Current life of the actor famous for saying 'I know, it's so hard to keep saying it'

Meritorious Artist Duc Khue became involved with art through skits of the program Gala Cuoi and many TV series such as Programming for the Heart, Who Comes to Visit the House on Tet This Year, Those Who Talk Too Much, The Flower Season to Find Again, Battle of Minds...

Happy to know the face and remember the name

The roles of Meritorious Artist Duc Khue often follow a familiar pattern: gentle, austere, absent-minded, weak, humorous... but each role is loved by the audience for its sincerity and closeness. It can be said that the comedy " The disease of talking a lot" has helped Duc Khue's name spread widely.

Mentioning Meritorious Artist Duc Khue is mentioning a series of "catchphrases" of the past: "In life, you must know who you are", "Even when it's not raining, you still wear a raincoat", "I know, it's so hard, I keep saying it", "Values are all upside down, I don't know which way to go"...

According to Duc Khue, the happiness of an artist is to be “familiar with the audience and remember their name”. Actress Quynh Nga - who co-starred in the film Programming for the Heart with Meritorious Artist Duc Khue shared about her senior: “Sometimes young actors don’t remember their lines, but with Mr. Khue, that is very difficult to happen. He really cares about his role, even the smallest details”.

Sharing in the program Confession on August 16, Meritorious Artist Duc Khue said that the artist's desire is to be creative, to bring new character images, different from his personal ego and old roles.

“I have slightly higher standards, not necessarily being picky. For me, the first criterion is whether time allows me to collaborate with that project or not. Then comes the role and finally the production organization. Currently, I still work at the Youth Theater, so sometimes when there is a good role, even though it is heartbreaking, I have to refuse,” said Meritorious Artist Duc Khue.

In addition, Meritorious Artist Duc Khue believes that the pressure for artists is to “overcome oneself”. “I used to be haunted by old roles. How to escape the character and carry the message of the work. Actors portray characters according to the author’s imagination. Ideally, all creative departments have the same goal: the character’s image and the message of the work,” he said.

I don't allow myself to be depressed.

Few people know that Meritorious Artist Duc Khue is an amateur actor, without formal training. He once applied to be a security guard at the Youth Theater. Passionate about art since childhood, Meritorious Artist Duc Khue expressed his admiration for the famous artists of the theater at that time: Le Khanh, Anh Tu, Chi Trung, Minh Hang, Lan Huong...

Meritorious Artist Duc Khue auditioned for the 4th class of the Youth Theater in 1990. After 5 years, he graduated with honors with the role of Mr. Nhan in the play " The Wanderer is Not Lonely" by author Minh Chuyen.

It was also Duc Khue's first stage role. The 20-year-old man made an impression when playing the role of an old man over 60 years old.

After graduating, Meritorious Artist Duc Khue worked at the Youth Theater. Later, he took a directing course at the University of Theatre and Cinema.

Duc Khue shared that no one in his family is in the arts. The first time he spoke to his father about this turning point decision, the actor received advice to consider carefully because the artistic path is full of thorns and has no destination.

However, Duc Khue persevered with his passion, not knowing whether he would succeed or not. During his artistic career, Meritorious Artist Duc Khue admitted that he was not handsome and could not play the role of a prince or king. Because he did not have a strong physical appearance, he often emphasized his personality.

“I approach each character differently, imagining how to make it most harmonious,” he emphasized.

Meritorious Artist Duc Khue shared that he does not allow himself to be discouraged, always tries to be optimistic, recharges his energy to do his best work. On stage, he tells himself to control his emotions. An artist who transforms into a character brings emotions to the audience, if he wants them to laugh or cry, be happy or sad, he needs to control his emotions.

“I trained myself to get into the habit of putting everything aside when I go on stage and focusing on the role. At that time, there is no more ego, but living with the character,” the actor shared.

Looking back on the past, Meritorious Artist Duc Khue affirmed that he always feels happy with every step he takes. For him, success is a personal feeling, not measured by certificates or awards. “I am very simple, I live a gentle and sincere life,” he said.

(Source: Tien Phong)

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