Who is the male singer who is the nephew of billionaire Hoang Kieu: hungry but has no food, drinks toilet water?

Dong Quan's real name is Hoai Vu, born in 1980 in Quang Tri. Right from birth, he inherited a huge musical legacy from his family. In addition, his family background also surprised the public because it is related to billionaire Hoang Kieu.

He said: "I am the nephew of musician Hoang Thi Tho, also the nephew of billionaire Hoang Kieu because uncle Hoang Kieu is also a member of Mr. Hoang Thi Tho's family. It turns out that uncle Hoang Kieu is also in the family and has the same last name as me, also the last name Hoang. My grandmother is the younger sister of musician Hoang Thi Tho, so I call her grandpa. I call uncle Hoang Kieu uncle.

The few times I was invited to America to sing were to sing for Uncle Hoang Kieu's music shows. I'm just revealing this now.

Actually, Uncle Hoang Kieu created a show for me to sing, I was very happy, but it was also very difficult to approach Uncle Hoang Kieu. Therefore, I did not have any moments standing on stage with Uncle Hoang Kieu or taking pictures together. Only when we were eating, Uncle Hoang Kieu introduced everyone that this was my nephew. I did not have the opportunity to talk to Uncle Hoang Kieu privately much."

Although he is the nephew of billionaire Hoang Kieu, Dong Quan's early life was difficult and arduous. He said: "I lost my mother when I was young, living with my grandmother, so I had a sense of independence from an early age. When I was only 16 years old, I went to work as a sewing worker in a garment factory. After that, I joined a singing club with Doan Trang, Viet Quang... playing together. Every time there was a performance rehearsal, everyone brought the whole group to the factory to pick me up, it was so much fun.

At that time, I often cried because I felt sorry for myself because everyone else was a student, only I was a worker. I was not satisfied, determined to take the entrance exam to the College of Culture and Arts and became valedictorian.

I rent a room with only a small attic, with a bathroom downstairs, for 100,000 VND a month. Although my room is small, I like to decorate it so my friends often come to visit, calling it the bird cage.

When I first entered school, someone told me, "You're too poor and not pretty. You should quit school. Don't pursue this career because you have no future." I burst into tears, clutching the table tightly, telling myself to try harder. There were times when I was so hungry at noon but had no money to eat, so I had to run to the toilet to drink water to fill my stomach. At first, my friends sympathized with me and paid for my lunch, but it was strange to keep paying for it.

Until now, every time I come back to visit school, I run into the toilet to thank that place for giving me the strength and determination to have today."

Starting From Children's Playground To Television Awards

Dong Quan's artistic journey began very early. At the age of 6, he confidently performed at Dong Nai Children's House, showing his boldness and innate performing ability.

He is the nephew of the legendary musician Hoang Thi Tho – one of the great figures of modern Vietnamese music with hundreds of immortal works. His father, musician Nguyen Phu Yen, is also an artist.

Thanks to this special foundation, Dong Quan soon revealed his musical talent from a very young age. His father supported and guided him towards an artistic path, creating conditions for his passion to be nurtured and developed.

In 2000, he entered the Ho Chi Minh City College of Culture and Arts, officially entering the path of professional training. A year later, in 2001, Dong Quan made a strong impression when he excellently won third prize in the Ho Chi Minh City Television Singing Contest. This was a remarkable achievement, an important stepping stone to help his name get closer to the public and open a wide door for his singing career.

Dong Quan is a rare singer who possesses a variety of musical styles, not confined to a certain genre. This demonstrates his flexibility and ability to conquer many different genres of music.

Colorful from lyrical to revolutionary

He has tried and succeeded in many genres:

Romantic music & Bolero: This is the main music genre that made Dong Quan famous, where he can show off his warm voice, ability to express deep emotions and friendly, attractive smile. The love songs through his voice have a very unique, touching quality.

Folk songs: He also smoothly performs folk songs, with the sound of his homeland and country.

Revolutionary Music : What's special is that Dong Quan is also very successful with revolutionary music, demonstrating his versatility and ability to transform and adapt to many genres with different depth and messages.

Storytelling voice and friendly smile

Dong Quan is known for his friendly, approachable smile, creating a comfortable feeling for the audience. More importantly, he possesses the ability to express deep emotions in each song. He sings not only with technique but also with his heart, knowing how to "tell stories" through his voice, making listeners sympathize and immerse themselves in each melody.

Featured Albums and Songs

Throughout his career, Dong Quan has released many quality albums and has songs that touch people's hearts.

Songs that made a name

Near Truong Sa: This is one of Dong Quan's most prominent songs, associated with his name. This song demonstrates his ability to convey sacred emotions about his homeland's sea and islands.

Cuc Oi!: A touching song, showing the depth of his voice and his ability to express tragic emotions.

"As a singer known to the public through songs about revolutionary themes, I was chosen by the editors to perform. It is an honor and pride for an artist to be able to perform songs about revolutionary themes, homeland, and country in meaningful programs" - Dong Quan shared.

In addition, he also participated in many revolutionary and school programs such as "Vam con dong...", "Thuyen em di trong dem..." with his brothers and sisters in the TDB group, demonstrating the spirit of community music.

During his artistic career, Dong Quan has come to composing through songs such as: Mung xuan doan vien, Tro ve truong cuu, Chu dai bi... Sharing about his upcoming directions, singer Dong Quan said: " In the near future, Dong Quan will study a new subject in art to further improve. At the same time, he will focus on composing new songs and making MVs to serve his beloved audience."

Dong Quan is a typical example of not letting family background determine success. He sowed confidence through his voice and tireless efforts, building an inspiring artistic journey from the hardships of early life.

Dong Quan: Hoang Kieu, a worker, was too hungry to go to the toilet to drink plain water Keng20:46:00 05/07/2025Born in an unqualified family in Hanoi, Dong Quan experienced a deprived childhood, lost his mother at a young age and was raised by his grandmother. His childhood was associated with a series of days of working part-time, being independent, and soon stepping into life to earn a living.