Chi Bao after retirement: Happy life with wife 16 years younger, living in million dollar villa
After announcing his retirement, Chi Bao - a once famous actor - enjoys a happy life with his rich wife who is 16 years younger.
"Screen playboy" announces regretful retirement
Chi Bao's full name is Pham Gia Chi Bao, born in 1973. Possessing a handsome appearance, the actor is often associated with romantic roles on the small screen in the 90s.
One of Chi Bao's impressive TV series isBlood money(1998). At that time, Chi Bao was just an "amateur". He graduated from the Electronics Department of Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology but decided to give up his dream of becoming an engineer to turn to acting.
InBlood money,Chi Bao plays Toan, a talented but arrogant man who falls into poverty. Although he is new to acting, Chi Bao quickly became loved by the audience for his natural acting style and bright appearance.
After this film, the actor participated in many other successful works such asCity Children, Weak Woman, Ugly Girl...
In 2004, the role of Luc Van Tien - a talented young man in the TV series of the same name - created a new milestone for Chi Bao's career. The audience gave many compliments for his acting and masculine appearance.
Besides, Chi Bao also left his mark with many movies such asWhen men get pregnant(2004),Surrogacy(2005), Huong Ga(2014)...
In the years after 2010, Chi Bao did not participate in many acting activities. In an interview, he admitted that movies were no longer his top priority. The actor only accepted roles because of close relationships or because of valuable scripts.
In May 2021, the male artist announced his retirement at the age of 48, focusing on business. To the surprise and regret of the audience, Chi Bao said he had been preparing for this for many years. Thanks to that, when he retired, his life did not have many disruptions.
"Even though I've switched to business, sometimes many directors still text me to invite me back. As a professional, I'm used to such invitations, but it's strange to keep refusing, afraid that they will feel disrespected. I decided to retire to ease my worries," Chi Bao said in an interview in 2021.
The male artist affirmed that acting "always occupies an important position in life". "I always remind myself never to forget my roots as an actor", he said.
"In the past, I acted in films because of passion. In the 1990s, when I first started my career, I and many other artists never thought about salary, but simply liked a script or a role. But to support a family, passion is not enough and I chose a different path," Chi Bao confided.
Two failed attempts, happy with third wife 16 years younger
Successful in his career, Chi Bao's personal life has had many ups and downs. The actorLuc Van TienHe has been through two failed marriages. In 2019, he publicly announced his happiness with the beauty 16 years younger than him, Ly Thuy Chang.
Chi Bao's third wife comes from a business family in Hanoi. On her personal page, she often shows off her rich life with a series of high-class branded goods, lavish parties and foreign trips.
Ly Thuy Chang's family was shocked when they learned that she had a relationship with a man 16 years older than her, who had a family and children. However, her love for Chi Bao gave Thuy Chang the confidence and motivation to persevere in convincing her relatives.
As for Chi Bao, the actor said that there was a time when he did not think about getting married again. However, Ly Thuy Chang made him change his mind. The couple have been friends for more than 10 years, so they came together with understanding and trust.
In early March 2021, Chi Bao officially "brought her home". Since being with Thuy Chang, Chi Bao has changed his style, becoming more youthful and dynamic. He also often shows his affection for his wife on social networks.
In January 2022, the couple welcomed their son Pham Gia Khang. Sharing with the media, Chi Bao said it was his great luck to have a child at the age of 49.
"Many people ask me how much pressure I feel to start working as a dad at this age. I see it as a blessing and luck to have a child, even at 60-70 years old.
Children always bring excitement and color to life. Every time I come home from work and see my children smile, I feel less tired," he said.
Despite the age gap, Chi Bao and his wife are still considered a beautiful couple when appearing together. He affirmed that the 16-year age difference is the "ideal age gap" between husband and wife.
When living together, Chi Bao and his wife Ly Thuy Chang built a home together, learning to reconcile conflicts.
"I always think that a husband needs to be experienced and look at life from many angles to be tolerant and sacrifice for his woman. People of the same age can easily have conflicts, but when I am older than my wife, I am like an older brother, giving in and protecting her.
When you give in to your wife, your family will be peaceful. Before moving in together, we sat down and talked to resolve any conflicts in our views on life and raising children," the actor once confided.
When his wife first gave birth, Chi Bao was worried that his wife, a first-time mother at a young age, would easily fall into depression. But after Gia Khang was born, the actor saw his wife become more radiant. His wife's optimism gave him more spirit during difficult times.
Chi Bao and his wife focus on business and enjoy a rich life. In June, the actor held a cozy party to celebrate his wife's 35th birthday, which was also a housewarming party for their new villa in Thu Duc City.
The couple's million-dollar villa has a swimming pool and a garden with many kinds of trees. The villa's grounds are hundreds of square meters wide and are decorated like a luxury resort.
After postponing their wedding due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Chi Bao and Ly Thuy Chang will hold their wedding in Con Dao in early 2024. The couple plans to invite about 60 guests because they want to keep it private, cozy and spend time with their family on the big day.
