Tan Minh - Thu Huyen couple is happy in the same profession

Tan Minh - Thu Huyen received the title of People's Artist on the same day, saying they were lucky to be able to help each other develop their careers during 20 years of marriage.

After the award ceremony on the morning of March 6, the artist couple received many gifts. congratulations from relatives, friends, and colleagues. They were all recognized with the highest title that the State gives to individuals working in the field of culture and art. The two called this "double joy", expressing gratitude and honor. They plan to organize an intimate meal with family and close friends to celebrate.

[Caption]. Photo: Provided by the character — Two artists at the ceremony to award the titles of People's Artist and Meritorious Artist on the morning of March 6 in Hanoi . Photo: *Provided by the character*

When she first started her career, Thu Huyen said she only wanted to show her full potential to bring the public quality works. Like his wife, Tan Minh also focused on his musical activities, never dream of one day being awarded the title of People's Artist. After this important milestone in their careers, both affirmed continue the role of preserving culture, contributing to the audience until no longer healthy enough.

After nearly 20 years of marriage, the artist couple has always supported each other to develop together. Although they work on two different stages, they actively follow each other's projects and products, then give objective comments, helping both of them to improve. When Thu Huyen performs a new cheo play, her husband will be the first to judge. In 2014, Tan Minh held a live show to celebrate 20 years of his career, she appeared on stage, singing along with him for the first time in the cheo play Dao Lieu .

Tan Minh - Thu Huyen both agree on marrying someone in the same profession. It is fortunate that they both think alike, understand the nature of the work and create conditions for each other to work in the arts. Before getting married in 2004, Tan Minh told his wife that they both started out as farmers, and rose entirely by their abilities, and that they needed to respect each other's achievements and understand the value of life, and not let luxury blind them. Therefore, in their careers, they are known as simple, approachable artists who do not flaunt their achievements.

In their married life, both said they have never argued despite their differences in personality. Thu Huyen is open, Tan Minh is calm and reserved. If one has a problem, the other can understand immediately by just looking at their face. When there is a conflict, both talk frankly and express their opinions.

According to Tan Minh, connection is very important in marriage. Therefore, he and his wife always share everything, from work, relationships to social situations. Both sides maintain the principle of respecting each other, voluntarily trying to build a family.

Talking about his wife, he reserved words of respect, saying that Thu Huyen is the one who takes care of the housework. When assigned by his wife, he and his two children share the work, one washes the dishes, the other hangs the clothes so that the family can have time to gather together. The singer smiled and said: "The three of us are not afraid of any work, whatever my mother asks us to do, we do it all."

Currently, Tan Minh is the director of Thang Long Music and Dance Theater, Thu Huyen holds the position of director of Hanoi Cheo Theater. Busy with leadership work, they still focus on building a home and taking care of their two sons. In educating their children, the artist couple believes that everyone has the right to express their opinions and not to force their children to follow their thoughts. Tan Minh said that at home, his wife often plays the "bad guy" role, while he indulges his children more. However, when necessary, the singer still shows strictness. "The two of them are scared when they see their father frowning," he said.

Thu Huyen - Tan Minh - 1 — Tan Minh - Thu Huyen celebrated their 19th wedding anniversary in November 2023. Photo: *Provided by the character*

Their two children are Minh Nam, born in 2005, currently studying International Business, and Minh Khoi, born in 2010. Thu Huyen said that her children all have good voices and like to listen to many genres of music, but do not want to appear and perform in front of many people. Understanding this, she and her husband do not orient their children to follow in their footsteps. Because according to Thu Huyen, artists must love being in the spotlight, enjoying the moment when the audience shows their affection through applause.

"You can do any job in the future, your parents will support you. When you love and really want it, you have to be really good at it. If you do art without talent or passion, you will never be successful," the artist said. She said that she and her husband always try to work hard. work hard, maintain professional ethics so that children can be proud and follow.

Tan Minh, 52 years old, graduated from the Vocal Department of the Vietnam National Academy of Music. He has a warm, sweet voice, conquering the audience with a series of songs First Love Letter , First Love, Dreaming of a Far Away Place... He was awarded the title of Meritorious Artist in 2015.

Thu Huyen, 49 years old, graduated from the intermediate Cheo system of Hanoi Cheo Theater, famous for her roles as Thi Mau in Quan Am Thi Kinh , Suy Van in Suy Van Gia Dai , Thi Phuong in Truong Vien . At the age of 32, she was specially awarded the title of Meritorious Artist despite only having 13 years of experience in the profession (the criteria for being awarded the title is that in addition to the number of medals achieved, the artist must have at least 15 years of activity).