Not only is it a harmonious combination on stage, the two female artists also have a rare professional predestined relationship, lasting over the years.
That fate began with the stage of Da Ly Huong, where the two had their first years of attachment. After 1975, artists Phuong Lien and Kieu Mai Ly continued to accompany many large cai luong troupes such as Thanh Minh - Thanh Nga, Tran Huu Trang and Saigon Mot.
On stage, if artist Phuong Lien often plays noble and dignified young lady roles, artist Kieu Mai Ly transforms into the image of a close and loyal person, contributing to highlighting the main character with a simple but profound acting style.
Many roles of the two artists have been deeply imprinted in the audience's memories. In the play "By the Silk Weaving Bridge", the image of Quynh Nga performed by Artist Phuong Lien accompanied by Tieu Loan by artist Kieu Mai Ly became a classic role pair. In the play "Kieu Nguyet Nga", the two artists coordinated well from the scene of meeting Luc Van Tien to the segment of the canal to O Qua, creating emotional performances.
In particular, 1984 marked the success of the play "Cat Trang Ancient Story", with Lua played by artist Phuong Lien and the role of Em Hau played by artist Kieu Mai Ly. Besides, the play "Ngao So Oc Hen" with the two characters Thi Hen and Thi Cua also became an unforgettable mark in the hearts of viewers.
Not only attached during the peak period, the artistic love between the two people was also clearly shown in later reunions. In 2010, when artist Phuong Lien performed the program "Fifty Years of Theater and Homeland", even though she was far away, artist Kieu Mai Ly still went to the United States to support her close sister.
The two artists recreated the excerpt "By the Silk Weaving Bridge", and artist Kieu Mai Ly also participated in the opening medley introducing the artistic journey of artist Phuong Lien.
In 2014, when the play "By the Silk Weaving Bridge" was recreated, the audience once again met the familiar artist pair on stage. In recent reunions, despite being old, the image of artist Kieu Mai Ly standing next to artist Phuong Lien still evoked a feeling of affection and closeness.
Time may pass, but the voices, images and roles of the two artists are still remembered by the audience forever.
On her personal page recently, artist Kieu Mai Ly was happy to reunite with artist Phuong Lien. The two kept commemorative photos and reviewed old stories together. Kieu Mai Ly said she was happy to see her senior still healthy.
