I'm reaching some great milestones in my life.

Van Trang spends time with her family during the Lunar New Year.

* Hi Van Trang! Your family just welcomed a new member at the end of the year. Are your plans for Tet (Lunar New Year) different?

But It would probably be a little different! But my twins are only 3 years old. So in the last few years, I've gotten used to having a young child at home. Most of the time, my family stays at home and doesn't travel far. Perhaps the furthest trip we've taken was back to Tien Giang – my hometown – to visit my grandparents.

I have to say, this baby is my greatest pride in 2024. Because I spent most of the past year pregnant, I stayed home and took care of the children. Now that my fourth child is only 3 months old, I'm mainly focusing on my role as a mother.

* How has this new milestone changed your life?

- I'm much busier now, and it wouldn't be true to say I'm not tired. I have to take care of the youngest child while also looking after three older children. Sometimes I feel sorry for them because I don't have much time for them. When I only had one child, I dedicated all my time to playing with them and teaching them many things in life. Now, the older children want me to play with them, but I'm busy taking care of the younger one, so I can't. But I think that situation has created some very sweet moments, especially when the children play together without needing their mother anymore.

I'm fortunate to have a large extended family supporting me in caring for the children, from both paternal and maternal grandparents. My husband handles all of the children's education. My eldest child is already in third grade, so he takes on the responsibility of closely monitoring her studies, which helps me a lot.

Van Trang's partner is willing to support her in taking care of the children.

* Having temporarily set aside your artistic career to focus on your family, do you ever feel nostalgic for your profession when you see your colleagues succeeding?

- Having a fourth child was planned by both of us, so everything went smoothly, without any major surprises. But to say I didn't think about it or feel a pang of sadness about my profession wouldn't be true. I'm also an artist, so sometimes I'm a bit sensitive. But I don't dwell on it, partly because I'm adaptable; I find joy in any environment I'm in. For example, when I'm filming, I give my all to my work, while at home I find joy in being with my children. I think my priorities change at each stage of my life.

I'm experiencing some wonderful milestones in my life. For example, I got married at 25 or 26, and then had children at an age when I was still healthy and energetic enough to take care of them. Later in life, when I'm older, I'll have more time to spend with my children. No matter the circumstances, I can always find joy.

* Before adapting to your current life, you probably went through a period of "psychological struggle" as well?

- Absolutely. When I was most active in the arts, social media wasn't as developed as it is now, making it difficult for people to build their personal image. When I slowed down, I saw my peers progressing rapidly. Sometimes I feel a pang of sadness, thinking that if I hadn't withdrawn to focus on my family, I could have achieved many of my youthful dreams. But I have no regrets when I look back on that time. Because every afternoon, watching my four children play together makes me very happy. You gain something but lose something else; I understand that and accept it. There will be times when I feel a little disheartened, but everything eventually passes smoothly.

Van Trang finds joy in spending time with her children during her hiatus from the entertainment industry.

* Is family Vân Trang's biggest source of motivation right now?

- That's right. My friends like Thanh Truc, Kha Ly… all say that if they knew having children was so wonderful, they would have had them sooner. For me, I'm always passionate about my profession, and my family doesn't forbid me or force me to stay home. Even my mother-in-law wants me to return to the stage soon because everyone loves the feeling of sitting below and watching me transform into a character. Stage performances are easier to arrange, and with film, if there's a suitable project, I'm still willing to participate. But most importantly, I need to get back to my original figure before I can confidently return.

Thankfully, I didn't suffer from postpartum depression. Each time I gave birth, I felt refreshed and didn't fall into that state. Part of my luck is having my family by my side, loving me. I see that each child has their own personality, so it feels like I'm discovering a new movie. I'm completely obsessed with my children. I love exploring ways to play with and teach them. From a young age, I was very attached to my mother, and even after getting married and having children, she remained my strong support. So I hope to be able to do the same for my children. That's why I haven't returned to acting for a long time. I want to be there to watch them grow up because I know that childhood passes by very quickly. The more time I spend with them, the more I realize I haven't had enough time for them. I've received many offers for film projects, and my family supports me, but I'm the one who hasn't wanted to return yet because I can't bear to leave my children to focus on work.

* Do you want your children to follow in your footsteps in the arts, or to go into business like your husband?

- I think that when a child gets to do a job they love, it's like they don't have to go to work every day. I just hope they know what they like and can pursue it. Because many people struggle with that, and even when they grow up, they still don't know what they want. I think choosing a job for a child based on their parents' interests isn't the right approach. But if they have artistic talent, I'll be happy.

Thank you, Van Trang, for taking the time to share!

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/dien-vien-van-trang-o-tuoi-35-toi-dang-co-nhung-cot-moc-dep-trong-doi-185250128224414351.htm