26 years ago, Hung Thuan was a 14-year-old boy but successfully took on the role of An - the character considered the soul of Southern Land . The huge shadow from Hung Thuan, "the Stork" Phung Ngoc or the old generation actors made many audiences doubt the remake of the classic film.
"Baby An" Hung Thuan, "Stork" Phung Ngoc "Southern Land" in 1997.
Hung Thuan – “little An” of Southern Land: “I failed in both career and love”
At the age of 40, Hung Thuan experienced many changes in his career as well as his love life. He did not break through and become famous in his acting career, but he still made the public remember him thanks to his role as An in Dat Phuong Nam. For a while, he shared that he had no income and had to borrow money to pay for living expenses and rent.
Leaving showbiz, Hung Thuan turned to business, combining many types of business from opening a snail restaurant, working as a waiter or selling online. Occasionally, he participates in some game shows so that the audience will not forget his face.
Hung Thuan as An in Southern Land.
Doing these jobs, he was judged by many people: "Why do actors sell goods online? Are the goods of good quality?...". In the face of gossip, the actor did not care. For him, as long as he can take care of his family, parents, and himself, doing something legitimate is not shameful.
When his wife gave birth, he was busy performing in Hue so he couldn’t come back to take care of her. During that time, he said he was the only one supporting the economy, taking on any show, from weddings to funerals. “I took on anything that made money, I even called my colleagues to ask if they had any shows to give me and I took them all. The important thing was that I was afraid my child would be deprived,” said the actor from Cong mat troi .
At the end of 2020, he started a real estate business with the help of his friends. He opened his own company, had three offices and took on the position of director. However, the COVID-19 pandemic caused the economic situation to plummet, and his company was not immune.
After two years of operation, he had to close two real estate offices and cut staff to keep the company afloat. However, he said the company was still able to overcome the challenges because he worked in an ecosystem with other groups and not alone.
Hung Thuan at age 40.
His career was full of ups and downs, and his love life was not very smooth either. He and his ex-wife broke up when their son was only one year old. His family broke up, Hung Thuan said it was a difficult time for him. “Looking back, I see that I was not a good husband or a good father.
Before, my ego was too big, my wife earned more money than me. There was a time when I was unemployed and self-conscious, showing my patriarchal side. Looking back, I realized that I should have sacrificed other things to spend more time with my family.
If only, instead of going out and drinking with friends, I had gone home to my wife and children. I should have given in to my wife and given in to her. This is also what I regret the most. During the time when I argued with my wife, I felt I was not wrong. But now looking back, I was wrong,” he shared.
After the divorce, he revealed that he had gone through many relationships but they did not go anywhere. Currently, the actor is single, not ready for a new relationship and wants to focus on work.
"The Stork" Phung Ngoc - Southern Land: A wandering life, doing all kinds of jobs to make a living
Born and raised in Binh Duong, Phung Ngoc dropped out of school in the 9th grade and followed an uncle to the city to help with housework and magic. He got his start with the role of Co in Dat Phuong Nam and participated in a number of roles, but gradually disappeared.
The hard-earned life of the “Stork” once caused a stir on social networks in 2015. Actor Phung Ngoc shed all the glory of his youth and began to make a living by doing various jobs, from motorbike taxi, selling clothes on the sidewalk, cutting hair... He sadly said that his job is “handyman”, meaning he does whatever he “touches”.
The role of Co is played by Phung Ngoc.
An unstable life, worrying about daily bread and butter, made the actor's marriage not happy. He got married in 2004 but the marriage was not peaceful because the two had different views on life. He took the initiative to leave, leaving his wife to find new happiness. "Apart from my mother, to this day she is the woman I love and respect the most" - Phung Ngoc said about his ex-wife.
Talking about his hardships, Phung Ngoc said the name "Stork" seemed to haunt his destiny: "My life is like a street life... Every day I struggle with all kinds of jobs to make a living. Sometimes I think the name 'Stork' suits me. Just flying around and around and when I get tired, I land...".
In 2015, Phung Ngoc had an accident, his finger became necrotic and Hung Thuan called for donations to help.
Writing about his co-star in Southern Land, Hung Thuan once shared emotionally on his personal page: "Co and I took our first steps together in the Southern Land. Co's feet followed me everywhere, stepping on mud and thorns to find my father in a chaotic society during the war. And now Ngoc and I have stepped into the films of that year, our little feet gradually becoming calloused over the years because of the sand, mud and thorns of life. The elimination of our profession is like waves sweeping away the fate of each person.
Phung Ngoc (in pink shirt) is currently with the movie version of "Stork" Ky Phong.
When I read and saw Ngoc's picture, I felt really sorry for Co's situation. The same face, the same smile, but it bore the deep, cruel scars of life, the callous scars of a life of daily bread and butter.
The 'Southern Land' strewed us a short path of so-called roses. Then we each went our separate ways, trampling over the withered flowers and stepping over the remaining thorns.
Phung Ngoc's current life is still difficult, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, he could not afford the rent and had to sell his only motorbike to pay off his debt. At that time, "Co" was offered by "little An" to work together, build an online sales channel to earn money, and support him in buying a new motorbike.
Over the years, he has lived alone, wandering everywhere. Phung Ngoc now finds himself no longer suited to art because of poverty and not being able to take care of himself.
(Source: tienphong.vn)
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