Mai Tham: The "final boss" to counter Le Duong Bao Lam, who are the reality shows?

From the main peach of Cai Luong to the powerful "Final Boss" of "2 Days 1 Night". Director Mai Tham, the only one who can overcome Le Duong Bao Lam, has created many television masterpieces.

Mai Tham is a name that does not appear in the spotlight or in front of the camera, but is one of the most influential figures for Vietnamese audiences, especially young people. She is the General Director (PD) of two of the most popular reality TV shows today: "2 Days 1 Night" and "Brave Soldier". Her humorous, sometimes stern but always powerful voice has become a familiar "specialty", making the audience and the cast of artists favorably call her "The Last Boss" or "Sister Dai" who hold all the rules of the game. Born in 1989 in Ho Chi Minh City, belonging to the sign of Gemini and the age of the Horse, Mai Tham's career path is a spectacular transformation journey, from the person standing on stage to the content creator behind the scenes.

From theatrical training to master's in directing:

Director Mai Tham started her career with a solid foundation of traditional art, starting as a talented Cai Luong actor and once held the position of the prestigious Dao of the Long An Cai Luong Troupe. as evidenced by winning the Silver Medal twice at the National Professional Theater Festival . Not limiting herself to acting, Mai Tham is determined to transform herself into a director in a methodical way, graduating in 2008 and successfully completing her master's thesis, equipping herself with comprehensive artistic thinking.

Right in the early stages of being a director, Mai Tham quickly made a brilliant mark on the stage. She successfully recreated the play "The Happy Dropper" in 2013, turning it into the main performance of the Long An Cai Luong Troupe. Besides, she is also the screenwriter for the work "Hero Nguyen Trung Truc" staged at the Southern Art Theater. Her multi-talent and enthusiasm are also shown through staging classic Cai Luong excerpts for TV shows, affirming that Mai Tham is a meticulous worker, always striving to preserve and develop traditional artistic values. This is a solid launching pad for the journey to conquer the field of reality television later.

Dominate the "world" of reality TV:

The following decade was the period when Mai Tham strongly transformed herself into the field of reality television. Prior to serving as the general director of entertainment shows, she was the event director for the Golden Plum Awards for many years, honing her skills in large-scale organization and coordination.

"2 days 1 night" and the "final boss" spirit:

Mai Tham's career really exploded when she took on the role of director of the program "2 Days 1 Night". She is the soul and the one who decides all the rules of the cast. Although she only appears through her voice, Mai Tham has become a beloved "brand", creating situations of "begging" and negotiating humorously with members. Her power is so great that she is often likened to the "roof" or "cosmic order" of the cast. Each verdict from that mysterious voice made the members both scared and excited, creating drama and unforgettable laughter for the audience. The close, close and respectful relationship between her and the cast (Truong Giang, Le Duong Bao Lam, Kieu Minh Tuan, Cris Phan, Hieuthuhai, Ngo Kien Huy) is an important factor in the success of the show.

"Brave Soldiers" and community responsibility:

Besides 2 Days 1 Night , Mai Tham is also the General Director of " Brave Soldiers", a role-playing reality TV show with People's Police soldiers. This program has a special meaning, stemming from family pride—she is the descendant of a firefighter. She sees this as an opportunity to honor the silent sacrifice of the police force.

During the production process, Mai Tham is always concerned about the balance between entertainment and educational factors, between the authenticity of real situations and the safety of artists. Her professional philosophy is to find the "soft in the seemingly very hard things", find the story, emotions and empathy of people in the harsh training journey, ensuring authenticity but not dry propaganda.

Mai Tham's goal is to sweat and even shed tears through the harsh training experience, so that the audience can empathize with the silent sacrifice of the soldier. She affirmed that the crew is not just creating a program, but recreating a sacrifice, requiring absolute meticulousness in every detail.

The powerful director overcomes the "beak" Le Duong Bao Lam:

The journey from peach to general director of hit reality TV shows is the clearest testament to Mai Tham's talent, perseverance and relentless passion. She is not only good at staging techniques but also has the ability to inspire and connect strongly. from the stage to the screen.

In particular, her role in "2 Days 1 Night" also shows her ability to coordinate and control a cast of personalities. Mai Tham is the only person who is able to "overcome" Le Duong Bao Lam's mixed mine. The humorous dialogues, the moments when Bao Lam has to "beg" or "negotiate" with the powerful voice of director Mai Tham have become one of the "specialties" that bring laughter and attraction to the show. This further affirms her irreplaceable position as "The Last Boss" and her sophistication in mastering the emotions of the whole show.

With the successes achieved, Mai Tham also cherishes the desire to support the young generation in the profession, demonstrating the responsibility of a predecessor for the sustainable development of the country's entertainment industry. Mai Tham is one of the important talents, quietly creating quality products, affirming her position as a powerful and respectable person, always standing firmly behind the bright lights.

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