Bao Thy: 'My salary now is 3 times higher than in its heyday'

Once one of the hottest names in Vpop, Bao Thy in recent years has left an impression on the public with many rumors of plastic surgery and a strange face. In music, Bao Thy has not left much of an impression. That makes many people think that her time has passed.

Talking about herself now, she shared: "I'm over 30 years old so I can't wear revealing clothes and perform at bars at midnight. Right now, I want to sing with all my emotions, not like a machine like before."

The female singer revealed that her current health does not guarantee a busy show schedule like before.

Current salary is 3 times higher than in the golden age.

- Some female singers from your time are still hot and in demand for advertising shows while you are always said to be "out of date". How do you feel?

- I don't want to compare myself with my peers. Simply because they have always been working hard in the arts over the years, while I had a long period of silence. It is natural that they have always maintained their popularity, it is an achievement that they deserve.

But that doesn’t mean I’m out of date. I’m more selective about accepting shows, only accepting shows that suit me. In my heyday, I could do 6-7 shows a day, in the morning in Saigon, in the evening in Hanoi, doing 2-3 shows in a row. Now I only do 8-10 shows a month, but they’re all quality shows.

- Many people still think that you sing less shows because there are not many invitations anymore, because you are "out of date"?

- Actually, each time is different. My current salary can be said to be 3 times higher than before. Is that "out of date"? I am over 30 years old so I cannot wear revealing clothes and perform at a bar at midnight. Currently, I want to sing with all my emotions, not like a machine like before.

She was once questioned by a show organizer about her salary being 3 times higher than the golden age of her singing career.

My health is not good enough to keep up with such a tight schedule. Last year, I had to undergo long-term treatment for a stomach disease but did not share it with anyone.

- Is that because you have "a comfortable life" and don't have to worry about finances anymore?

- I remember there was an article that Bao Thy no longer had financial pressure so she limited her performances. I confirm that is wrong. I still have to work every day but my main source of income comes from business. As for music, I still invest seriously and not just play around. The proof is that I still release music products regularly.

- But your music products in recent years have not been warmly received by the public. What do you think is the reason?

- The musical taste of each generation and each period is different. It is not necessary that all of my products when released must receive many, many compliments. I still try to follow the music trends of young people that are changing every day. Like when I returned to music, I participated in The Remix 2017.

- Compared to female artists of the same generation, you have the most anti-fans. Have you ever tried to explain why you are hated so terribly?

- Maybe I'm someone whose face doesn't create sympathy. But people should try meeting me in real life and listen to me talk to see if they hate me or not. There were people who disliked me when they heard rumors about Bao Thy like this and that. But when they met me, they became close friends. Most of my anti-fans are online and have never interacted with me.

"You say I had plastic surgery on my face, I feel cheap"

- But on social networks, the public only sees Bao Thy of the present time often appearing with images of a rich life, traveling everywhere, dressing up, appearing in luxurious places, is that your real life or just a virtual life?

- I have been in the profession for 13 years, everyone has seen too much about singer Bao Thy. If you want to know about me, just type in Google and it will come up. Suddenly at this age, I feel that I don't need to show myself as a singer everywhere, even on social networks.

As for my personal accounts, I want them to be the personal life of a normal girl named Bao Thy. People may see it as showing off, as a fake life, but I don't. That is a very normal life for me.

Bao Thy said she has been independent and not dependent on her parents since she was 16 years old.

- Many people think that the reason you have such a comfortable life is because your family is rich, is that true?

- I have never considered my parents as rich, nor have I ever said my family was very rich. I have been taking care of myself since I was 16, when I was not yet famous, just starting out as an advertising model. I have been, am and will continue to work to earn money for myself. Those sources of income are enough to help me live comfortably, like a princess.

There are many people who have to be covered from head to toe in branded goods to feel happy. As for me, I only buy what I like. People say I have to buy one of each brand, but no, I buy what I like. I buy branded goods to serve my needs, to make me happy, not to show everyone. If I were that kind of person who likes to show off, I would show everyone more, not just that.

The female singer completely denied having had any plastic surgery on her face, despite many rumors.

- Although you have never admitted to having plastic surgery, sometimes you appear with a strange face. How do you explain this?

- For me, plastic surgery is not a bad thing. As a public figure, if you are not beautiful, you are already a failure.

But I have never had any “plastic surgery” and only used normal interventions such as skin injections. The image that people see of my face is different because I am not photogenic. I do not understand why people always want to force me to admit to things that I have not done.

I am willing to accompany those who do not trust me to the hospital for examination. And to say that I had a surgery that ruined my face is too rude. I am an educated person, so when I read those words, I feel cheap and not worth worrying about.

- But the name Bao Thy is often associated with the phrase "plastic surgery", do you feel uncomfortable?

- At first, I felt uncomfortable and frustrated. But later, I used that as motivation, thinking that I was probably prettier than I was. Later, I used that as positive motivation to cheer up, take better pictures, so that anti-fans and those who accused me of having "plastic surgery" would see that what they said about me never bothered me.

Only loved one person for many years

- You say you live like a princess, so your boyfriend must be very rich?

- Before, I wanted to love a prince. Now, I want to love someone who treats me like a princess. Because then, that person will automatically become my prince.

I can make money so I don't ask my man to take care of all the money. I need a man who is strong and makes me respect him in every aspect, who can be the pillar of my small family in the future. I also don't know how to judge what is rich or poor.

If I set too many rules, I will definitely get stuck with them. And the person who has all those things, is not sure to be the one who makes me happy. The person who sets too many conditions, will be lonelier.

- Late last year, you shared that you would get married in 1-2 years. If you have such a clear plan, why aren't you ready to open up about love?

- I want to protect my happiness in peace. So if I am not married yet, I will never show it off to the public. When I get married, I will be open and not hide anything. The sparkling and sparkling things on the outside may not be the same on the inside.

Bao Thy revealed that for many years she has only loved one person.

- Having to hide your love like that ever makes your boyfriend feel sad?

- If I choose to love someone, then that person is definitely safe enough for me to confide my feelings. For me, love is something very sacred. Once I get married, I will never think about divorce. Therefore, I do not want to make a fuss, show off or share too much before getting married.

- Being so cautious in love, is it because you have experienced broken hearts?

- Actually, I don't love many people. Up until now, I've only loved one person. There are times when I think and decide to stop to focus on work or to see if I'm ready to go further with that person. Luckily, most of my decisions are respected by my lover.

Honestly, at the moment, I am still not stable. I am still thinking about the relationship with that person. I am quite greedy so I still want to spend all my time on my career, I want to achieve all my goals while I am single so that when I get married I will not have any regrets.

- So, this love affair is not a "one or two day" thing?

- It must have been many years. He is a friend and also knows my family. He wanted to get married from the very beginning but I still thought about it.

Bao Thy hopes to have 4 children, 2 boys and 2 girls. She learned how to take care of babies when her sister gave birth to her first child.

- In love, you seem to be a very rational person?

- I'm a bit stubborn. My love always comes with reason, even though I know it will make me suffer. Sometimes being a little naive and foolish will lead to a romantic love. But maybe I'm past that stage.

I always have my own answers to all problems in love. Pain and suffering are not in my dictionary of love. I fell in love late so there is never any childishness in love.

- You are about to turn 31. If this happens again, are you afraid that person will not wait for you?

- Actually, everything in life is your choice. Once you make a choice, it means you know what the outcome will be and you are ready to accept it.

No one wants to be alone, but if you rush into an unsatisfactory marriage because you don't want to be alone, it won't last long. I'm a family woman, so when I get married, I want to devote myself to taking care of my family.