Top 8 Renowned Artists Born in 1970 Admired by Many Today

Singer Hồng Nhung, born on March 15, 1970, is a Vietnamese female singer who has received 8 nominations for the Dedication Award. She plays a significant role in the contemporary music scene of the country. She is a singer with a 'pioneering' role in successfully innovating Trịnh's music. Who would believe that in the appearance of such a petite girl lies so much hidden internal strength.

Hồng Nhung became known to the public at a young age, leaving an impression with a soulful, delicate, bright, and resonant voice. As one of the most influential 'divas' in contemporary Vietnamese music, singer Hồng Nhung demonstrates her versatility by collaborating with many renowned composers other than Trịnh Công Sơn, such as Dương Thụ, Quốc Trung, Đức Trí, Hoài Sa, Dương Khắc Linh, Thanh Bùi, avoiding confinement to any specific music genre. Among the top 4 Divas of Vietnamese music, Hồng Nhung is not inferior, consistently showcasing excellence in performance style, distinctive voice, work attitude, and recording. Her pure and tender voice creates songs that only Hồng Nhung can sing in such a way.

Hồng Nhung is also an artist actively participating in various campaigns, serving as a representative of Vietnam speaking out on issues like protecting rhinos, bears, and joining music projects against child abuse, and engaging in charitable activities.

Actress Cát Phượng born on May 15, 1970, is a renowned Vietnamese comedian and stage artist. In the field of theater, she is known for her roles in both drama and comedy.

She had to go through days of selling blood and eating instant noodles while waiting for her acting opportunities. After years of persistent effort, relentless striving, and non-stop dedication, she suddenly realized she had been dedicated to her craft for over two decades. Comedian Cát Phượng is recognized for her natural comedic style, appearing quite charming and always delivering hearty laughter to the audience. She left many unforgettable roles in the history of Vietnamese entertainment. In 2001, she won the Mai Vàng Award (Favorite Stage Actress for her role as Thị Nở in Chí Phèo) and the Mai Vàng Award in 2010 (for her role as Nương in the play Cánh đồng bất tận). Additionally, Cát Phượng's performance in the film Đất Phương Nam, alongside Hùng Thuận, Trung Dân, Ánh Hoa, Mạc Can, Phùng Ngọc, Thuý Loan, Thanh Điền,... created a new wave and marked a milestone in her acting career.

In 2004, Cát Phượng married Thái Hòa. They had been in a relationship for a long time and had a son together before tying the knot. However, they divorced in 2006, leaving the audience quite regretful about their separation.

Singer Cẩm Ly, whose real name is Trần Thị Cẩm Ly, was born on March 30, 1970, in Binh Dinh province, Vietnam. She is a female Vietnamese singer known for pop music, folk music, traditional music, and contemporary music with folk influences. Dubbed the 'Folk Queen' of Vietnam in the modern era, she pioneered bringing folk and traditional music closer to the youth, injecting a breath of fresh air into familiar folk tunes.

She was born into a family with six siblings, and Cẩm Ly is the third child. Hence, the audience affectionately calls her Sister Tư. Cẩm Ly was born into a family with a tradition of artists. Possessing a sweet and profound voice, Cẩm Ly has won the hearts of a large fan base. She is also a television personality loved by the public through roles as a coach on music programs like “The Voice Kids” and “Bolero Idol.” Cẩm Ly began her solo singing career, releasing her debut album titled 'Forever Unfading.' Later, she left a mark on the audience with songs like: “Remembering a Stranger,” “Evening Clouds,” “Love Does Not Change,” “Forget the Coconut Bridge,” “Melancholy Bird,” “People Returning at the End of the Street,” “Sorrowful Phoenix,” “Heartbreaking,” “Remembering Mom, an Orphan’s Reason,” and more. It can be said that Cẩm Ly is the most successful singer of Kim Lợi Studio. In 2015, Cẩm Ly suffered from sinusitis affecting her voice. She decided to temporarily stop singing and performing shows to focus on treatment.

In 2018, her voice had recovered by 80%, and she began singing again. However, Cẩm Ly's voice was no longer as clear as before. She accepted the reality and always sought songs that suited her voice.

Singer Thúy Uyên, born in 1970, is known as a member and co-founder of the Techno music group, a famous group in the 90s. In addition, this renowned singer also made an impression by acting as the fortune teller Bích Vân in the “G7 Aunties” group in the film Ugly Girl.

Since the age of 10, singer Thúy Uyên began studying performing arts, including rhythmic gymnastics and hoop dancing. Additionally, she learned to play the mandolin at the children's club in District 3. By the age of 15, Thúy Uyên quickly became a rhythmic gymnastics instructor at the children's club in District 1. Later, at the age of 20, Thúy Uyên spent two years choreographing dance for the Hòa Bình Theater before founding the Techno music group, which she was part of for over 10 years. After joining the cast of the Ugly Girl film, knowing that the filming period could last for two years, Thúy Uyên decided to leave the Techno group to become a solo singer to have time to focus on her first acting role. In 2015, she participated in the television program 'Your Face Sounds Familiar' and received enthusiastic support from the television audience.

After the 'Your Face Sounds Familiar' competition as the first runner-up, singer Thúy Uyên focused on physical training. Recently, this female singer has returned to the stage with the latest promotional photos for her new music video. At the age of forty, Thúy Uyên surprises many by maintaining a slender, firm figure like a young girl. She is building a strong and attractive 'sporty singer' image.

Singer Như Quỳnh, born on September 9, 1970 in Quảng Trị Province, is a successful Vietnamese-American artist in the romantic music genre. Như Quỳnh is one of the beloved overseas artists. Her prominent songs such as Fate, The Area of Fluttering Leaves, The Story of Apricot Blossom, The Night of Oil Burial Across the Sea, The Old Path You Once Walked...

In 1993, she moved to the United States for permanent residence. In 1996, she started collaborating with Thúy Nga Center. The songs performed by Như Quỳnh have been widely appreciated. Most notably, two songs, 'The Area of Fluttering Leaves' and 'Fate,' which she performed in 2010, became a phenomenon in 2016-2017 when the Bolero music genre boomed in Vietnam. Due to this love, the composer Thái Thịnh, author of the song Fate, wrote a new song titled Swaying Fate as a continuation dedicated to Như Quỳnh's voice in Paris By Night 122.

After many years of waiting by fans in Vietnam, Như Quỳnh returned to her homeland, eager to bring her voice to serve the audience through live shows and, especially for the first time, as a coach. In 2018, Như Quỳnh officially became a coach for the third season of Bolero Idol alongside Ngọc Sơn and Quang Lê.

Renowned artist Ngọc Huyền, born on June 28, 1970, is a famous Vietnamese cải lương artist. Ngọc Huyền impresses the audience with a charming face, two dimples, long black hair, and a sweet, expressive voice.

Ngọc Huyền has won numerous prestigious awards in Vietnam, earning the title of outstanding artist and being recognized as someone who 'breaks cải lương out of old molds to approach the contemporary rhythm of life.' Over the years, Ngọc Huyền has frequently appeared on television channels in cải lương programs and on major stages in Vietnam. In 1985, she first performed on stage in the play 'Những đêm trăn trở' at the Thanh Nga Theater. Ngọc Huyền can perform various forms of tuồng, from classical tuồng to modern social dramas. Regardless of the type of tuồng, she always delivers an outstanding performance. Starting in 1992, Ngọc Huyền ventured into the fields of music and cinema. She is the most featured actress in domestic video programs, and fans affectionately call her the 'Video Queen of Chi Bảo.'

In December 2002, she organized the live show 'Eternal Dreams' at the Hoà Bình Theater in Ho Chi Minh City for three consecutive nights, attracting over 5,000 attendees. From 2003, Ngọc Huyền became an exclusive singer for the Asia Center. However, she still regularly returns to Vietnam for performances.

Singer Jimmii Nguyễn, born Nguyễn Thanh Dũng Ngọc Long on November 1, 1970, is an overseas Vietnamese singer known for his elegant and sophisticated style. He is famous for romantic songs such as: Forever by my side, Rose of Lăng, Remembering you, Old love, Love like falling leaves, and more. In addition to singing, Jimmii Nguyễn has captivated the audience with his role as a successful composer.

With a heavenly voice and a burning passion for music, Jimmii Nguyễn started performing at a very young age. Jimmii Nguyễn and his father moved to the United States to settle, leaving his mother and siblings in their hometown. He founded the recording and distribution company JC Records in San Francisco, California, to discover, support, and develop musical talents in the fields of composition and performance. His first composition, Mãi mãi bên em (Forever by my side), was dedicated to his late sister and was part of his debut album with the same name. This album quickly became a music phenomenon, making Jimmii Nguyễn famous both domestically and internationally. Riding on this success, the male singer continued to showcase his composing talent through subsequent albums such as The girl, An imagination, Love like falling leaves far away, Does a sad stone ask, and Seasons of Love.

Additionally, Jimmii Nguyễn is an artist involved in many charitable activities. Through the nonprofit organization VUA, which he personally oversees, he contributes to healing the pains of humanity. The organization he founded has donated numerous medical equipment and provided financial support to various hospitals, nursing homes, and orphanages in Vietnam. At the current stage of life, despite entering the quinquagenarian age, Jimmii Nguyễn remains sophisticated, living wholeheartedly with music.

Artist Cẩm Tiên, born Võ Thị Cẩm Tiên on January 4, 1970, is recognized as a talented traditional Vietnamese opera artist. Despite facing numerous challenges, Cẩm Tiên has achieved considerable success in her career. Currently, in addition to her performances, she actively participates in charitable activities to support fellow artists and impoverished individuals.

From a young age, Cẩm Tiên was taught to sing vọng cổ (traditional Vietnamese chamber music) by her parents and often accompanied her father to participate in cải lương (traditional Vietnamese reformed theater) performances. In 1977, at the age of 7, she impressed the audience by singing two vọng cổ songs, 'Rẽ mạ đầu mùa' and 'Hoa Tím Bằng Lăng,' during a visit to the Tây Ninh cải lương troupe. This marked the beginning of her journey in the world of traditional Vietnamese opera.

Despite being actively involved in cultural activities throughout her secondary education, Cẩm Tiên excelled in local and school-level arts competitions. She achieved success in her first leading role on stage, earning support from composers and fellow artists. Cẩm Tiên continued to excel in various major roles, such as Hường in the play 'Vụ Án Mã Ngưu,' Dung in 'Đồng Tiền Đẩm Máu,' and more.

In 1990, Cẩm Tiên joined the Sông Hậu cải lương troupe, playing roles in plays like 'Công Chúa Tóc Vàng,' 'Đường Gươm Nguyên Bá,' and 'Lan Và Điệp.' Her talent was recognized with the gold medal at the Trần Hữu Trang Awards in 1995 and another gold medal at the national cải lương festival in 2005.

Beyond her artistic career, Cẩm Tiên holds another role as the Deputy Director of an environmental management company. She actively signs contracts for water treatment in remote areas of Cà Mau province affected by arsenic contamination. Despite her responsibilities, she continues to pursue her passion for performing.