People's Artist Thanh Nam: "Two rice" is the most willing to play on the screen, U70 is still working hard in filming, taking care of his family from AZ

Referring to People's Artist Thanh Nam, the audience will immediately think of the image of a multi-talented actor who can both sing cai luong, act in comedy and drama. During his 40 years of working with art, he was admired by the public for his simple and simple "Hai Lua" image and won countless major art awards.

People's Artist Thanh Nam, born Pham Hoang Nam, was born in 1958 in a poor farming family. At the age of 17, he was recruited into the Doan Van Cong in Chau Thanh district. Here, Thanh Nam was taught many cai luong lessons by the Don Ca artists Tu Be and Sau Cham.

Not long after, he transferred to the Da Lan Huong reform group. In a double clown named Sy Liem was sick, no one played the role of Rat to follow the character Duong Le (play "Luu Binh - Duong Le"), Thanh Nam was a stuntman. Since then, his career has been associated with comedy roles. In 1978, People's Artist Thanh Nam officially entered the path of a professional reformed actor with the Kien Giang II Cai Luong Doan. Two years later, he joined the Kien Giang People's Reform Group and worked here to this day.

The audience must still remember that around the 80s, the Cai Luong comedy village began to appear "unmatched" vocalists. That's the way of singing "cheerfully" in the style of the King of Vong ancient comedy Van Huong and the "smelly" way of singing satirically, regardless of the life of comedian Thanh Nam. At that time, the generation of reformed comedians of the South had all entered their fifties. This is an opportunity for a young clown like Thanh Nam to have the opportunity to "clean up" and show his full potential. With the strength of humorous roles, Thanh Nam has stepped into the "field" of Cai Luong with dual roles that are unique but a bit... comedic.

Of course, that artist not only "forced" himself in the image of a double and a comedy. People's Artist Thanh Nam is also considered a "boss" when he transforms into a sincere and clumsy Southern "old farmer" with the typical accent of the Cuu Long land. It is these roles that have brought him great success and brought the name Thanh Nam straight to the hearts of fans.

During the difficult period of reformation, People's Artist Thanh Nam decided to "transform" through dramas. Still a clumsy, sincere, rural but compassionate farmer, Thanh Nam has been called by many viewers with the dear name "Hai Lua" (also one of his roles) and is loved by many viewers. directors "make shoes" to play heavy roles about farmers.

Despite his success with dramas, People's Artist Thanh Nam still did not give up on reforming - the field that he considers the shoreline, the source, the place that gave birth to the name Thanh Nam for the public to know. When he was still the director of the Kien Giang reform group, he still managed to keep the lights on every night. "I live thanks to the reformed karma, the karma for me to sing well, loved by my relatives, so I will serve my career for the rest of my life". He founded a socialized singing troupe named after himself, inviting talented artists to join tours in remote areas to serve farmers.

Although the troupe is still struggling with each performance, People's Artist Thanh Nam is still confident: "I am determined to repay the debt to the audience who love me. I do it step by step, with my own efforts and respect the people who love me. suggestions, to bring Cai Luong to the public proudly, able to retain viewers with quality and prestige".

Whether in the past, present or future, People's Artist Thanh Nam is still the same, always dedicated to his profession whether in the field of reform, comedy or drama. Thanks to his rustic and sincere acting, through each film, each role, viewers seem to feel the intense vitality that he brings to each character. From here, he was favored by most TV viewers by the name "Hai Lua" dear and close.

With enthusiasm and passion for the arts, besides the respect and love of colleagues and audiences everywhere, People's Artist Thanh Nam has also been recognized by professional organizations with very meaningful awards: Honor Comedy was the most popular in 1991, 1995 and 1996 organized by the Theater newspaper (Ho Chi Minh City Theater Association), Silver Medal at the National Professional Cai Luong Theater Festival in 2000, Gold Medal At the Southern Regional Theater Festival, the most favorite actor at the 2010 HTV Awards... In addition, he was also awarded a medal for the cause of culture and many other certificates of merit.

In 2019, he was honored to be awarded the title of People's Artist by the State along with veteran reformed artists: People's Artist Thanh Tuan, People's Artist Thanh Ngan, People's Artist Thoai Mieu, People's Artist Minh Vuong, People's Artist Giang Chau...

After many years of working with the Cai Luong stage, comedy theater, dramas and movies, People's Artist Thanh Nam still works diligently, regardless of whether the role is big or small, more or less. Because for him, being attached, dedicated, devoted to art is always what I aspire to and aspire to.

Regarding his private life, Artist Thanh Nam is married to artist Y Phuong. Both are active in the Kien Giang People's Reform Group. Artist Y Phuong is known for being a quiet person or smiling, with a gentle face characteristic of a girl in the West.

Sharing about his wife, "Hai Lua" Thanh Nam once said: "Having Y Phuong in this life, it can be said that I am very lucky. Taking care of my family, taking care of my life, taking care of my children until dinner. All meals are done by Y Phuong. Y Phuong cooks very well, every dish knows how to cook."

He also said: "I'm used to her, happy and sad, healthy and sick, seeing her makes me feel good. I hope to keep this simple happiness until the end of my life. ".

According to the Ho Chi Minh City Education Newspaper, every time when receiving any art award, whether live on television or not, artist Thanh Nam says: "I thank my wife - the most important woman. in life".

Not long ago, in a clip on Youtube, artist Thanh Nam lamented that he had to sell his phone to have money to eat and fuel to film. However, he said, this is just a funny conversation between artists during a break from filming.

"My current life is still very good. I am still healthy and working hard, even though I am not rich, I am not as poor as Khuong "Dua" posted. My filmmaking work is still normal." , Thanh Nam added.

It is known that People's Artist Thanh Nam is not only an actor, but also runs a coffee shop, opens an event organization to do big live TV shows.

The male artist confided: "My wife and I live in the same family with our oldest son and youngest daughter. My son-in-law and daughter-in-law also help me manage the cafe. Everyone asks me to live with my son, so what's the conflict? no, I replied that sometimes when I feel sad, I still want to earn more. In the house, I take care of everything from AZ, from children to son-in-law and grandchildren. I am very happy and satisfied with everything in my current life."

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