Singer To Thanh Phuong "Dat Phuong Nam": Lying in one place, wife asks for charity rice

Singer To Thanh Phuong made her mark with the soundtrack of the film Dat Phuong Nam nearly 30 years ago. However, the singer is currently facing illnesses: brain atrophy, atherosclerosis, heart valve failure...

Adapted from the novel of the same name by writer Doan Gioi, the TV series Dat Phuong Nam first aired in 1997 and quickly received the love of millions of viewers. The film's script tells the story of the wandering life of a boy named An (Hung Thuan). On a thorny but equally interesting journey to find his father with his companion named Co (Phung Ngoc), An has the opportunity to meet the generous, simple and chivalrous people of the South.

With 11 episodes, each 60 minutes long, Dat Phuong Nam is the first Vietnamese series to be exported to the US and has become a beautiful childhood memory for many generations of audiences. The work features many famous artists such as Le Binh, Mac Can, Phung Ngoc...

In addition, one of the factors contributing to the success of the film is the soundtrack titled Song of the Southern Land performed by singer To Thanh Phuong. The song has the unique melody of the voices singing on the river combined with the urging lyrics, evoking the image of the Southern horse hooves. Not long after its release, the song left the film, standing alone to become a typical song for the Southern land, widely recognized by the audience without any voting.

Having made her mark with the soundtrack of the film Dat Phuong Nam nearly 30 years ago, To Thanh Phuong is now struggling and stuck due to illness.

Recently, singer Hung Thuan posted a current photo of singer To Thanh Phuong. "Currently, he is bedridden due to stroke and Parkinson's disease. He is weak, eats little and has lost a lot of weight. He only has his wife to take care of him and is facing financial difficulties," Hung Thuan shared.

In addition to sharing photos of the visit, Hung Thuan called on colleagues to help the singer of "Song of the Southern Land" in difficult times.

Ms. Ngoc Duoc - singer To Thanh Phuong's wife - said that he is being treated and monitored at his home in District 10, Ho Chi Minh City. Currently, the male singer cannot talk and eats little. She shared that the family is having difficulties because they spend millions of VND/month on medicine for the male singer.

Ms. Ngoc Duoc added that she became a housewife after marrying the male singer. The singer of Dat Phuong Nam has long stopped singing due to illness, so her financial situation is increasingly difficult. In recent days, many colleagues have visited and supported the family after hearing that singer To Thanh Phuong is in poor health.

Singer To Thanh Phuong suffered a stroke around 2010. After that, he also suffered from Parkinson's disease, currently in stage 5 of the disease. He also suffers from many diseases such as atherosclerosis, heart valve disease... For a long time, the male singer has had difficulty moving, always needs someone to help him, and currently has to stay in one place.

Previously, the Ngu Long du ky group of artists Phuong Dung, Phi Phung, Thuy Muoi and artist Hong To visited and supported singer To Thanh Phuong.

After visiting, artist Phuong Dung shared the difficult situation of the singer of "Song of the Southern Land". "Ms. Duoc had to borrow money for her husband's medicine and ask for charity rice to ease the burden. Sometimes she was exhausted and didn't want to live, but when she saw him, she tried to live on," Phuong Dung shared.

The female artist added that singer To Thanh Phuong recognized her colleague but could not speak. The Ngu Long Du Ky group encouraged and said they would try to join hands to support the male singer.

On her personal page, Phuong Dung wrote: "The group encourages your wife, if she doesn't know, then that's fine, but if she does, we will join hands with her. The group promises to support her with rice and food so she doesn't have to ask for charity rice anymore." At the same time, Phuong Dung also publicly disclosed the amounts of money that other artists joined hands to help To Thanh Phuong, such as actress Kim Xuan sending 3 million VND, actress Le Trang sending 1 million VND...

Phuong Dung's post immediately attracted the attention of netizens. Many viewers expressed surprise for the singer who was once an idol of many people: "That's life. Ups and downs, looking at him makes me feel sorry", "Time is really cruel, it spares no one, especially the sick", "I really like the song Dat Phuong Nam by singer To Thanh Phuong after many years, but now I can't recognize it"... are typical comments from fans.

Recently, artist Huu Quoc visited To Thanh Phuong's house and especially gave him an envelope containing money sent by many artists and audiences to support the male singer during his illness.

Accordingly, artist Huu Quoc said that this time he received 1 million from People's Artist Viet Anh, 5 million from Lam Vy Da, 1 million from an anonymous person... In total, this time the male artist received 7.7 million VND to support To Thanh Phuong. Previously, in the first round, artist Huu Quoc sent 13.5 million, in the second round was 8.5 million to help the singer of Bai Ca Dat Phuong Nam to treat his illness.

"I hope you get well soon and that your wife will take care of your medical expenses and meals. Thank you to my colleagues and the audience for loving you," artist Huu Quoc shared.

Singer To Thanh Phuong was born in 1961 in Ca Mau. Coming from the Minh Hai song and dance troupe, he quickly became famous thanks to his sweet voice. Singer To Thanh Phuong has received many awards such as the National Gold Medal for Professional Song and Dance, the National Light Music Star Gold Medal... The male singer's name is associated with folk and lyrical songs, typically Singing about my homeland and Improvisation on the bridge.

Hồ Văn Cường nhút nhát, sợ đám đông, được Như Quỳnh động viên Keng10:16:50 09/11/2024Mới đây, ca sĩ Hồ Văn Cường đã có mặt tại buổi lễ ra mắt dự án âm nhạc mới của Như Quỳnh và khiến mọi người chú ý bởi cử chỉ run rẩy, căng thẳng. Sau đó, nam ca sĩ chia sẻ bản thân mắc hội chứng sợ đám đông.