People's Artist Cong Ly left the position of Deputy Director of the Hanoi Drama Theater after 5 years of appointment. He was appointed to this position in 2020 after a long time of association and dedication to the Hanoi Drama Theater.
Previously, in 2019, Cong Ly was awarded the title of People's Artist at an age considered younger than this title.
In the late 1990s and early 2000s, when the program Meet at the end of the weekend - Meet at the end of the year (Tao Quan) was "making waves" with humorous and lively skits and performances, Cong Ly was one of the most prominent faces.
People's Artist Xuan Bac once said that Cong Ly's acting technique is among the top of stage artists. Cong Ly always acts as if he is not acting. He took on the role so naturally that the audience felt like they were grateful to see him on screen, just like he was himself, not acting. Cong Ly can act in bi and comedy, causing strong emotions for the audience.
When playing a comedy role on stage or met at the weekend, Tao Quan, he made the audience laugh. But when playing a miserable role, like an al thin father in the TV series "When the Man Wives cry" - he touched the heart and emotions of the audience.
If anyone had the opportunity to meet Cong Ly in his youth, they would feel Cong Ly's energy, passion, and ability to work steadfastly and hard in both theater and television.
When he was highly appreciated for his role as an actor, Cong Ly switched to studying more about directing. Cong Ly said that he studied more directing to be able to work in many different aspects and positions.
When the stage was in difficulty, the audience gradually disappeared, artists in theaters had to work hard to make a living and earn more income.
Cong Ly only works around the arts, he makes film soundtracks, participates as an assistant director, acts in TV series, plays, films comedy skits... becoming famous for comedy skits and roles in TV series, but the stage is the biggest passion of People's Artist Cong Ly.
In a conversation with Lao Dong reporter, People's Artist Cong Ly said that no matter where he goes or what he does, he will return to the stage, and the only stage he chooses is the Hanoi Drama Theater.
There, Cong Ly had close colleagues, and especially, there was a great teacher - the late People's Artist Hoang Dung.
"My most memorable plays were all staged and directed by People's Artist Hoang Dung. For me, People's Artist Hoang Dung is not only a great teacher in the profession, but also a great teacher in life" - Cong Ly said.
During his lifetime, when he was still the director of the Hanoi Drama Theater, People's Artist Hoang Dung gave many compliments to People's Artist Cong Ly. According to People's Artist Hoang Dung, Cong Ly is a talent with a personal mark in his acting style, both natural and emotional.
Cong Ly knows how to explore and create so that each of his characters when stepping onto the stage or on screen is vivid and realistic. Cong Ly convinced the audience that the character was him and that he was the character.
Therefore, it is not natural that every season that Tao Quan recorded, many audiences mentioned Cong Ly's name. The artists participating in Tao Quan all affirmed that Bac Dau is a character with a strong Cong Ly mark that no one can replace.
Cong Ly's charming and creative "acting as if not acting" has helped Bac Dau become an iconic "comedian" of Thien Dinh with a unique appearance and personality.
Before leaving the position of Deputy Director of the Hanoi Drama Theater, People's Artist Cong Ly had a brilliant youth with stage and television.
He had a very unique mark with his own acting style that no one could replace.
