Cai luong artist Bao Anh passed away at the age of 69

Journalist Song Minh shared with VTC News reporter that cai luong artist Bao Anh passed away at the age of 69, after a period of hospitalization for heart treatment (aortic aneurysm).

"The art of reformed opera has suffered another great loss when veteran artist Bao Anh passed away at the age of 69. Although we know that birth, aging, sickness and death are the laws of nature, we still cannot stop the heartache... The golden generation is increasingly absent from the stage, gradually moving away from the loving arms of the audience...!" - Journalist Song Minh wrote.

Director Thanh Hiep also mourned: "Farewell to artist Bao Anh. He was an artist who contributed a lot to the reformed theater, drama and cinema. His passing at the age of 69 left many colleagues with regrets". Artist Hong To was saddened by the passing of artist Bao Anh : "He left peacefully".

Singer Nguyen Phi Hung shared a photo taken with artist Bao Anh: "I will always remember and keep the beautiful memories and images of you. May you go in peace."

Artist Bao Anh was born in 1955 in Kien Giang, the son of a large family. From a young age, he had a passion for singing. When he grew up, he was determined to pursue an artistic career and gradually became a core member of the amateur music movement.

Singer Nguyen Phi Hung and artist Bao Anh.

In 1974, Bao Anh performed with the district's art troupe for a while, then joined the Huong Tram Cai Luong troupe in Ca Mau province and gradually strived to become a professional artist. He was a student of Meritorious Artist Ca Le Hong and Lan Bich.

Possessing a handsome appearance and a warm voice, artist Bao Anh was invited by many large troupes such as Tran Huu Trang, Kim Cuong, and Saigon 2 to be the main actor in the early years of the 80s.

His name is noted for the plays Bat Trang Folk Tales, Ngoc Han's Confidences, Cap Canh Uyen Uong, and Duong Kiem Nguyen Ba.

In addition, the artist also acted in supporting roles in Poor Family, Crime, Rose Mission, Phu Sa, and Western Beauty.

Artist Bao Anh once performed with artist Phuong Lien in the play Bat Trang Ancient Tales , and with People's Artist Kim Cuong in the play Rose Pinned on the Shirt.

Later, the male artist turned to acting and participated in about 30 films, including the long-running TV series Con nha ngheo (Poor Family) by director Ho Ngoc Xum, which was loved by many audiences.

Le Chi

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