Youngest MC of VTV, 1m53 tall, beautiful, many talents

One time while filming I almost cried

- You have been collaborating with VTV since your second year of university until now for 4 years. How do you feel you have matured compared to the first day?

It has been 4 years since the first day on VTV, I feel I have matured a lot. This maturity is not only felt by me but most importantly comes from the recognition of others, both colleagues and audiences.

Up to now, there are programs that I have been attached to for 4 years and recorded regularly such as "Every day a joy" VTV3. The audience has become more familiar with MC Phuong Thao, many people shared: "At 8 o'clock, I turn on the TV to watch Phuong Thao". In the first days of working, I was still confused, made many mistakes, sometimes people were afraid that "I look too young" and could not do the job.(laugh)But until now, my colleagues in the crew still say "With Thao, I feel secure". That is my great happiness and motivation.

- BTV Ngoc Trinh once commented that you are a person "whose way of hosting makes others follow you", do you think that is true?

This was the comment I received from Ms. Trinh when I won the championship of the Speak Up 2017 contest. To get this recognition, I also experienced many times speaking without anyone listening, but that's okay. I feel the most important thing is to be confident in what you are about to say. Because you have to believe in it, then the listener will believe you.

-As a young person working with many experienced veterans, how did you feel pressured when you first started hosting?

At first, I was under a lot of pressure. My first show was “Born from the Village” on VTV6. I was invited to host the pilot right from the first episode without having to go through any rigorous selection round as I had imagined. It was lucky but also a big challenge. I was “scolded” by the editor and director many times for many different mistakes. One time while filming, I almost cried because I was disappointed in myself, but I still tried to control myself. After filming, I went outside to cry for a while, regained my composure, and then continued working. Thinking back now, it still feels funny.

- Hosting VTV's experiential programs probably gives you the opportunity to experience many things in life. How meaningful do you think that is to your youth?

I get to go to places that few people know, go up the mountain to herd horses, go down to the pond to catch fish, go down to the fields to plow, go into the forest to explore... do things that I never thought of, meet interesting people to learn more things. Many people tease me that "traveling for free". You don't know, traveling for free but you have to be very adventurous, besides guiding skills, you also need courage and dexterity. But it really makes my youth much more meaningful.

-In your profession, which MC - BTV impresses you the most and wants you to learn from?

I don’t have a favorite. I learn a little from everyone I work with. Everyone is unique and talented.

- Not only is she a familiar MC on VTV, Phuong Thao is also a sought-after event MC. Why do you choose to work freelance instead of permanently?

I'm still young and still want to experience more things in many different fields, youth is to try! Try to a certain extent and then make a decision will be better.

Support yourself while still in school

- Have a certain position in your career, Phuong ThaoCan you disclose your monthly income?

My income was enough to make me independent in everything in my life since I was in college.

- Although you are young, it can be said that you are quite successful in your career as an MC. Are you satisfied with what you have done?

I have never been satisfied, the more I know and meet more people in the profession, the more I feel so small.

- Phuong Thao has a very pretty and photogenic face, but is height a limitation for her when appearing in photos?

My height is limited, but that's why I focus on improving my advantages such as face, knowledge and skills. Whether it's on TV shows or on stage at big events, my partners know that my height is only 1m53. But sometimes I'm still chosen because there are factors that are suitable for their program that a taller person may not have. I always try so that when I host, no one pays attention to my height anymore.(laugh).

-How do you plan to build your MC image in the present and future?

I want to be a colorful person. That's why I'm still trying my hand at many different fields. Over the years, the audience has become familiar with the charming image of Phuong Thao in VTV programs, but recently I have had the opportunity to host e-sports tournaments. Host games has made me discover many interesting things about myself, many new opportunities, gain many more fans and made me change my thinking that I "should only host this, only host that...".

- It seems that Phuong Thao is a girl with many talents, playing musical instruments and singing?

Piano and photography are also my two hobbies in my free time. This makes my life more colorful and also becomes an advantage in my work.

- Do you have any advice for young people like me who want to seriously pursue a career as a professional MC?

Be proactive, seize opportunities and be willing to try what you want. There is a saying that I really like: “If we wait until everything is ready, we will never start.”

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