Meritorious Artist Quang Thang: 'I'm young now because I don't think about money'

Meritorious Artist Quang Thang appears as Mr. Suu in the programSee you on the weekendThe first episode will be broadcast on March 1st. The artist said he was very happy when the program crew invited him to perform in the first episode after a 19-year hiatus.

“This is an opportunity for me to repay the audience and the person who discovered my special ability - People's Artist Khai Hung. The programSee you on the weekendis a launching pad for me to be known by more people. Therefore, when the crew invited me to perform the first show, I accepted immediately without caring about the salary, nor asking how many shows or how long it would take,” Meritorious Artist Quang Thang shared.

The male artist is proud of his unmistakable voice and face: "Just by speaking in the wings, the audience recognized Quang Thang and when he stepped onto the stage, without even needing to speak, they smiled at me. That is a happiness that is not easy for an artist to have."

Quang Thang recalls, in 1999, the program crewSee you at lastweekWhen he went to Hai Phong, director - People's Artist Khai Hung saw his comedy talent so he invited him to record a few shows.

“At that time I was acting in movies.Children of the Seain Hai Phong and was a famous actor but with the audience in the capital, my name was not yet strong. Director Khai Hung saw my special comedic talent so he let me act with Doctor Hoa Sung - the character played by poet Hoang Nhuan Cam - making a strong impression on the audience. From then on, I became more known to the audience. The quartet Pham Bang - Quoc Khanh - Van Dung - Quang Thang also made waves in the 2000s," the artist said.

Van Dung - Quang Thang are from 2 different theaters, their styles are not similar but they interact well on stage. Therefore, many audiences mistakenly think the couple is a married couple: "To be honest, I can't love Van Dung. If I loved her, my life would be ruined."(laugh)".

The artist considers himself a "harmless" and simple person. He considers People's Artist Khai Hung as his second father and always remembers his teachings: "My son, just keep the guarantee level (the minimum throttle level for a motorbike to operate continuously, the user does not need to turn the throttle - PV) to avoid stalling. Just be normal, if you rev ​​up too much, one day you will really die."

Therefore, artists consider the stage as life, so they live as it is, as simply as possible, without thinking much about money. When the audience remembers Quang Thang, they immediately think of the big-nosed artist with the typical Hai Phong accent, a Quang Thang who is clumsy in dancing as he himself admits. And he brings joy and laughter to the audience because of those natural things.

"Many people say I stay young for a long time, probably because of my lifestyle," the artist affirmed.

Since transferring to work at Hanoi Drama Theater, he has taken care of himself, going to the market every day, cooking, and visiting his parents, wife and children on weekends.

Although a famous artist, Quang Thang lives a rather private life, especially about his personal life. He rarely shares pictures of his family on social networks, but whenever he mentions his wife and children, Quang Thang shows his overwhelming happiness.

“As a public figure, the audience’s attention to me is enough. As for my family, I want them to have the most normal life. Recently, I was so happy that I showed off my daughter’s graduation from Maritime University on my personal page,” the artist expressed.

Meritorious Artist Quang Thang got married in 2002 to his wife, Cao Thanh Hao, who is 11 years younger than him. His wife used to work at Hai Phong Library, but after giving birth to their youngest son, she decided to stay home to take care of the housework and manage the family.

Quang Thang’s wife is discreet and rarely appears on social media. Currently, his wife and children live in Hai Phong while the male artist bought a small house in Hanoi for work convenience.