The ups and downs of the lives of the three 'kings of reformed opera' Vu Linh, Kim Tu Long, and Minh Vuong

Meritorious Artist Vu Linh

Artist Vu Linh, whose real name is Vo Van Ngoan, born in 1958, is a famous face of the Cai Luong stage. He showed his talent early. Since 1988, Vu Linh has collaborated with the Tran Huu Trang Cai Luong Theater 2. His name is associated with famous Cai Luong plays such as Hon vong phu, Giu ao bui doi, Buc ngon do Dai Viet, Co dao hat, Luong Son Ba...

Meritorious Artist Vu Linh is known as "The King of Cantonese opera".

Vu Linh's appeal comes from his powerful, strong, clear voice, full of lyricism, emotion, and special expressiveness. The artist's performance is also praised for its sophistication and uniqueness. Moreover, what few artists other than Vu Linh have is the ability to coordinate well with all the actresses he performs with. Dozens of female artists such as Le Thuy, My Chau, Huong Lan, Phi Nhung, Ngoc Dang, Phuong Mai, Ngoc Huyen... or especially Tai Linh, when performing with Vu Linh, all shine in their own way.

Possessing both voice and beauty, Vu Linh gradually became the “king of reformed opera” and held an irreplaceable position in the hearts of reformed opera fans. At his peak, artist Vu Linh was so famous that his name was enough to ensure the livelihood of an entire opera troupe. Vu Linh was awarded the title of Meritorious Artist in 1997.

Despite his successful career, the male artist has had a difficult love life. Artist Vu Linh once loved artist Thanh Thanh Tam but then they broke up. After many failed relationships, Vu Linh chose to remain single and devoted most of his life to the art of reformed opera. In 2019, the artist stopped performing due to poor health and wanted to spend time doing charity work and training young artists. The rare times he appeared were at the Mai Vang Awards ceremony at the end of 2021 or the show Kiep Cam Ca by People's Artist Hong Nga in early 2022.

Artist Vu Linh devoted most of his life to the art of reformed opera.

Meritorious Artist Vu Linh confided: "After many ups and downs, sometimes my name was overshadowed by many circumstances, I realized that life always gives me many opportunities, people need to do useful work for the community, that is what lasts forever".

After a long battle with a serious illness, artist Vu Linh passed away at 12:30 pm on March 5 at his home (in Phu Nhuan district). His passing has left many friends, colleagues and fans with deep sorrow.

People's Artist Minh Vuong

People's Artist Minh Vuong, born in 1950, is one of Vietnam's most veteran Cai Luong artists. He started singing at the age of 14, after winning the Khoi Nguyen Vong Co award. In the 70s, Minh Vuong's name shone thanks to a series of impressive roles in plays such as To Anh Nguyet, Doi Co Luu, Mau Dyed San Chua, Rang Ngoc Con Son...

People's Artist Minh Vuong.

Artist Minh Vuong and artist Le Thuy are considered the "golden couple" of Southern Cai Luong theater. In 2008, they won the Guinness World Record for "The longest-serving and most compatible acting couple".

With his contributions to the art of reformed opera over many decades, in 2007, artist Minh Vuong was awarded the title of Meritorious Artist and in 2019, he was awarded the title of People's Artist.

Despite his glittering career, the artist's life has also experienced many ups and downs. In 2011, he discovered he had kidney failure and was forced to give up the spotlight to focus on treatment.

People's Artist Minh Vuong and his wife.

The male artist had gone through a broken marriage and remarried to his second wife, Do Thi Hong, who was 7 years younger. People's Artist Minh Vuong said that his wife was a responsible and self-sacrificing person. She not only took care of the family but also personally prepared each outfit for him to perform. When Minh Vuong had a kidney transplant, she was always there to encourage, care for, and help her husband overcome the difficult period.

Having been together for more than 30 years, the couple has maintained harmony and attachment thanks to the secret to maintaining happiness according to the criterion "husband and wife must respect each other as newlyweds". He believes that husband and wife must give each other respect, private space and take responsibility for their own lives. Artist Minh Vuong has 3 children, all grown up and living separately. Talking about his life at the age of 70, he is proud of his fulfilled and prosperous life in his old age.

Meritorious Artist Kim Tu Long

Meritorious Artist Kim Tu Long's real name is Hoang Kim Long, born in 1966. He is a famous cai luong artist and also a popular singer in the musical products called Mua bui . Kim Tu Long is especially loved by the audience for his Chinese songs with Vietnamese lyrics.

Meritorious Artist Kim Tu Long.

During his heyday, Kim Tu Long was a fanatic fan. He once shared that when the audience saw him perform, they all brought flowers. At first, they came on stage to give him flowers, then they gave him money.

In addition to his performing arts career, Kim Tu Long is also very good at business. Thanks to his real estate business around the year 2000, he has thousands of gold bars in his hands. Currently, the male artist owns a restaurant, a spa and a cafe. He also helps his wife promote her online business.

Meritorious Artist Kim Tu Long was successful in his artistic career, but had a difficult love life. He got married for the first time when he was over 30 years old. The couple had a daughter, Hoang Kim Phung, stage name Maika. After 4 years of living together, they decided to "go their separate ways". His first wife moved abroad, while their daughter stayed behind, pursuing the same artistic path as her father.

When he was more mature in love, Kim Tu Long met his second wife - actress Cam Tu, younger sister of famous football player Hong Son. They loved each other for 4 years before getting married in 1998 and had two children: Hoang Gia Linh and Hoang Gia Han.

After two failed marriages, Kim Tu Long married artist Trinh Trinh, niece of People's Artist Thanh Tong. Although 11 years younger than her husband, Trinh Trinh is very mature and tolerant.

Artist Kim Tu Long and his current wife with children.

Kim Tu Long once shared: "She understands and sympathizes with my situation so she does not forbid me when I meet and discuss with my ex-wife about children. Trinh Trinh is a very kind, humane and understanding person. I think my wife is not too beautiful, but the important thing is that she knows how to behave." The male artist also cannot hide his pride when his wife and children always love each other and the family is harmonious. He himself always considers his children as friends, so that they can confide in him and share with him the difficulties as well as the happiness in life.

In addition to 3 children with 2 ex-wives, he has 2 more children with his wife who is 11 years younger than him. At the age of over 50, Meritorious Artist Kim Tu Long has a peaceful life. His name is still admired by many audiences and he still maintains his passion for art.

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