People's Artist Tu Long: 'I can't act with anyone but Xuan Bac'
"Without People's Artist Xuan Bac, the stage will be missing a very bright corner; I think I cannot perform with anyone but Xuan Bac, it has always been like that," said People's Artist Tu Long.
See you this weekend, a TV show that used to be an indispensable spiritual food for Vietnamese audiences every Saturday, has just reunited with VTV3 audiences after 19 years of absence. The return of the show, despite many efforts to innovate, still makes many audiences nostalgic for the golden age with famous old faces, especially the harmonious juggling of the pair Tu Long - Xuan Bac.
People's Artist Tu Long, one of the artists who grew up and is deeply attached toSee you this weekendThe old version shared with VTC News that contrary to rumors on social networks about his return, up to this point he has not received any invitation from the program.
Although not directly involved, People's Artist Tu Long still pays special attention toSee you this weekend.Mentioning the "pair" Tu Long - Xuan Bac has become the brand ofSee you this weekend, he confided:"Currently, Xuan Bac hardly performs anymore. We still perform in groups and have joint works. Although People's Artist Xuan Bac is the Director of the Department of Performing Arts, there are specialized programs for children and community programs that we still work together to do. That is a dedication to the audience."
People's Artist Tu Long could not hide his disappointment at the absence of his compatible co-star: "Other art programs without Xuan Bac's participation are a lack for me; because in addition to performing together, keeping up with each other, and being in tune with each other's every breath, it is also a symbiosis in working. We always give each other our views, ways of doing things, and advise each other to be better. Without People's Artist Xuan Bac, the stage is missing a very bright corner. I think I cannot perform with anyone but Xuan Bac. It has always been like that."
"I still hope that the big program has Xuan Bac participating. Not only me, but Xuan Bac has influenced the acting style and the production of works for many other artists."Tu Long added.
He also gave an example of the program.Tao Quanto demonstrate the importance of artist Xuan Bac:"In the Tao Quan program, without the Jade Emperor or Nam Tao, Bac Dau, the story would not have any momentum. This year, although Trung Ruoi and Duy Nam did well, to reach the threshold, rank, and love of the audience like Xuan Bac and Cong Ly, it will take time for them to strive."
Before the conflicting opinions aboutSee you this weekendversion 2025, People's Artist Tu Long expressed understanding and objective view: "In the first issues, there are always different compliments and criticisms. That is art. The good thing is that art always has comparisons, always has opposing opinions because each person has a different way of feeling, thinking, and perceiving. That is normal."
He also expressed his hope that the audience would acknowledge the efforts and innovation of the production team, and at the same time support and encourage the artists so that they have excitement and motivation to contribute.
On the difference betweenSee you this weekendpast and present, People's Artist Tu Long shared: "'"Gap nhau cuoi tuan" is now a new version recreated on VTV3's program, following a different breath. If "Gap nhau cuoi tuan" in the past was a place to reflect social life, sending meaningful messages through the artistic lens of artists... then this re-released program brings a more contemporary breath."
He emphasized the change in production model, the current program can be undertaken by a single director, different from the diversity of many previous directors. People's Artist Tu Long puts his faith in the success ofSee you this weekendnew version because "All of them want to bring comfort and true weekend entertainment to the audience."
He also expressed his confidence in the young artists and the participation of veteran names such as artist Van Dung and Meritorious Artist Quang Thang: "I watched the show. There were Ms. Van Dung and Mr. Quang Thang participating along with young artists who are my juniors. I think the initial signals are very good. 'Gập nhau cuối tuần' in 2025 will not be the same as 'Gập nhau cuối tuần' in 1999, there are differences in timing and time flow, so I hope the audience will support the artists to do well."
