Comedian Tam Thanh

Comedian Tam Thanh – from comedy stage to television imprint

Tam Thanh is a familiar face to a large audience who love the Southern comedy stage. Before making his mark on the small screen, comedian Tam Thanh spent almost all of his youth doing comedy - a place he considered his "flesh and blood", the foundation that nurtured his passion and artistic emotions for many years.

Comedian Tam Thanh and his time living full of comedy

At the peak stage of comedy, Tam Thanh had almost no concept of rest. During the day, he diligently practices the script, deepening the character's psychology; At night, she is busy running shows, there are days when she has 7-8 consecutive performances in one night.

Because she puts all her heart and soul into the stage, even though she receives many invitations to participate in movies, actress Tam Thanh still chooses to refuse. For him at that time, comedy was not only a way to make a living but also a place that brought the greatest sublimation in his artistic career.

The turning point was when the comedy stage gradually quieted down

Over time, the attraction of comedy was no longer as strong as before. The audience coming to the theater is becoming less and less, forcing comedian Tam Thanh to look back at the path he is on and think seriously about long-term development.

The male artist once shared that, whether it's theater or film, they all share the same career. When she realized that, Tam Thanh decided to try her hand at television dramas, both to renew herself and continue to live with her acting career.

Comedian Tam Thanh's mark on the small screen

After falling in love with films, Tam Thanh quickly made his mark through television series such as:

• Abyss of Love

• Words of Repentance

• The World

• Orphanage Murder

For a long time, Tam Thanh was often assigned evil and villain roles by directors. Although he performed well and left an impression, deep down, he always wanted to try other types of roles, richer in depth and emotion.

The fateful role of the sage and the nickname "Lao Tam"

The big turning point in Tam Thanh's career came when he met director Bui Ngoc Nam Phuong - the first person to trust him with a gentle role, the character Lao Tam in the movieRepentance Hoi.

This role not only helps Tam Thanh demonstrate her ability to transform diversely, but also receives strong sympathy from the audience. When the movie aired, the number of viewers increased, and the name "Lao Tam" also became a nickname associated with him.

The desire to be remembered for gentle roles

After the success of Repentance, comedian Tam Thanh expressed his wish to receive more gentle roles, introspective, profound and lifelong roles. He does not want to continue repeating the villain image, because the audience is too familiar with this type of role.

The actor hopes that, when mentioning Tam Thanh, the public will remember him through gentle, pitiful, more humane characters.

Tam Thanh - Ngoc Phu's turbulent love story

Besides her career, Tam Thanh's married life also receives a lot of attention. He and his wife - actress Ngoc Phu - are a familiar couple on Southern comedy stages.

• In 2005: Both decided to live together

• In 2010: Officially married

At that time, their relationship caused a lot of discussion as Tam Thanh was 20 years older than his wife, had been through several marriages, while Ngoc Phu was only 23 years old.

Participating in shows like Heart to Heart or Perfect Puzzle Piece, Tam Thanh - Ngoc Phu did not hesitate to share about the difficult times in their married life. At one point, because of his passion for gambling, Tam Thanh had to sell his house, leading to the breakdown of his marriage.

Fortunately, after all, he still received tolerance and the opportunity to heal from his young wife. Those events became great lessons, helping Tam Thanh more appreciate her family and the artistic path she chose.