Top 8 Most Famous Artists Born in Huế Today

Hồ Ngọc Hà born Hồ Thị Ngọc Hà on November 25, 1984 in Thừa Thiên Huế, Vietnam. She inherits a blend of French and Vietnamese blood from her father, Hồ Sĩ An, who is French-Vietnamese, and her mother, Ngọc Hương. From a young age, she possessed striking features and a Western beauty.

With her advantages in appearance and the Vietnamese-French blend, Hồ Ngọc Hà quickly rose to prominence as a sought-after model at the age of 15. Despite facing controversies, scandals, and disputes, Hà Hồ always chose to remain silent and continued to shine, preserving and enhancing her reputation. At the age of 8, she moved with her parents to Quảng Bình. By the age of 12, she left her family to study piano in Hanoi at the Military Culture and Arts College. With her appearance and height advantages, Hồ Ngọc Hà gained significant recognition, winning second place in the Hanoi Supermodel Contest, first place in the Vietnam Supermodel Contest, and second place in the Asia Supermodel Search. Her career began to flourish from that point, and she achieved many successes.

With her beautiful face, intelligence, and sharpness, Hồ Ngọc Hà gradually conquered the Vietnamese entertainment industry. After becoming a golden name in the modeling world, in 2003, Hà Hồ decided to move to Ho Chi Minh City and quickly pursued her dream of becoming a singer. Participating in the singing contest 'Beautiful Singing Voices' marked her official debut as a singer. Currently, she is one of the most prominent artists in the Vietnamese entertainment industry. In her singing career, Hồ Ngọc Hà has produced many hits such as 'And I Have Loved', 'Finding the Dream Again', 'Please Forgive', and more. In 2005, this singer born in 1984 was nominated for the 2005 New Generation Diva Vietnam Award. Her husky yet high-pitched voice, along with her skillful handling of music, led to numerous successes with hit songs like 'Night of Listening to Rain', 'Dreams are Just Dreams', 'When We Love Each Other', 'I Want You to Take Me Back', 'A Whole Sky of Longing', 'Fear', 'If Only I Had Been More Tolerant', 'Finding the Dream Again', and more.

Having worked in the modeling and singing industry for many years, Hồ Ngọc Hà is highly regarded for her professionalism, fashion style, and smart behavior. Consequently, she has become a powerful figure in judging panels and coaching teams on major music and fashion shows. Despite being a talented and complete artist, Hồ Ngọc Hà is also seen as a controversial figure due to scandals related to her personal life. Notably, she gained widespread attention for her relationship with tycoon Cường Đôla and a dating scandal with a businessman eight years her senior.

Hồ Ngọc Hà has won 2 Cống Hiến Awards out of a total of 12 nominations, ranking fourth in the list of most nominated individuals along with numerous other awards such as the Mai Vàng Award, HTV Award, Green Wave, Gold Album, Yan Vpop 20, and more. On April 14, 2012, at the HTV Award, Hồ Ngọc Hà won the Most Favorite Female Singer Award with 14,216 votes. In addition to her singing career, she has also acted in three television series: 'Flowers and Grasses', '39 Degrees of Love', and 'Right-sided Heart Campaign'. Hồ Ngọc Hà is also a brand ambassador for various brands, big and small, such as Sunplay, Toshiba, Sony Ericsson, Sunsilk, and serves as an ambassador for the YanTV music channel.

Actor Phát La was born on 28-2-1993 in Thừa Thiên Huế Province, Vietnam. He mainly lives and works in Ho Chi Minh City. Born into a family with no artistic activities or traditions, Phát La himself has not attended any acting classes; his only luggage is his passion and dedication to the profession. He became known to the public for the first time when participating in the program 'The Arena of Comedy.' Phát La is a young actor who is attracting a lot of attention.

Phát La is one of the most promising contestants of 'The Arena of Comedy,' alongside Lê Thị Dần, Phúc Zelo, Lê Lộc... In the Transformation round of 'The Arena of Comedy,' Phát La truly shone with a remarkable performance adapted from 'Tarzan' but transformed into the iconic character Dương Quá. His performance captivated the demanding coach of the program, the comedian Trường Giang. Trường Giang couldn't contain his emotions and praised Phát La's performance, saying, 'His humor is truly classy' and 'His humor is very rich.' Although a contestant who always performed well in the competition, Phát La only achieved the Runner-up title of 'The Arena of Comedy.' After leaving 'The Arena of Comedy,' Phát La gained a lot of experience. He also identified his strengths and weaknesses, diligently practicing to overcome his shortcomings and improve himself.

Surprisingly, at the beginning of 2017, Phát La participated in the Vietnamese version of the TV series 'Family is Number 1' alongside many famous actors such as Thu Trang, Việt Anh, Phi Phụng, Tiến Luật, Quang Tuấn... Despite appearing with a cast of veteran actors, Phát La did not fade into the background; on the contrary, he left a unique impression on the audience. In the series 'Family is Number 1,' with a bright stage presence and good acting skills, Phát La promises to bring many surprises and interesting things to the Vietnamese film industry.

Phát La is not only famous for his acting on television but also as a comedian. He has participated in many comedy shows before becoming a television actor, demonstrating a diverse range of acting styles. Phát La's private life also attracts attention. He has had romantic relationships and scandals in the entertainment industry. Recently, he has been rumored to be dating Miss Thiên Ân, creating many interesting moments that netizens are interested in.

Singer Quang Lê real name Lê Hữu Nghị was born on 24-1-1981 in Thừa Thiên Huế Province, Vietnam. He mainly lives and works in Ho Chi Minh City. In the early 1990s, Quang Lê moved with his family to settle in Missouri, USA. He is known as a very successful overseas singer with folk music. He is an exclusive singer of Thúy Nga Center.

Since childhood, Quang Lê has been passionate about singing. He also had many opportunities to pursue a singing career. At the age of 5, the singer 'Broken Guitar' began singing at temples. In 9th grade, he started studying music. After moving to California with his family, Quang Lê began recording music and sent it to various music centers there, but he was disappointed when no company responded. Fortunately, Quang Lê's luck changed when he was introduced by the artist Ngọc Phu to participate in a singing contest and won.

Especially, because he is from Huế, his voice carries the distinctive characteristics of the regions in the South Central Coast of Vietnam, but Quang Lê can still express himself with the accent of the South or the North in his songs.

He continuously released solo albums through the center and all received great acclaim. His notable songs include: Sương Trắng Miền Quê Ngoại, Cô Hàng Xóm, Đập Vỡ Cây Đàn, Đường Về Quê Hương, Đôi Mắt Người Xưa,... The most notable is the song Sương Trắng Miền Quê Ngoại which marked Quang Lê's name in the overseas market, performed at Paris By Night 69.

He is one of the quickly rising overseas singers and has had the opportunity to duet with many other female singers at Thúy Nga Center such as: Ngọc Hạ, Hà Phương, Hương Thuỷ, Như Quỳnh and especially his 'stage lover,' singer Mai Thiên Vân. The two have become a harmonious duet after two songs Nước Non Ngàn Dặm Ra Đi in Paris By Night 90 and Gõ Cửa Trái Tim in Paris By Night 92. Both have released 2 joint CDs: Đôi mắt người xưa (2009) and Phải lòng con gái Bến Tre (2011).

In 2013, he became the Runner-up of The Voice Kids Vietnam season 1 with Phương Mỹ Chi as his foster child. The male singer has helped this young talent develop his singing career both domestically and overseas. In 2017, Quang Lê was a judge on the show Bolero Idol season 2. Although he is one of the singers with high income, Quang Lê only bought himself a relatively simple house in the suburbs of the United States. The singer's family home is designed quite simply and it reflects Vietnamese style.

Gin Tuấn Kiệt real name Nguyễn Tuấn Kiệt born on 6-9-1994 in Thừa Thiên Huế Province, Vietnam. He is an artist with a diverse career including singing, acting, and songwriting. Particularly, Gin Tuấn Kiệt is famous for his warm, expressive voice and handsome appearance, attracting the attention of many fans, especially female fans.

Since childhood, Gin Tuấn Kiệt has shown a passion for singing. He regularly participated in cultural activities and singing competitions when he was a student. His talent was quickly recognized through frequent awards, especially in the singing field. Gin Tuấn Kiệt continued to pursue his musical passion when studying at the College of Culture and Arts. However, he became more famous for his acting career due to his handsome appearance and unique fashion style. Many directors in the industry noticed him and invited him to participate in film projects.

In 2018, Gin Tuấn Kiệt made a mark with the role of Đức Mẫn in the Vietnamese version of the film 'Family Is Number 1'. After that success, he continued to participate in many big and small film projects, establishing himself in the Vietnamese film industry. Not only excellent in acting, Gin Tuấn Kiệt is also a well-known singer. He often releases emotional and catchy songs to the audience. His warm voice and profound melodies have won over a large number of female fans, elevating Gin's name to new heights in the Vietnamese music scene.

In addition to acting and music, Gin Tuấn Kiệt also participates in various TV game shows. With his flexibility, humorous personality, and charm, he always brings joy to the audience through the small screen. In 2018, the program 'Sing My Song' brought his name closer to the audience. In 2022, Gin Tuấn Kiệt won the title of Favorite Male TV Actor at the Green Star Awards with the film 'Sui gia hay xui gia'.

Musician Nguyen Hai Phong was born on May 23, 1982 in Thua Thien Hue Province. Nguyen Hai Phong is a renowned musician, singer, and music producer in Vietnam. He has received 2 nominations at the Dedication Music Awards. Currently, he is the owner of NHP Entertainment company. This is also the agency for many VBiz artists.

In 2007, Nguyen Hai Phong made his debut in the music market with the song Ngay Ngo performed by Lam Truong. Also in this year, his song Ban Tay Trang (White Hands) won the Song of the Year award voted by the audience at the Vietnam Song Awards 2007. In 2008, his song Goc Toi (Dark Corner) won the Song of the Month award and the Favorite Singer award in May in the Vietnam Song program.

Additionally, this song was voted by the Appraisal Council as a prominent contemporary rock-style song. In 2009, Nguyen Hai Phong founded his own company named NHP Entertainment. This is a company specializing in entertainment and music products. Continuously from 2011 to present, Nguyen Hai Phong has become a familiar face as a music director, music producer, and professional judge in major music competitions.

Nguyen Hai Phong is a highly respected musician in the Vietnamese music industry today. He is invited to be a judge and music advisor for many TV programs such as The Remix (2015), Sao Mai Diem Hen, Central’s Got Talent... Nguyen Hai Phong became known when singer Lam Truong chose his song Ngay Ngo to perform. In 2007, with the hit song Ban Tay Trang, Nguyen Hai Phong won the Song of the Year award voted by the audience at the Vietnam Song Awards. He also impressed with other hit compositions such as Doi Mat (Wanbi Tuan Anh), Ngoc Nghech (Bao Thy), O Nha Mot Minh (May Trang band), 5 O’clock in the Afternoon (Lieu Anh Tuan)...

In 2008, musician Nguyen Hai Phong succeeded with the composition Goc Toi. The song was performed by him in the Vietnam Song program in 2008 and won the Song of the Month award and the Most Favorite Singer award in May. This song was also voted by the Vietnam Song Appraisal Council as a prominent contemporary rock-style song. Also in this year, he was voted the most favorite musician of the Green Wave program.

In 2009, he established his own company named NHP Entertainment, a company specializing in entertainment and music products. In this year, he was also voted as one of the 10 favorite musicians and outstanding music arrangers. On January 15, 2011, Nguyen Hai Phong released his debut album Soul and Body with the main style of Gothic rock, with some songs arranged in pop and dance music. In August - 2011, he and singer Linh Phi were selected as representatives for Vietnammobile mobile network. Nguyen Hai Phong is one of the first Masters of The Heroes 2021. Nguyen Hai Phong is knowledgeable and always dedicated to guiding his juniors.

Dan Nguyen was born in 1984 in Thua Thien Hue, and he moved to the United States with his family in 1998. Here, he embarked on his artistic journey under the stage name Dan Nguyen, captivating audiences with his warm, charismatic voice. Dan Nguyen quickly joined and became one of the outstanding singers of the Asia Entertainment Center. Here, he had the opportunity to tour around the world, including Canada, England, Australia, and his name became almost synonymous with audiences at home and abroad.

Dan Nguyen's singing career began in 2006, when he studied Music at a prestigious university. After winning 5 prestigious awards from 6 competitions he participated in from Northern California to Southern California, with his unique and soulful voice, he impressed the director of the Asia Entertainment Center and was invited to join the Asia 55 program in 2007.

In the Asia 55 program, Dan Nguyen performed a duet with singer Che Linh with the song Thoi Doi by composer Truc Phuong, succeeding at the 2007 music festival night, capturing the hearts of the audience. Since then, the name Dan Nguyen has become familiar to audiences at home and abroad. With his captivating melancholic voice and appealing appearance, along with his distinctive pronunciation, Dan Nguyen has been bestowed with titles such as: 'Poetic Romantic', 'Heroic Figure'. Explaining his choice of pursuing melancholic music, singer Dan Nguyen said he chose this genre partly out of childhood passion and partly because he noticed fewer performers in this genre, so he wanted to maintain it to serve audiences at home and abroad who love this type of music.

Cat Tuong, whose full name is Nguyen Tri Cat Tuong, originally from Hue (moved to Vinh Long at the age of 4). Cat Tuong was born on December 12, 1977 (42 years old), is a famous actress, TV host in Vietnam, a familiar face to audiences not only on the 'Would You Like to Date' show with MC Quyen Linh. From a young age, Cat Tuong loved singing and had a beautiful voice. She dreamed of becoming a student at the Music Conservatory.

After graduating from high school, she left Vinh Long for Saigon to pursue her dream of becoming a singer. However, upon arriving in Saigon, she realized that she needed a vocational degree to enroll in the University of Music. At that time, she saw the information for the film school entrance exam, where she excelled and became the top student at the Theater school.

Following this success, she received many invitations to sing and also began her acting career at the age of 19. In 2001, Cat Tuong got married and had a daughter named Nguyen Cat Tuong An (commonly known as Na Uy) after 4 months of marriage. However, Cat Tuong separated from her husband when her daughter was still young and has not remarried since. Luckily, she became the host of the 'Would You Like to Date' show, which was even more successful than expected and opened up many opportunities for her to participate in other game shows, film projects, and events, as well as advertising programs.

Today, she is still a familiar face on the stage at 5B Theater, Vo Van Tan, in Ho Chi Minh City. Additionally, actress Cat Tuong also has a beautiful voice and is a talented MC. With over 20 years of artistic activity, she has become a well-known figure to Vietnamese audiences in stage plays, as well as hosting and judging famous programs such as 'Would You Like to Date' and 'Do You Have Talent.' On August 28, 2019, MC Cat Tuong was awarded the title of People's Artist after 23 years of artistic dedication.

The full name of singer Long Nhat is Dinh Long Nhat, born in Da Nang on October 19, 1967. Although born in Da Nang, Long Nhat's ancestral homeland is in Hue, perhaps that's why the deep affection of that romantic land has imprinted on his soul.

Surprisingly, Long Nhat's biological father is the famous poet and lyricist Nguyet Dinh. Fortunately, Long Nhat's mother is a tolerant and loving woman. She understands her son's passion and determination. Therefore, Long Nhat's mother hid from her husband to give him money to attend a singing competition. With his mother's trust and support, Long Nhat became a successful artist.

Long Nhat started to be known by the audience around 1993-1994. With his emotional, smooth voice filled with hometown sentiment, Long Nhat attracted many domestic fans. He successfully performed a series of famous songs such as: Mấy nhịp cầu tre, Lời người ra đi, Tình Huế, Chung vầng trăng đợi, Nhớ nhau hoài, Hai chuyến tàu đêm, Em yêu anh như yêu câu ví dặm, Ai ra xứ Huế, Gió về miền xuôi, Ở hai đầu nỗi nhớ, and more.

It turned out that 'talent is never wasted', shortly after, the Hai Dang troupe chose Long Nhat as the official singer of the troupe. Thus, the first step in Long Nhat's music career was successful. Audiences could see his outstanding progress through songs like Nụ hồng, Tóc đuôi gà, Lặng thầm, and Về quê ngoại. Realizing that Ho Chi Minh City is the cradle of artistic development, Long Nhat decided to move to this city to live and work. From here, he continued to perform music and took on additional roles as a program host. Another talent of Long Nhat was revealed. He hosted shows very well, with a charming way of speaking, so he was loved by many audiences and broadcasting stations.

Throughout his music career, Long Nhat has persevered in pursuing the folk and homeland music genre. He does not want to switch to other genres because he realizes that this is a very meaningful genre, always loved by the public, and also his favorite genre. Long Nhat's personal life is quite tumultuous, he has many controversies about gender due to many times performing as a woman on stage. Long Nhat married Ms. Vu Thi Kim Ngan in 1999. In contrast to Long Nhat's personality, his wife is a quiet, dignified, and calm person.