Dam Vinh Hung is making a film about his life.

In 2016, singer Dam Vinh Hung will produce and star in a film about his own life.

Now it's Dam Vinh Hung's turn to consider making a film and writing a memoir to recount his life.

"My life is as vibrant as a movie."

- I heard you were recently hospitalized?

- I went to the hospital for an IV drip and a health check-up. Because of all the shows I've been doing, the long travel, and my irregular eating habits, I got sick and my voice became hoarse. The doctor said I needed to rest for three weeks, but I knew that would never happen.

I hate being idle; I only like to work. Even when I'm sick, I bring my work to the hospital. Partly because I receive so many invitations to perform and be a judge, and partly because I'm too ambitious and don't want to turn down any opportunity to get closer to my audience.

This is a peak time for us artists, not only performing for the audience but also working tirelessly to launch new projects for the coming year. The new year is just a few days away.

Dam Vinh Hung is making a film about his life.

What are your plans for 2016?

- I will be a multi-talented Dam Vinh Hung, a singer, actor, and producer. Besides music projects, in 2016 I will be making two films: one about my life, and another exploring topics related to showbiz and the market. I will be the lead actor telling my own life story. And I will also be writing a book.

- Writing a book?

- I'm going to write a book about my life, a kind of memoir. My life is as vivid as a movie. A childhood of hardship, haunted by the memories of being rejected, insulted, and ostracized. My mother was a latecomer, so I didn't receive enough love from my close relatives. From a humiliating past of homelessness, a family bankrupt, and being scorned, I worked hard to make money, doing all kinds of jobs to survive: cutting hair, selling clothes, selling flowers, singing backup… and gradually achieved what I have today. Some might say I'm making it difficult to tell, but it's true that I've experienced all the suffering in life. The pain remains intact; now I'm just writing it down, truthfully and emotionally.

- Will I see a lot of acquaintances there?

- I have my mother, someone I was once very angry with but still love very much. Hoai Linh – someone I am very grateful to, my fans – those who have given me everything. And so much more.

- I haven't heard you mention My Tam? I haven't seen her perform in your live shows much lately either?

- Of course, My Tam will be mentioned. Whenever I hold a concert, My Tam's name is always the first one that comes to mind. But it's very difficult to invite her because she's very busy. I organize shows constantly, always extending surprise invitations, so Tam can't always arrange her schedule in time. But if she has the opportunity, she participates very enthusiastically.

- What will you write about My Tam in the book, and are you afraid of causing offense, because there are things you want to tell that the other person might not want to?

- We shared memories, including writing love poems for each other, and there were fleeting romantic feelings, but only a little. At least, we once held each other in our hearts, even if briefly, but the feelings were real.

I know that writing memoirs can easily offend many people, so I will try to ensure both accuracy and respect for the characters being described. If a writer lets their pen be swayed by emotional, trivial thoughts, lacking compassion, they will distort their own image and cause negative consequences for others.

Why should I be a "Miss Congeniality"?

- It seems a bit contradictory: When My Tam reached the peak of her career, she seemed to slow down, taking on fewer shows, while you always live a fast-paced and ambitious life?

- Everyone has their own choices. For some, that might be enough, they'll slow down, but Dam Vinh Hung feels it's not enough, so he has to keep running. The important thing is that I don't want to be forgotten, I don't want the audience to see me stagnate. This happens naturally. It's just my nature; I can't sit still.

Dam Vinh Hung cannot be a friendly beauty queen.

- Isn't being greedy the hallmark of Dam Vinh Hung?

- That's right (laughs). I'm very greedy. In everything, including love, I always want to be everything in the other person's eyes. When I love someone, I want it to be etched into their very being, not just a memory. If I didn't, I wouldn't be Dam Vinh Hung anymore.

- What is the source of energy and motivation that keeps Dam Vinh Hung always so busy?

- Because I love this fame. It's an invaluable source of energy for me. The more famous I become, the happier I am and the more I want to be famous. I like it when people remember me, cheer me on, and shout my name every time I step onto the stage. I'm passionate about that spotlight. Because I sacrificed my youth to get it. I don't allow myself to do poorly. All of that guarantees income. Any kind of fame brings significant profits.

- Even the greatest glory has to fade sometimes, right?

- I always plan ahead for that day, because everyone will eventually follow the laws of time. Artists are even more concerned about that. But I feel that the audience still loves me very much, and coupled with my passion for singing that has never faded, that spotlight will surely stay with me for a long time, unless the time comes when I can no longer sing.

Do you have many friends?

- Up until now, I could say I've reached the peak of my career, but I have almost no friends. Not even casual acquaintances. I get along better with women. I only have a few close female friends, always there for me to share my joys and sorrows.

Dam Vinh Hung seems to be unlucky in love; he always falls in love with people who don't love him back, or gets dumped.

- Did misfortune and ambition cause him to constantly "bristle" at public opinion?

- Whether I'm at the bottom or at the top, I can't be a "friendly beauty queen." I can't pretend to be well-behaved or do things that go against my true feelings.

Despite my stubbornness, those who have interacted with me say I know how to live a decent life. When I feel guilty for overreacting, I sincerely apologize, and importantly, I am not someone who disregards everything and am always willing to help those in difficult circumstances, or artists who are less fortunate than myself…

According to Lao Dong newspaper