Little-known real lives of 3 MCs of 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire'
MC Lai Van Sam, journalist Phan Dang and "Professor Xoay" Dinh Tien Dung are three faces who have made a good impression on television audiences as the "hosts" of the program "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" over the years.
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Mention the journalistLai Van SamEveryone immediately thought of the program "Who is a millionaire?". JournalistLai Van Samhas been associated with this popular game show for 12 years. For him, the show "Who is a millionaire?"extremely attached, containing many profound, unforgettable memories. |
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After journalist Lai Van Sam, journalist Phan Dang is the second person chosen to be the MC of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire". Journalist Phan Dang was born in 1984 and graduated from the Academy of Journalism and Communication in 2006. After graduating, he officially entered the journalism profession. |
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Becoming the replacement for journalist Lai Van Sam, journalist Phan Dang is expected by many to gradually improve. Not disappointing the audience, during his time hosting "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire", journalist Phan Dang showed his extensive knowledge and intelligent but no less witty hosting style. |
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After 3 years of working with "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire", he announced that he would stop working with this popular game show. He shared: "After 3 years of working, I will stop being the MC of the program "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" (VTV3) from January 2021. We have finished the last programs of 2020. Reason: "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" 2021 will be a new version, with a series of changes in style, so a young and vibrant Host is needed, and I do not belong to this style". |
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Phan Dang's announcement to stop hosting "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" also made many people regret. During his 3 years with the program, Phan Dang left a good impression on the television audience. Currently, he is the Editorial Secretary of the monthly magazine An Ninh The Gioi at the end of the month, a publication of the Cong An Nhan Dan newspaper. |
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In 2021, the program "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" turns 15 with many changes. The change that makes the audience feel excited is that "Professor Cu Trong Xoay" - Dinh Tien Dung takes on the MC position. Although not active in entertainment, Dinh Tien Dung is a familiar face to TV audiences from before through the program "Hoi xoi dap quay". |
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Beloved by the audience for his wit, "Professor Xoay" Dinh Tien Dung is expected to make a deep impression when he becomes the host of the show 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire'. With his extensive knowledge, Dinh Tien Dung did not disappoint the audience's expectations. |
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After more than 1 year of hosting the show, "Professor Xoay" Dinh Tien Dung is loved and appreciated by the audience of the show "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire". They commented that the male MC is both witty and has a profound knowledge that is not inferior to previous hosts. Many people also praised Dinh Tien Dung. Currently, he is still performing very well in this role. |
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When not on air, Dinh Tien Dung returns to his role as creative director of a large technology corporation. He often shares humorous daily life images, which are loved by many people. |
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Dinh Tien Dung occasionally shares humorous stories about his wife and two children, a girl and a boy, that delight the audience. Dinh Tien Dung's wife - former MC Hong Nga - is a solid "back" so that her husband can work with peace of mind. |