People's Artist Trung Anh retires, accepts new role

People's Artist Trung Anh received the decision to retire.

Break up with "the greatest love"

People's ArtistTrung Anh received the decision to retire on the morning of October 1st. Since last July when the movie was released.Happy Mask -the first time he played the role of "the third person"-People's Artist Trung Anh soon revealed that he was planning to retire.

Vietnam Drama Theater is where he has been associated for more than 40 years, at the same time as many artists such as People's Artist Viet Thang, Meritorious Artist Phu Don. Trung Anh was awarded the title of Meritorious Artist in 2007. His name is associated with many plays of Vietnam Drama Theater such as:Sin,Night of Darkness,Beauty and Hero,Apartment neighbors,Truong Ba's Soul in the Butcher's Skin,Hamlet,Teacher and student, AspirationHe was awarded the title of People's Artist in 2019.

Meritorious Artist Xuan Bac, Director of Vietnam Drama Theater, handed over the retirement decision to his senior, People's Artist Trung Anh.

He won the Gold Medal at the National Professional Drama Festival (role of Tran Canh in the play)Tran Thu Do, 2009). 2015 Golden Lotus for Best Actor at the 19th Vietnam Film Festival withChildren of the village. 2016 Gold Medal at the 2nd Hanoi International Experimental Theatre Festival for the role of Claudius in the playHamlet(Director: People's Artist Anh Tu).

“For me, the stage is the greatest love in my life,” he declared. In recent years, he has appeared in more films, and has been especially loved by audiences through his role as Son’s father.Come home, son,But he never lost his love for the stage, even though there were times when he decided to step back to let the young people have more freedom to express themselves.

Remember the period of danger of merging the Vietnam Drama Theater with the Youth Theater in 2012, Trung Anh was also trusted by the artists of the Vietnam Drama Theater to "push" him to the leadership position of the Theater. But the title has never been the ultimate goal of this stage-loving artist. He has always been steadfast in his love for the theater, only wishing to devote himself to his profession. And perhaps that is more suitable for his nature.

People's Artist Trung Anh and Meritorious Artist Ta Tuan Minh in the play "Hamlet" directed by People's Artist Anh Tu.

Not liking noise and fearing trouble, People's Artist Trung Anh refused a farewell performance for retired artists as usual at the Vietnam Drama Theater. Leaving the cradle that nurtured him to grow in the profession for over 40 years, People's Artist Trung Anh could not help but feel sad, but that does not mean he will stop. People's Artist Trung Anh promised to be ready to accept roles if invited by the Theater's leadership.

"Retirement plan"

Since the days of social distancing in July, People's Artist Trung Anh revealed that he proactively packed up... to retire, so he felt less unsteady. He immediately took on the job of head of an acting class at the Hanoi University of Theatre and Cinema. With more than 40 years of acting experience, he plans to pass it on to younger generations like the great teachers who once guided him (the late People's Artist Doan Dung, Meritorious Artist Duong Viet Bat).

Artists of Vietnam Drama Theater say goodbye to People's Artist Trung Anh.

About ten years ago, Trung Anh only occasionally accepted to make a TV series, not running around making films because the stage was still the top priority. As he got closer to retirement, he started making more films, partly because the script and role were suitable, and partly because he knew that the stage life had changed a lot. His passionate, enthusiastic and pure love for the stage sometimes ran into the reality of making a living. Artists have to accept the times, sometimes they are forced to learn to compromise. Trung Anh and many artists of the previous generation were also troubled and worried about the fading of the dramatic identity of the "red elder brother" theater.

The role in "Willow Eucalyptus" brought People's Artist Trung Anh another Gold Medal.

People's Artist Trung Anh is probably luckier than others. Occasionally, he gets the chance to shine in interesting roles. In 2020, he played the role of a father in the playEucalyptus willow(script by Xuan Trinh, directed by Meritorious Artist Tran Luc), immediately won the Gold Medal at the Capital Theater Festival. Lucteam Theater, founded by director Tran Luc, is an interesting art playground. Years ago, Trung Anh almost followed his "best friend" Tran Luc to open a private theater.

Retirement is probably also the time for People's Artist Trung Anh to accept more film offers. Past the age of having to accept film roles due to life's pressures, he is anxiously waiting for roles he has never tried before, never appeared on screen. After the transformation role of Luong Bong inThe Judge,He still wished to be recognized for a more bizarre role. That did not come true, but once again Trung Anh nailed the austere role inCome home, sonThat tough role brought him unexpected success, but he said he would not identify with a role of similar color.

People's Artist Trung Anh graduated from the first class of the Vietnam Drama Theater, along with many other famous artists such as People's Artist Trong Trinh, Lan Huong, Meritorious Artist Quoc Khanh, and Que Hang. In 1982, Trung Anh, Quoc Khanh, Trong Trinh, and Do Ky enlisted in the army to protect the northern border. After that, Trung Anh and Quoc Khanh returned to the Vietnam Drama Theater and worked there until their retirement.