Chau Thanh: The prince was a bit long, almost went to the priesthood and the marriage "broken mirror heals" after 10 years of divorce

Before becoming famous, artist Chau Thanh went through a very arduous career journey, almost quitting because of a lack of rice and clothes. Besides, he also revealed the story of resuming his old love with his wife after 10 years of divorce and the present perfect life.

Born as a farmer, sought after overnight

Chau Thanh's real name is Tran Tuan Kiet, known as a famous Cai Luong artist, many people call his singing style "Chau Thanh school" because of the unique and rare way of entering the long neck.

When he was young, he had a strong passion for the art of cai luong, admired artist Giang Chau and bought tapes to practice with. In 1979, the opportunity hit the road to bring the male artist to the profession. He revealed: "In 1979, I was tested by artist Diep Lang and then went to Saigon. The first time I went to the city, I slept in front of the theater that night, hungry but had no money to eat. She sold bread. there to ask, for the precious loaf of bread that I remember to this day."

Being able to participate in plays but only sitting in the audience to learn, Chau Thanh memorized all the roles but gradually became a bit discouraged because he had not had the opportunity to stand on stage. The male artist had intended to return to his hometown and continue to work in the fields to make a living, but he was partially supported by his elder brother, Diep Lang, so he decided to stay to continue his studies. After a while, he was able to stand on the big stage with his seniors, making the male artist extremely happy. Even more fun when after one night, Chau Thanh was recognized by everyone for his talent and increased his salary from 2.5 dong to 10 dong, becoming a star sought after by singing groups.

Artist Chau Thanh confided that he is ready to devote himself to art, even though there is still an audience, he will still perform with all his heart. Talking about the profession, the voice of Sorrow from abroad could not hide his pride: "The profession of singing is very sacred to me. Upstairs I worship the Ancestor. The profession changed my fate from a farmer guy working. In the next life, if I am reincarnated, I still apply for a job. Now I am very happy with what I have."

In addition, he also suddenly revealed his wish, "I also told my wife if one day I left to burn and scatter my ashes around the Bodhi tree in my hometown, while the children stay and love each other. Before that, there will be a day for the audience to love Cai Luong in general and to love the voice of Chau Thanh to see them off."

I almost went to monkhood but changed my mind at the last minute because of my daughter

Sublimation in career is like that, but the married life of Chau Thanh and his wife Ngoc Huyen Chau was not complete in the first stage. Currently, the artist and his wife have 4 children (2 boys, 2 girls) respectively: Chau Tuan, Chau Ngoc Linh, Chau Ngoc Tien and Chau Bao. Before giving birth to the following two children, artist Chau Thanh and his wife had a divorce time of up to 10 years.

Before coming to her husband, artist Ngoc Huyen Chau was a daughter from a well-to-do family, while Chau Thanh was still empty-handed and had no career. However, the female artist's family still accepted him, only interested in his gentle nature without the need for registration. About the reason for the first marriage breakdown, the female artist revealed: "That day I was young, I didn't think I had enough to eat. At that time, I was young and thought I was a bit sharp, he thought he was talented, so he didn't. Who needs someone. After a Vietnamese overseas Vietnamese who was 8 years older than him came to marry me, I was sad and angry at that time, but I could only take care of my children."

Artist Chau Thanh went one step further with his wife over 8 years old, but the marriage could not last because the other decided to settle in the US. Twice unfinished, the child was still a poet, making the voice of the reformed singer The Ma Uu case touched many times. He shared: "Sometimes watching movies and seeing a picture of a father taking his son to school, I crave in my heart. My mother and I broke up when I was 1 year old, when we met again, I was 10 years old. His mother repeated. , I often buy newspapers with pictures and articles about my father, hide my fear from my mother, and then pray for my parents to come back together."

With all the efforts of their daughter, artist Chau Thanh and his wife were moved to give each other a chance again, surprising colleagues. After "the broken mirror heals", the two gave birth to a third child, Chau Ngoc Tien. It wasn't long before the marriage broke down again. The male artist decided to become a monk, but he had time to think again at the last minute thanks to the special action of his 3-year-old daughter.

"Thought to return to settle down in a married life, but I couldn't. I and another friend decided to become a monk. That day I took Chau Ngoc Tien to stay with me for a few days, then I left, when I brought my children home. then she refused, stood crying "daddy, don't leave me", so I stopped going back to my family", artist Chau Thanh repeated.

In the late afternoon, artist Chau Thanh lives in the love and care of his family. Although the amount of money to perform is not much, the male artist always feels grateful and appreciates the support of the audience. On his personal page, he often shares sweet moments with his family. Experiencing many difficulties, he and his wife have had a full life, "heaps of children and grandchildren".

He expressed: "Being loved and recognized by everyone is my happiness. The audience also knows how my family is, how many children I have. That makes me very touched."

Even though he was invited to perform, Chau Thanh could not avoid being sad when now, the cai luong stage is no longer as flourishing as it was in its heyday. "For the past few decades, thanks to everyone's love, I have a home and a stable family life. The rest of my life, impermanence comes without knowing when, so I sing for passion and love. to repay the audience. When I went to perform, many people even came from far away to see me," he confided.

Chau Thanh believes that "where the audience loves, I will sing". Therefore, he did not distinguish between going to the party and the stage at the fair. "My life is also coming to an end, so I just respond to everyone's love for me. Before, I used to sing in many different countries. Now I come for love, regardless of the big stage. small," he said.

The 5X vocalist also added that in the present, his voice has also changed a bit compared to his youth. However, many colleagues were surprised because he still kept his strong voice even though he turned 65. As an artist, Chau Thanh consciously kept his voice by limiting alcohol and not smoking: "The rest: I still eat normally. Fortunately, now, my life and health are still good," he confided.

Chau Thanh said that although he did not accept students, many young singers still thanked him for learning many things when listening to him sing. That makes the male artist emotional and happy.

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