A decade of spectacular transformation for Tran Thanh.

From an MC criticized for his "tactless" speaking style, Tran Thanh has become one of the most famous and versatile artists in Vietnamese showbiz.

Tran Thanh is a familiar face on numerous television channels every Saturday and Sunday evening, as well as on many stages, big and small. Looking at Tran Thanh's current success, few people know that he was once an MC who was criticized everywhere he went for being… tactless.

MC Tran Thanh

A next-generation Hoai Linh?

Tran Thanh can be said to have the most "unusual" and circuitous career path in Vietnamese showbiz. He started out as a young man studying at the University of Theatre and Film. Naturally fluent and quick-witted, in 2006, at the young age of 19, Tran Thanh tried his hand at a television presenter competition and won third place.

So, before his acting career could even begin, Tran Thanh hastily switched to hosting television programs. However, with his relatively limited knowledge, coupled with his young age and impulsiveness, from 2006 to 2010, Tran Thanh was often disliked by many for his awkward hosting style. He could speak fluently and read the program quickly, but his jokes were often excessive.

From small provincial and city-level programs to live stages, Tran Thanh often made slip-ups and caused organizers to be both amused and frustrated. Because of this, many show promoters at that time would cringe at the mere thought of Tran Thanh hosting a show.

Tran Thanh won third prize in the "Television Presenter 2006" competition.

Trấn Thành's gradual maturation as an MC has paralleled his acting and comedy career. He has excellent vocal control, is lively, and quick-witted, making him very adept at comedic performance. He can easily comedically connect with anyone.

Besides that, Tran Thanh is also famous for his talent in imitating the voices of Duy Manh, Lam Truong, Thanh Lam, Hong Ngoc, and others.

This ability is very useful when one wants to pursue a career in comedy, which is why for a period of time, Tran Thanh was seen doing so many comedy shows that he was called the next generation of Hoai Linh.

And indeed, that's not an exaggeration. Tran Thanh has all the qualities to become a second Hoai Linh. He's not only a talented actor but also very... level-headed, able to control the audience's range of emotions.

The process of honing his comedic skills and participating in many films such as "The Female Tutor," "Do You Dare to Love Me," and "The Unwanted Heir" has helped Tran Thanh become more elegant and impressive.

He understands moderation when appearing in public, knows what to say and what not to say, always maintains professionalism and neatness, but also doesn't forget to keep his own unique style.

Among the programs that Tran Thanh has hosted, the most successful is probably "Dancing with the Stars".

In this program, the audience witnessed a multifaceted Tran Thanh, both tough and tender, rational and emotional, humorous yet very serious and mature.

And it was precisely the process of hosting this program that became the final training ground in Tran Thanh's 10-year self-improvement journey. Ten years, from 2006 to the present, has been a completely impressive and surprising transformation.

There's still a long way to go.

Of course, with what Tran Thanh has achieved today, plus his packed schedule of shows and dozens of invitations "lining up," whether Tran Thanh is the second Hoai Linh is no longer a concern. Now, Tran Thanh is Tran Thanh and Hoai Linh is Hoai Linh.

Tran Thanh has even surpassed Hoai Linh's shadow, outshining his senior in terms of being a better and more skilled host. While Tran Thanh may still have much to learn in terms of comedic acting, lacking the life experience of Hoai Linh, in terms of show demand and audience appeal, they are practically neck and neck.

Tran Thanh is transforming day by day, adapting quickly and always striving for improvement. Viewers commented on him during a live program, and a few days later he changed and abandoned that negative trait.

When asked by the media to comment on his seniors or fellow comedians, Tran Thanh always maintains a measured, dignified, and polite attitude. He rarely criticizes or speaks ill of anyone, but simply focuses on his work, because more than anyone else, Tran Thanh understands that only hard work brings joy, while gossip and controversy do not.

That's also why, in Vietnamese showbiz, Tran Thanh is very private and rarely gets involved in scandals. As an artist who rose from a state of confusion and disorientation, Tran Thanh has now found his own path and is determined to pursue it.

Perhaps it will be a long time before anyone else can be as popular, as successful, or as popular as Tran Thanh, despite facing much criticism. And of course, the Vietnamese comedy and MC scene would be incredibly dull without Tran Thanh as he is today.

According to Zing.vn