People's Artist Thuy Huong reveals her exorbitant salary for singing at a rich man's wedding

In the programConnecting MelodyRecently aired on VTV3, People's Artist Thuy Huong had many interesting things to share with the audience.

With the themeUnder the spotlight, People's Artist Thuy Huong has many emotions after 40 years of performing on many different large and small stages.

During the conversation, People's Artist Thuy Huong recalled the difficulties in the early days of her career. She and the whole crew had to push a cart to carry equipment, sound, and lighting to perform. However, everyone was always enthusiastic and passionate about the profession. There were times when People's Artist Thuy Huong's salary was just a cake or a banana, but she was always happy.

Also on this occasion, People's Artist Thuy Huong shared about the time she received the highest salary in her life up to this point, which was 150 million VND. That was the time People's Artist Thuy Huong sang at the wedding of a tycoon in Ninh Binh.

During her 40 years in the profession, People's Artist Thuy Huong remembers most the memory of going to General Vo Nguyen Giap's house to sing on his birthday in 2006.

“I was very touched when the General sat down to play the piano and sing with me. General Vo Nguyen Giap knew many Quan Ho folk songs by heart, sang them with the right music and lyrics, and very accurately. He gave me special feelings, so I felt that Quan Ho folk songs needed to be preserved and developed,” artist Thuy Huong recounted.

Not only a performing artist, People's Artist Thuy Huong is also always concerned with teaching and passing on her profession to the younger generation.

“I teach Quan Ho folk songs a lot. I teach at home, teach at Quan Ho clubs, teach online for those who want to study abroad. Quan Ho folk songs need artists to teach and pass on the passion to the next generation or those who want to learn. I see that as the responsibility of a People's Artist. My love for Quan Ho folk songs is lifelong,” People's Artist Thuy Huong expressed.

People's Artist Thuy Huong was born in 1967 in Cach Bi, Que Vo, Bac Ninh. People's Artist Thuy Huong has released a number of albums such as:Don't go home, I'm so flirtatious, I'll never forget you, I'll carry my hat and wait for the ferry, My lover, The Ly Giao Duyen tree, The beautiful bamboo tree.Besides singing Quan Ho, People's Artist Thuy Huong also acted in 3 films.Dong Loc Junction, Missing the Countryside and Wilderness.