What happened to the iconic VTV editors of the past?
Lai Van Sam, Ta Bich Loan, Diem Quynh and Quang Minh are all considered iconic VTV editors of the past, associated with the memories of many generations of audiences.
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Lai Van Sam: Journalist who was once considered one of the icons of game shows on VTV. People know him well through his role as a host on VTV3 such as: SV 96, SV 2000, Inter-provincial Competition Games, Brain Battle, Arena 100, Magic Hat, Choose the Right Price, We Are Soldiers, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire... |
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In 2017, journalist Lai Van Sam retired from his position as Head of Entertainment Program Production (VTV3). Despite his retirement, he still appears regularly on television as the host of programs such as Little Sun, Happy Memories, Opportunity for Whom?... |
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Ta Bich Loan: Female journalist born in 1968. She is known for her work as editor and host of many television programs such as Bay sac cau vong, Duong len dinh Olympia, Nguoi do thoi, Khoi nghiep, 60 mat mo. She spent time studying and researching in Russia before working at VTV. |
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Ta Bich Loan has a PhD in journalism and was voted by Forbes Vietnam magazine as one of the 50 most influential women in Vietnam. After journalist Lai Van Sam retired in 2017, Ta Bich Loan became Head of Entertainment Program Production (VTV3). |
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Before taking on the role of manager, journalist Diem Quynh was a familiar face on television, loved by audiences for hosting programs such as International Music, MTV, Music Games and many other live programs of VTV. In addition, she was a judge of the Rainbow and Vietnam Idol competitions. Recently, Diem Quynh hosted Quan Thanh Xuan with her long-time co-host, MC Anh Tuan. |
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Van Anh, Diep Anh, Hoai Anh: The trio was once considered the symbol of the 7pm News program. The trio took turns on air and won the hearts of many television viewers. Currently, Van Anh and Diep Anh have left VTV, Hoai Anh is the last member of the trio still on air. |
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"I have never thought or strived to become an "icon". I, and maybe my colleagues, simply always try to do our job well with love for the job and respect for the audience," BTV Hoai Anh shared. |
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Quang Minh: He first became widely known to the audience after the Good Morning program. He also hosted sports news. From 2000 to 2015, he hosted VTV's 7pm news. |
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After BTV Le Binh retired, BTV Quang Minh became the Director of VTV24. Since taking on the management role, he has rarely hosted live on air. |
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Bach Duong is also one of VTV's famous editors. She was a contemporary of Tung Chi, Luu Minh Vu, Anh Tuan, Diem Quynh... In 2017, she resigned from VTV but it was not until August 2018 that she revealed the information that surprised many viewers. In 2019, Bach Duong returned to host several VTV programs such as Culture - Events and Characters. |