Mai Phuong's difficult life as a single mother before getting lung cancer

On the evening of August 18, the news that Mai Phuong had terminal lung cancer was widely shared by colleagues on social networks. Mr. Pham Thanh Trung - Mai Phuong's close brother - confirmed withZing.vnabout her illness. "Mai Phuong was diagnosed with lung cancer a few days ago. Phuong is currently being treated at Hospital 175, Ho Chi Minh City.", he shared.

Faced with Mai Phuong's serious illness, many artists such as Dai Nghia, Tu Vi, Minh Luan Nhat Tinh Anh... have called for help to help the actress overcome this difficult time.

Mai Phuong had to send her daughter to her relatives' house.

Actress Trinh Kim Chi said that she and many of her colleagues at the theater had known about Mai Phuong's lung cancer two weeks ago. "Now that Phuong's illness is more serious and she is having difficulties, everyone is sharing the news," she said.

Trinh Kim Chi said she visited her junior as soon as she heard that Mai Phuong was seriously ill. She sadly recalled: "I visited Mai Phuong, and seeing her family situation made me so heartbroken. Phuong's parents had to send her to stay with relatives because they were afraid that she would not be able to bear seeing her mother in pain."

Talking about Mai Phuong's situation, the theater producer said that the actress had a hard time raising her child alone, her acting career was not favorable, and her family's business was not doing well either.

"Nowadays, most actors don't have any films to act in because producers have cut back on film production a lot. It's understandable that Mai Phuong doesn't have any roles," Trinh Kim Chi added.

Previously, in a conversation withZing.vn,Mai Phuong also admitted that since giving birth, she has not received any impressive roles, but only invitations to participate in small, obscure roles.

To have money to raise her daughter, according to Mr. Pham Thanh Trung, Mai Phuong must work hard at singing shows, events, and being a program MC.

"Phuong works hard, regardless of big or small shows, near or far. When she goes to the US to perform, she takes all the money she receives back home, not daring to shop like everyone else. 2-3 months ago, Phuong had a bad cough and felt tired, but she still tried to participate in the shows," he said.

Mai Phuong had a turbulent love affair with Phung Ngoc Huy in 2014-2015. Following her heart, she moved out to live with her lover despite her family's objections. The two rented an apartment in District 7, Ho Chi Minh City.

After giving birth to their daughter, the couple decided to break up, and the actor moved to the US to settle down. There were rumors that the couple had a conflict because Phung Ngoc Huy betrayed Mai Phuong, however, she affirmed that the two were good friends and that he still paid child support.

In the eyes of her friends, Mai Phuong is a cheerful, humorous but introverted person. When faced with sadness and difficulties, she rarely complains or tells stories, just silently endures it alone. In particular, she still feels sad when her ex-lover's family does not recognize her daughter as their grandchild.

"Mai Phuong has become more private after having a child. She is afraid to share her private life in the press because she is afraid of affecting her family and Phung Ngoc Huy's family. She has not shared the reason why her daughter has not been acknowledged by her husband's family," said Mai Phuong's close friend.