For Phuong Lien, Ngoc Giau is not only a great colleague in the profession but also a beloved "Sister Sau Giau", who has gone through the most brilliant years of the Southern Cai Luong stage with her.
The two artists have accompanied each other on many large stages, from Da Ly Huong, Hung Cuong - Bach Tuyet troupe to Tran Huu Trang, Saigon 1, Talent Stage... In each stage, each troupe, Ngoc Giau and Phuong Lien have left a strong impression with their emotional performances, solid technique and seriousness with the profession.
In classic plays, the combination of the two artists always brings memorable performances. When artist Phuong Lien transforms into Manh Le Quan, artist Ngoc Giau takes on the role of To Anh Tuyet, creating a pair of roles that are both opposite and supportive, highlighting the psychological depth of the characters. With the play "Luc Van Tien", when Phuong Lien plays Kieu Nguyet Nga - the image of a virtuous, noble woman as if stepping out of the poetry of Mr. Do Chieu, Ngoc Giau makes a strong impression in the role of Luc Van Tien, majestic, heroic and imbued with folk heroism.
In particular, the play "Half a Lifetime of Agarwood" is considered one of the important milestones associated with the names of both. Artist Phuong Lien made a deep impression with the role of The - a woman with a destiny full of hardships.
Accompanying her, artist Ngoc Giau flexibly transforms when she is Ms. Dieu innocent and graceful, and when she transforms into Mrs. Sau Kho - a hardworking, worried mother, always sharing and tolerant with Ms. The. The harmony in acting has contributed to creating a lasting vitality for this play in the hearts of the audience.
Not only attached domestically, artist Ngoc Giau and artist Phuong Lien also brought Cai Luong abroad together. In 1989, in the programs "Late Night Theater", "Silent Poetry", the two artists participated in a tour in France. That trip was not only an opportunity to introduce Vietnamese Cai Luong art to international friends, but also an unforgettable memory, further connecting colleagues and sisterhood among people sharing artistic ideals.
Currently, each person has their own life, but the feelings for each other and for the stage have never faded. Therefore, in a rare reunion at the end of 2025, just seeing each other, the two artists could not hold back their tears. Close hugs and silent tears are proof of a persistent artist-to-art relationship, overcoming all distances of space and time.
