taking care of and letting go of his wife is a personal choice, not a trade-off.
Notably, the two have no common children. Tri Trong Thuy lives with his wife's private family, maintaining harmonious relationships with Tran Le Hoa's children and grandchildren. This is also a factor that makes the marriage have a different color compared to traditional standards.
After more than 30 years of attachment, Tran Le Hoa's passing closes a relationship that once caused much controversy. However, the images at the funeral show Tri Trong Thuy's deep attachment, partly reflecting a different perspective on the marriage that was once considered "unbalanced".
