At the "National Cai Luong Actor Talent Competition 2026," in addition to the main roles, the distinctive characters also left a special impression on the audience.
Not confined to familiar tragic or sentimental roles, at the "National Cai Luong Actor Talent Competition 2026," many young artists chose to embody distinctive roles such as villainous male characters, flirtatious female characters, elderly male characters, or comedic male characters... characters that contribute to the color and vitality of the Cai Luong stage.
Director, People's Artist Tran Ngoc Giau - Member of the Judging Panel for the 2026 National Cai Luong Actor Talent Competition
Director and People's Artist Tran Ngoc Giau, a member of the judging panel for the 2026 National Cai Luong Actor Talent Competition, said he had witnessed the great efforts of the contestants. He shared that for the categories featuring distinctive roles, the contestants will be selected and portrayed by characters with outstanding personalities and acting aptitudes rather than vocal abilities. This is also an opportunity for the contestants to showcase their talents.
Inside the backstage area
And to embody roles that seem to be confined to the background, artists dedicate considerable time to researching the character, meticulously crafting every glance, movement, and lyric on stage. For them, this is not only a professional challenge but also an opportunity to reinvent themselves and win over the audience.
Artist Hoang Tuan Thinh during his performance.
Artist Hoang Tuan Thinh from the Vietnam National Traditional Theatre shared that geographical differences can create different vocal characteristics. He explained that while vocal talent might not be a strong point, it can be compensated for by other talents, such as acting. He also shared the difficulties of playing a villain for the first time, a role that required a lot of energy and constant emotional changes.
Artist Hoang Van Duong, Hai Phong Cai Luong Troupe
Artist Hoang Van Duong of the Hai Phong Cai Luong Troupe has long admired the role because the character conveys a patriotic spirit. He also shared that he spent a lot of time practicing to be able to embody an old man at a young age.
After watching the performances at the "National Cai Luong Actor Talent Competition 2026," Ms. Nguyen Minh Tuyet from Go Vap Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, expressed her satisfaction that the contestants had given their all in their performances. She believes this is a promising sign for the country's theatrical scene.
To ensure each performance touches the audience's emotions, behind the scenes there is the silent collaboration of the band, who keep the rhythm for each lyric and the emotions of the performing artists.
The unsung heroes behind the spotlight.
Pham Hong Tiep, a zither artist from the Vietnam National Traditional Theatre, shared his thoughts on the role of music in Cai Luong (Vietnamese traditional opera). He explained that musicians provide support, adjusting the tempo and rhythm to allow the performers to fully express themselves in their performances.
The judging panel is currently evaluating the entries to select the most outstanding contestants. The closing ceremony and awards presentation will take place at 8 PM tonight, May 23, 2026, at the Tran Huu Trang Cai Luong Theatre.
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