“Co Dau” Cong Ly and “Tao Y Te” Van Dung are close colleagues, having been together on stage for many years. Few people know that the son and daughter of these two artists also have a special relationship.
Artist Van Dung and People’s Artist Cong Ly make many people admire when their children follow their parents’ career in the arts. In particular, Long Vu – son of “Medical God” and Thuc Anh – daughter of “Miss Dau” also have a special relationship, close to each other for many years like parents.
Van Dung and Cong Ly have a close relationship.
Long Vu (also known as Nhim) and Thuc Anh (also known as Kien) were both born in 2001. The public has followed their growth process closely. Being the same age and having parents who are close colleagues, Long Vu and Thuc Anh have been friends since childhood, calling each other by their nicknames.
Cong Ly’s daughter said that when they were young, she and Long Vu often did their homework together. Later, they lost contact for a while. When they went to university, Thuc Anh and Long Vu reunited because they studied at the same Hanoi University of Theatre and Cinema.
Cong Ly’s daughter said she felt that she and Long Vu had many similarities, especially the shared passion for art and the desire to do well in their roles in films. In a recent share, Thuc Anh revealed that the most memorable memory between the two was that Long Vu acted in a film she directed while still in college.
Thuc Anh and Long Vu have many things in common when it comes to their passion for art.
Cong Ly’s daughter shared: “At that time, Long Vu helped me from the idea stage, to acting, giving me script suggestions, and even introducing me to the crew. That time, Long Vu filmed for me until he got sick and had to be hospitalized for IV, but when I asked if he would help again next time, Long Vu still agreed. It was also after that memory that I really appreciate this friend.
What Long Vu and I have in common is that we both want to create products that bring positive things to the audience. In addition, I think our starting point is the same as both of us have parents who are artists.” (quoted from the newspaper Bao).
Van Dung’s son once acted in a movie directed by Cong Ly’s daughter.
From childhood friends, Thuc Anh and Long Vu have now become colleagues in the arts. Van Dung’s son and Cong Ly’s daughter have both achieved certain success in the film industry. In recent days, Long Vu has “caused a stir” with his role in the film Walk in the bright sky loved by the audience. On social networks, Van Dung makes many people excited when she is called “national mother-in-law”.
In addition, Long Vu has participated in many film projects such as: My Family Suddenly Happy, Small Path to Life, War Without Borders,… He was praised for his natural acting, like a professional actor.
Long Vu was praised for his acting as a young master in “Walking in the Glorious Sky”.
Van Dung said that her son cast himself for roles, never asking his mother for help but always “swimming on his own”. The female artist confided that at first she was quite worried when her son said he wanted to pursue a career, but when she saw his determination, she enthusiastically supported him.
Seeing her child being loved by the audience, Van Dung feels proud. She said: “I have seen my child act in many plays and movies, but in this movie, I see that he has made remarkable progress. Just as the audience commented and I expected, he acted very naturally, very real, lovely and humorous.”
Van Dung is proud that her son is loved by the audience.
As for Cong Ly’s daughter, in early 2024, Thuc Anh received a lot of attention when she shared the process of making a documentary about her father, called There is a constellationThe film participated in the Golden Kite 2023.
The young female director said that many people in the industry know that she is the daughter of People’s Artist Cong Ly, but she was not favored but was taught more strictly. When she decided to pursue a career as a director, Thuc Anh said that her father only warned her about the hard work but did not forbid her. The male artist also supported his daughter when doing her homework in class.
Cong Ly’s daughter “caused a stir” when making a documentary about her father.
Thuc Anh was supported by her father when she pursued a career as a director.
Currently, Cong Ly’s daughter is working as a production assistant and film crew secretary for VFC. In the near future, she plans to continue studying for a Master’s degree in Directing to further her knowledge.