Cong Ly: The early career and transformation of the Vietnamese actor

Vietnamese artist Cong Ly, widely recognized for his role as Bac Dau in the program ‘Tao Quan’, has drawn public attention through the sharing of archival photos from his early career. These images depict a different persona from his well-known television character, showcasing a youthful, scholarly, and masculine appearance.

Born in 1973 in Hanoi, Cong Ly studied at the Hanoi Academy of Theatre and Cinema. He began his professional journey in 1993 after being recruited as an apprentice by the Hanoi Drama Theatre. His early years in the arts involved various roles in stage productions such as ‘Ong khong phai la bo toi’ and ‘Manh dat lam nguoi nhieu ma’.

Before achieving stability in his career, Cong Ly worked several manual jobs to support himself, including repairing bicycles and performing voice-over work and film assistance to earn income.