Bao Yen

Bao Yen (1958-     ) is a famous Vietnamese singer originally from Hue, Central Vietnam.  Born in a family of musical talents, Bao Yen had been prepped for a singing career ever since she was a young child.  In addition to having a famous father, legendary performer Thuy Trieu, Bao Yen also has two younger siblings with established careers in music; younger sister, Nha Phuong, who is an accomplished singer and younger brother, Kim Tuan, a musician.

In 1981, Bao Yen was formally invited to collaborate with Dai Truyen Hinh Thanh Pho Ho Chi Minh (Ho Chi Minh City Television) as a writer and performer for various music programs produced by the station.  Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Bao Yen was one of the most popular female vocalists in Vietnam.  Among her trademarks include her exceptional interpretations of Central Vietnamese folk music.  Bao Yen also has the ability to sing in English.  Her covers of songs of American rock music have been a tremendous crowd pleaser at her live performances, especially her live interpretation of an Eagles classic, Hotel California.  

Bao Yen is married to musician and composer, Quoc Dung.  She has performed for live audiences throughout Vietnam, as well as for overseas Vietnamese audiences in Europe, North America and Australia.