In May last year, Huynh Hieu Minh's name appeared in the list of candidates for the interview round of the doctoral research entrance exam of the Shanghai Drama Academy, with the research direction "art management/drama planning".
By June 2025, the results showed that Huynh Hieu Minh did not pass. But then, the actor only replied: "It's okay, I won't pass this year, next year I can still try again".
Recently, at an event in Hong Kong (China), when asked about taking the doctoral exam this year after the previous failure, Huynh Hieu Minh said: "Taking the doctoral exam is my choice, last year it was a pity not to pass. I hope one day I can succeed, because in my family there is no one who is a doctor, I want to be the first person".
The reason Huynh Hieu Minh gave surprised many people, who thought this reason was so simple that it was a bit "childish", unlike the "great ideal" style of a famous star.
He did not say he wanted to promote the profession, nor did he mention academic ideals, but it was just a very personal desire, even with a bit of a "family honor".
But it is that simplicity that makes many people understand and sympathize.
In a previous interview, Huynh Hieu Minh once emphasized that his doctoral motivation completely came from a "desire to accumulate knowledge", and shared: "The learning process makes me feel fulfilled and happy, hoping to make my life richer".
In addition to exams, Huynh Hieu Minh also shared about his work. He said that he has not received any films since the beginning of the year. It's not that there are no invitations, but because he hasn't encountered good scripts, he would rather quit than work for show.
The actor honestly shared: "At the age of over 20, I always felt like I couldn't stop, I had to always be busy; but at this age, I want to enjoy the current state more".
Huynh Hieu Minh was born on November 13, 1977, in Qingdao, Shandong (China), graduated from the Faculty of Performing Arts of Beijing Film Academy, is a Chinese film and television actor and pop singer.
In 2001, he attracted attention when he played Han Wu De Liu Zhe in the historical historical drama "Dai Han Thien Tu".
With more than 20 years of operation, he has won many awards such as Hoa Bieu, Kim Ke, Bach Hoa, Kim Tuoc... and has also held the role of producer many times, possessing practical experience and significant achievements in the industry.
Recently, thanks to his role in the movie "Sunshine Club", Huynh Hieu Minh won the Best Actor award at the Shanghai International Film Festival (Golden Cross).
