In a conversation with Lao Dong reporters, People's Artist Lan Huong shared that she has not acted in films for 9 years. People's Artist Lan Huong's most recent films are "Reverse Tears", "Living with Mother-in-Law" in 2017.
NSND Lan Huong used to be a soldier of the Youth Theater. She retired under the regime from 2018, with a pension at that time of more than 5 million VND/month. Currently, after many adjustments to increase, NSND Lan Huong's pension received last July was nearly 9 million VND/month.
People's Artist Lan Huong's husband, Meritorious Artist Tat Binh, currently receives a pension of about 11 million VND/month. Meritorious Artist Tat Binh used to hold the position of director of Feature Film Studio I. He is the director of many famous films such as "Those who live by my side", "The person who seeks the past", "Moon on foreign land", "The notebook of life"...
According to People's Artist Lan Huong, currently the couple lives peacefully and happily enjoying their old age. "After so many years of living together, we have almost no major conflicts. Life is peaceful and happy together. Tat Binh is very indulgent to his wife. My husband is always worried. Lately, he often reminds his wife that at our age, he must not sleep separately. My husband is afraid that "if something happens at night, the other person will not know and cannot manage in time. Old couples, always have to be together, close to each other" - People's Artist Lan Huong said.
NSND Lan Huong shared that her retirement life and her husband Tat Binh are simple and gentle. Meanwhile, NSND Lan Huong's close friend - NSND Minh Hoa has a vibrant life, she still teaches at Hanoi University of Theater and Cinema.
In recent years, People's Artist Minh Hoa has acted in fewer films due to health conditions. Most recently, at the beginning of 2026, People's Artist Minh Hoa played a guest role in the TV series "Than Hien" of the People's Police Cinema.
People's Artist Minh Hoa was hesitant when asked about her pension. The actress only told a funny story when going through procedures to receive her pension in 2019, the official doing the procedures for her was even surprised and asked, "why is your pension so low".
After many adjustments, currently NSND Minh Hoa also receives a pension of nearly 9 million VND/month.
According to People's Artist Minh Hoa, her personality is simple, "spend whatever you have", "use whatever you have", she does not pay attention and puts too much burden on spending.
I live simply, I don't have many personal needs, so I always feel fulfilled with what I have" - People's Artist Minh Hoa said.
Agreeing with People's Artist Minh Hoa is People's Artist Bui Bai Binh, who currently receives a pension of about 6 million VND/month.
People's Artist Bui Bai Binh believes that at this age, he only values the "quality" of spiritual life, always being happy and healthy. "I always believe. With money, to be rich is extremely. Having a lot spends a lot, having little spends little. I live simply, not placing emphasis on spending. The most important thing for me at this time is just to see my wife, children, and grandchildren healthy and peaceful. That's too good" - People's Artist Bui Bai Binh said.
Many artists emphasize maintaining health after retirement. Meritorious Artist Chi Trung maintains regular exercise. "Tao Giao Thong" lives disciplinedly, he sets daily schedules, meal schedules - exercise schedules - rest schedules are detailed. In the morning, Meritorious Artist Chi Trung gets up early to swim, exercise, and in the afternoon jogging. Punctual, living slowly, exercising... are the ways Meritorious Artist Chi Trung maintains to maintain his health.
They can participate in acting, but veteran artists value spirit, health, quality of life and optimism after retirement.
Artist Tu Oanh likes to travel, garden, and harvest fruits after retiring from the Youth Theater. People's Artist Minh Hoa - when leaving the position of Deputy Director of the Hanoi Drama Theater, also spends time with family, taking care of grandchildren, meeting friends... "Joy and health in life are the most important things" - People's Artist Minh Hoa said.
