People's Artist Kim Xuan: Used to be a comedian, opened a clothing store, 40 years ago, her husband took her to the show

As a veteran face of theater and drama, People's Artist Kim Xuan shared that she herself went through many difficulties to pursue the stage, even having to face the worry of tomorrow. money to go to the market.

There was a time when I went to comedy, opened a clothing store to pay for it

People's Artist Kim Xuan whose full name is Chau Thi Kim Xuan was born on August 26, 1965. Kim Xuan is the daughter of the playful clown artist, who started acting when she was only 19 years old.

Recalling the years at the age of 20, People's Artist Kim Xuan used three words to describe it as "deserving life". Until now, when looking back, she still feels grateful to her life, the Ancestors for giving her a career as an actress and full of luck. "But it doesn't mean that my path is completely covered with roses. Walking on that road, there are times when I step on thorns, there are times when I receive very beautiful bouquets of roses. To this day, I am proud. I'm proud because my whole youth has been well lived. I think not everyone in the world experiences positive phrases, not always happy when the audience applauds. There will be times when I feel that if I think a little bit contrary, I can quit my job, but I didn't quit and still follow it until now," she shared.

In the years 1976 - 1977, the girl Kim Xuan was 20 years old at that time and was selected to be a theater actress, trained by veteran artists at that time. Just such a simple fate, she has been attached to the theater scene for nearly half a century. One of the unforgettable memories of People's Artist Kim Xuan at that time were two shows for young volunteer soldiers, right before the battle in 1978. The girls and boys were also in their twenties like her. After the show, she went to the southwestern border battlefield and didn't know who was left, who died... Later, when she had the opportunity to go to Tan Bien cemetery, she was heartbroken when she saw the graves of the martyrs who were all martyrs. young people aged 20-23.

The female artist choked: "How do I know that the people who watched me perform that night, there were also those who lay down. I keep remembering when I saw you guys off to the battlefield and when I saw you lying down. Really If life gives me a long life, enjoy all the happiness in the world, I have to thank life, thank life. Think about how you lived."

For People's Artist Kim Xuan, the stage is truly a magical art sanctuary. At that time, she did not think that she would follow a long-term acting career to become a People's Artist like now. According to Kim Xuan's share, she just found that she loved this job too much and followed. The first roles and stories are kept in the heart by the artist as priceless treasures.

In 1980, artist Kim Xuan got married and gave birth to a child in 1984. At that time, even though she was the chief of a theater troupe, she decided to stay at home for more than 3 years to take care of her children. During this period, she sometimes went to comedy with artists Bao Quoc and Duy Phuong to earn extra income. "I said it was a comedy, but actually the pictures were funny, but I followed to work, ran in and out, but didn't know what to do," she recalls.

Then there was a more difficult period, artist Kim Xuan and her husband had to open a clothing stall to trade through the day. "But when I was there to sell, the audience also saw this young lady playing in the street on TV and then people came to buy it. And every day I didn't come out, it was always empty, no one bought it. . Not to mention I've been cheated by people, I lost money all the time. It has a lot of things that make me think I'm going to turn left, but then maybe I have ambition in my career and I still pursue my career", actor Nha not sell openly.

At present, although he no longer participates in the stage as often as before, artist Kim Xuan still has a strong love for it. For her, the stage cannot be compared with money and can even die for the stage. "Sometimes I still accept a week of 1-2 nights, but I know that going to a show is going out, because actually the taxi fare to go back and forth is over. But such shows still captivate me. I know that "where did I start and now I can't give up what I started." Until now, every day when I review a new play, my hands and feet are suddenly cold. that my heart is still very emotional with the role of the first night, I said that when I come out to act but in my heart I am calm, acting but I have no emotions, I will quit my job, I will quit her job," she said.

Full marriage

Not only is she successful in terms of her career, her happy and fulfilling life also makes the audience admire. Kim Xuan said that her family is a solid support for her to pursue her passion with peace of mind. In particular, her husband is always beside her to encourage and support her in her work. Specifically, in an interview with Vietnamnet, the People's Artist revealed to the audience that for more than 40 years, she was still picked up by her husband in every performance.

The actress confided: "For so many years of living together, my husband was the one who drove me to the show and picked me up by motorbike. I found that 40 years of being with a man, it's true, it's not always fun. but I think there will come a time when I get old in my bed and I will be alone, that's terrible.So I always feel sorry for my family, I feel that I have been much happier. Many people, being loved by their husbands and children, please be happy with it. Happiness is not always full!".

Kim Xuan and his wife have a son who is also active in the field of art. It is known that her son is the male singer Huy Luan, he is one of the few young singers who choose pre-war, lyrical music. The actress's son is married and has a child. After getting married, Kim Xuan's son moved out to live separately.

Currently, Kim Xuan and her husband are living in Cu Chi. The female artist once revealed the image of her house to fans. Although designed simply with 1 floor, the actress's nest is quite cozy and spacious. She prioritizes choosing a minimalist style for her home. The highlight of the actress's living place is the spacious garden, Kim Xuan also arranged more ornamental plants, stone tables and chairs to adorn the house space.

Kim Xuan shared that this is the nursing home for her and her husband. When she has free time, the actress and her husband take care of the trees, she also grows more fruit trees to provide a source of clean agricultural products for the family. Every weekend, the actress's son will bring his wife and grandchildren to visit his grandparents.

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