People's Artist Tiến Đạt: The life of the 'king of villains' on screen.
In contrast to his challenging roles, People's Artist Tiến Đạt enjoys a fulfilling life in Hanoi, with both his son and daughter-in-law holding positions as Deputy Department Heads in government agencies.
People's Artist Tiến Đạt is one of the veteran figures of Vietnamese theater and television, often remembered by audiences for his sharp and villainous roles. However, his real life is quite the opposite, with a happy family, successful children, and a peaceful retirement in Hanoi's Old Quarter.
A fulfilling life and an admirable family.
Although he often portrays cunning and manipulative characters on screen, People's Artist Tiến Đạt is described by colleagues and friends as a kind, calm, and upright person in real life. He has a stable marriage with artist Hồng Loan, his classmate from the Vietnam National Theatre School and later his colleague.
Currently, the artist's family lives in a spacious five-story house in Ngo Trang, an old neighborhood in Hanoi. Each floor has an area of approximately 60-70 square meters, arranged as separate living spaces for different generations.
What's remarkable is that all of his children have successful careers. Sharing with Dan Viet, People's Artist Tien Dat proudly stated that his son is currently the Deputy Director of the Southeast Asia, South Asia, and South Pacific Department (Ministry of Foreign Affairs), while his daughter-in-law is the Deputy Director of the Social Affairs Department, Central Strategic Policy Committee.
In retirement, he maintains a healthy and carefree lifestyle. Every morning, he usually cycles about 20-25 km around the city center, then meets up with friends. In addition, he has a passion for high-end audio equipment and was elected President of the Hanoi Audio Association, viewing this as a way to nurture his artistic sensibilities.
The journey to becoming a "master villain"
With his imposing physique and sharp features, People's Artist Tiến Đạt was often entrusted by directors with villainous roles. During the 1990s and early 2000s, when television dramas flourished, he became a familiar face through a series of "evil" roles, earning him the nickname "king of villains." The artist himself admits that about 70% of his career roles have been villainous characters.
A highlight of his acting is his versatility, avoiding repetition in his villainous roles. Each character, from a devious businessman to a corrupt official, possesses a unique quality, leaving audiences both outraged and admiring of his realism.
Even after retirement, People's Artist Tiến Đạt continued to dedicate himself to the arts. He participated in many popular television projects such asYouth 2,I miss the sunny days.and more recentlySweet alluvial soilAlways maintain a professional and meticulous work attitude.
A foundation from the theater stage.
People's Artist Tiến Đạt was born and raised in Hanoi in a family with a tradition of tailoring. However, driven by his passion for art, he decided to enroll in the acting class at the Vietnam National Theatre School during a period when spoken drama flourished in the North. After graduating, he worked with the Quang Ninh Drama Troupe before returning to the Hanoi Drama Theatre, where he achieved great success and established his name.
