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After nearly three decades since their fame, Ha Thieu Van and Thich Tieu Long have charted new paths of their own.
Ha Thieu Van and Thich Tieu Long first debuted as popular child stars due to their involvement in martial arts films. It's estimated that these two actors had an influence on nearly two generations. In the memories of those born in the 80s and 90s, the image of the two young monks is very familiar.
Ha Thieu Van once shared that as a child, he didn't know what acting was, but he just enjoyed playing with Thich Tieu Long and never thought he would become famous.
After 26 years have passed, both Ha Thieu Van and Thich Tieu Long had the chance to reunite on the same stage. This event moved many audiences. At the same time, the changes in the duo also left fans feeling nostalgic.
In the movie 'New Dragon Temple,' the appearance of the child star duo captured the hearts of the audience. It was believed that with such a promising start, they would make significant strides in their acting careers. However, reality unfolded in a completely different direction.
Both opted for different paths of development.
Ha Thieu Van - former child star turned livestream salesperson
Ha Thieu Van first appeared on screen at the age of 3 in a fruit juice commercial in Taiwan. This could be considered a milestone marking the actor's transformation.
Not long after, he received an invitation to join 'New Dragon Temple' directed by Chu Dien Binh. This role propelled Ha Thieu Van's name to new heights. Countless advertising contracts poured in for Ha Thieu Van.
In a short span of time, he became a popular child star in the Chinese showbiz, continuously invited to act alongside famous stars in Comedy King (Yu Xue Xuan, Lin Zhi Yin), Ten Brothers (Zhong Tran Dao, Zhang Man)...
Unfortunately, the spotlight didn't shine on Ha Thieu Van for too long. Despite a smooth start, he wasn't fortunate in later endeavors.
By 1998, Ha Thieu Van temporarily halted his acting career to focus on studying. Since then, his fame has gradually faded in the entertainment industry. Audiences have also slowly forgotten about the chubby boy from the past.
During the period from 2010 to 2017, Ha Thieu Van went through what he described as a 'stagnant and impoverished' phase. He was expelled from school, his job in the entertainment industry was unstable, constantly facing ridicule as an outdated child actor, and he had to bear the huge debts of his parents...
Facing these difficulties, Ha Thieu Van experienced depression. To earn money for his family, he even accepted unnamed supporting roles. Unfortunately, his later works didn't garner much attention, and the door to acting slowly closed for him.
Unable to sustain his acting career, Ha Thieu Van ventured into livestreaming. Fortunately, he received support from his fans.
Every week, he has a livestream schedule, signs contracts with many companies, and sells a variety of products, from fruits, beverages to household appliances, and electronics...
Thousands of viewers comment that Ha Thieu Van has built his own selling style, creating comfort for the audience. His demeanor is calm, modest, making fans feel at ease.
According to Sina, Ha Thieu Van's modesty and scandal-free personal life have helped him achieve success in livestreaming, a field where not every celebrity can succeed. In January, he attracted attention by selling over 3,500 orders in less than 10 seconds of livestreaming.
Thich Tieu Long - living lavishly through business
Gaining fame early on, Thich Tieu Long's career has been flourishing since his teenage years. At just 14, he appeared in 12 theatrical films, and by 2003, he had starred in 4 consecutive television series.
Thanks to years of hard work in his childhood acting career, Thich Tieu Long received a huge paycheck.
However, at the age of 15, Thich Tieu Long made a decision similar to his close friend. Despite being at the peak of his career, the 80s star left everything behind to study abroad in the US.
Upon his return, Thich Tieu Long had lost all advantages compared to his peers. His appearance changed, and combined with his lost fame, the actor struggled to regain his former glory.
Despite no longer being in the limelight, Thich Tieu Long is still regarded as the 'underground tycoon' of the Chinese entertainment industry. At 34, he leads a much more affluent life than many of his contemporaries like Ha Thieu Van and Tao Tuan.
No longer a star in showbiz, but the actor enjoys a 'mega-rich' inheritance from his father, a renowned martial arts master and owner of an online business platform. He also heads 9 companies, including film, television, culinary services, martial arts schools...
Thich Tieu Long himself is also very savvy in real estate.
Due to his immense wealth, Thich Tieu Long can indulge in many luxurious hobbies such as golfing, collecting cars, and racing. Moreover, as he doesn't have to worry about financial matters, he isn't concerned about fees or popularity, only participating in art as a hobby.
Not only that, he also goes on high-end luxury trips, leisurely cruising on expensive yachts, showcasing his comfortable, luxurious lifestyle.
