Meritorious Artist Do Ky was not considered for the title of People's Artist because of a petition.

On the morning of November 22nd, Meritorious Artist Do Ky expressed his deep sadness after nearly two years of retirement only to receive a notification from the Department of Performing Arts dated November 21st stating that the Central Emulation and Commendation Board had submitted a proposal to the Prime Minister to temporarily postpone his application for the title of People's Artist due to a complaint and opinion from the Ministry of Public Security ; he did not meet the conditions and standards for consideration for the 10th award of the title of People's Artist.

Meritorious Artist Do Ky was not considered for the title of People's Artist because his application was withheld due to a complaint filed against him.

Speaking to the Nguoi Lao Dong newspaper, Meritorious Artist Do Ky said that he had not received any information about any complaints or petitions regarding his application.

"I am very sad. I am fortunate to have a job I love and to strive to do my best; I am content with that, not coveting fame or titles, yet there are still people who are jealous and envious," said Meritorious Artist Do Ky.

He also said that the announcement from the Department of Performing Arts shocked him.

"I was shocked, because this was the first time someone had shown concern for me through a formal letter at such a sensitive time. After more than 40 years in the profession, I've never been in a position where I had the power to make decisions, so why would they pay attention to me? And now someone is sending me a letter asking me to have the police investigate," the famous artist shared.

The couple, Meritorious Artist Do Ky and People's Artist Lan Huong

He also stated that he currently wants to know and clarify all the contents of the petition to ensure that his reputation and honor are not affected.

"I disagree with the document sent to me. If the letter about me is untrue, would the person who wrote it be guilty of defamation? Or is it simply a matter of sending letters everywhere just because you dislike someone? Right now, my biggest concern is where and to whom I should appeal? Which agency will be the one to make the judgment?" - artist Do Ky expressed.

Meritorious Artist Do Ky, whose birth name is Pham Do Ky, was born in 1961 in Hanoi . He is a Vietnamese stage director and actor. He graduated from the first acting training course at the Vietnam National Drama Theatre.

He previously served as Deputy Director of the Vietnam National Drama Theatre and was awarded the title of Meritorious Artist by the State in 2011.

Meritorious Artist Do Ky is remembered by film lovers through his famous works on the small screen such as: The Mysterious Will, The Family Tree of the Land, The Heart with Sunshine, Question Number Five, Scent of the Land, The Storm, The Judge, Life and Death, Love and Ambition, Crocodile Files... but Meritorious Artist Do Ky is most famous and closely known to the audience for the film "Family Traditions," in which he played an elderly couple with People's Artist Lan Huong (Huong Bong), who is his wife in real life.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/van-nghe/nsut-do-ky-khong-duoc-xet-tang-danh-hieu-nsnd-vi-co-don-thu-20231122082404306.htm