MC Thu Huong of VTV reveals for the first time about her husband who loves his wife very much
VTV MC Thu Huong and her businessman husband dated for 5 years and got married in 2008. Her husband often took pictures of his wife until MC Thu Huong was satisfied, and even helped her come up with impressive statuses.
- Women who do economic programs are often criticized for having dry personalities, but you seem to be the opposite?
People often ask me: "How do you have so much energy?", not only on social networks but also in real life. Working in the economic field, I always stay true to my real self, close, simple and want to make the news not dry, making it easier for the audience to accept. We often joke about how to make our grandmothers excited when watching.
- How do you divide your time between work, family and other personal interests?
At this point, I prioritize family and work. What I feel guilty about is not having time for my beloved friends, having to refuse many coffee dates, wandering around the streets and going out here and there.
For example, this season, Hanoi has many beautiful flowers, such as purple jacaranda and yellow trumpet flowers. Seeing people taking pictures, I really like it, but it is really difficult to arrange a photo shoot. Sometimes I wonder if my friends will be angry, will I regret it later? But I understand that I have to accept it because I only have so much time, I can't do everything at the same time.
- So how will you make it up to your friends?
I think everyone has different priorities at different times. Right now, I prioritize work, family, and some time for myself. I think that when work is less busy and my children are older, I will definitely have more time for my friends. It’s not about seeing each other often, but about being sincere with each other.
No more time during the day
- So what will you do in your free time?
Nowadays, I find that my time is almost full: work, family and a little for myself. In my remaining free time, I still prioritize sleeping a bit more to recharge after days of staying up late or going to work early in the morning.
Besides, I also love sports. I have maintained this habit since grade 12. The time I spend exercising is for myself, to reduce stress, to help my body become healthier and have a better figure.
I am quite disciplined and strict with myself. I still spend a few days a week exercising. If I sit around scrolling through TikTok or the internet, spending an hour exercising is really worth it.
- The audience always sees you as young and energetic, what is the secret?
I have a team of assistants, sometimes I don’t need to do anything but still have many videos. From ideas, how to do it, filming to editing the videos, my children are there, my only job is to be an actor. My children also help me update trends that I may not have had time to grasp because I am too busy.
Be strict, disciplined but not harsh with your children
- Are your and your husband's views on raising children different?
We all have the same view on how to love and share with our children the most, how to be there for them in difficult times. Raising good children does not mean that everything must follow the arrangement, children also need to have their own opinions and know how to defend them. How to make children see their parents as friends.
- Why are you quite secretive when sharing pictures of your children?
My children are teenagers so it takes a long time to agree to take pictures with me, but sometimes the pictures are so bad that they cannot be shared. When they were younger, I often shared them. I have two daughters, both of whom are very proactive in their studies. They have attended international schools since kindergarten so their English is quite good.
- At home, you are considered a "key" of Financial News and VTV Money, so at home, you must also be the "roof of the house"?
Sometimes I will be a bit more aggressive. Dad will indulge in playing, Mom will worry about studying, dressing style, and habits. I am strict and disciplined but I am not harsh on my children. I always try to balance, there are things that are strict, there are things that are softer. If the children do well in the assigned tasks, the parents will not be too strict.
- What do you think about the viewpoint "using hardship to teach boys, using a little happiness to teach girls"?
I don't have a son, but my point of view is to spend a lot of time talking to my children, not being too strict with them. Indulging them in moderation, the children have to shoulder their own future, and their parents are their companions. They have to walk on their own two feet. I always teach my children to understand that life is not always rosy, but home is definitely where they can live, be loved, and their parents are always ready to listen and share.
- What special talents do your children have? Are they as talkative as their mother?
One of the two children is more shy, but he has tried his hand at being an MC at school and on stage and has done well, and has been praised by his teachers. I always guide my children to do the work that they love and are passionate about, not according to their parents' thoughts.
Don't expect a perfect marriage
- How do you and your husband divide the housework?
In my family, the division of roles is very clear. My husband watches my children study and checks their homework, while my mother is the one who plans their studies. My husband will study more deeply, for example, natural sciences is his strength and my father will be able to support him. My father is different from my mother because he wants his children to spend more time on sports, outdoor activities, going out and traveling.
- Does your husband support you in pursuing this difficult career in television?
My husband is a businessman, but he understands that with television work, image is very important. So he often takes pictures of his wife until I am satisfied. Or sometimes when I am "stuck" for a status, my husband will also help me come up with a funny and impressive caption.
- What is the secret to maintaining your 16-year marriage?
We loved each other for 5 years and got married in 2008, so it has been 16 years now. It is very difficult to understand each other 100%. I have never expected perfection, husband and wife should try to work, take care and think about each other.
- How much time does Editor Thu Huong spend on herself?
No matter how busy I am in a week, I still spend at least 2 sessions of exercise, at least once every 2 weeks for skin care. I can come home late, even if I am a little hungry, even if my eyes are droopy, I still have to remove my makeup thoroughly and apply micronutrient technology to my skin to beautify it. I say no to surgical intervention methods.