Bo Bo Hoang
" freak" of Bo Bo Hoang (artist Thanh Hoang) was born in 1948. She once guided and supported Meritorious Artist Vu Linh in his profession.
She said that she has been eating at her hometown's rice market for more than 70 years (ie more than 70 years in the arts) - she started her career at the age of 4.
Currently, artist Bo Bo Hoang said that she no longer performs, but is lucky to have a left-handed job as a erhu making, making costumes for artists performing at home and abroad. Thanks to this job, she has an income to cover her living expenses.
For the veteran female artist, such a life is a luxury, and in the future she still hopes to be an artist.
At the age of U80, artist Bo Bo Hoang still has a love for the art of Cai Luong and Chau Cuu Cuu. Through each handmade hat and outfit, she conveyed her love and passion for each character her colleagues perform on stage.
Mac Can
Mac Can was born in 1945, and is 80 years old this year. When mentioning Mac Can, the audience immediately remembers "Dat Phuong Nam" - a TV series that has become a classic over the years.
Currently, artist Mac Can lives at the Thuong Dai Thi Nghe Center.
Sharing with reporters, he said his life here is quite comfortable. After more than 60 years in the arts, he was happy to finally live with some of his colleagues in a common house.
The male artist said that he did not want to bother his children, so he chose to live in a nursing home. His children still visit him.
On the morning of February 25, People's Artist Kim Cuong coordinated with the Ho Chi Minh City Theater Association to organize a general examination for artists in difficult circumstances. Artist Mac Can also underwent a health check-up.
He said that he currently has many symptoms of old age, but his health is still stable, he is still alert and hopes to write books and act in films.
Hong Sap
Artist Hong Sap (born in 1937), this year she is 88 years old. At the age of 14, she officially stepped onto the stage to sing along to Cai Luong Huynh Long's accompaniment.
Sharing with reporters at the age of 88, she said she is still in good health and can walk normally. Currently, she rents with a nephew and works as a hairdressing for the group. At the age of 88, artist Hong Sap, although no longer playing many roles, still did not leave the stage.
Her most recent film was "A Nhap Nhang" season 6 called "Chiem Than" which was released at the end of 2024.
Artist Hong Sap appeared with a special role - Mrs. Ut. The white-haired woman, begging for food late at night, made many people afraid that she would have a unfortunate fate.
At the age of 88, artist Hong Sap brought a performance that moved and haunted viewers.
Phuong Binh
Cai Luong artist Phuong Binh, a famous name in the Southern stage. He entered the singing profession at the age of 21, and has now been in the profession for more than 60 years.
According to the reporter's research, the current life of artist Phuong Binh is quite difficult. He and his family live in a small house in Ho Chi Minh City that is dilapidated and damp.
At the age of 84, he shared with reporters that he had undergone many surgeries due to onus, which seriously affected his health.
However, artist Phuong Binh is still trying to sing in some places if her health allows. However, his sand is quite low, not enough to cover his living expenses.
Artist Phuong Binh said he still loves art and preserves many memories of his roles through photos, books, newspapers, etc.
