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Lifestyle and career of Lai Van Sam

Overview

Vietnamese television presenter Lai Van Sam has been noted for his modest lifestyle and his professional transition following retirement from VTV.

Despite a 30-year career hosting major programs like ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire’, Sam resides in a simple, unpretentious three-story house in Hanoi. He previously shared that his family lived in very cramped conditions for 11 years after his return from Russia.

Since his official retirement on July 1, 2017, Sam has reported an increase in income. He has maintained a busy schedule traveling between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, noting that his retirement has allowed him to proactively select shows of interest. He stated, “The biggest change is probably more shows, higher income.”

Entities

Lai Van Sam · VTV

Timeline

  1. 4 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Lai Van Sam reports increased income following VTV retirement

    Veteran VTV host Lai Van Sam reports that his income has increased since retiring in 2017, as he now has the freedom to select more lucrative television projects.

  2. 21 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Lai Van Sam maintains modest lifestyle in Hanoi home

    Famous Vietnamese TV host Lai Van Sam lives a modest life in a 40-square-meter, three-story home in Hanoi, reflecting on his humble beginnings after a long career in broadcasting.

Sources

cafef.vn · kenh14.vn · soha.vn