Cat Phuong: 'Kieu Minh Tuan promised to love me forever'

The actress registered her marriage with her younger boyfriend - the person who changed her personality from stubborn to gentle.

-How did you feel when actor Kieu Minh Tuan publicly announced his love affair with you?

- I was happy when he made public our nearly nine-year relationship. Before, he didn't let many people know about this relationship because he wanted a stable career, enough to protect me and my child. Our love didn't have many storms or obstacles, but just naturally grew over time.

I remember around the end of 2008, while eating sweet soup on the sidewalk, Kieu Minh Tuan said: "I love you". I asked back "What do you love about me?". At that time, he said that I was brave but often cried, very feminine. He explained this feeling as a younger brother to an older sister. I said: "Yes, if you can love, then love". Then time passed by, the way of addressing each other changed from "sister - brother", "Mrs. Cat - brother" to "you - brother" without realizing it. Just like that, we have been together until now and he has not had any other flirting words.

Cat Phuong and Kieu Minh Tuan often appear together on the red carpet. The actress was born in 1970. Her husband was born in 1988.

- What about your husband helped you find love again after your broken marriage with actor Thai Hoa?

- I really hate the type of man who is always quick-tempered and shows off. Kieu Minh Tuan is the opposite type. He is always calm and knows how to speak and behave. People around me know that I am hot-tempered and eager to win. I never give in to anyone even though I know I am wrong. With Kieu Minh Tuan, whenever there is a conflict, he never argues because he knows I easily offend others when talking directly. He uses text messages to analyze my wrong points. Since I met him, I have changed a lot, I listen to others and know how to apologize. A manly and mature man like that will tame me.

Kieu Minh Tuan's father died in a car accident when he was seven years old. He lived with his mother, an older sister, and two younger sisters. My boyfriend became the breadwinner of the family early on, so he was mature beyond his years.

- What pressure do you face when your partner is handsome and young?

- I have never been jealous because he is not a womanizer. Kieu Minh Tuan is from the North so he is difficult when starting a relationship. Sometimes, I heard people say that he carried a beautiful young girl but I did not care because I know his personality. I also suggested that he should kiss Kaity Nguyen deeply and passionately instead of kissing her superficially when filming the movie Em chua 18.

*Kieu Minh Tuan plays the role of a playboy with an 18 year old hot girl

-What do you think about the age gap between you and your husband?

- Kieu Minh Tuan didn't think much, but I'm a woman who has to think. One day, I told him that it was enough for us to know each other for 10 years. He should marry another woman and have children to show his gratitude to his parents. My girlfriend jumped up and said: "I will live with you until you die and bury you. I'll take care of your son and after he gets married, I'll get married. It's okay for a 60-year-old man to have children. If he doesn't have children, he can still have Bom or raise a dog. This is the first and last time I'll talk to you about this." After that, he lay down to sleep again. Up to now, the age issue has not affected our love for each other.

- Since falling in love with you, Kieu Minh Tuan's acting career has grown more and more. How do you support him in his work?

- I am Kieu Minh Tuan's lover and manager. He leaves everything to me to decide. However, I always respect my boyfriend's opinion in all matters. We both agree on a point of view before doing it. For example, when the producer sends me a script for a role, if I like it, he will accept it. But I never make decisions on my own, I always consult Kieu Minh Tuan. That is how I respect my lover.

Kieu Minh Tuan and I have been performing together for about four or five years. I see that he has the qualities of an actor, his own charm, and a high sense of responsibility, which makes me feel good. There were times when my boyfriend was frustrated because he kept acting but still didn't get noticed. I always encouraged him that "haste makes waste". I told him that if he had talent and was dedicated to his job, sooner or later he would be "favored by God". I advised him to use his frustration as motivation to strive. Even if he was assigned a supporting role, he had to act well. Until now, I am proud that my boyfriend has become a bit famous.

*Kieu Minh Tuan talks about his love story with Cat Phuong

I have lost my passion for acting because I have played all kinds of roles. I am waiting for a character with a special fate to inspire me again. I am currently opening a company, organizing shows for colleagues, and also teaching a new generation of students. In November, I will organize a live show for Kieu Minh Tuan in Ho Chi Minh City. We are working together on the script and finding funding for the live show.

Cat Phuong's son loves Kieu Minh Tuan more than his biological father.

- How does your husband love your stepson?

- Baby Bom loves and listens to Kieu Minh Tuan. He never raises his voice or hits her, but I don't know why she's so afraid of him. Sometimes when he's on a faraway show and hasn't come home until 12am, Bom stays up waiting for him to come home before going to sleep. My son is closer to Kieu Minh Tuan than his biological father - actor Thai Hoa. Because my ex-husband and I broke up more than ten years ago. Since childhood, my son has lived with me and Kieu Minh Tuan. His girlfriend personally wiped Bom's butt, cleaned her ears, and cut her fingernails. Once I asked: "Uncle Tuan or father Thai Hoa, who do you love more?". My son said: "According to the mother's work of giving birth to me or raising me, who has more work?". I pretended not to know. He answered a question that startled me: "Dad Hoa gave birth to me but didn't feed me, how did I grow up? Uncle Tuan is the one who raised me."

He takes care of Bom more carefully than I do. I often feed her rice, and he buys beef and milk for her every meal. If my son doesn't eat, he forces her to eat. Kieu Minh Tuan jokes with Bom: "Men must be tall and strong, and if they are short but talented, girls will love them. If Bom pursues art in the future, she must be tall and big." My child just listens to everything he says.

- How do both families support your relationship?

- When my boyfriend brought me home to meet his mother, she looked at me and smiled, saying she knew me from TV, complimenting my acting skills. Tuan's mother also asked me if I knew how to cook. Both families said that if we met, we would live together for the rest of our lives. If we could see it, then we would move forward.

- When will you have your wedding?

- In 2016, we bought a house together in Ho Chi Minh City and brought his two younger sisters to live with us. Before, they lived in a rented house and it was quite inconvenient to visit each other, so we decided to have a more stable place to live. We lived as a family and also registered our marriage to move our household registration to the same house.

I didn’t get married because my fate wasn’t suited to wearing a bridal gown. Kieu Minh Tuan and I discussed having a party to introduce our friends and colleagues next year, on the occasion of my birthday and our 10th anniversary. At that time, we will exchange wedding rings.

According to VNE