Supermodel Nam Phong (real name Ngo Quang Phong) passed away at a hospital in Ho Chi Minh City after a period of struggling with lung disease.
It is known that before, the supermodel had a very serious COVID-19 infection and had many post-COVID-19 complications. At that time, he also had lung disease. In December 2024, Nam Phong was hospitalized and had to spend 25 days on treatment. He once revealed to reporters that there was a time when the doctor said he had only a 10% chance of survival.
Nam Phong was born in 1989, from Ca Mau, he started his artistic career as a model and achieved achievements such as top 5 Spring Fashion Model in 2004, bronze star model & Talent 2014, Runner-up Model & Talent 2015, Mr. Hoang Van Van Nhat Artist & Mr. elegant 2016, and Mr. Hoan Kiem 2019... After that, Nam Phong switched his development to fashion design as well as tried his hand at the culinary business field.
Nam Phong originated from a miserable family. He used to help pull the truck carrying bricks and stones, serve the restaurant, help the lake, help housework, take care of his younger siblings, sell candy, sell lanterns... After that, when he was active in the arts in Ho Chi Minh City, the supermodel also turned to being a designer and many stars chose his designs to perform.
In particular, singer Dan Truong has always trusted and loved Nam Phong's designs for many years. At the time the supermodel was sick, Dan Truong was also the one who sent the cost to support his treatment.
