According to shares from Hong Phuong's family, during the time artist Vu Linh was seriously ill, playwright Van Tien was the one who sent 3,000 USD to support treatment costs.
Notably, when he was alive, Vu Linh himself also confirmed this, showing that the relationship between the two people is not only limited to work but also a long-standing colleague and confidant relationship with each other.
From an artistic perspective, Van Tien has participated in composing a number of Cai Luong plays associated with Vu Linh's name, such as "Ngu Tu Tu Phat So", "Trieu Phi Loan Yen Bang" and "Tay Thien Vu Khuc". These works contribute to enriching the plays of Cai Luong stage and mark the cooperation between composers and artists in the professional process.
Vu Linh also regularly calls to visit Van Tien and share about her personal life with her. In which, there was an opportunity when artist Van Tien herself proposed to do a private show for Vu Linh.
However, because artist Vu Linh's health was still weak at that time, she asked the late artist if he could "tape" on stage because the audience really wanted him to reappear. However, artist Vu Linh refused because he thought that was deceiving the audience.
According to singer Hong Phuong's sharing, although after her uncle, artist Vu Linh, passed away, the family had many scandals, the relationship between Van Tien and the family was still maintained at a good level.
She still regularly contacts, calls to inquire and maintains contact with Hong Phuong's relatives.
Hong Phuong also added that during the time she was doing her own show, playwright Van Tien was the one who always called to encourage and support her in doing the show.
The female writer also wants Hong Phuong to maintain the profession according to Vu Linh's teachings.
Playwright Van Tien is also known as Angie Van. She works in the field of Cai Luong. Currently, her plays are still performed by Hong Phuong's family as a way to succeed artist Vu Linh.
