VTV3 turns 29: Unforgettable images and confidences of famous MCs and editors

On March 31, 1996, VTV3 officially became an independent channel of Vietnam Television. Over the past 29 years, from a bold idea, VTV3 has developed into the leading entertainment channel in the country with a series of programs that have left a deep impression on the audience.

The success of VTV3 cannot be separated from the efforts of many generations of talented journalists and editors such as journalist Tran Dang Tuan, Meritorious Artist An Ninh, Ta Bich Loan, Lai Van Sam, Diem Quynh, Thu Thuy, Thanh Huong... along with a large number of editors, reporters, cameramen, directors, and technicians.

On his personal page, MC Long Vu, although only officially associated with VTV3 for 4 years (2001-2004), had many memorable memories. "My tenure at VTV3 was not long, only 4 years, but it was full of joy. So much joy that I still cling to it until now," he wrote on his personal page. He expressed his gratitude to journalist Lai Van Sam - the person who "dragged" him back to the "interesting" working environment and his colleagues who gave him the opportunity to continue to be associated with VTV3 through programs such asWeekend date2022 and 2025.

VTV3 is not only a place where big names gather but also a cradle for many young talents. Editor Phi Linh shared that she started her career from the programGreen Tamarindin 2006 when I was an 11th grader. "I appeared on this newspaper page like a child rejoicing in front of the idols of my life. VTV3 was the first place I collaborated at VTV3", she shared.

After nearly 20 years, Phi Linh still considers herself "just a green leaf on a giant tree" and expresses her admiration for "the role models of her generation - those who entered television with pure passion, becoming the youth of the audience" when sharing many old images of generations of famous BTVs and MCs of the channel.

VTV3's 29-year journey is marked by programs that left a deep impression in the memories of many generations of audiences. FromSV 96, Seven Colors of the Rainbow, Sunday at Home, Magic Hat, to enduring programs like Road to Olympia, Fun - Healthy - Useful, Who Wants to Be a Millionaireand new formats likeWeekend Date, Vietnamese King, Military Region 1...

Editor Quang Minh wrote a poem to celebrate VTV3's birthday:"Today is Ve Ba's birthday (VTV3 - PV)/ Twenty-nine years old, still very youthful. Audiences are excited near and far/ With many emotions filled with love/ Wishing you to always shine brightly/ Shine steadily, on a journey to reach far/ Everyone loves Ve Ba/ Next year's birthday will surely be... bigger".