Why is Quang Teo in high demand?

Meritorious Artist Nguyen Tien Quang (Quang Teo), is about to turn 60 but has never had a moment of leisure, except during the period of social distancing that requires him to stay at home. He still participates in comedy films, runs "shows" across provinces and cities, and is loved by audiences.Quang Teoalso made a profile to propose the title of People's Artist.

Nickname Quang Teo was born from childhoodartistNguyen Tien Quang was still studying at the Military University of Culture and Arts. At that time, Tien Quang played the role of Teo, pretending to be disabled, to smuggle, deceiving both the police and the tax office. The role was so impressive that afterward, people forgot the name “Nguyen Tien Quang” and only remembered Quang Teo.

Still staying to socialize after the performance

Quang Teo became famous from the show “Gap nhau cuoi tuan” (Meeting at the weekend), when People’s Artist Khai Hung paired Giang Coi with Quang Teo. But when “Gap nhau cuoi tuan” ended, Quang Teo still maintained the “hotness” of his name. Even now, after retirement, Quang Teo is still enthusiastic about his career.

A performance by Meritorious Artist Nguyen Tien Quang - Quang Teo.

Ask Quang Teo why he is in demand and performs continuously? He smiles and replies: “Running shows is a matter of fate, the show producers love me so they invite me. Just like making movies, the directors have to have sympathy and see that I am suitable for the role before inviting me.”

Show producers appreciate Quang Teo first of all because of his talent for comedy. In addition, they also appreciate his serious attitude towards work: “I am a military officer so I am used to it,” he said.

Quang Teo also admitted that it was his simple, raw, and real roles that helped him become approachable and lovable to the audience. The artist rarely appears on luxurious stages, he often performs in the provinces and districts. One of Quang Teo's strengths is that he is willing to communicate and connect, not only with the audience but also with individuals and organizations that invite him to perform.

The actor said: “I was invited by many bosses to perform. They shared that they had invited many artists to perform, but with Quang Teo, they always respected him.” Because he was enthusiastic, it was not like after performing, receiving his salary, he would… go on his way. He also extremely pampered the “boss” and the audience: “Once, I went to Bai Chay to perform for a restaurant. This boss owned both the restaurant and the hotel. He had invited many domestic stars to perform at his restaurant. He did not sell tickets but only invited regular customers to watch. At the end of the show, he told me that among many artists he had met, he found me very “ok” because I was friendly, rustic, and after performing, I still stayed to drink water, play, and talk with my brothers.” Quang Teo continued, he was also invited by the “boss” to eat porridge at night and then stay overnight, the next morning he had breakfast with his brothers and then got on the bus back to the capital.

Quang Teo was successful on stage with the image of a simple farmer.

Save the "Barefoot Tycoon"

One of the hallmarks of Quang Teo's acting career is the Tet comedy series "Barefoot Dai Gia", which has been around for ten years. According to Quang Teo, "Barefoot Dai Gia" even went to the US to film: "Because that year VTV3 did not have Tao Quan, so they put Tao Quan in "Barefoot Dai Gia", filmed in the US so that Tao Quan could learn from Tao Tay". The famous comedian thought that was the last year of "Barefoot Dai Gia". But unexpectedly, one time he returned to Quang Ninh to perform, while telling the story of "Barefoot Dai Gia" encountering difficulties and having to stop, Quang Teo found a "lifesaver".

The tycoon who admired Quang Teo and was passionate about “Barefoot Tycoon” heard that the familiar Tet comedy was being stopped, and immediately said: “My whole family is a fan of “Barefoot Tycoon”, it would be a pity if you stopped”. When Quang Teo shared the financial difficulties he was facing, the tycoon gathered more friends and asked Quang Teo: “Just tell us how much you have filmed, we will handle it?” Quang Teo replied: “About 300 million”. The amount of money needed to make a “spiritual dish” for Tet seemed too small for the tycoon in Quang Ninh, so this person told the comedian: “Oh, that’s simple. Bring the whole film crew here to film, I will cover the meals”. So “Barefoot Tycoon 11” was born last year. The film crew ate at high-class restaurants and slept at 4-star hotels. In all the years of being “Barefoot Tycoon”, how often do the artists get to eat and live so well! Quang Teo excitedly boasted: “Before we parted, they threw a big party and encouraged us to continue doing “Barefoot Tycoon” for another 10 years. They sponsored us.”

Every Tet, People's Artist Trung Hieu, Meritorious Artist Tien Quang, and Quang Teo get together to become "Barefoot Tycoons". Photo: Internet.

Meritorious Artist Nguyen Tien Quang shared: “Intimate and rustic are important qualities for artists. Many owners say that after the performance, they want to invite artists to stay and interact with their families, drink a glass of wine with them, or if they can’t drink, they can have a meal and take pictures with the family. Some artists avoid it, but I join in. So when there is an opportunity to thank customers in the middle of the year, they invite me to perform. Artists belong to the people, and we can live thanks to the love of the people.”

Quang Teo can make a living from his profession, he also "supports" his family, helping his wife and children have a decent life. In real life, he likes to grow bonsai. Quang Teo's house is full of trees and flowers. The male artist was born in Dich Vong commune, now Dich Vong ward, Cau Giay district, Hanoi. Since childhood, Quang Teo has been proficient in farming work such as herding buffalo and cutting grass because his parents were farmers.

Quang Teo surrounded by young fans.

Quang Teo stood in front of the house covered with green trees.

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