Actress Van Dung: From Top 15 in a beauty pageant to the iconic "Medical Goddess" of Vietnamese theater.
Having been a Top 15 finalist in Miss Vietnam and enduring a difficult childhood in a 6m2 house, artist Van Dung has proven her resilience through 30 years of dedication to the arts.
Van Dung is a prominent Vietnamese stage actress and comedian, best known for her role as "Health Minister" in the Lunar New Year comedy show. Before becoming a comedy star, she surprised many by making it into the Top 15 of the Miss Vietnam pageant in 1992 and experienced a resilient childhood.
Overcoming a difficult childhood in a 6-square-meter house.2
Born into a family with a rich artistic tradition, with her father being director Le Cong Lac and her mother being dancer Bich Lien, artist Van Dung experienced difficult childhood years in Thai Nguyen and Hanoi. Unlike her lively stage persona, she admits that as a child she was thin, dark-skinned, and had a mischievous, tomboyish personality.
The artist's most vivid memory is of the days when her family of four lived in a house renovated from an old warehouse, measuring only 6 square meters.2Located by Hoang Cau Lake in Hanoi, the harsh conditions of the subsidy era instilled in Van Dung a strong sense of independence from an early age. By the age of 10, she already knew how to carry water, clean the house, and cook meals to help her parents.
The turning point came from the 1992 Miss National pageant.
Possessing a slender figure, at the age of 16, Van Dung and her older sister Van Trang participated in the Miss Tien Phong Newspaper National Pageant (the predecessor of Miss Vietnam). Although she initially only went to support her sister, she successfully made it into the Top 15. However, instead of pursuing the glamour of being a beauty queen, she decided to return to her passion for theater.
In 1990, Van Dung was accepted into the Youth Theatre with a high score. In the early days, she started with the smallest supporting roles such as carrying flags or lifting heavy objects. Throughout 30 years of dedication, she has affirmed that a professional actress must cherish every opportunity to appear and strive to perform well in any role.
A brilliant career and the iconic "Health Apple"
Van Dung's fame skyrocketed when she participated in programs such asLife is a joke.,Comedy Gala,Weekend meetupIn particular, the role of "Health Minister" inYear-End Gathering - Táo QuânIt has become her personal brand, associated with her for decades. Audiences remember her for her intelligent, feisty yet charming acting style.
A peaceful life and pride in my son.
Approaching 50, Van Dung has chosen an introspective lifestyle, dedicating her time to family rather than the hustle and bustle of the entertainment industry. The actress shared her desire to slow down and appreciate the value of life. Her only son, Long Vu, has now grown up and followed in his mother's footsteps, becoming a promising young actor.
On social media, artist Van Dung frequently interacts cheerfully with fans and humorously shares about her daily life with her son. After the ups and downs of her career, she is content with peace and cherishes what she has achieved after many years of tireless effort.
