Manh Trang: Comedian was posthumously awarded the title of Meritorious Artist by the President immediately after his death from cancer

In early 2019, comedian Manh Trang - manager of the Saigon Drama Theater passed away from cancer at the age of 53. In the same year, the late artist was posthumously awarded the title of Meritorious Artist by the President for his contributions to the arts.

Who is artist Manh Trang?

Artist Manh Trang was born in 1966 in Long An. In 1986, he went to Saigon to study at School of Theater Arts 2, now Ho Chi Minh City University of Theater and Cinema, and graduated in 1990. He was in the same class as friends who are now famous such as singers Ngoc Son and Ly Hai. , Quyen Linh...

Because he did not have a tall figure and a beautiful face, many of his colleagues advised Manh Trang to do another profession right from the time he studied acting. Despite a long period of hardship, Manh Trang still persevered in his profession.

Remembering the years of unemployment after graduating from theater school, artist Manh Trang once shared that, in order to have food, he had to work as a bicycle repairman on the side of the road.

Thanks to the help of director Huu Luan, Manh Trang returned to the theater stage and started the comedy group Tuoi Doi Muoi with artists Hoang Son, Phuoc Sang, Mai Dung...

With a passion for acting, Manh Trang has turned physical disadvantages into advantages on stage. Manh Trang also constantly learns, constantly cultivates his career, learns from his seniors and even future generations of young actors to "refresh" himself in each role.

From a guy with an unattractive appearance, Manh Trang gradually asserted his own talent and personality through many performances at the comedy stage 135 Hai Ba Trung and later the Saigon Drama Theater.

In his career, Manh Trang left his mark through many roles such as: Ghost Revenge, Virgin Soul, Evil Retribution, Death Penalty, Save You, Billionaire, Demonic Possession, Who's Crazy?, Crying and Laughing Quietly , The Deaf Bomb, The Inner Harbor, The Four Monster Brothers, The Old Man with Many Children...

In addition, Manh Trang also participated in many television series and movies such as: Black Water Hamlet, Unmatched Rivals, Beauty Salon, Teen Princess and the Five Tiger Generals, Unmatched Rivals, Hello Miss Ba...

Artist Manh Trang took over the Saigon Drama Theater from manager Phuoc Sang. For nearly 10 years associated with the stage, even though he was suffering from an incurable disease that required long-term treatment, even though the illness ravaged his body and his health declined, Manh Trang never left the stage.

Even when his illness worsened, artist Manh Trang still struggled with his final roles. His passion for acting and dedication to the Saigon Drama Theater make many people respect and admire him, including the audience of this stage. They knew he was sick, so after performances, they went backstage to visit and encourage him.

His sacrifice to art was also recognized and honored by his colleagues and the government. He won the Golden Mai Award in 2008, and the Gold Medal at the 2012 and 2015 National Drama Festival.

On January 7, 2019, artist Manh Trang passed away from liver cancer at the age of 53. The passing of artist Manh Trang made many people sad. Comedian Manh Trang's funeral was held at Vinh Nghiem pagoda, then cremated at Binh Hung Hoa cemetery.

In the same year, the President signed a decision to posthumously award the title of Meritorious Artist to the late artist Manh Trang, recognizing the male artist's contributions and contributions to the country's art scene.

The son took over the Saigon Drama Theater

After his father passed away, his son Phuoc Loc officially took over the Saigon theater stage - a place that has created trust for artists participating in the theater stage for more than 20 years of existence.

"Since my father fell ill, my mother and I have helped my father oversee the performance activities of the Saigon theater stage. My mother is the biological sister of artist Phuoc Sang, so she is somewhat like my uncle, passionate about artistic and devoted to theater work. When my father passed away, my family was very sad because of the absence of my father's laughter.

I know that Saigon opera is my father's passion, because since my uncle was engrossed in investing in movies, he completely handed over this stage to my father to manage and operate. Since I was a child, I have been by my father's side, so I more or less understand the work my father has done for this stage. My wish, when entrusted by the artists attached to the Saigon Drama brand, is to shoulder the responsibility of keeping the stage lit to serve the audience. That is also the will my father left behind" - Phuoc Loc confided.

Artist Huu Nghia said: "Phuoc Loc had many troubled nights, confiding in us about continuing his father's path. However, Manh Trang is an artist and has had time to work as an actor, so partly understand and thoroughly understand what is necessary for a play's journey to reach the audience. Meanwhile, Phuoc Loc studied at university in marketing, has a passion for theater, but does not have much experience, so the artist brothers and sisters In the Saigon Drama scene, he has agreed with his son, artist Manh Trang, to steer the stage's activities. I believe that with the responsibility of inheriting the property that Phuoc Loc's father left behind, he will not disappoint the audience. fake".

Phuoc Loc was married, and on his wedding day, his father was still present. "That was my happiest day. Even though my father was seriously ill at that time, he still took care of my wedding and gave me a lot of advice about the next step so that the Saigon theater stage would shine" - Phuoc Loc said with emotion.

Phuoc Loc said that the investment strategy for the Saigon theater brand is not only to fill each performance with a full audience, but also towards many new plans to develop the stage with multimedia products, serving the audience and bringing theater artists closer to the public through each role and each play.

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