Top 6 Celebrities and Talents Born in Kien Giang

Liên Bỉnh Phát, born on November 25, 1990, in Kien Giang, is a Vietnamese actor and television host. He gained recognition for his role as Dũng in the film 'Song Lang' (2018) and became widely loved after joining the reality TV show 'Running Man Vietnam' as a regular member.

With his dynamic and versatile personality, Bỉnh Phát made a strong impression in his early television appearances. Although he graduated from Tôn Đức Thắng University with a degree in Vietnamese Studies, he chose to pursue a career in entertainment as a TV host. In 2017, he won the lead role in the artistic film 'Song Lang' (2018), directed by Vietnamese-American Leon Lê, after competing against many strong candidates. His portrayal of Dũng was praised by critics and professionals, and he received four prestigious awards for his debut film performance. He is considered a rising star in Vietnamese cinema and was dubbed the 'muse' of director Leon Lê. He later joined other film projects like 'Hậu Duệ Mặt Trời,' 'Quý Cô Thừa Kế,' and 'Ngôi Nhà Bươm Bướm.'

In 2019, he joined the reality TV show 'Running Man Vietnam' as a main cast member and quickly gained popularity. He returned for the second season in 2021, continuing to win fans' hearts.

Lộ Lộ, whose real name is Lâm Quốc Khải, was born in 1988 in Kien Giang. He is a renowned lô tô artist and the 'mother' of the Saigon Tân Thời lô tô troupe, a performance group loved by audiences. Lộ Lộ gained insight into the lives of transgender lô tô performers after participating in a film project and noticing how the lô tô stage had faded and become less vibrant. Determined to revive it, he and his friends founded a new lô tô troupe, named Saigon Tân Thời, with a modern approach.

With a university education and strong management skills, Lộ Lộ brought lô tô to the city, injecting it with a fresh, clean, and organized style. Despite this progress, lô tô performers still face many challenges. Lộ Lộ insists that troupe members dress neatly and modestly, speak kindly, and behave respectfully. Performances must avoid crude or inappropriate behavior, and shows are mainly held in Ho Chi Minh City rather than traveling indiscriminately.

Lộ Lộ has competed in several music competitions, including the 2016 Chuông Vàng Vọng Cổ, and the 2018 Solo Cùng Bolero (where he won second place), as well as the comedy show Thách Thức Danh Hài. Besides singing, Lộ Lộ has also appeared in films, including the web drama 'Hẻm Cụt' by Trấn Thành and the feature film 'Lô Tô.'

Kim Đào, born on October 25, 1992, in Kien Giang, is an actress who has appeared in numerous television dramas, web series, comedy shows, and sitcoms. She also ventured into scriptwriting with the web series 'Gia đình cục súc', which garnered significant attention from the audience.

By 2021, Kim Đào began to gain widespread recognition. When 'Gia đình cục súc' was released, both Kim Đào and her co-star Võ Tấn Phát received overwhelming support from viewers. Since then, the 9X actress from Kien Giang has built a solid fanbase, with her fan page accumulating tens of thousands of followers.

Her love for the arts and dedication to pursuing her passion led Kim Đào to acting. Following her success in 'Gia đình cục súc', she began scriptwriting for various colleagues, ranging from short comedy sitcoms to diverse web dramas. Presently, her biggest challenge is time. With her numerous responsibilities, Kim Đào constantly wishes for more than 24 hours in a day. She currently works as an actress, scriptwriter, and assistant producer at Võ Tấn Phát’s company.

Thuỷ Tiên, born as Trần Thị Thuỷ Tiên on November 25, 1985, in Kien Giang, is a renowned Vietnamese singer, songwriter, model, and actress. With her powerful and clear voice, she has captivated a large fan base and become one of the top musicians in Vietnam's entertainment industry.

In 2005, Thuỷ Tiên began her professional music career by recording two songs for the soundtrack of the film 'Tuyết miền nhiệt đới', including the tracks 'Tuyết nhiệt đới' and 'Giấc mơ tuyết trắng'. In 2008, she was awarded the 'Most Promising Young Artist' at the Làn Sóng Xanh Awards. Her song 'Giấc mơ tuyết trắng' was selected as one of the top five most beloved songs at the Mai Vàng Awards. Thuỷ Tiên drew attention with several hit songs featured in the popular romantic drama 'Đẹp từng centimet', including 'Tiếng đồng hồ' and 'Hát vang rằng em yêu anh'. In 2009, she won the title of 'Most Popular Songwriter' at the Làn Sóng Xanh Awards. Thuỷ Tiên continued to achieve success in the film music genre with songs featured in 'Ngôi nhà hạnh phúc'. She also starred in the series. In 2010, her album 'Ngôi nhà hạnh phúc' received widespread recognition, with eight of its tracks nominated for the 'Bài hát vàng' award. In 2011, her album 'Em đã quên' became a huge hit, and she also secured second place in the 'Bước nhảy hoàn vũ' dance competition.

Beyond singing, Thuỷ Tiên has impressed audiences with her strong-willed roles in films like 'Nụ hôn thần chết', 'Đẹp từng centimet', and 'Bỗng Dưng muốn khóc'. She is also known for her stunning figure as a model. Thuỷ Tiên and her husband Công Vinh went public with their relationship in 2008, and in 2013, they welcomed their first child, a daughter named Bánh Gạo. The following year, they celebrated their wedding with a happy ending.

Chi Dân, born Nguyễn Trung Hiếu on June 2, 1989, in Kien Giang, is a young and famous Vietnamese singer and songwriter. He is one of the most popular artists in Vietnam, particularly among the younger generation. Chi Dân gained recognition through songs such as 'Mất Trí Nhớ', 'Người Tôi Yêu', 'Điều Anh Biết', and 'Làm Vợ Anh Nhé'. He is also the creator of many hit songs performed by fellow artists like Bảo Anh and Miu Lê.

Chi Dân started his career as a member of the boy band Hero, but his name wasn’t widely known at that time. His breakthrough came when he performed the song 'Mất trí nhớ' on the show 'Việt Nam Idol', which earned him attention from the public. On March 15, 2013, he officially launched his single 'Người Tôi Yêu', marking his entry into the Vietnamese music scene. Following that, he released successful tracks such as 'Không quan tâm' (2013), 'Sự thật sau một lời hứa' (2014), and 'Làm vợ anh nhé' (2015). In 2016, he released 'Điều Anh Biết', a song that gained over 100 million views. Then, on June 30, 2017, Chi Dân released his hit single '1234', which quickly topped the Vietnamese music charts.

After a period of quiet, Chi Dân announced plans to release a new song every month, signaling his bold comeback to the music scene. Fans can look forward to exciting changes and new music from this talented artist.

Lâm Hùng, whose full name is Lâm Văn Hùng, was born on October 28, 1977, in Kien Giang. He is a Vietnamese pop singer known for his youth-oriented music during the early 2000s. To pursue his singing career, Lâm Hùng asked his mother for a 3-year trial period to succeed, promising that if he didn’t make it, he would return home. In 2002, his career began to take off when he signed an exclusive contract with Đồng Giao Production.

In 2006, tragedy struck when his mother passed away from liver cancer, causing Lâm Hùng to step away from the entertainment industry. In 2009, he founded his own company, Lâm Hùng Production, and released his album 'Một ngày biết trước' in 2010. He made his official return to music in 2016 with the album 'Thói đời', which sold over 1500 copies in its first week. In 2017, Lâm Hùng launched the first album in his '100 Tình khúc để đời' project, with the final album released in 2019. He has also served as a judge for beauty and music competitions.

Throughout his successful career, Lâm Hùng has also found personal happiness with his family. He credits his wife and children for helping him change his life. Lâm Hùng has mentioned that his wife inspired him to control his flirtatious nature, and in gratitude, he wrote the song 'Cảm ơn tình em' as a tribute to her.