People's Artist Thanh Ngoan: Married to a husband 7 years younger than her, but still happy after more than 20 years without children

After more than 20 years of being together, even though they have no children together, the love between People's Artist Thanh Ngoan and his wife is still warm.

The flourishing career of Vietnam's leading Cheo artist

People's Artist Thanh Ngoan's real name is Nguyen Thi Bich Ngoan, born October 20, 1966 in Thai Thuy district, Thai Binh province.

As the third child in a family of five children (three girls, two boys), Thanh Ngoan and her two older sisters pursue a professional artistic path (Thanh Ngoan's older sister is a Cai Luong actress).

Thanh Ngoan's family lives in the cradle of Cheo, with many siblings, aunts and uncles involved in artistic work. That's why she knew how to sing Cheo since she was very young.

Thanh Ngoan has been practicing Cheo singing since he was 9 years old, often participating in commune movements and performing in surrounding villages. She is often invited to perform at conferences, Party Congress programs...

Thanh Ngoan's initial success was marked at the Provincial Arts Festival when she was awarded the title of Outstanding Youth by the People's Committee of Thai Binh province in 1979 at the age of 13.

That was also the year she was admitted to the Vietnam Cheo Theater, and began becoming a professional artist there in 1983. She said: "I am one of the lucky people who is loved by my colleagues and colleagues. Participate in any competition and win prizes.

Thus, including the time spent studying, it has been 43 years since People's Artist Thanh Ngoan has been practicing this profession. She is always happy because she is one of the people who gets to live her whole life with the ancient art of Cheo.

Because he was born in the coastal area, people often say that he can speak freely and is suitable for personality roles, so when he goes on stage, People's Artist Thanh Ngoan often chooses personality roles. She shared:

"I'm also a woman, now that I'm a grandmother, I'm gentle with my family and everyone outside. Only when I go on stage do I have to be fierce and formidable because I have to play personality roles" (Source: Doanhnghiep ).

The first Cheo play she participated in was the role of Dao Hue in the play Chu Mai Thuan. The smallest role Thanh Ngoan plays is the role of carrying money for Mr. Coc to take the exam. That time before 1987, she had just started her career. The artists in the Cheo theater with good physiques play the roles of dancers, while Thanh Ngoan is a bit fat so he plays the roles of the two money-carrying ladies.

From small roles with no lines to big roles, Thanh Ngoan loves and cherishes them all. She once shared on the Narrative program:

"I play many roles, but whether the role is big or small, it gives me a lot of emotions. In a script that has built a character, no matter how big or small, they all have a destiny. Therefore, I have never I take any role lightly. I always research and try my best to play the role well."

One role I really like is Hoan Thu in the play Thuy Kieu, which I played in 1990 and to this day I still remember every line."

Thanh Ngoan was also the first person to bring ca tru into Cheo as the owner of Hong Chau restaurant in the play Ho Xuan Huong. She successfully performed both the role of a deviant and a wounded character. With serious work, up to now, Thanh Ngoan has achieved many worthy successes. Thanh Ngoan is also very creative when adding a bit of humor to the characters and expressing this contemplation through the role of Phuong in The Pain of a Mother's Love or the Eldest Wife in The Elderly Couple. These are her unique contributions to the art of Cheo.

In addition to domestic success, Thanh Ngoan is also a famous face in many countries around the world for singing Xam and is most famous for the song Xam Suong Suffering for Her Husband.

She has brought her singing voice and talent to serve overseas Vietnamese in European and American countries. Besides, Thanh Ngoan also participates in many activities and many other social organizations. She used to be a member of the Hanoi Youth Union, President of the Hanoi Young Artists Association, and organized monthly programs to introduce traditional arts such as tuong - cheo at the Hoc Cultural House. students - Students of Hanoi city. Up to now, People's Artist Thanh Ngoan is still diligently maintaining and spreading the ancient art of Cheo to young audiences.

Concerns and enthusiasm for the ancient art of Cheo

As an artist dedicated to his profession, Thanh Ngoan always worries about the ups and downs of Cheo art. At the Narrative program, she confided:

"Vietnamese rowing has existed for a long time, going through many stages. I remember the first stage around 1951, in the Viet Bac war zone. After 1986 was the opening period, people were worried about food, clothing, and money, so they did not let attention to the stage.

That was a time of unsteady rowing and not being able to perform much. We also tried to attract the audience, but were not very successful.

After 2000, Cheo returned but still could not support his own career. Theaters are still being invested in but have not been able to attract audiences to buy tickets. We artists still live on state salaries.

However, in recent years, rowing has flourished a lot and received a lot of attention. The state has affirmed that Cheo is a national art, spreading along cultural lines. Cheo is coming back to life with new directions."

People's Artist Thanh Ngoan also shared frankly about the requirements for a career in the ancient art of Cheo:

"Cheo, like any other art, has strict requirements. With Cheo, we require sound and color, but sound comes before color. No matter how beautiful it is, there is no voice. Can't follow the row either.

I have the advantage of singing and my appearance is not that bad so I was accepted into Cheo singing. Only then did I realize that Cheo also requires temperament, internal strength, charisma, dancing, and acting. In Cheo art, exaggeration and convention are very large."

Married to a husband 7 years younger than her, lived together for 20 years without having children together and still happy

Despite having a brilliantly successful career, People's Artist Thanh Ngoan used to be quite busy in her personal life. After going through a boat trip and having a son, she found a peaceful haven with her current husband. Thanh Ngoan's husband is 7 years younger than her, does not work in the arts but works in the construction industry.

Thanh Ngoan shared that her husband understands and sympathizes with his wife's work. Especially when the female artist was still the leader of the Vietnam Cheo Theater, busy with management and performance every day, he was still happy and created favorable conditions for his wife.

"My husband is a wonderful person, always understanding and facilitating my work. Even though he doesn't know much about art, he always encourages me. Not only that, during my time I Defending my PhD thesis in Art Studies, I stayed up many nights together to give moral support," People's Artist Thanh Ngoan expressed.

Besides, Thanh Ngoan's husband always cares and reminds his wife to pay attention to her health. He even goes into the kitchen to cook his wife's favorite dishes when she is busy. In the female artist's family, her husband is also the one who takes care of the finances, helping her live a comfortable life and dedicate herself to art.

Even though she was pampered by her husband, Thanh Ngoan still felt a bit regretful because the two did not have children together. But her husband always comforted and encouraged her.

After more than 20 years of being together, their love is still as passionate as in the beginning. Whenever there is a chance, her husband will accompany Thanh Ngoan in performances, sitting in the audience to watch her perform.

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