Mentioning the classic TV series Hoan Chau Cach Cach, many viewers still remember the image of Dung ma ma with serious eyes, a sharp voice and a silver needle that became a childhood obsession for many generations. Few people know that the person taking on this role - artist Ly Minh Khai - in real life has a life and personality completely opposite to the character on screen.
Ly Minh Khai was born in Liaoning province, China in a large worker family. Her childhood was associated with difficulties and deprivations. A major event occurred when her father passed away when she was only 11 years old, making family life even more difficult.
Due to tight economic circumstances, Ly Minh Khai had to drop out of school early to help her family. She did many odd jobs such as washing clothes, helping to earn extra income. Despite difficult life, the little girl at that time still always had a special love for music. While working, she often sang the melodies she loved.
It was that passion that opened a turning point in her life. Ly Minh Khai joined a local art troupe and began pursuing an artistic path. Here, she received formal vocal training and quickly became one of the core actors of the troupe.
However, when her singing career was developing smoothly, Ly Minh Khai suddenly encountered vocal cord problems. Unable to continue pursuing the path of a singer as desired, she decided to switch to the field of spoken drama.
Not being professionally trained in acting from the beginning, Ly Minh Khai had to try many times harder than others. She spent a lot of time observing everyday life, learning how to talk, gestures of each different type of character. Every night, she stood in front of the mirror practicing expressions, dialogue and body language.
Persistence helped her gradually affirm her ability on stage. Later, when a play was adapted into a movie, Ly Minh Khai had the opportunity to participate in acting and officially stepped into the film industry. For decades, she diligently contributed to the stage and participated in dozens of large and small works.
After retiring, the female artist continued to work in television and film. With a rich life experience and accumulated experience over many years, she easily transformed into many different types of roles.
The biggest mark in Ly Minh Khai's career is the role of Dung ma ma in the movie "Hoan Chau Cach Cach". Initially, this was just a supporting character with a rather simple personality. However, with experience and creativity, she breathed life into the character, making Dung ma ma one of the classic villain roles of Chinese cinema.
The role was so successful that many viewers confused the character and her true self. Although she had faced unsympathetic looks for being too immersed in the role, Ly Minh Khai did not blame her at all. On the contrary, she said that was the clearest proof of her persuasive acting.
In real life, the famous female artist is a simple, frugal and approachable person. Although over 90 years old, she still maintains a clear spirit and receives respect from colleagues as well as audiences.
From a poor girl who had to drop out of school early to an artist loved by many generations, Ly Minh Khai's journey is a story of willpower, perseverance and dedication to art. Not only leaving a mark through classic roles, she also became a symbol of a generation of genuine artists in the hearts of the public.
