Bach Tuyet

Bach Tuyet (1945-     ) is a famous "cai luong" stage and film actress of Vietnam.  Born in Chau Doc, Vietnam, Bach Tuyet experienced the loss of her mother while at the young age of 9.  She first rose to prominence when she landed the lead role in the Kien Giang Theater Company's production of La Tham Chi Hang.  Soon after, Bach Tuyet would win the hearts of audiences in other "cai luong" plays such as Kiep Chong Chung, Suoi Mo Ren Ao Cuoi, Tieng Hat Muong Tenh, Trang The Vuon Thuy and Tan Nuong That.

Hung Cuong and Bach Tuyet

In 1966, she along with fellow "cai luong" performer, Hung Cuong, formed Da Ly Huong Theater Company.  Together with Hung Cuong, the two would become among the most popular acting couples on the "cai luong" stage throughout South Vietnam.

Ut Tra On (Left), Thanh Sang (Center) and Bach Tuyet (Right)
 in the 1989 video adaptation of Tan Nuong That.

Bach Tuyet also had ventured onto film acting.  Prior to 1975, her film acting credits include Nhu Hat Mua Sa (1971) starring Tham Thuy Hang, Nhu Giot Suong Khuya (1972) starring Tran Quang and Doan Chau Mau, the film adaptation of Tinh Lan va Diep (1972) starring Thanh Nga and Ngoc Giau and Con Ma Nha Ho Hua (1973) starring Thanh Tu and Dung Thanh Lam.  









                               


She graduated from the University of Sofia, Bulgaria in 1988 majoring in film and theatrical arts.  In 1995, Bach Tuyet became the first "cai luong" performer to have earned a doctorate degree.  Twice divorced, Bach Tuyet now lives in Ho Chi Minh City.  She is a mother to a grown son who now resides in the United States.

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