Professional military major Tran Thi Ngoc Vu (born in 1992, from Quang Nam), currently working at the Cultural House, Propaganda Department, Political Department of Military Region 7.
The biggest pressure at A80 mission
- When standing in the surprise cabin with millions of people watching live, what is the biggest pressure for you?
- Actually, when explaining the A50 task, I was a reader, not a reader opening the program, so the pressure was less. But this time, at the A80 mission, I was chosen to join an opening male MC. When the music was just playing, my voice spoke first, so I felt much more pressure.
However, thanks to the experiences at A50 and the sharing of experiences from my seniors, this time I have become much more confident and steadfast.
From the A50 to A80 training process, I was instructed by my seniors on how to practice the bars and take the air to have a thicker and warmer voice, and have the best breathing column to read and note while emphasizing, and maintain the voice level.
Normally, every morning before practicing, the whole group will spend about 30 minutes practicing the sound to have the best sound and the most stable air bar. Thanks to that, I can play the role of reader with a more confident demeanor.
- As a person who directly spoke at a historic event of the nation, in which aspect do you feel most deeply about the sacred meaning of the holiday?
- For me, being able to participate in such an important event once again is not only an honor but also a source of pride, both for myself and the unit. When the captain of Military Region 7 trusted me and sent me to the preliminary round, I had the mindset of both learning and wanting to contribute the smallest part to the country's big festival.
After the unit received the official dispatch from the Propaganda Department, the head introduced me to Hanoi to participate in the preliminary round from June 16 to 18. In this round, we had to pass nearly 30 contestants to be selected. Luckily and honored, my teammates and I were called out, received an official mobilization order and arrived in Hanoi from July 20 to prepare for the program.
The journey from the preliminary round to officially participating is an unforgettable experience. I always remind myself to keep a serious, responsible and dedicated spirit, so that every moment standing in the event is a proud dedication.
I started going to Hanoi on July 20 and have not had the opportunity to return home. It is expected that after completing my important mission on September 2, I will return to Ho Chi Minh City on September 5.
Thanks to the Internet, contacting my family is also more convenient, I often make video calls to share the situation. We live and work with our teammates, both practicing and sharing daily work. Those moments create simple but connected joy, helping everyone's spirit to be more comfortable and steady before entering the big festival.
- The voice-overset at important events are not only information but also emotions. How do you fully convey both of those factors to the audience?
- For a soldier like me, patriotism and understanding of fields, traditional units' phrases and symbols of each block of vehicles and military fireworks are already quite fully equipped.
The most important thing is that we always try to improve the wording, putting all our affection in each reading. Because not only does it require precision, but it is also necessary to convey the majestic spirit and strong spirit of each block and unit.
The differences between the readers in the presentation team create valuable experiences
- The A80 crew has a variety of regions, different reading voices, and emphasis. What do you learn most from your colleagues, especially from VTV's veteran reporters?
- In fact, for VTV MCs, the reading quality of the staff often has the color of newsletters, quite different from our explanatory reading method. But it was from there that I learned their maturity, calmness and very professional way of handling information. These are valuable experiences for me to practice for myself.
The special thing about this A80 is that the presentation team not only has the voices of Northern or Southern people, but also the presence of two voices from the Hue City Military Command. Although coming from many different regions, we are all in the same spirit: focusing all our heart and making the smallest contribution to this important event.
- Originally a dancer, what happened to make you get married and stick with MC work - a very different field?
- Previously, I was a dancer of the Military Region 5 Songwriters' Group. The fate of becoming an MC was also very coincidental. Once when the unit needed someone to take on the role of host, the teachers and staff encouraged and created conditions for me to try my hand. Although I have never been through a formal training course, I was lucky to be instructed and given a job. Since then, the MC job came to me as a fate, then gradually became more and more attached and became an un ever-so-good passion.
For me, the MC profession is not necessarily a choice from the beginning, but like a fate. Everyone has a different voice, but the important thing is to know how to practice and cultivate. I hope that today's young people, if they really love this job, will confidently pursue it. In addition to studying through books, the Internet or television, you should also look for teachers and seniors who have gone before to listen and learn from. That will be valuable luggage on the path to work.
Thank you for sharing!
