Meritorious Artist Trinh Trinh, artists Ngoc Nga and Le Thanh Thao - Photo: LINH DOAN
There are few families in the South that have been able to persevere in the singing profession like this. Up to now, the fifth generation continues to produce excellent actresses.
These are the faces of female artists who are making their mark and are ranked among the top talented actresses of the current Ho Chi Minh City Cai Luong stage. We can mention Tu Suong, Que Tran, Trinh Trinh...
Tu Suong: the number 1 leading actress of traditional opera
In her generation, Tu Suong is currently considered the number 1 leading actress of the city's classical opera village. Tu Suong is the daughter of the artist couple Truong Son - Thanh Loan, her maternal grandfather is artist Minh To, so since she was in her mother's womb she heard the sound of music and singing and then the singing career came to her as a matter of course.
Among the fifth generation siblings of this family, Suong stood out when, since childhood, teacher Bach Long trusted her to play the main role with Vu Luan in the Bach Long Children's Troupe. When she grew up, Suong acted with most of the stars such as Vu Linh, Kim Tu Long...
Currently, when the cai luong stage is in decline, Tu Suong is still a prominent face, welcomed by many stages and her monthly performances are still regular. During the 2025 Tet season, Tu Suong played the main role in more than half of the Tet cai luong plays in the city.
Talented and famous, what makes Suong loved by those in the profession is that she is patient in researching and learning the profession. Not only is she strong in traditional opera, she also develops her skills in social psychology and participates in drama. Not only is she a charming actress, Suong can also transform into a unique and comedic actress...
Meritorious Artist Tu Suong - Photo: LINH DOAN
Because of that constant practice, Suong's acting ability has improved significantly. Recently, she has had thorny and diverse characters that have delighted viewers.
That is the proud and jealous Empress Shangyang, but also very naive and pitiful.
This role is considered the best female role in The Poem of the Horse Saddle . Suong conquered the audience with her singing and acting ability, especially the extremely subtle "moments" of psychological changes.
Or in San Hau , Suong plays the role of Ta Ngoc Dung, a type of role that is unique.
Her acting is not one-sided, but makes people feel moved by the woman who, because she cannot have her husband's love and because of her family, falls into the vortex of fighting for the throne.
Not only that, with the experience from a large family and decades of dedication to the profession, besides her work as an actress, Tu Suong is also contributing to teaching and training young people through each play.
Que Tran: young judge of the reformed opera village
Que Tran is the beloved daughter of the late People's Artist Thanh Tong, who made great contributions in researching and creating Vietnamese classical opera. Recently, due to personal plans, Que Tran has rarely appeared in stage projects, but each time she appears, she leaves an impression.
Before that, she was always trusted by directors to participate in many prestigious professional competitions, and every time she competed, Tran won the gold medal. Tran was limited in her voice, but her acting ability was extremely delicate, she did well in both traditional and social dramas, she was intelligent so she always made her character different even when she re-enacted the iconic roles of other stage talents.
People's Artist Que Tran - Photo: LINH DOAN
Watching Tran perform, people feel very satisfied because the way she handles the character brings depth. Among the fifth generation artists of the family, Que Tran is the one who is chosen as the judge the most in prestigious competitions such as the National Cai Luong Festival, Tran Huu Trang Cai Luong Stage Talent Competition, Golden Bell of Vong Co...
Tran is also a young artist who was deservedly awarded the title of People's Artist. Her recent roles have been highly appreciated in plays such as Co Dao Hat, Cau Tho Yen Ngua ...
Trinh Trinh: diligently keeping the profession
Trinh Trinh is the daughter of artist Huu Canh - Xuan Yen, who also calls artist Minh To her grandfather. Trinh Trinh is considered a talented actress in the fifth generation of this family.
When watching Trinh Trinh perform in traditional opera plays, you will see that she is very meticulous and attentive in every performance.
Tu Suong once praised her cousin Trinh Trinh's ability and admitted that she performed the role of Ho Nguyet Co turning into a fox very well.
Since childhood, Trinh Trinh and Tu Suong often acted together in Dong Au Bach Long. There were roles where Trinh played the female role and Suong played the male role. Passionate about the profession and talented, but compared to her two younger sisters Tu Suong and Que Tran, Trinh Trinh's name seemed more modest, however, no one could deny Trinh's ability.
Remember when making the play Tien Nga , when Le Khanh had a baby, artist Thanh Loc asked his niece Trinh Trinh to replace the heavy role of Kim Lien in the play. From reformed opera to drama, Trinh Trinh played the role well, making Thanh Loc, the whole crew and the audience satisfied.
Artist couple Kim Tu Long - Trinh Trinh - Photo: LINH DOAN
Most recently, she received praise from many audiences when she appeared in the play San Hau as Ta Nguyet Kieu.
Trinh Trinh is the wife of artist Kim Tu Long. Besides being an artist, Trinh Trinh also steps back to be a strong supporter for her husband, taking care of him and occasionally teaching him a profession, and staging performances for her two sons to participate in school and local performances.
Le Thanh Thao, Ngoc Nga: following the ancestors' career depends on each person's ability
Although she does not shine on stage as a leading actress like her seniors Tu Suong, Trinh Trinh, and Que Tran, Le Thanh Thao (artist Tu Suong's younger sister) is a character actress in many cai luong projects.
Le Thanh Thao increasingly proves her inner strength in sharp and unique roles. In many traditional opera plays, she works hard to have beautiful performances in both dancing and singing. Among the fifth generation actresses of the family, Le Thanh Thao and Tu Suong are participating in many plays, including plays where the sisters are often on opposing sides, creating drama and appeal for the plays.
Le Thanh Thao's husband, artist Dien Trung, is also currently highly regarded for his character roles. Although they are not stars, they still work hard and have created their own position in the current art scene.
Artist couple Le Thanh Thao - Dien Trung - Photo: LINH DOAN
Ngoc Nga is the older sister of artists Tu Suong and Le Thanh Thao. Ngoc Nga loves her profession but does not have as much talent as her two younger sisters, so she still maintains her passion with small roles on the stage of reformed opera and drama.
Besides, Ngoc Nga is also a famous makeup artist in the Cai Luong village, not only taking care of the girls but Ngoc Nga is also in high demand, being invited by many Cai Luong, drama and film troupes to participate in the makeup work for actors. No matter what position she holds, Ngoc Nga is respected by everyone because of her serious and meticulous attitude in her work.
Sixth generation descendant
It can be said that there are few families as enduring as the Minh To - Thanh Tong family, which has been famous for 100 years as a family of famous singers and still has talented artists, stars from reformed opera, drama to movies.
This series of fifth generation actresses are strongly promoting the family's internal strength. They not only develop their own abilities but also contribute to the city's reformed opera village.
Not only that, there is a sixth generation of this family that is still continuing the profession. We can mention Gia Khanh and Gia Khiem, children of artists Trinh Trinh - Kim Tu Long; Kim Thu, daughter of artist Ngoc Nga; Tu Quyen, Hong Quyen, daughters of artist Tu Suong; Thao Tram, Thao Truc, children of artists Le Thanh Thao - Dien Trung.
Source: https://tuoitre.vn/nhung-co-dao-xuat-sac-doi-thu-nam-gia-toc-minh-to-thanh-tong-20250713084913388.htm
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