'Old Buddha' Tung Yuki: My Tam's bodyguard, owner of a company with 2,500 employees
Tung Yuki - a familiar male bodyguard who always appears next to My Tam and international stars at major events. His recent image at the A80 ceremony suddenly attracted attention.
Singer My Tam participated in the parade celebrating the 80th anniversary of National Day, September 2, held at Ba Dinh Square (Hanoi).
The appearance of a man in a suit, with silver hair, always taking care of the female singer quickly attracted the attention of the online community.
The clips of My Tam and the male bodyguard attracted 7 million views and thousands of comments.
That man is Tung Yuki (real name Nguyen Van Tung), who has had a close relationship with singer My Tam for decades.
These past few days, his work schedule has been busy because he has been accompanying My Tam to perform on large and small stages during the grand ceremony.
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Share withPV, Tung Yuki said happily and proudly. At the age of 63, having experienced both war and peace, he was moved to witness the A80 ceremony in the heart of the capital with flags and flowers.
"We struggled to get through the last days of August. My father and I talked a lot in the car while moving to the square to prepare for the parade...", he shared.
In every performance or work, Tung Yuki is always present to accompany My Tam, ensuring the singer's security.
They see each other as family, calling each other "father - son". SingerBrown-haired nightingaleShe once revealed that only Tung Yuki made her feel trustworthy and safe when going to crowded places.
Besides My Tam, Tung Yuki is also a top name trusted by international artists' management companies. He currently manages a bodyguard company with 2,500 employees and is respectfully called "the old Buddha" by everyone.
He has directly commanded and protected many famous international stars such as: Leon Lai, Louis Koo, Pham Van Phuong, Jang Dong Gun, So Ji Sub, Bi Rain, CL (2NE1), BlackPink group... when they came to Vietnam.
In addition, Tung Yuki is also known as an actor. Tung Yuki is known as "National Father" on screen thanks to his roles as a man who loves his wife and children and is devoted to his family.
Tung Yuki has acted in a number of films such asCrying While Walking, Happy Home, Secret of the Golden Triangle, 39 Degrees of Love, Steel Instinct, Suddenly Want to Cry... movieThe Heirs (2024)is his most recent work on screen.
Despite the attention, Tung Yuki has a private life. The actor said this is his way to protect his privacy, especially his wife and family. He has never shared pictures of his wife and children with the media.
Apart from work, the actor mainly spends his time traveling and volunteering. He said that he is in retirement age so he wants to slow down and enjoy a peaceful, quiet life.
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Tung Yuki compares himself to a "gardener" at the moment. In his free time, he often practices martial arts and reads books. The actor also exercises by going to the gym, swimming or jogging.
The actor believes that every day he should practice deep breathing, eat enough, and keep his mind relaxed and less anxious.
"The most important thing, in my opinion, is still the spirit. If your mind is not at peace, your appearance and health will also deteriorate. I always pay attention to this and remind young people to train themselves," Tung Yuki shared.
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