Vote for the 30th Golden Apricot Awards: Male and female stage actors, comedians - Hard to decide the winner

The race of male and female actors in drama, reformed opera and comedy this year is quite exciting.

People's Artist Tran Minh Ngoc, Vice Chairman of the 30th Mai Vang Award Art Council - 2024, said that this year the number of new plays is much higher than previous years and especially the quality of plays and roles has been significantly improved through two theater festivals (in Ho Chi Minh City) and Cai Luong (Can Tho City).

Actor - courage, emotion

The top 4 names in the 2024 voting round include: Meritorious Artist Thanh Loc, Meritorious Artist Vo Minh Lam, artists Hoang Hai, and Truong Ha.

If last year Thanh Loc left his mark with the musical "Giang Huong - Late Night Stage", then this year also on Thien Dang Stage, the role of the director of the play "Theatre Ghosts" is a testament to Thanh Loc's undiminished form.

Meritorious Artist Thanh Loc

Rarely is there an artist who can take on and do well both roles: director and main character like him. Journalist Hoang Kim (Thanh Nien Newspaper) commented: "Thanh Loc proves his inner strength, and at the same time is a catalyst to push the supporting actors around him to shine, to follow the right trajectory. Thanh Loc's presence clearly and surprisingly reflects the ideology of the play in his own unique way."

Journalist Cat Vu believes that Thanh Loc has taken on two roles at the same time but still retains the character's soul and personality. "Entertainment life and showbiz backstage are always full of rumors. Thanh Loc's role has left many interesting things in the minds of viewers" - journalist Cat Vu commented.

"Meritorious Artist Thanh Loc masters the stage space, creating a very charming interaction with the audience. Affirming his serious artistic work spirit, he always gilds the quality of the plays he directs and art directs" - Meritorious Artist Ca Le Hong said.

People's Artist Tran Minh Ngoc expressed that artist Thanh Loc has refined everything necessary for the play to reach a level of sophistication. Therefore, the audience is passionate about the plays and Thien Dang stage is increasingly crowded.

Meritorious Artist Vo Minh Lam

Talking about Meritorious Artist Vo Minh Lam, People's Artist Phuong Loan said that the role of Mr. Bay Don (play "Nguoi ven do") is a bold highlight, proving the artist's constantly honed talent.

"This is a very difficult old character to play. Director Hoa Ha created an opportunity for Vo Minh Lam to have a good role. He put all his heart into each performance, leaving a deep impression on the audience with each song and dialogue. At the 2024 Cai Luong Theater Festival, he deservedly won the Gold Medal" - People's Artist Phuong Loan said.

Composer Hoang Song Viet commented that the role once again proves the breakthrough of Meritorious Artist Vo Minh Lam, thereby diversifying his career, playing old and young roles, playing male and female roles, all with appeal. "Inheriting the creativity of the late artist Thanh Duoc, Vo Minh Lam plays the character Bay Don very uniquely. His gestures, lyrics, and facial expressions all exude the resolute appearance of a loyal citizen, wholeheartedly following the revolution" - Composer Hoang Song Viet commented.

Nominated for three consecutive years, artist Hoang Hai has never received the Mai Vang statue. This year, with the role of Le Van Duyet (play "The person carrying 9 death sentences" - directed by Hoa Ha), artist Hoang Hai hoped that the opportunity would come to him. Director Chanh Truc commented: "Hoang Hai is always hard-working and devoted to learning. Hai's role is a Vietnamese historical figure, spreading the spirit of patriotism, the way he sings and acts is very confident and soulful".

Artist Hoang Hai

Journalist Thuy Trang (Culture Newspaper) commented that Hoang Hai in the role of Le Van Duyet showed maturity. Although he was still a bit exhausted at times, he completed the role, showing quite a complete demeanor, dignity and also full of kindness, devoted to the country and the people...

With his efforts, Hoang Hai was awarded the Gold Medal at the 2024 National Cai Luong Festival. That is the motivation for the young actor to strive further in his acting career.

Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Thi Minh Thai also acknowledged Hoang Hai's efforts when he invested his own capital to bring the play to the festival and convincingly won the Gold Medal. Journalist Hoang Kim commented that Hoang Hai portrayed the character's fate clearly, the role of Le Van Duyet left in the public's mind the worries and brought optimism and pride.

Director, Meritorious Artist Nguyen Cong Ninh believes that artist Hoang Hai deserves to be nominated for this year's voting round because of his emotional role and progress in performance.

Regarding actor Truong Ha - the teacher in the play "The ferry of destiny" (Thien Dang Stage), the members of the Mai Vang Award Council all praised him. "I think this young actor has contributed to lighting up the "heavenly lantern" of this stage, because from the role spreads the love of the stage to the young audience. Truong Ha plays deeply, has the potential to go on to bigger roles" - Meritorious Artist Ca Le Hong said.

Actress Truong Ha

People's Artist Phuong Loan praised: "I watched Thien Dang's play and know many of this guy's roles. Ha has tried very hard in each role and the role of the teacher this time is a difficult role but he tried to win over the audience."

Actress: Le Khanh - Tu Suong "compete"

The top 2 of the 30th Mai Vang voting round are the 2 most influential actresses at the box office. Actress Le Khanh (role of Bach Thu Ha, play "The ferry of destiny" - Thien Dang Stage) and Meritorious Artist Tu Suong (role of Trinh Thi Ngoc Lu, play "Long Phung Ky Tai" - Thien Long Stage).

Actress Le Khanh

"When playing a character with a mood, especially a mother, Le Khanh acts very deeply, making the audience feel heartbroken by the extremely complex psychology of Bach Thu Ha on the fateful ferry. She has conquered the audience through this role" - People's Artist Tran Minh Ngoc commented. Journalist Hoang Kim added: "Le Khanh appears very elegant, making the character have depth and spread many emotions".

According to Meritorious Artist Cong Ninh, Le Khanh's appearance on the Thien Dang stage is a plus because she plays a variety of roles, each role is attractive and creates a very unique personality. The role of Bach Thu Ha is a unique forte of Le Khanh.

Meritorious Artist Tu Suong

MC Quynh Hoa commented: "Tu Suong's role in the play "Long Phung Ky Tai" is very good. Her role with her serious artistic spirit is also a valuable lesson for young actors today."

Comedians: Three Faces That Make You Laugh

The top 3 comedians competing until the last minute in the voting round are: Tu Long, Lam Vy Da and Le Duong Bao Lam.

Director Chanh Truc, member of the Art Council, commented that People's Artist Tu Long in the program series "Anh trai vu ngan cong gai" was very charming, creating youthful improvisation connecting the competing boys.

People's Artist Tu Long

"With the song "Drum Rice", he created a buzz with the audience, making them passionate about this program and excited to watch him perform. He was full of energy and made this program fresh, with lots of interesting laughter" - director Chanh Truc said.

Actress Lam Vy Da

Journalist Hoang Kim praised Lam Vy Da for her role as Luu in the play "Broken Silk String" which was very suitable for the role. "This role, from young to old, is no problem for Lam Vy Da. Her performance makes people sympathize with a sincere person, passionate about her ancestors' career and willing to live and die to support the young generation following traditional theater."

With Huynh Lap, after a period of time working in movies and game shows, he returned to the stage and contributed to creating impressive works. "His role is linked to fate, so it is easy to make the audience laugh and cry and sympathize with the character" - journalist Hoang Kim commented.

Actor Le Duong Bao Lam. (Photo provided by the character)

When talking about Le Duong Bao Lam in the program "2 days 1 night", director Chanh Truc commented: "I see progress in Bao Lam's acting, not repeating himself. With his comedic talent, Bao Lam catches laughter quite gracefully".

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