Cai Luong artist Bao Anh passed away at the age of 69.

Journalist Song Minh shared with VTC News reporters that cải lương artist Bảo Anh passed away at the age of 69, after a period of hospitalization for heart treatment (aortic aneurysm).

"The art of Cai Luong (Vietnamese traditional opera) has suffered another great loss with the passing of veteran artist Bao Anh at the age of 69. Although we know that birth, aging, sickness, and death are the laws of nature, we still cannot prevent the heartbreak… The golden generation is increasingly absent from the stage, slowly drifting away from the loving embrace of the audience…!" - Journalist Song Minh wrote.

Artist Bao Anh passed away at the age of 69.

Director Thanh Hiep also expressed his sorrow: "Farewell, artist Bao Anh. He was an artist who made many contributions to Cai Luong theater, spoken drama, and film. His passing at the age of 69 leaves many colleagues deeply saddened." Artist Hong To expressed his grief over the passing of artist Bao Anh : "He passed away peacefully."

Singer Nguyen Phi Hung shared a photo taken with artist Bao Anh, writing: "I will always remember and cherish the beautiful memories and images of you. Rest in peace."

Artist Bao Anh was born in 1955 in Kien Giang province, the son of a large family. From a young age, he had a passion for singing, and as he grew older, he was determined to pursue an artistic career and gradually became a key figure in the traditional Vietnamese folk music movement.

Singer Nguyen Phi Hung and artist Bao Anh.

In 1974, Bao Anh toured with the district's performing arts troupe for a while, then joined the Huong Tram Cai Luong (traditional Vietnamese opera) troupe in Ca Mau province, gradually striving to become a professional artist. He was a student of Meritorious Artist Ca Le Hong and Lan Bich.

With his handsome looks and deep, warm voice, artist Bao Anh was invited to be the lead actor by many major theater troupes such as Tran Huu Trang, Kim Cuong, and Saigon 2 in the early 1980s.

He gained recognition for his plays such as "Bat Trang Folk Tales," "Ngoc Han's Confessions," "Wings of the Lovers," and "Nguyen Ba's Sword."

In addition, the artist also acted in supporting roles in films such as "The Poor Man's Son," "Criminal," "The Rose Mission," "Alluvium," and "The Beauty of Tay Do."

Artist Bao Anh has previously performed alongside artist Phuong Lien in the play "Bat Trang Folk Tales ," and with People's Artist Kim Cuong in the play "The Rose Pinned to the Shirt."

Later, the artist switched to acting and participated in around 30 films, including the long-running television series "The Poor Man's Son " directed by Ho Ngoc Xum, which was loved by many viewers.

Le Chi

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