Vietnamese artists share updates on retirement and life abroad

Several prominent Vietnamese artists have shared updates regarding their personal lives and career transitions.

Meritorious Artist Chi Trung, the former Director of the Youth Theatre, has discussed his life after retiring in 2022. He reported a monthly pension of 12.2 million VND, which he noted is sufficient for daily expenses but not for extensive travel. He remains open to acting, filming, and advertising opportunities to maintain his livelihood. Chi Trung also shared reflections on the hardships of his career and his current lifestyle, which includes traveling with his partner, who is 18 years his junior.

Comedian Viet Huong, who moved to the United States in 2003, has returned to live in Vietnam. After building a career in the overseas Vietnamese community, she is now residing in a villa in Vietnam.

Former Miss Universe Vietnam, Pham Huong, has also transitioned away from the Vietnamese entertainment industry. After moving to the United States in 2018 for health reasons, she has reportedly been living a more private life.