Actor Nguyen Chanh Tin passed away
Actor Nguyen Chanh Tin suddenly passed away in the early morning of January 4 at his home in Ho Chi Minh City, at the age of 68.
Writer Phung Hieu said that Mrs. Bich Tram - Nguyen Chanh Tin's wife - called to inform him of her husband's death. "Ms. Tram said he had dinner normally, drank a light glass of wine and then went to sleep. Usually he woke up at 5am, but this morning, at 7am, Ms. Tram had not seen her husband awake, and when she called him, he had passed away. A few days ago, he had the flu. I was still talking and planning to go to Hanoi with him and his wife on January 10 to attend an event. However, he passed away so suddenly," said Phung Hieu.
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Actor Nguyen Chanh Tin. Photo:TL |
Currently, his daughter and wife are taking care of the late actor's funeral. His son in Canada heard the sad news and is returning home. The coffin is expected to lie in state at the city's funeral home. Nguyen Chanh Tin has had diabetes for 15 years. In the past, he has been receiving insulin injections every day to maintain his health.
Meritorious Artist Nguyen Chanh Tin was born on November 29, 1952 in Bac Lieu. He is the son of the "hero" of Bac Lieu - Nguyen Chanh Minh - and beauty queen Luu Ngoc Lan. Chanh Tin soon showed his talent and passion for art, studied at Mac Dinh Chi School (HCMC), and pursued his passion for singing. In 1972, Nguyen Chanh Tin continued to study at Law School. At this time, thanks to the help of musicians Pham Duy and Duong Thieu Tuoc, Chanh Tin sang at famous music lounges in Saigon at that time.
In 1974, Chanh Tin co-starred with actress Bang Chau in the movieGoodbye Summerdirected by Le Hoang Hoa. Previously, he appeared on the big screen in the movieLife without makeupdirected by Hoang Vinh Loc.
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In 1974, Chanh Tin married singer Bich Tram. They sang duets well on university stages as well as many teahouses at that time. After that, they joined the Bong Hong drama troupe of artist Tham Thuy Hang and then entered the cinema with the movieLove of Cu Chi landIn 1982, Chanh Tin was chosen to play the role of Colonel Nguyen Thanh Luan in the movieThe cards are updirected by Le Hoang Hoa. The role marked the brilliance of his acting career.
Nguyen Chanh Tin once opened Chanh Phuong Film Studio, but his business was not very successful. Going bankrupt in his old age, he had to sell his villa in District 10 to move into an apartment in Nha Be District. The last film Nguyen Chanh Tin participated in wasI'm not 18 yet.