Ngoc Anh shared that although the group disbanded and each member pursued their own lives and careers, they have maintained a strong bond, supporting each other throughout the years. She, Minh Anh, and Minh Anh spent 5 days together, enjoying each other's company and reminiscing during a vacation from Hanoi to Da Nang. They indulged in their favorite foods like grilled corn and Mi Quang (a turmeric noodle dish from Quang Nam province), strolled along An Bang beach, and shared memories from their time performing together.
3A trio sings "Mong Uoc Ky Niem Xua" (Old Memories) by Xuan Phuong, the soundtrack of the movie "Xin Hay Tin Em" (Please Believe Me). The last time they sang this song together was on the Lan Song Xanh (Green Wave) program in 2000. Video: Phuong Nam Phim
They maintain a group chat where they regularly share health tips, food recommendations, and funny stories they find online. Ngoc Anh feels fortunate that despite their busy schedules, Minh Anh and Minh Anh always make time to see her whenever she returns to Vietnam. "During our reunion, we chatted animatedly like old times, feeling young again despite being middle-aged, and offered each other practical advice about life," she said.
After 30 years, the three members of 3A are still proud of their 5 years of dedication to music, readily sharing their accomplishments with friends and children. Ngoc Anh recounted how her American husband was moved to see her reunite with Minh Anh and Minh Anh, singing "Mong Uoc Ky Niem Xua" at her live show in Hanoi in 2023.
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From left: Minh Anh, Minh Anh, and Ngoc Anh strolling through Hoi An ancient town (Da Nang). Photo: Provided by the artists |
From left: Minh Anh, Minh Anh, and Ngoc Anh strolling through Hoi An ancient town (Da Nang). Photo: Provided by the artists
The 3A trio was formed in 1995 with Ngoc Anh and the two sisters Minh Anh and Minh Anh. At that time, Ngoc Anh and one of the Minh Anhs were 20 years old, while the other Minh Anh was 22. Minh Anh and Minh Anh are the daughters of artist Boi Tran, while Ngoc Anh is the daughter of People's Artist Hoang Kiem. The 3A trio released their debut album titled "Lang Du Ca" (Wandering Songs). They also won a Gold Medal at the Hanoi-ASEAN festival in 1996 with the song "Dem A Dao" (Night of the Peach Blossoms) by Phu Quang and participated in the 14th Festival held in Cuba in 1997. After 5 years together, the 3A trio disbanded as each member pursued individual goals.
Currently, Ngoc Anh is the only member still pursuing a performing career. After the group split, she moved south to find a new direction but couldn't adapt, so she returned to Hanoi. She experienced many ups and downs before gaining recognition with Phu Quang's music. In 2008, Ngoc Anh moved to the US with her first husband, musician Tran Hung (son of People's Artist Tuong Vy). From there, her singing career flourished overseas with songs like "Noi Nho Mua Dong" (Missing Winter) and "Dieu Gian Di" (Simple Things).
In 2017, she divorced after nearly 20 years of marriage due to "irreconcilable differences." Later, Ngoc Anh found happiness with a Western husband who is 12 years her senior. Currently, Ngoc Anh enjoys life with her family in California. She spends her days caring for her partner, cooking, and exercising. She occasionally travels between the US and Vietnam for performances.
Minh Anh has a successful career in education. In 2012, she was appointed Vice Principal of the Hanoi College of Arts. She also provides vocal coaching for contestants in competitions like Sao Mai Diem Hen and Do Re Mi. Minh Anh's husband is a guitarist who attended the same school as her.
The other Minh Anh leads a quieter life than the other two members, currently working at Vietnam Airlines. Her husband works at the Central Science Documentary Film Studio.
3A trio sings "Ngau Hung Song Hong" (Red River Improvisation) by Tran Tien. Video: Phuong Nam Phim
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