Hoai Vu (right) stars as Cuong in 'The Other Side of the City', directed by Vu Truong Khoa, which aired from 27/5. His character is a strong, straightforward student with poor grades. Cuong consistently protects his friend Khue (played by Thai Vu, left) from bullying and teasing about not having a father.

The series earned praise for its relatable depiction of modern school life and the pressures on Gen Z. Vo Hoai Vu's portrayal of Cuong was noted for strong dialogue delivery and lively acting.

Hoai Vu's rugged, free-spirited appearance often leads him to play stubborn, rebellious, yet emotionally rich characters. In 'Walking Amidst the Brilliant Sky', he portrayed Quang, a young man from a well-off family determined to prove his independence to his father.

Hoai Vu (left) with artist Duc Khue, who played Quang's father in 'Walking Amidst the Brilliant Sky'. This marked Hoai Vu's first long-running television role.

Born in 2000, the actor is the eldest son of artist Vo Hoai Nam. From a young age, Hoai Vu developed a passion for acting by watching his father's 'Criminal Police' series. While in high school, his father initially discouraged his acting ambitions. However, after Hoai Vu completed his first year at the Hanoi University of Theater and Cinema, his father began to support and encourage his career.

As the son of a renowned artist, Vo Hoai Vu admitted to facing pressure. After graduating, he was eager to move south, applying for numerous theater internships without success. His father, artist Vo Hoai Nam, then offered a pivotal piece of advice: "Do you want to be a torch that flares up and then extinguishes, or a steady flame that burns slowly but stably and for a long time?" Hoai Vu reflected deeply on these words, subsequently dedicating himself to rigorous training in theater.

Artist Vo Hoai Nam, born in 1965, rose to fame in the late 1990s, known for his rugged, romantic charm in films such as 'White Begonia', 'Childhood', and 'Criminal Police'. In 2002, 'King of the Dump', starring Nam, marked the first Vietnamese-produced film to be submitted for Best Foreign Language Film at the Oscars.

Vo Hoai Vu dedicated many years to training and performing at artist Tran Luc's experimental theater. His stage credits include plays like 'Dolls', 'Truong Ba's Soul, Butcher's Skin', and 'Who Filled the Swamp Forever'.

Hoai Vu believes he shares his father's rough exterior but is deeply emotional, easily hurt, and prone to tears.

The young actor's fashion sense reflects his father's, favoring leather jackets, denim shirts, eyewear, and bold chain accessories.

He frequently wears oversized shirts and cargo pants, both on screen and off.

The actor with his 21-year-old sister Hoai Anh (left). Hoai Anh previously starred in 'Milkwood Flowers in the Wind' and was a top 4 finalist in the Talent Rendezvous singing competition. Vo Hoai Vu also has two other younger sisters attending high school.

Ha Thu

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