Recently, when People's Artist Tu Long successfully defended his PhD thesis, People's Artist Xuan Bac was present to witness his friend's successful moment. People's Artist Xuan Bac did not hesitate to praise his friend for his "talent and passion".
The image of the Director of the Department of Performing Arts - People's Artist Xuan Bac hugging People's Artist Tu Long tightly on the day he successfully defended his PhD thesis is currently being shared on social networking platforms.
The audience gave many words of admiration for the decades-long friendship of the two artists.
People's Artist Xuan Bac and People's Artist Tu Long both took the entrance exam to Hanoi University of Theatre and Cinema. Although they are different, they became close thanks to being MCs in Vong Quan.
People's Artist Xuan Bac and People's Artist Tu Long went through their youth together, were close in the startup stage, and collaborated in many programs later.
People's Artist Tu Long once shared that over the past 20'30 years, he "had to act with Xuan Bac", affirming the rare trust and harmony between the two artists.
The friendship of the two artists continued to be extended when they appeared together in comedy programs such as Meet at the weekend, Tao Quan for many consecutive years. They are even a pair, a branded acting duo when combining their names together, Xuan Bac - Tu Long.
On the " Tao Quan" stage, People's Artist Xuan Bac was associated with the role of Nam Tao, while People's Artist Tu Long took on different Tao roles over the years. Their charm and understanding make them a familiar highlight at the end of the year.
In addition to talent, it is their many-year close relationship that makes them even more loved by the audience.
Not only attached to work, People's Artist Xuan Bac and People's Artist Tu Long are as close as brothers. They visit each other during the holidays, share many daily moments and always support each other in their careers.
People's Artist Xuan Bac once wrote a poem to congratulate People's Artist Tu Long when he took the position of Director of the Army Cheo Theater, expressing the respect and sincere affection between the two.
Throughout their long cooperation, they could not avoid collisions, even "fighting together like a meal". However, both of them always resolved all conflicts immediately, not allowing the stress to persist. It was that frankness that helped them maintain a friendship that lasted for more than three decades.
The friendship between People's Artist Xuan Bac and People's Artist Tu Long is not only beautiful in long-term attachment, but also in kindness, respect and serious and dedicated work ethic.
Every time they appear together, they bring laughter, charm and a sense of closeness to the audience.
Born in 1974 in Bac Ninh in a family with a rich tradition of stage acting, People's Artist Tu Long was soon taught to sing Cheo by his parents. However, due to difficult circumstances, he studied at Bac Ninh Construction College, graduated from the Faculty of Forestry and worked in many manual crafts before pursuing an artistic career.
In 1998, Tu Long graduated from the Cheo Department and joined the Cheo Youth Union of the General Department of Logistics, starting with small roles before affirming his name. He owns 13 professional stage art medals and was highly appreciated by People's Artist Tao Mat.
Tu Long was named Best Artist in 2012, People's Artist in 2015 and promoted to the rank of Colonel on July 30, 2020. He is currently the Director of the Army Cheo Theater.
Artist Xuan Bac was born in 1976 in Phu Tho, graduated from Hanoi University of Theatre and Cinema, then worked at the Vietnam Drama Theater for many years.
With significant contributions to the arts, Xuan Bac was awarded the title of Meritorious Artist in 2016 and People's Artist in 2023.
