Lan Phuong: Life has many ups and downs, just separated from her Western husband, mentally unstable

On the evening of July 24, Lan Phuong confirmed her separation from her Western husband, causing surprise and regret among the public. This information quickly became the center of attention, especially when looking back at her successful career journey.

"Nomadic" childhood and solid academic and artistic foundation

Nguyen Lan Phuong was born on March 5, 1983 in Hanoi, her hometown is Thanh Tri. Her childhood was associated with traveling. In 1990, when her father - who had studied and worked in the former Soviet Union for more than 10 years - was working there, Lan Phuong and her mother went to the Soviet Union to live for a year, helping her get acquainted and be able to read and speak a little Russian.

Returning to Vietnam in 1991, Lan Phuong continued her studies in Hanoi. In 4th grade, her family moved to Vung Tau. Here, Lan Phuong stood out for her beautiful dancing ability while studying at Nguyen An Ninh Secondary School. In high school, she studied English at Le Quy Don High School and was an excellent student for 12 consecutive years.

In addition to her education, Lan Phuong soon showed her artistic talent with her ability to act and dance in performances. From the age of 11 to 17, she was the main dancer of Vung Tau Children's House. With a sense of responsibility and a compassionate heart, Lan Phuong also founded the charity group "Blue Dove" during her high school years, donating books and newspapers, opening charity classes, visiting heroic Vietnamese mothers and organizing activities for poor children.

The path of art goes hand in hand with knowledge: A diverse and successful career

After graduating from high school, Lan Phuong went to Ho Chi Minh City, and simultaneously passed the entrance exam, studied and graduated from two majors: the Foreign Economics Department of the Foreign Trade University and the Acting Department of the Ho Chi Minh City College of Theater and Cinema. This was a bold choice, demonstrating her outstanding ability.

During her college years, Lan Phuong actively participated in community activities such as at the Christina Noble Orphan and Disabled Children's Center, the Nhat Hong Blind Shelter, and charity classes.

In 2003, Lan Phuong had her first role in the play "Moon in the Clouds" at the City Drama Theater. In 2004, she made her debut in cinema through the work "Family People". In the following years, she continuously made a strong impression on the audience through many famous films and television works such as "Green Fairy", "Female Doctor", "Ugly Girl", "White Angels"... The role of Ngoc Diep in "Ugly Girl" brought her name closer to the public.

Lan Phuong also works in parallel and is very active in the theater with many works highly appreciated by experts such as "Human and Wild Beast", "Afternoon Crane", "Romeo & Juliet"... In 2004, she also taught the subject "Character Psychology" at Saigon International Film School, demonstrating her extensive knowledge. Her foreign language ability was demonstrated in the game show "Familiar Faces Children" when she sang the song "Kachiusa" in Russian.

Up to now, Lan Phuong has achieved many successes, affirming her position as a talented artist. She is still actively participating in many famous TV series, most recently the role of Van Khanh in "Thuong Ngay Nang Ve" which brought her the award for Best Actress in a TV series at the Golden Kite 2022 and the Golden Apricot Award 2022.

Messengers of Peace and Goodwill: Imprints in Community Activities

Not only a talented actress, Lan Phuong is also an active participant in social activities and cultural diplomacy. In 1998, she was chosen as a Vietnamese children's ambassador to attend the Asia-Pacific Children's Conference (APCC) in Fukuoka, Japan, opening her relationship with this country. In 2015, she continued to participate in cultural, tourism and social events in Fukuoka.

In 2009, Lan Phuong was a delegate to participate in the Southeast Asian Youth Ship "SSEAYP 2009" organized by the Japanese government, a prestigious youth exchange program in the region. Her discussion topic on this trip was "Cross-cultural understanding".

In 2015, the actress was a Goodwill Ambassador for JICA Vietnam, making many videos and business trips to raise awareness about human trafficking, visiting medical centers, and organizing meaningful community activities in remote areas.

Since 2016, Lan Phuong has been the Honorary Tourism Ambassador of Munakata City, Japan, contributing to promoting culture and tourism, especially the Munakata Taisha shrine complex and the Shimbaru-Nuyama ancient burial mound. In 2019, she also served as a judge and professional advisor for the charity program "Transformation Journey", expressing her desire to spread positive values to the community.

Personal life and separation information attract attention

Thanks to her beautiful appearance and open personality, Lan Phuong had many romantic relationships before getting married, all with foreigners. In 2018, the actress registered her marriage with David Duffy (British), who works in the hotel industry in Hanoi. She returned to the capital from Ho Chi Minh City to live. She and her husband have two lovely daughters: Lina Linh Duffy (born in 2018) and Mia Mai Duffy (born in 2024). The married life of Lan Phuong and her Western husband was once admired for its romance and happiness.

However, on the evening of July 24, the actress officially confirmed her separation from her husband David Duffy. Lan Phuong said she was going through a difficult time so she could not share more. Under the announcement, many colleagues and audiences sent their condolences and encouragement to her. Hong Diem and Thu Quynh were the typical names sending warm words of encouragement.

Faced with everyone's affection, Lan Phuong shared her sincere thoughts: "Thank you for all the encouragement from everyone... When I'm lonely like this, reading everyone's affection and encouragement, I feel more at ease. At least I know I'm not alone, I don't have to carry everything by myself anymore."

This emotional sharing shows that Lan Phuong is facing great difficulties in her personal life, but at the same time, it also shows her strength and resilience. Although her private life is facing storms, Lan Phuong is still a talented artist, passionate about her career and always looking out for the community. The public is paying great attention and support to the actress during this challenging period.

Lan Phuong announces separation from her 2m Western husband, heartbroken for her two young children Minh Lợi07:10:28 25/07/2025The short but emotional status posted by actress Lan Phuong on social media quickly attracted attention and many words of encouragement from friends and fans.