People's Artist Tu Long and MC Thanh Trung signed up for the program "Brother overcoming thousands of thorns". Afterwards, Thanh Trung shared on his personal page a video of a skit from the program "Weekend Meeting with People's Artist Tu Long" that surprised the audience.
Nearly 20 years have passed, many people may have forgotten, but Thanh Trung was once a potential comedian, expected to continue the generation of Tu Long and Xuan Bac.
During the period 2004 - 2014, Thanh Trung was a famous comedian, regularly appearing in "Tao Quan" with roles such as Health Kitchen, Farmer Kitchen, Planning Kitchen... He is also a familiar face when The program "Weekend Meeting" is still on air.
Sharing with Lao Dong reporters, Thanh Trung said he admired the talent of People's Artist Tu Long. The male MC confided: "To be more precise, those who know us all say that 'Thanh Trung is equal to Xuan Bac plus Tu Long divided in half'.
When I get to step on the stage of Weekend Meeting, Year-end Meeting, for me it is a dream come true. From a person who plays public roles, acts at the intersection, performs propaganda and then appears at Tao Quan, I have never dared to dream in my life."
Thanh Trung and his two seniors were once known as a trio of well-matched comedians, often collaborating together, always showing closeness and attachment.
In 2017, when Thanh Trung got married for the second time, Tu Long and Xuan Bac Hai went on stage to testify for Thanh Trung and his wife to sign a "marriage contract" with humorous terms.
In 2021, when the COVID-19 outbreak became complicated, Thanh Trung, on behalf of the artist group Tu Long and Xuan Bac, accepted donations from friends and audiences to support the community Vaccine fund.
Recounting his childhood memories, Thanh Trung said, it was Xuan Bac who brought him to the MC profession when he was pursuing a job as a comedian.
MC Thanh Trung revealed that after the show "Weekend Meeting" stopped airing, he realized that his career as an actor was difficult and not enough to make ends meet.
When looking for a new direction, Thanh Trung decided to pursue a career as a presenter to still have access to art and cultural programs.
"Mr. Xuan Bac was not the one who brought me to "Weekend Meeting" but was the one who guided and helped me become an MC. In 2003, Mr. Xuan Bac called me and told me to try being an MC at a bar. famous music cafe at that time.
That's where Mr. Xuan Bac and Mr. Tu Long made their names in the early days. Later, when I became a TV MC, when I encountered difficulties, I always looked to Mr. Xuan Bac for advice," Thanh Trung confided about People's Artist Xuan Bac.
When he switched to being an MC, his name shined brighter. He is familiar with the audience when hosting many shows such as Dancing with the Stars, Light Harmony, The Voice of Vietnam Kids, The X Factor...
Therefore, many audiences were surprised when Thanh Trung appeared in "Brother Overcoming Thousands of Thorns". Having graduated from the University of Theater and Cinema, famous for his comedic roles, and famous as an MC, Thanh Trung is now trying his hand at singing performance.
The male MC said that his wife and children are a solid foundation for him to feel secure in going out, and a source of motivation for him to "do things he has never done".
In the first solo round, Thanh Trung impressed when performing the song "Warm Wind Scarf". He is also an MC in the internal activities of 33 "talented men", and was elected class president in the group of artists participating in the show.
Even though Thanh Trung's reputation and number of fans are considered inferior to some other artists, the male MC considers himself a factor that can cause surprise.
"In the playground, there are many famous artists. They pamper and spend a lot of time with their fans. It's normal for me to be on the back burner. But I'm happy because my job is MC, stepping back and helping others shine." am. I think I played the right role, in the right position.
Every game has rules, and rules create attraction for viewers. When participating in the game, my colleagues and I accept the rules of the program. No matter who is eliminated, even me, I will happily accept it."
