Looking back at the past, Hong Phuong shared emotionally: After so much time of hard work because of so many things, I suddenly forgot that I was like that (which was once brilliant on stage - PV). Unexpectedly, I felt sad because my feet had gone through several journeys in life that were not easy to taste. success is there, failure is there, a smile is there, tears are also there. That is Hong Phuong of the past and future" - artist Hong Phuong shared emotionally.
Her confessions not only reflect her journey of ups and downs, but also show her strong desire to stand on the cai luong stage with all seriousness. As the niece of the late Meritorious Artist Vu Linh, Hong Phuong was fortunate to be inspired by one of the monuments of the Vietnamese cai luong stage.
Recalling her time with him, she said: "I once told Vu Linh why don't you teach me to sing Cai Luong and Xanh Van. After that, he told me that " act like singing an awkward song and reforming your salary is easy". In response, I said that it was difficult to want to study, to practice. For example, if the peach blossoms cannot be grown, I sing the young peach blossoms and go up".
It was these simple exchanges that became the motivation for Hong Phuong to pursue an artistic career more seriously. For her, Cai Luong is not only a profession but also a passion, a mission to preserve the cultural heritage that Vu Linh has devoted her whole life to.
However, Hong Phuong also frankly acknowledged that young artists today have few opportunities to fully perform their roles, making the journey to affirm themselves difficult. The difficulty for artists now is not having many opportunities to prove their abilities. I really want to become a real Cai Luong artist, that is the biggest concern" - she expressed.
In the memories of many audiences, Vu Linh is not only a "king of Cai Luong Hoang" but also a dedicated teacher. For Hong Phuong, he is not only a shining example in his profession, but also a great spiritual support. Vu Linh's guidance and belief have planted in her the will to persevere, the desire to overcome challenges to affirm her self-worth.
