People's Artist Lan Huong and her lasting relationship with director Tat Binh
Approaching cinema at the age of 10 with the role of Ngoc Ha in the classic film "Hanoi Baby" (1974) and then Nguyet Ha in "People Living Around Me" (1995), NSND Lan Huong soon affirmed her talent, becoming a veteran name of the screen and Tuoi Tre drama stage.
The first meeting with director Tat Binh at the Youth Theater when she was just a 16-year-old student, the 13-year age gap and personal circumstances made the initial impression between the two quite unfamiliar.
However, the erudition in history, culture and sincerity of the male director gradually conquered the young female artist. After personal upheavals in personal life, the two officially got married.
Although the journey from a "uncle - nephew" colleague relationship to husband and wife brought no small initial shyness, the two have overcome nearly 40 years of ups and downs together.
At retirement age, People's Artist Lan Huong still maintains an optimistic spirit, she participates in a writing camp and enjoys a peaceful life with her life partner who always gives her complete understanding.
Meritorious Artist Chieu Xuan and warm rear with musician Do Hong Quan
Possessing the elegant beauty of a Hanoi girl, Meritorious Artist Chieu Xuan left a deep impression through many typical film and television works such as My Mother-in-law (1992), Hanoi 12 Days and Nights (2002).
At the age of twenty - when she was a second-year student at Hanoi University of Theater and Cinema, she decided to marry musician Do Hong Quan, who was 11 years older than her.
Although the age gap is quite far, the knowledge and personality, sincerity of musician Do Hong Quan have conquered Chieu Xuan.
Sharing about this journey with Lao Dong reporters, the female artist recalled memories from the sidewalk corner of Yen The alley stepping up to house number 65 Nguyen Thai Hoc - where musician Do Hong Quan welcomed her to start her married life.
For her, simple happiness is remembering each brick where love begins, or the moment the two spouses are in tune in music when he plays the piano for her to sing.
In her twilight years, Meritorious Artist Chieu Xuan still maintains an admirable working capacity through diverse film projects such as Tet in Hell Village (2023), Soul-eating Man (2023), Getting Rich with Ghosts (2024) or Revealing Face 8 (2025).
The understanding and thoughtful rear from her spouse is a solid support for her to dedicate herself to art, while enjoying the joy with a family of three generations.
The journey of People's Artist Lan Huong and Meritorious Artist Chieu Xuan has a clear resonance: early artistic beginnings, persistent passion for the profession and the decision to stick from a young age with a life partner much older.
After nearly 40 years, a peaceful family home is a solid rear to help them maintain their artistic form and spread positive energy to the public.
