My Tam makes a big splash tonight as her film TAI reaches 60 billion VND in just a few days after its release.

In the ever-evolving landscape of Vietnamese music, My Tam stands as a glorious exception. For over two decades, she has not only maintained her appeal but has also become an icon of kindness, professionalism, and burning passion.

The Hardship Era and the Musical Dream from the Sun-Drenched, Windy Central Region

Phan Thi My Tam was born in 1981 in Da Nang. From a young age, she showed a natural artistic talent for musical instruments and dance. In 1997, My Tam decided to leave her family and move to Ho Chi Minh City to pursue a professional artistic career. She graduated as valedictorian from the intermediate vocal music program at the Ho Chi Minh City Conservatory of Music in 2001, laying the foundation for her later breakthroughs with a masterful technical foundation.

A Chronicle of "First" and "Unique" Milestones

Instead of just dry statistics, My Tam's musical history is a series of spectacular breakthroughs, where she continuously breaks her own records at each stage:

2001 - The beginning of a legend: This year marked the official release of My Tam's debut album, "Mai Yeu" (Forever Love). Not only did she impress with her powerful vocals, but she also showcased her innate songwriting talent with the title track. The success of this album, along with the "Promising Young Singer" award from Hoa Hoc Tro magazine, foreshadowed the strong rise of a new star in the Vpop scene.

2003 - The "Yesterday & Now" Explosion: My Tam held the largest nationwide live show at the time, titled Yesterday & Now, in both Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. With massive investment and stadium-filling audiences, she became the first artist to set a new standard for solo concerts in Vietnam. During this period, her song "Ước gì" (If Only) also became a "national love song" that everyone knew by heart.

2006 - Pioneering "Overseas": My Tam surprised both music professionals and audiences when she decided to go to South Korea to record her album "Vut Bay" (Soaring). This was a historic move, making her the first Vietnamese singer to have her music production entirely done abroad with the Nurimaru Pictures team. Her shift to modern Dance and R&B music demonstrated her forward-thinking musical vision.

2012 - Reaching Continental Heights: At the Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) held in Hong Kong, My Tam was announced as the winner in the Best Asian Artist category. This was a symbolic milestone, marking the first time a Vietnamese artist was honored at Asia's leading prestigious music awards, paving the way for international cultural exchange for future generations of artists.

2017 - Billboard Miracle: The release of the album Tâm 9 created a real sensation. Not only did it sell tens of thousands of physical copies in a short time, but Tâm 9 also helped Mỹ Tâm become the only Vietnamese artist at that time to reach the Top 10 of the Billboard World Albums. This achievement affirmed her "unrivaled" position even as the music market shifted to the digital age.

2021 & 2022 - The enduring vitality of "Tri Am": After more than two decades in the profession, My Tam still managed to move over 30,000 spectators to tears at My Dinh Stadium with her "Tri Am" live show. This is the most powerful proof of her uniqueness: My Tam is the only artist in Vietnam capable of maintaining enduring popularity, connecting all generations of audiences in a high-class and emotionally charged musical space.

2023-2025 Period: "The Timekeeper" and Multi-Platform Dominance

In 2023, My Tam released the documentary film "The Keeper of Time," affirming her role as a talented director and producer. Following that, her "My Soul 1981" live show series (2024) at iconic tourist destinations created a new trend of "music tourism," consistently selling out within minutes. By 2025, she set a record as the Vietnamese female artist with the most music videos reaching 100 million views on YouTube, solidifying her title as the eternal "Queen of Pop."

2024 - Enduring Icon and "Dating" Concert Nights: Entering 2024, My Tam focused on optimizing the audience experience through a series of highly personalized concerts. In particular, the My Soul 1981 live shows at iconic tourist destinations like Ho Tram and Ha Long created a new trend of "music tourism." She is the only artist in Vietnam capable of transforming each concert into a cultural event, where tickets consistently sell out within minutes of going on sale. The connection between My Tam and her "Tri Am" community at this stage is no longer simply that of an idol and her fans, but has become a deep, enduring bond spanning generations.

2025 - "Queen of Pop" and New International Milestones: Amidst the booming digital music scene, My Tam continues to set unprecedented records on streaming platforms. She has become the first Vietnamese female artist to have the most music videos reach 100 million views on YouTube, from classic hits to new releases. Her 25th anniversary in 2025 is not just a simple celebration, but is also considered a historical milestone for Vpop by regional media, as she continuously receives collaboration offers from international producers, taking Vietnamese music further on the global music map.

2026 - The cinematic breakthrough "Tai" and new box office records: Entering 2026, My Tam once again affirms her position as the "queen" not only in music but also in the film industry with the film project "Tai." The reunion after 7 years between her and Mai Tai Phen created a strong media sensation from the very first days of its announcement. My Tam not only participates as an actress playing Ut Lanh – the spiritual "savior" for the male lead – but also demonstrates serious investment by spending tens of billions of VND and directly composing the film's music.

In March 2026 alone, the film achieved impressive box office milestones: starting with early screenings on March 4th, it quickly reached 50 billion VND in just 3 days and surged to 60 billion VND on the 4th day. This achievement officially surpassed the revenue of "My Assistant" (40 billion VND) and dethroned other strong competitors from the number one spot at the box office on that day.

Beyond just the numbers, My Tam has left a deep impression on the public with her professional approach and absolute respect for her audience. The image of the singer going above and beyond to please her fans by announcing additional special screenings of her cinetour in Hanoi on March 12th, or the moment she was moved to tears while listening to the theme song during a fan meet-and-greet, demonstrates her deep connection with the film. With her current growth trajectory, My Tam is aiming for the next "hundred billion VND" milestone in her career, affirming her enduring appeal and her unwavering spirit, bringing Vietnamese cinema closer to genuine entertainment and emotional value.

My Tam's 25-year journey is the most vivid proof that when an artist works with heart and kindness, time will never be able to fade their brilliance. From a "brown-haired nightingale" to a cultural icon of 2026, My Tam not only sings for a generation, but she sings for the pride of Vietnamese music and cinema.

My Tam has the upper hand over Tran Thanh, the movie Tai is favored over Rabbit! An Lâm23:31:48 05/03/2026Despite having a much more modest number of screenings than Rabbit!, the film Tai with the participation of My Tam is creating a slight earthquake at the Vietnamese box office when leading in terms of theater occupancy index, promising a spectacular change of throne in the coming days.