Chi Pu makes a spectacular breakthrough, singing a "disaster" live to the "darling" of China

Chi Pu is a name that has never stopped being ho.t in Vietnamese showbiz. From the first generation "ho.t girl", photo model, actress, to the stormy journey of entering the singing industry and recently the spectacular "breakthrough" in the Chinese market.

Chi Pu, whose real name is Nguyen Thuy Chi, was born on June 14, 1993 in Hanoi. She is a versatile artist in Vietnamese showbiz, working in many roles such as singer, actress, and model. Chi Pu was born into a family with no artistic tradition. Her father is in the army, and her mother is a teacher.

Chi Pu's family has a military tradition, her grandparents, father and uncle all held the rank of Colonel. From a young age, she showed artistic talent early, knowing how to play the piano and won first prize in the Hanoi Organ Festival in 2003.

Starting her career as a "Ho.t girl":

At the age of 16, Chi Pu registered for the Miss Teen 2009 contest and entered the Top 20. This was considered a "springboard" to help her enter the entertainment industry. After that, she quickly became one of the most famous ho.t girls in Vietnam. Her image appeared frequently on social networking sites. Chi Pu was considered a style icon for many young people at that time. Her fashion sense was often learned by young people and spread widely.

At a time when social media was not as developed as it is today, Chi Pu quickly built a large number of followers and interactions. According to Socialbaker, by November 2016, she was the Vietnamese actress with the most followers on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

Try your hand at acting:

In 2012, Chi Pu began to try her hand at acting. Her first role was Linh in the film "Drop of Water". After that, she participated in many other film projects such as sitcoms "5S Online", "Idol", "Huong Ga", "Love", "Saigon Bodyguard".

Not only stopping at the role of an actress, Chi Pu also tried her hand at being a producer of the short film "The Gir.l on the Rooftop" (2016). This film won the "Best Short Film" award at the 3,2,1 Action Short Film Festival.

Initially, Chi Pu faced many mixed opinions about her acting, especially when she transformed from a "ho.t girl" image to a professional actress. However, she has continuously learned and gradually gained recognition from experts and audiences.

Singing career and controversies:

In October 2017, Chi Pu officially announced her switch to singing with a shocking statement: "From today, call me a singer". This statement quickly became a ho.t topic, receiving both curiosity and countless questions and criticisms. She continuously released many MVs with large investments such as "From today", "Talk To Me"... Right from the first products and especially live performances, Chi Pu was constantly criticized for her weak voice, off-key and inability to hit high notes.

Despite the strong criticism, Chi Pu remains steadfast in her singing career. She continuously releases new MVs with investment in image and script, such as: "Doa Hoa Hong", "Moi Anh Vao Team Em", "Anh Oi O Lai". Chi Pu once shared that she wants to become a versatile artist and constantly strives to improve herself. She also affirmed that she will accept civilized comments.

From Vietnamese ho.t girl to Chinese showbiz star:

By 2023, her efforts were rewarded when she accepted an invitation to participate in the fourth season of the popular Chinese reality TV show "Sisters Who Make Waves" in 2023. Competing with 32 other contestants, Chi Pu proved her mettle and talent. She made a strong impression with her performance ability, stage control, and won many awards. "Sisters Who Make Waves 2023".

After the success of "Dap Gio 2023", Chi Pu's career in China exploded. She participated in popular TV shows and big music festivals in China such as: "Huong Vi Trung Hoa", "Toan Vien Gia Toc 2024", "Hello Saturday" (One of Hunan TV's top variety shows, Chi Pu had the opportunity to interact and perform with many other famous artists). Chi Pu's number of followers on Chinese social networking platforms such as Weibo, Xiaohongshu skyrocketed, making her one of the most influential Vietnamese artists here.

The mark behind the success in the Chinese market:

After making a big splash and achieving outstanding success in the show "Sisters Riding the Wind and Breaking the Waves" (Riding the Wind 2023), she ventured into the culinary business. Opening La Ganh restaurant in Shanghai is a clear testament to her vision and versatility.

On May 13, Chi Pu officially announced that her restaurant is currently ranked number one on the list of most popular Vietnamese restaurants in Shanghai. Although it has just opened its second location, La Ganh 2.0, Chi Pu's restaurant has quickly surpassed three other famous Vietnamese restaurants.

Chi Pu reveals her "huge" family background with a prestigious military tradition:

Recently, singer Chi Pu attracted a lot of attention on her personal page when she first "flexed" her "huge" family background. The post quickly attracted more than 38 thousand likes, showing the public's special interest in this information. She shared: "50 years of national reunification - is an opportunity for Chi to look back and be grateful to the generations in her family who have worn the soldier's uniform. From those who went through war to those who continued in peacetime - still share the same mission".

This revelation has revealed Chi Pu's family with a strong military tradition. When Chi Pu's grandfather, father and uncle all held the rank of Colonel. Her grandfather also received many noble medals, proving his great contributions to the country.

Chi Pu "transforms into a muse" in the heart of Shanghai:

Recently, Chi Pu continued to cause a stir in the online community with a new poetic photo series posted on her personal page. Different from her usual dynamic and individualistic image, the singer of "Anh Oi O Lai" transformed into a romantic muse on a gentle rainy day in Shanghai, China.

Immediately, the series of photos received a "storm" of compliments from the online community. Many comments expressed admiration for Chi Pu's diverse transformation ability, from explosive performances on stage to her gentle, pure beauty when transforming into an "ancient town" muse.

The photo series not only affirms Chi Pu's sophisticated fashion sense but also shows Chi Pu's constant appeal on the path to conquering international audiences. The special thing about this photo series is that Chi Pu also reveals her companions, including the appearance of MONO, making fans extremely excited and curious.

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