Thúy Nga reveals the heartbreaking circumstances of Xuân Mai's father in America, having to work as a laborer?

Comedian Thúy Nga recently surprised viewers by revealing the difficult circumstances of Xuân Mai's father in the US via livestream. The news that the artist has to work hard as a laborer abroad to make a living has left audiences feeling sorry for the once-famous singer.

Rejecting a huge salary to "sell sticky rice cakes" out of camaraderie with colleagues.

Artist Hoài Tâm, who recently founded the Nụ Cười Vàng (Golden Smile) theater, shared an interesting story about Thúy Nga's "unusual" behavior. Previously, he had invited the comedian to perform comedy in Europe with a very high fee and easy work, but she refused due to her business commitments. However, when Hoài Tâm started staging a full-length play – an art form requiring 5-6 hours of rehearsal per day, arduous work with low pay – Thúy Nga immediately agreed.

Explaining her decision, Thúy Nga affirmed that she doesn't prioritize making money at all costs. Instead, she dedicates her time to both rehearsing for plays and selling sticky rice cakes to help singer Tuấn Cảnh. The actress confided that she empathized with her colleague's difficult circumstances and proactively offered to help him make the cakes so she could sell them, even though the profit wouldn't be much. For Thúy Nga, this is not just about sharing material resources, but also a way for her to return to the "cradle" of long-form theater to satisfy her longing for the profession, as a way of "offering" to art after many years of wandering.

The hidden struggles of Xuân Mai's biological father in a foreign land.

Singer Tuan Canh was a famous lyrical singer in Vietnam in the 1990s and played a major role in making his daughter Xuan Mai an unprecedented phenomenon in children's music. However, after settling in the US, the spotlight gradually faded, giving way to the harsh realities of making a living. Thuy Nga revealed that after selling his pho restaurant due to poor business, Tuan Canh had to work as a factory worker during the day. In the evenings, he would diligently cook sticky rice cakes to earn extra income.

Tuan Canh's recent appearances in Thuy Nga's short comedy clips, playing various roles – from a priest to a wealthy guest – have led viewers to mistakenly believe he lives a comfortable life. In reality, it's his way of relieving his longing for the spotlight and reminiscing about his golden age. Through live streams with Mai Thien Van and Thuy Nga, Tuan Canh also shared for the first time about having to work various jobs, from doing nails to running a pho restaurant, to survive in a foreign land. Despite the hardships, he maintains an optimistic spirit, cherishing the moments spent meeting colleagues and filming entertaining clips for his audience.

The silent sacrifices behind a daughter's career.

Despite having invested all his lost business capital in Xuan Mai's career, artist Tuan Canh has never regretted it. His silent sacrifice—from a star to a humble worker—was the springboard that helped his daughter avoid the pressures of fame and live a peaceful life in America. Currently, thanks to the dedicated support of comedian Thuy Nga, his life has improved and become easier. The story of Tuan Canh's resilience and the warm camaraderie among colleagues in a foreign land paints a beautiful picture of kindness amidst the twists and turns of fate.

Xuan Mai's biological father went to a pho restaurant, unemployed in the US, and asked Thuy Nga to deliver goods. Đình Như17:07:09 15/11/2025Singer Tuan Canh, Xuan Mai's biological father, was a familiar face in the lyrical and folk music scene in the 1990s. He studied at the School of Culture and Arts and was active on many large and small stages across the two regions.