Chi Pheo" Lam Cuong captivates the audience at "Hoa Lo Night"

Artist Lam Cuong (right cover) in the classic play by Writer Cao Ngu "Thunderstorm" staged at Le Ngoc Stage

Reporter: You consider yourself quite lucky to pursue an acting career. Up to now, is Lam Cuong satisfied with the artistic path you have chosen?

-Artist Lam Cuong : To say I am satisfied with myself is probably never possible, because I am a progressive, perfectionist, inquisitive and difficult person with myself. I am lucky to have the love, affection and favor of the audience, colleagues, uncles, aunts, brothers and sisters in the profession, and friends who have always helped, trusted and created conditions for me to have more opportunities to work and grow more mature.

You have participated in TV dramas, historical films, sitcoms... Which role do you like the most?

- Every role I play has a different fate and I love the role I am assigned. I always try to do well, whether it is a main or supporting role, I always try to research and explore so that the audience can feel it in the best way. I like every role, they are all the best in my heart.

Having performed in Ho Chi Minh City and been welcomed by the audience as Chi Pheo on Le Ngoc Stage, how do you feel about the love that the Ho Chi Minh City audience has for you?

- Luckily, I have been able to perform with Le Ngoc Theatre many times in Ho Chi Minh City, performing at many theaters, some years performing 3 to 4 times. Each time lasting 15-20 days, 2 or 3 shows per day with 15 to 25 shows per time.

Each performance period has 3 to 4 plays and is always warmly welcomed and loved by the audience of the city named after Uncle Ho. The role of Chi Pheo is the role that helped me win the Silver Medal at the National Theater Festival in 2021. I thank the audience in Ho Chi Minh City for their love for me and for all the artists of Le Ngoc Theater.

Artist Lam Cuong performs at Hoa Lo Prison Historical Site

. Although not born into a family with an artistic tradition, since childhood Lam Cuong has been immersed in the Cheo melodies of his hometown - Thai Binh . His family has a famous artist in the Cheo village - Meritorious Artist Xuan Lai - Deputy Director of Thai Binh Cheo Theater, when you were young did you think you would become a Cheo actor?

- When I was young, I loved watching the Thai Binh Cheo Theater perform. I also practiced singing with the uncles and aunts every time I attended the Village Festival. I like Cheo, Cai Luong, Tuong and traditional art forms. I think artists who survive in traditional art must be very good and have the ability to stay in the profession. They must learn to sing, dance, choreograph, martial arts... and be very versatile.

Artist Lam Cuong with the role of Chi Pheo

. Upon graduation, Lam Cuong was chosen to play two main roles in two graduation plays, "In Search of the Unlost" and "The Return from Heaven". What do you remember about these two roles?

- That day, I rehearsed two plays, one directed by Mr. Meritorious Artist Quoc Toan - the late Director of Hanoi Drama Theater and one directed by Ms. Nguyen Hong Nhung - Lecturer at Hanoi College of Arts. I had to devote all my time to practicing, because both teachers were very dedicated to their profession and students, so they always taught, instructed, and polished each play class, so that we could hone and perform to our fullest.

Up to now, I have performed in a number of plays such as: "Aspiration", "Seeing Sunshine in the Storm", "The 9th Oath", "The 72nd Petition", "Cricket", "Fire Lotus", "Friendship and Justice", "King Lear", "Thunderstorm"... Each role I play is directed by the director with characters of different fates, with dramatic situations, with pieces to bring the best emotions to the audience.

Artist Lam Cuong and People's Artist Le Ngoc in the classic play

. What are Lam Cuong's thoughts when participating in shows at the Hoa Lo Prison Historical Site? What do you expect about the effectiveness of bringing historical materials to tourists, including a large number of young audiences, through this special performance venue?

- I am very honored and proud to participate in the Night Tour show at Hoa Lo Prison Historical Site. I feel it is an honor to work here, and I learn a lot of good things from here.

I hope I have contributed a small part to help the younger generation better understand the history, the struggles, the losses and sacrifices of many generations of our ancestors who exchanged their youth and blood so that we can have a peaceful - independent - free life like today.

What are Lam Cuong's new projects now?

- The Hoa Lo Prison Historical Site is implementing a project to perform a regular daily tour. The Board of Directors has entrusted me with the task of staging and acting. The program will also be performed periodically on certain mornings during the week. I will try my best to complete the assigned task.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/chi-pheo-lam-cuong-cuon-hut-khan-gia-o-dem-hoa-lo-196240604153839684.htm