People’s Artist Thu Ha: From “Calendar Photo Queen” to a peaceful life at the age of 54

The golden rule” by cinema Vietnamese

Referring to the outstanding beauties of the Vietnamese screen in the 90s, it is impossible not to mention People’s Artist Thu Ha . Born in the land of Tuyen Quang, People’s Artist Thu Ha is a typical example of the saying “Thai girl Tuyen”. In her youth, she possessed a pure beauty that captivated many people.

When Thu Ha was 16 years old, the Military Region 2 art troupe went to recruit actors in the 6 northern provinces. She was invited by a neighbor to audition.

With that natural beauty, Thu Ha quickly She caught the “eyes” of directors and production organizations. She became one of 10 people chosen to be an actress. From someone who accidentally auditioned, Thu Ha came to the seventh art subject.</ p>

Later, she will detail Revealed that he chose to pursue an acting career because he wanted to ease the burden on his family. Because when working in the Military Region 2 art troupe, female artists are provided with food and clothing. She also doesn’t mind any role but just hopes to do her role well.

My goal is not fame nor do I think I will succeed in a horror role.” “The only thing I think is to do my job well. Thanks to the circumstances at that time that pushed me to art,” the artist once shared.

In 1989, the Thu Ha’s career reached a new level when she was invited by director Hai Ninh to play the role of Princess Quynh Hoa in film plastic story Long Tri Festival Night. At this time, Thu Ha had left the art troupe Military Region 2 and works at the Hanoi Drama Theater.

Stage image The aristocrats of People’s Artist Thu Ha in Long Tri Festival Night have left an indelible mark in the hearts of the audience. Her beauty is also considered the “golden face” of Vietnamese cinema.

After that role, Thu Ha was “sought after” all over the country. The female artist continued to be invited to play the role of Nga in the movie Jade Leaves and Golden Branches. The role helped the “screen beauty” at that time receive the Best Actress award at the 9th Vietnam Film Festival. To this day, she is still referred to by the audience as “the jade leaf and the golden branch”.< /p>

The female artist admitted that when she took charge Taking on this role, she did not show enough maturity, which was largely due to her compatibility with the role. Everything for her is like “winning the lottery”.

“I – a small-town girl who just returned to Hanoi – somehow was trusted by director Vu Chau to give me a very Hanoi role. Luckily, when I walked out, everyone cheered and said this is exactly what the young lady “Jade Leaves and Golden Branches” was looking for.

Director, writer and crew very good at creating my character’s appearance, but at that age, if I were at home, I would still be… a girl picking tea,” People’s Artist Thu Ha confided to reporterDan Tri.

People’s Artist Thu Ha is one of the few famous Northern actors in Southern television dramas. At that time, her name was on par with the beauties of “instant noodle” movies such as: Ly Hung Le Cong Tuan Anh Thuong Tin Viet Trinh Diem Huong…

Thu Ha became a “muse” ” of many movies like Hoa Quynh blooms late. Your hair stops flying in the wind. I’m the only one… Currently, the female artist still maintains a close relationship with Ly Hung.

Bén The two artists gradually became closer when co-starring in the movies After Pink Dreams to Bodhisattva Bodhisattva. Every time he has the opportunity to go to Hanoi, Ly Hung meets Thu Ha to talk about life and talk about memories of filming in the past.

“It’s a beautiful friendship. I always cherish the Such a relationship. If possible, I hope that Ly Hung and I can make and act together like in the past…” People’s Artist Thu Ha shared about her friendship with Ly Hung.</p >

Not only “bombarding” the small screen in the 1990s, People’s Artist Thu Ha also appeared frequently on calendar photos, becoming the most popular “calendar photo queen” at that time. Thu Ha revealed that when she first entered the arts, she received many invitations to take photos with a tight schedule.

She said: “At that time, I was still in the troupe of Military Region 2 wearing In the morning, the soldier’s uniform quickly ate a bowl of white rice with light fish sauce and then went to take calendar photos. Each roll of film was very expensive at that time, so the photographer had to meticulously adjust it from morning until noon to get the right shot. I was so hungry that I wanted to faint. …”.

Peaceful life in late life </strong >

When the film market declines, People’s Artist Thu Ha returns to focus on theater. In recent years, she has returned to acting in television dramas, notably the role of Bach Cuc in the movie Sunflower Against the Sun.

Different from her usual gentle and gentle image Seeing Thu Ha surprises when playing the role of a powerful and sharp woman who copes with all difficulties. However, hidden deep inside that woman are the lonely frustrations of not being protected and shared.

Talking about the fate of accepting this role, People’s Artist Thu Ha said: “As Bach Cuc In the movie Sunflower Against the Sun, I was invited at a time when I could arrange work and family matters to participate.

Of course the role also had to be attractive. and attractive enough to pull me back. This is a role I have never played on screen before.”

Even though she has entered her twilight years, People’s Artist Thu Ha’s beauty still receives public attention. . People say that it seems like she has been “forgotten by time” when she is still as young and beautiful as ever.

Reply to reporterDan Tri People’s Artist Thu Ha admitted She’s also shy when the audience calls her “ageless beauty”: “I feel like I’m normal like any other U60 woman.

Perhaps my charisma makes everyone People feel that I’m still young or the artistic environment makes people think that I’m not getting old, but I can’t hide my age.”

Talking about the secret to preserving her beauty, she shared: “I have no secret other than living according to my age and living like everyone else. other women. If you are afraid of getting old, it is best to learn to balance everything in life, know how to let go and overcome difficulties. Even accept everything as gently and calmly as possible.”

Behind the stage lights and camera lenses, People’s Artist Thu Ha chooses a quiet, peaceful life with her family. Currently, the female artist lives happily with her second husband, a businessman 15 years older than her, and two obedient sons.

Unlike many actresses of her time, People’s Artist Thu Ha prioritizes time to take care of her family and accompany her growth. child.

Since welcoming her first son into the world more than 20 years ago, the female artist has stopped acting and rarely participates in artistic activities to take care of her home. When her children grow up, she can safely return to film projects that she finds attractive.

For People’s Artist Thu Ha, happiness is a simple, peaceful life. She confided: “This “peace of mind” has been around for a long time. Since I stopped making movies, I have directed my life towards peace.

Of course it’s just movies, right? I still participate in theater very regularly. Only in the past 2 years have I reduced my participation in theater. My profession is theater, so I am still more passionate about theater.”

At the age of U60, People’s Artist Thu Ha still appears regularly in the activities of the Hanoi Drama Theater. On her personal page, she often shares positive and happy everyday moments.