Top 10 Most Famous Artists Born in Da Nang Today

Phan Thi My Tam, commonly known by her stage name My Tam, she is the youngest in a family of 8 siblings. Singer My Tam was born on January 16, 1981 in Da Nang City, Vietnam. She lives and works mainly in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. She belongs to the Capricorn zodiac sign, born in the year of the Monkey (Canh Than 1980). Born in Da Nang, she early demonstrated her musical talent and won numerous singing competitions in her teenage years.

In 2001, she started her singing career with the debut album Forever Love which brought her tremendous success shortly after graduating as the top student at the Ho Chi Minh City Conservatory of Music. Throughout the 2000s, My Tam released a series of commercially successful music products, including albums nominated for the Dedication Award such as Sunset Waking Up (2005), Soar (2006), and Come Back (2008). Besides composing her own music, she also sang songs written by others like 'Brown Hair, Trammel Lips', 'Brown Hair Nightingale', 'Wish', 'Sing with the River' or 'Student Guitar'.

My Tam is considered one of the most influential singers in Vietnamese music, as her music has been refined, polished, and proven over the past 20 years. Throughout her career, My Tam has dedicated herself to music, being recognized and cherished by a large audience. In addition to her singing talent, My Tam is also considered a savvy businesswoman. Famous and hardworking, but My Tam often does not show her wealth outwardly. However, My Tam is still known as an underground giant in the entertainment industry. Speaking of that wealth, many close sources claim that she is no less wealthy than any other beauty.

Pham Thi Thanh Hang known by her stage name Thanh Hang, born on July 22, 1983 in Da Nang City, Vietnam is a supermodel, beauty queen, actress, and film producer. She rose to prominence after winning the Miss Photo title in 2002, impressing on fashion runways and in notable films like 'Kiss of the Death' (2008) and 'The Lady Assassin' (2013). Thanh Hang is regarded as one of the leading models in Vietnam today.

Thanh Hang entered the modeling industry after winning the Miss Vietnam Photo title in 2002, and underwent a remarkable transformation. Possessing the longest legs on the catwalk (1.12 m), Thanh Hang quickly became a highly sought-after model. Her modern beauty always makes her stand out on the catwalk as well as on the silver screen. Thanh Hang is currently one of the few models with a prominent position and continues to captivate every time she performs.

Thanh Hang has been a top vedette with sky-high fees after nearly 10 years as a beauty queen. She is also a renowned entertainment actress, always appearing and shining at high-profile events. Thanh Hang has been invited as a judge for Vietnam's Next Top Model seasons 4 and 6. She has participated in various programs such as 'Charming Vietnam', 'Beauty Day with Shopping Tips', and 'Fashion - Life of HTV'. She has also performed in France, India, Singapore, and more. Thanh Hang is the exclusive model for Aquafina. She is also rated by Chinese media as the most famous supermodel in Vietnam today. Thanh Hang currently holds the record for the most magazine covers in Vietnam, totaling 122 covers.

Le Cat Trong Ly (born on August 24, 1987) is a Vietnamese singer-songwriter. Le Cat Trong Ly is also the first female composer to win the 'Composer of the Year' award out of 7 nominations at the Devotion Music Awards. Born and raised in Da Nang, she comes from a family where her father is a singer and her mother is a literature teacher. In 2005, she graduated from Phan Chu Trinh High School, Da Nang, and passed the entrance exam to the Russian language department of Da Nang University. In 2006, while still a student, Ly dropped out and moved from Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh City. Ly passed the entrance exam to the Ho Chi Minh City Conservatory of Music, majoring in viola and began composing songs.

In 2007, Le Cat Trong Ly won the Third Prize in the 'Sing for Passion' competition organized by Nokia. In 2008, she won several awards in the Vietnamese Song contest organized by VTV3: Song of the month December ('Swaying' song); Effective singer of December, Song of the year 2008 ('Swaying' song), and Promising young composer.

On January 20, 2011, she released her debut album named after herself. In the same year, Ly embarked on a nationwide tour titled 'Le Cat Trong Ly - Enjoying the Time' for nearly 2 months and achieved certain successes, including a sold-out show in her hometown Da Nang. After finishing the tour, she decided to spend two years studying in Hanoi. On November 23, 2013, she made a comeback in her hometown with the concert 'Autumn in Me'.

Only C, whose real name is Nguyen Phuc Thach (born on February 20, 1988 in Da Nang), is a Vietnamese producer, songwriter, and singer.

Only C has a musical talent, having been introduced to music by his father since childhood. He learned to play guitar, piano, and drums at the age of 16 without formal training. At 18, he explored recording skills and went to Singapore for further training in studio recording.

In 2009, he returned to Vietnam and officially began working as a professional producer and songwriter. His first project was producing and composing for Khong Tu Quynh's album 'Try To Up'. He also served as a recording producer for Isaac's team (a member of the band 365) in the program 'Mix and Match' season 1. Having a natural talent for music and being exposed to it from a young age by his father, he gained knowledge and understanding of music.

For today's young music lovers, the name Only C is very familiar, with many impressive hits such as 'Counting Days Away from You', 'Golden Fish Brain', 'Love Forgives', 'What Matters is Attitude', and more. As a talented singer, songwriter, and music producer, Only C has released albums that are beloved by many young fans.

Nguyen Xuan Vinh (born May 22, 1984), commonly known as Truong The Vinh, is a Vietnamese male singer, television host, model, and actor. He was a member of the MP5 music group.

Truong The Vinh was born in 1984 in Da Nang. He graduated from the University of Economics in Ho Chi Minh City. He is known to Vietnamese audiences through songs such as 'Love of Flowers and Wind,' 'I Will Return,' 'Picture in the Heart,' 'Maybe I Should Stop,' 'Invisible Distance'... Besides singing, Truong The Vinh also appears in television programs. He is currently participating in the program 'Oh My God, Here We Go Again!' as a supporting actor for the program's department heads. As an actor, Truong The Vinh has also received many positive reviews for his acting abilities.

In 2014, Truong The Vinh and his beautiful pilot girlfriend, Huynh Ly Dong Phuong, publicly announced their relationship. The relationship of this couple has attracted much public attention after announcing plans for an engagement ceremony. After learning that Truong The Vinh and his beautiful pilot girlfriend would marry, many Vietnamese fans expressed their best wishes for this couple, hoping they would have a happy marriage. Although they planned to have a wedding in July 2016 and held an engagement ceremony in May of the same year, due to many differences in opinions, this couple officially broke up after 2 years of dating.

Actress Trang Cherry was born on June 12, 1991 in Da Nang City. She mainly lives and works in Hanoi City. She was born under the Gemini zodiac sign, with the goat as her Chinese zodiac sign (born in 1991). Trang Cherry's real name is Hoang Thi Thu Trang, and she is a young actress from the Hanoi College of Art.

She became known when she joined the teen series '5S online' playing the role of Thao Mai, replacing Van Navy in the role of Linh Phu Thuy. As the replacement for the character Linh Phu Thuy in 5S Online, Trang Cherry had to face quite a bit of pressure as the witch character portrayed by her senior, Van Navy, had left a deep impression on the audience. However, Trang Cherry also recognized her strengths and is trying her best to convince the audience to get acquainted with a new, younger, cooler, and no less 'poisonous' witch compared to her predecessor. When the first episodes of Trang Cherry replacing Van Navy as Linh Phu Thuy were aired, many '5S online' fans sent messages to Trang Cherry requesting her to withdraw from 5S Online because they only liked Van Navy in the role of Linh Phu Thuy... When reading such messages, Trang felt very sad and shocked. However, she also received compliments and encouragement from many viewers. That motivated her and made her determined to perform this role better.

Trang Cherry is a famous actress known for her roles in films such as 5S Online, When a Man Cries for His Lost Wife,... Particularly, in the film Living With Mother-in-Law, the actress made an impression when successfully portraying the role of a 'little mistress,' bold with her mother-in-law. Successful in the film industry, Trang Cherry unexpectedly shifted to music in 2020. The beauty is seen as a versatile artist who can excel in many different fields. However, unlike most artists, she now unexpectedly chooses a private life, avoiding interaction and the use of social media.

Nam Cường, whose full name is Nguyen Nam Cuong, was born on September 16, 1985, is known as a Vietnamese actor and MC. He is known as a former member of the Yoband! music group (a group composed of winners of a competition 'Yo! Along with Green Dreams' organized by YoMost and VTV in 2003).

Born with a passion for singing since childhood, at the age of 3, Nam Cuong could confidently sing many songs in front of many people. And so, this passion grew over the years as he went to school, but the older Nam Cuong got, the less confident he became, afraid to express himself, only daring to sing at home and among close friends.

In 2003, the year he graduated from high school, Nam Cuong confidently submitted a CD to register for the 'Yo! Along with Green Dreams' competition organized by YoMost and VTV3. With his innate abilities, Nam Cuong used them very well in each part of the program. Through each round of the competition, Nam Cuong left a good impression on young audiences nationwide. With a gentle and friendly appearance like what he naturally possesses in his daily life, Nam Cuong performed very well on stage and was loved by young people through songs like Farewell, Golden Melody.

Singer Tố Ny born on December 14, 1993 in Da Nang City. She lives and works mainly in Ho Chi Minh City. She was born under the Sagittarius zodiac sign, with the lunar year of the Rooster (1993). Tố Ny's real name is Trần Thị Tố Ny. She gained recognition as an outstanding contestant of Đàm Vĩnh Hưng's team in The Voice Vietnam 2015.

Singer Tố Ny had a rapid rise to fame and became a special music phenomenon for those who love the Bolero genre. She possesses a cute face combined with a fairly balanced physique and an extremely sweet voice. Thanks to this, Tố Ny increasingly asserts her solid position, as well as her name and class in the Vietnamese music industry.

In early 2016, singer Tố Ny released her debut music product, an album titled “Spring Love”. In 2019, Tố Ny made a spectacular appearance on the show “Bolero Idol 2019” as a judge alongside singer Quang Lê. In addition, the program also featured the participation of two other seasoned judge pairs in the industry, Đình Văn – Giao Linh and Ngọc Sơn – Giang Hồng Ngọc.

Singer Kasim Hoàng Vũ born on October 11, 1980 in Da Nang City. He lives and works mainly in Ho Chi Minh City. He was born under the Libra zodiac sign, with the lunar year of the Monkey (1980).

Kasim Hoàng Vũ carries within him two bloodlines – his father is Egyptian, his mother is Vietnamese. Graduating excellently from the Army College of Arts, he began to try his luck with tentative steps in the music market of Ho Chi Minh City. This mixed-blood guy possesses a powerful, robust voice. Along with his handsome and masculine appearance, Kasim Hoàng Vũ is also an impressive singer, rare in the Vietnamese Showbiz.

Kasim is widely known from the music program “Sao Mai điểm hẹn”. His mother, a singer in the rock genre, was once called the ''rock queen'' of Da Nang and Central Vietnam, Bích Phương. Kasim inherits the rock essence from his mother and the distinctive curly hair from his father. His songs often carry the wild, majestic characteristics of the Central Highlands. Apart from singing, Kasim also ventures into the film industry. He has taken on a role in the TV series “Ván cờ tình yêu” and played the lead role in the movie “Chết lúc nửa đêm”. Kasim Hoàng Vũ is also the ambassador of the Pepsi brand in Vietnam. In addition to the 'Vì' series of 4 albums: 'Vì yêu, Vì đâu, Vì sao, Vì em', Kasim has also released several other notable albums such as Nỗi nhớ, Mặt trời bên kia.

Singer Tố My born on August 17, 1991 in Da Nang City. Tố My is a Vietnamese female singer, known to the public for reaching the Top 3 of the Solo Bolero competition in 2015. Tố My once rose as a phenomenon in the Vietnamese music industry, especially among those who love Bolero music. With a lovely face, balanced appearance, and a voice as sweet as sugar cane, Tố My is gradually affirming her name in the Vietnamese music scene.

Since her school days, Tố My has been a cultural figure of the Law faculty at the University of Saigon. Tố My won the first prize in the singing competition of Saigon University, and many awards in other professional singing competitions. After graduating with a bachelor's degree in Law from the University of Saigon, Tố My found a job in the legal field. However, her passion for music urged her to pursue art. Tố My persuaded her parents to let her pursue a musical career.

She has participated in many singing competitions and won numerous awards such as: First prize in Duet with idol Phi Nhung, Reached the final night of the competition 'The Winner Is', First prize in the talent search competition in Da Nang, Second prize in the program 'The Music Path' in 2015, Gold and silver medals of the competition 'Da Nang - People of the time' ... In 2015, Tố My attracted attention when participating in the Solo Bolero competition. In this program, Tố My reunited with her idol, singer Phi Nhung.

Tố My once shared her desire to become a famous female singer to have the means to help many poor and disadvantaged children. In early 2016, Tố My released her debut music product, the album “Spring Love Song”.