Bao Thanh first gained attention for her role as the daughter-in-law in "Living with Mother-in-Law," but few people know that she had been acting in films since she was 8 years old.
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| Bảo Thanh, whose real name is Vũ Phương Thanh, was born into a family with a tradition in the arts; her parents were both traditional opera actors in Bắc Giang. Notably, Bảo Thanh's father, Vũ Nhật Điềm, was a renowned figure in the Northern Vietnamese traditional opera scene. Bảo Thanh says she loved singing from a young age and was a talented performer at school. |
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| Bảo Thanh began her acting career at the age of 8. She caught the eye of director Phi Tiến Sơn by chance and was chosen to play the role of Nụ in the film "Going South, Coming North." Set during wartime, the film revolves around a young soldier named Quang who deserts before even going into battle. Quang meets Nụ while hiding and lies, claiming he is on a military mission. Thanks to this encounter, Quang later bravely goes to war. This role earned Bảo Thanh the Best Supporting Actress award at the 13th Vietnam Film Festival. |
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| Bao Thanh shared that when she received her first award at the age of 8, she didn't feel its weight. However, she considered it a motivation to continue pursuing this path. She graduated from the Acting Department of the Hanoi University of Theatre and Film in 2011 and then joined the Vietnam Youth Theatre. Bao Thanh soon participated in many notable television projects, including "Trò đời" (Life's Games) directed by Pham Nhue Giang. |
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| The film "Trò đời" (Life's Game) is based on and refined from famous works by writer Vũ Trọng Phụng such as "Số đỏ" (The Red Number), "Cơm thầy cơm cô" (Teacher's Rice, Student's Rice), and "Kỹ nghệ lấy Tây" (The Art of Marrying a Westerner). The film vividly portrays Vietnamese society before 1945, highlighting the characters Xuân Tóc Đỏ and Đũi – typical figures of impoverished and criminalized peasants, drawn to the alluring light of the city. Đũi, from a simple country girl, becomes a famous courtesan, harboring deep resentment. In this role, Bảo Thanh is praised for her convincing performance, capturing the character's psychological complexities and the ups and downs of her life. |
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| Audiences who have followed Bao Thanh's career will also not forget "The Mad Husband" - the film that earned her the 2014 Golden Kite Award for Best Actress. This was a film project by a Southern team, featuring actors Huynh Dong, Ai Chau, and Hoai An. Bao Thanh confided that she decided to put aside all her doubts and "pack her bags and go pursue art" because this role was so good. |
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| In the film, Ngoc Diep is a beautiful but scheming and manipulative wife. She conspires with her lover to destroy her husband's family (played by Huynh Dong) in order to seize their assets. Bao Thanh admitted that she has a knack for playing villainous roles, so she had no difficulty participating in this project. Everyone commented that she has expressive eyes, so in close-up shots, just a glance or a look is enough to convey the director's intentions. |
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| In 2017, Bao Thanh rose to prominence with her role as Minh Van in the highly anticipated television drama "Living with Mother-in-Law." The actress herself acknowledges that this role brought her more recognition and affection from the audience, even though she had previously acted in many other films such as "Passing Through the Stormy Sea," "A Daughter's Melody," and "A Droplet of Water Falls"... |
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| Minh Vân isn't a villain, but Bảo Thanh made a strong impression in scenes requiring emotional acting and tears. One of the scenes that left a lasting impression on viewers was when Vân returned home to get money in episode 23 and clashed with her mother-in-law. Many praised Bảo Thanh's portrayal of the daughter-in-law's resentment and hurt feelings, even when acting alongside a seasoned artist like People's Artist Lan Hương. Bảo Thanh herself admitted that this was a very difficult scene because of the long dialogue and the need for the actress to maintain the right mindset for a long time. She herself teared up when watching this scene from "Living with Mother-in-Law." |
According to Zing.vn