The female singer sold her car and house to fund her live show, and now lives a fulfilling life with her Vietnamese-American husband

Hanoi [Vietnam], March 14: In her younger years, Thanh Thảo didn't hesitate to sell her car and house to invest in her art. Currently, she enjoys a fulfilling life with her husband and daughter.
One unforgettable memento in Thanh Thảo 's artistic journey is the album "Boy Doll." According to the 70s-era singer, this musical project made a significant mark on her career. The album not only won numerous awards but also marked a milestone when the female singer boldly experimented with a new and unconventional image compared to the market at the time.
Thanh Thảo shared that the "boy doll" concept was a bold choice. Because when people think of dolls, they usually picture cute, feminine images. Therefore, creating a contrasting image, combined with the fact that all the songs in the album are dance music, sparked curiosity. The recording was done quite quickly thanks to the support of musician Phương Uyen in arranging the harmonies, but the visuals took a lot of time for the team to find the right style, from costume design to makeup.
The album was subsequently reissued many times, with each release selling tens of thousands of copies. For Thanh Thảo, this success was not just due to luck, but the result of a team working tirelessly under challenging conditions, yet always striving for perfection to deliver the best possible product.
The singer candidly revealed that to pursue major projects, she once had to invest all her assets, even selling her house and Mercedes car for 800 million VND to put on a live show. For the 70s-era singer, youth is a time to dare to do, dare to try, and not be afraid of failure. Thanh Thảo believes that the most valuable thing is not money, but the albums and memories preserved after each stage of her career.
Singer Thanh Thảo is in her late 40s.
Not only did she perform domestically, Thanh Thảo was also one of the first singers to bring her team abroad to film music videos. Later, after moving to the US, the singer continued her artistic activities, organizing a live show to celebrate 25 years of singing, considering it a valuable lesson and memorable experience in her career. As a judge on many music programs, Thanh Thảo said she appreciates the confidence and talent of the younger generation of singers, but the most important thing is still to create their own unique mark.
According to her, an artist who wants to have a long career needs to know who they are and what they want to bring to the audience. Through her story, Thanh Thảo conveys that young people shouldn't be afraid of challenges. Because the 70s-era singer believes that daring to do, daring to make mistakes, and daring to be different are what help artists mature and create irreplaceable memories.
Currently, Thanh Thảo enjoys a fulfilling life with her Vietnamese-American husband and daughter. On her personal page, she frequently shares pictures of her small family, earning the admiration of her fans. The singer of "Búp be con trai" (Boy Doll) also regularly travels back and forth between the US and Vietnam to be with her family while pursuing her passion for art.
Thanh Thảo's journey has received support from her partner. She shared: "His work is flexible, so he has a lot of free time. He wants me to focus solely on singing, and he'll take care of everything else. He feels that only singing can truly make me feel fulfilled, so he gives me his absolute support."
Source: Thanh Nein Newspaper