People's Artist Viet Anh: U70 man proposed to by girlfriend 36 years younger, despite rumors and gossip

From an artist who lived alone for many years after a broken marriage, People's Artist Viet Anh now finds happiness late in life. Meeting his 9X girlfriend has helped him "rebirth", live optimistically, love life and continue to dedicate himself to art.

Veteran artist leaves his mark with the image of an old man from the South

People's Artist Viet Anh, born in 1958, is one of the veteran artists of the Southern entertainment industry. His name is imprinted in the hearts of audiences through hundreds of roles in comedy, drama, television and cinema. With his liberal and natural acting style, he is associated with the image of a Southern old man with a silly personality but full of compassion on screen.

In the program Memory Travel, artist Viet Anh recounted that he was born in Saigon and felt the breath of Southern culture and art early. From the age of 5-6 until his teenage years, he followed his father to see Cai Luong. Those tickets became his first memories, nurturing his passion for the stage and sowing the seeds of his dream of becoming an artist.

After finishing high school, he joined the youth volunteer force for four years. Upon returning, he took the entrance exam to the Ho Chi Minh City School of Culture and Arts, studying for three years. Because he was so passionate about drama, he found an opportunity to join the amateur drama team of the Youth Cultural House and from there he fell in love with art.

At the peak of his career, artist Viet Anh was so in demand that he could perform up to 11 shows a day during Tet, from 10am to midnight. Over 40 years of working, he left many marks: in 1995, the role of Mr. Nam in Da Co Hoai Lang brought him the Mai Vang Award; in 1996, he made his mark when he switched to television and cinema with the series Co Tich Viet Nam, Khi Dan Men Co Bau, De Xa Tu, Ao Lua Ha Dong... In 2006, Mui Ngo Gai helped him receive a nomination for the 2007 HTV Awards in the category of Best Actor. After that, he covered the whole country through the films Hoa Thien Dieu, Gia Dinh Phap Phap, Du Gio Co Gioi, Manh Lenh Hoa Hong, Gia Dinh La So 1, Nha Ba Nu...

Not only an actor, he is also a director and author of many dramas and comedies. With his dedication, he has trained many generations of young actors. In 2019, he was awarded the title of People's Artist by the State, in recognition of his lifelong dedication to art.

Personal life full of ups and downs

Despite his brilliant career, People's Artist Viet Anh's personal life has gone through many changes. He was once married to former actress Phuong Linh and had a daughter. The two broke up without ever having a big argument, but because of personality differences, they "quietly drifted apart". His daughter went to Australia to live with her mother since grade 4. He is still proud when mentioning his daughter, saying that she is beautiful, studious, and sincere. But for the past three years, father and daughter have only communicated by phone, and have not had the opportunity to reunite during the holidays.

After the breakup, artist Viet Anh once loved a woman much younger than him, but this love also ended after eight years. For nearly 17 years, he lived alone, working hard, struggling with his career to fill the void. He said that there was a time when he had to rent a house, eat at restaurants, and spend all his time filming. "I live for myself, no one can live for me," he once said.

Meeting new love – like a rebirth

In early 2025, artist Viet Anh surprised everyone when he announced his relationship with his girlfriend, 36 years younger, named Chan Chan. They met while filming a music video for singer Khanh Tran Rio. At that time, he participated as a guest actor, while Chan Chan took on the logistics work for the crew. The young girl's dedication and thoughtfulness left a deep impression on him.

Chan Chan, born in 1994, is currently his manager, accompanying him in both work and life. They live together, sharing everything from the smallest things to long-term plans. According to the sharing, his girlfriend often takes care of him from meals, sleep to filming schedule. She also helps him access social networks, film clips together, cook, and even open an online food store. Thanks to that, his life becomes more lively, closer and less lonely.

People's Artist Viet Anh said that since he found a new love, he felt like he was "reborn", living a happier and more romantic life. He shared: "The most important thing is not age, but the harmony of souls. We can share, talk, and do many simple things together every day. To me, that is true happiness."

Girlfriend proactively proposed, despite criticism

In July 2025, during a trip to Hue, Chan Chan suddenly gave a ring to People's Artist Viet Anh. On social media, she wrote the caption: "Let's close the book, honey. Love forever". Many people thought this was a sweet proposal. In response, he humorously said: "I know what's inside. An engagement ring."

That moment caused a stir in the online community. Some comments of admiration: "At nearly 70 years old, still being proposed to, being loved completely. So admirable." Many people believe that his happiness is proof that love has no age boundaries.

However, the huge age gap also attracted a lot of gossip. Someone commented: "They look like grandfather and grandchild." To this, Chan Chan frankly replied: "Yes, I don't think it affects you guys." Her calm and confident reaction made many people feel more sympathetic.

Ageless Love and Late Peace

Previously, People's Artist Viet Anh was secretive about his private life. The public announcement of his relationship with his young girlfriend therefore caused quite a bit of surprise. Some viewers expressed doubts, while others congratulated him on his happiness. The male artist expressed: "Everyone wants to be happy, and I am enjoying it."

With his girlfriend, he changed his style, becoming more youthful. Instead of being quiet alone, he now often appears in dynamic clothes, walking and traveling with Chan Chan. The image of a U70 artist holding hands with his 9X girlfriend, sharing every moment together, has created a special love story in Vietnamese showbiz.

People's Artist Viet Anh also did not hesitate to speak up in support of his girlfriend's plastic surgery to become more confident: "You are tall and have a pretty face, but if you want to have surgery to look more beautiful and confident, that is a legitimate need. I support you." Respect and companionship in life views help the two become closer.

Viet Anh's girlfriend, 30 years younger than him, got breast augmentation, the male People's Artist said: The more beautiful, the more I like it Hoàng Phúc17:26:30 17/01/2025In early 2025, the image of People's Artist Viet Anh appearing intimately next to a girl became the center of attention. Later, the girl in the photo confirmed that the two were dating and that she was also his manager.