In a conversation and exchange with Lao Dong reporter about the acting profession, Meritorious Artist Bui Nhu Lai chose 4 artists working in the field of theater that impressed him the most, namely the late People's Artist Anh Tu, People's Artist Le Khanh, Meritorious Artist Thanh Loc and People's Artist Hong Van.
Dr. Meritorious Artist Bui Nhu Lai used to be an actor in the Youth Theater. He worked with the Youth Theater with artists such as People's Artist Anh Tu, People's Artist Le Khanh, Meritorious Artist Chi Trung... for a long time, then switched to studying stage directing, became the Head of the Physical Drama Troupe, then the Head of Drama Troupe 1 of the Youth Theater.
After leaving the Youth Theater, Meritorious Artist Bui Nhu Lai moved to teach at the Hanoi University of Theatre and Cinema. He is currently the Vice Principal of the school.
Referring to the 4 "golden faces" of the two regions' stage, Meritorious Artist Bui Nhu Lai expressed great respect when mentioning the late People's Artist Anh Tu.
People's Artist Anh Tu's full name is Pham Anh Tu, born in 1962. People's Artist Anh Tu is also from the generation of People's Artist Le Khanh, People's Artist Lan Huong, Meritorious Artist Chi Trung, People's Artist Minh Hang... the faces that created the golden age of the stage in the 1990s.
During his lifetime, People's Artist Anh Tu also held the position of Head of Drama Group 1 of the Youth Theater, after which he was appointed Deputy Director of the Vietnam Drama Theater. While holding the position of acting director of the Vietnam Drama Theater, he passed away due to a serious illness.
People's Artist Anh Tu is praised by many colleagues for his talent as both an actor and a director. In every field, Anh Tu leaves his mark with outstanding works and roles. Anh Tu has directed many plays such as: The Girl with the Gray Beret, The House with Five Brothers, Bitter Summer, The Season of Love...
As an actor, People's Artist Anh Tu is associated with both stage and television. He has many memorable roles in film, and has also appeared in classic plays of the stage such as Bamboo Forest, Macbeth, Conspiracy and Love, Vu Nhu To...
The golden generation of the Youth Theater cannot fail to mention People's Artist Le Khanh. In a conversation with Lao Dong reporter, People's Artist Le Khanh said that she and her colleagues have a special passion for the stage. They used to eat, sleep, and immerse themselves in their roles on stage. Thanks to the stage characters, when standing under the lights, Le Khanh felt her beauty multiplied. The audience praised her beauty because of the characters, but Le Khanh herself did not see herself as beautiful.
Le Khanh is considered the “queen of the stage” because of the splendor she brings to her roles. Le Khanh has appeared in a series of classic plays that have been staged at the Youth Theater such as Vu nhu To, Bamboo Forest, Ben bo xa lac…
If People's Artist Le Khanh is the "stage queen", Meritorious Artist Thanh Loc is considered a "stage wizard".
Meritorious Artist Thanh Loc's full name is Nguyen Thanh Loc, born in 1961. He is famous for his endless creativity for the stage. Thanh Loc contributed to building and creating the brand for IDECAF stage. After leaving IDECAF, Thanh Loc launched a new stage called Thien Dang Drama Stage.
Thanh Loc is good at many fields, from actor, director to stage manager. Under his tenure, IDECAF was a destination for many audiences in Ho Chi Minh City, keeping the stage in its heyday.
In acting, Thanh Loc is considered a master. His liveliness in transformation helps him to have roles that have had a profound influence on many generations of artists, difficult for anyone to surpass. For example, the role of Cam in the play Tam Cam - until now, no one has been able to surpass Thanh Loc's excellence.
People's Artist Hong Van, born in 1966, is also famous in many positions from actress, director, producer, to manager of many theater venues.
Hong Van was once considered the “director of stage directors” because of her enthusiasm, dynamism, and dedication to the stage. Like Meritorious Artist Thanh Loc, People’s Artist Hong Van contributed to the glorious period of Ho Chi Minh City stage.
As an actress, Hong Van can handle many types of roles from tragic to comedic. People's Artist Hong Van's acting is sophisticated, profound, and experienced. She is in demand in film, television, and theater.
