People's Artist Tu Long along with veteran artists such as People's Artist Quoc Khanh, People's Artist Xuan Bac, People's Artist Cong Ly, Meritorious Artist Quang Thang, artist Van Dung... have participated in Tao Quan from the first programs and have had a long journey attached to this brand.
Meanwhile, the cast of artists all came from the spoken drama stage (belonging to different theaters), NSND Tu Long had a starting point as a Cheo actor.
People's Artist Tu Long's full name is Vu Tu Long, born in 1973 in Bac Ninh. People's Artist Tu Long's father is Meritorious Artist Vu Tu Lam - he participated in the classic film "Come on Again". People's Artist Tu Long's parents are both "older brothers", "older sisters" of the Bac Ninh Quan Ho troupe.
After experiencing many professions, People's Artist Tu Long entered the Cheo department of Hanoi University of Theater and Cinema. In 1999, People's Artist Tu Long joined the General Department of Logistics Cheo Troupe, rising from roles holding flags and running brands.
Up to now, after many years of attachment and dedication to Cheo art, NSND Tu Long currently holds the position of director of the Army Cheo Theater.
Among the artists participating in Tao Quan, NSND Tu Long has the biggest difference in his singing ability. He can sing many genres of traditional stage from Cheo, Tuong to Cai Luong.
More than 20 years attached to Tao Quan, the vocal performances of NSND Tu Long often cause a fever after the program airs.
Many songs made with the voice of People's Artist Tu Long have been loved for decades, for example, Flood from the crossroads, Hanoi in this season the streets are like rivers, People's wives (Tao Quan version)...
With the ability to sing and be able to "balance" many genres, NSND Tu Long also participated in the reality TV show about music "Anh trai vuot ngan chong gai" in 2024, and entered the top of the all-around talented family of the program.
Appearing alongside talented young artists, "hot" names with the general audience such as Soobin Hoang Son, Binz, Bui Cong Nam, Jun Pham... NSND Tu Long still showed a unique position, especially inspiring the young generation of artists to love and be passionate about folk music and traditional culture.
Older brother overcomes thousands of obstacles with resounding success, organizing a series of large-scale concerts, attracting tens of thousands of spectators.
NSND Tu Long and the "talented brothers" expressed their emotion and overwhelm when performing in front of 50-60 thousand spectators, at large music stages never before seen in an artist's life.
