Cao Ham decided to refuse the limelight to be with his lover whose beauty was ruined?

MimiJun 23, 2025 at 16:12

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When The New River of Separation became a fever all over Asia, bringing the names of Zhao Wei, Ruby Lin, and Su You Peng to the ranks of A-list stars, few people expected that in the main cast, there was one person who chose a completely different path, that is Cao Ham, who played the role of the handsome and gallant young master Lu Er Hao.

Instead of seizing the opportunity to shine, he quietly withdrew from the spotlight to be with the girl he loved, while she was falling apart in the storm of life.

Cao Ham decided to refuse the limelight to be with his lover whose beauty was ruined? - Photo 1

Cao Ham was born into a family that everyone who heard about it had to respect: his maternal grandparents and mother were both famous artists, and his father was a successful and wealthy businessman. Since childhood, he had a bright appearance, stable economic conditions, and an ideal development environment. It is no exaggeration to say that he was born with a "silver spoon in his mouth".

However, Cao Ham never wanted to rely on his family's fame. He passed the entrance exam to the Beijing Film Academy, one of the most prestigious schools in China in the field of cinema. He diligently practiced and improved his acting, taking steady steps in showbiz with his own talent and determination.

Cao Ham decided to refuse the limelight to be with his lover whose beauty was ruined? - Photo 2

With a scholarly face, warm smile and natural acting style, Cao Ham quickly won the audience's sympathy. His outgoing and sociable personality also helped him to be loved by his colleagues. However, at the time when he was known as the "white horse prince" of the screen, Cao Ham was still not interested in love. At that time, what he was most passionate about was not love, but acting and... video games.

Everything changed in 1998. While filming the movie Phong Vien Restaurant, Cao Ham met Vuong Nhat Nam, an actress 5 years younger than him who played his younger sister in the movie. At first sight, Cao Ham's heart skipped a beat. But ironically, Vuong Nhat Nam only saw him as a "good brother". To the point that she once introduced her best friend to give him a "fatal blow" to the love-sick young master.

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When Cao Ham confessed his feelings, Vuong Nhat Nam bluntly refused. She said: "You are a very good person, but I don't want to marry someone in showbiz. I just want a peaceful life." That answer seemed to end all hope. However, Cao Ham did not give up. He just gently said: "If you are still not married by the age of 30, think about me."

During the next two years, despite many girls pursuing him, Cao Ham refused them all. He still kept in touch with Vuong Nhat Nam, secretly following her life. In 2000, luck smiled on him when female writer Quynh Dao chose him to play the role of Luc Nhi Hao in Tan Dong Song Ly Biet. Thanks to this role, he became a sought-after face throughout Asia. The door to fame was wide open, everyone believed that this was the golden time for him to step into the ranks of stars.

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But then, fate tested his love once again. Vuong Nhat Nam had a serious horse accident while filming, causing her face to be disfigured and at risk of being paralyzed for life. When he heard the news, Cao Ham did not hesitate for a second. He put all projects on hold, refused a series of film offers, and was even willing to miss the golden opportunity to take care of her during her 8 months in the hospital.

That moment changed everything. Vuong Nhat Nam was touched by Cao Ham's sincerity. When he had nothing left in his hands: beauty, reputation, and future, he still did not leave her. And finally, she agreed to love him.

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After a long period of treatment and surgery, Vuong Nhat Nam gradually recovered. Although her beauty was not the same as before and the "plastic surgery" limited her opportunities in the cinema, thanks to Cao Ham's encouragement, she turned to drama where she found her passion and achieved many remarkable achievements.

In 2007, after nearly 10 years together, Cao Ham and Vuong Nhat Nam officially became a family. After getting married, Cao Ham shouldered the financial responsibility and became the breadwinner of the family. Although his parents offered to help him financially, he refused, determined to stand on his own two feet.

Vuong Nhat Nam used to feel tormented because she felt she had made her husband miss out on his chance to shine. But Cao Ham always said: "In our house, I am in charge of supporting the family, you just need to be beautiful like a flower." That love, not flashy but extremely warm.

After years of hardship, both of their careers gradually took off. Cao Ham made his mark in a series of quality films such as Lang Gia Bang, Mi Gia Vo Cuong, Deu Rai Tot... He is no longer simply a "screen god" but has become a talented actor recognized by both audiences and professionals.

As for Vuong Nhat Nam, who almost lost everything, she has regained her strength. She is one of the few 8X actors to be recruited into the state payroll and become a "national first-class actress", a prestigious title in the Chinese drama industry.

After 16 years together, Cao Ham and Vuong Nhat Nam's life is still full of love. Vuong Nhat Nam always takes good care of her husband, managing the housework from big to small. Page 163 once revealed that part of the reason is because Cao Ham is a "kitchen assassin", extremely clumsy with cooking. But for them, that is not a problem. They complement each other, tolerate and cherish each other every day.

In a showbiz world full of glamour but also full of gossip, jostling and fluctuations, the love story of Cao Ham and Vuong Nhat Nam is like a smoldering fire in the middle of winter, not bright or ostentatious but warm enough to make people believe that: true love always exists, as long as we are patient and brave enough to keep it.

It was not a love at first sight that faded away in a moment, they were together with perseverance, patience, and silent sacrifices that did not require any return. When the spotlight called, when his career was on the rise, Cao Ham did not choose fame, he chose to stay with the girl he loved, in her weakest and most vulnerable moments.

And time has proven that choice is not giving up but a long-term investment in true happiness.

Cao Ham decided to refuse the limelight to be with his lover whose beauty was ruined? - Photo 6

Today, when looking back at the journey he has gone through with so many missed appointments, hardships and unexpected turns in his fate, Cao Ham still smiles. He has never regretted leaving the spotlight of fame at the most brilliant moment. Because in return, he has a wife who always understands and loves him with all her heart, a person who is not only a confidant, but also the strongest support in his life.

Cao Ham decided to refuse the limelight to be with his lover whose beauty was ruined? - Photo 7

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