Living in a natural wooden house with two stories and a basement, the actor's family enjoys a home surrounded by a stone path interspersed with lawns and various flowers. On his personal page, Xuan Bac regularly shares videos of his gardening activities with his three sons.
Xuan Bac dedicates space to ornamental coconut trees, pines, and Barringtonia. He also enjoys tending to flowers such as ancient roses, orchids, and yellow allamanda. A friend gifted him a white osmanthus tree, known for its delicate fragrance. This year, he put considerable effort into his rose garden, hoping the flowers would bloom precisely for Tet (Lunar New Year). However, due to his limited experience, many blossoms opened two weeks earlier than anticipated.
Artist Xuan Bac prunes ornamental plants. YouTube Xuan Bac Official
He cultivates fruit trees including jackfruit, apricot, star fruit, and mango. During harvest season, his jackfruit and mango trees are laden with fruit. His family often uses apricots to soak in water or ferment into wine. For green vegetables, he grows common varieties like mustard greens, cabbage, wild betel leaves, and sweet potato greens. The actor frequently joins his youngest son, Bao, in removing pests and watering the vegetables.
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The artist next to a jackfruit tree laden with fruit. Photo: Provided by subject
Occasionally, Xuan Bac enlists professional gardeners for tasks requiring specific techniques. However, he and his sons perform the majority of the work themselves. On weekends, he asks his two older sons, Khanh Minh and Vo Nguyen, to weed, till the soil, and plant trees. During the rainy season, he and his children prune weak, dry branches and reinforce stakes for taller trees.
The actor removes pests with his youngest son. Video: YouTube Xuan Bac Official
According to the artist, these hours spent gardening help him relax and provide an opportunity for family bonding. Through these experiences, he hopes his children will appreciate the value of labor, foster a love for nature, and learn to cherish life's simple joys.
In 2018, the artist, his wife, art lecturer Hong Nhung, and their three children moved to the garden house. This area is situated near Hanoi, approximately 12 km from the city center.
The actor's rose garden bloomed before Tet. Video: YouTube Xuan Bac Official
The 50-year-old actor, born in Phu Tho, graduated from the Hanoi Academy of Theater and Cinema before working at the Vietnam Drama Theater. He gained fame through numerous films such as Chuyen nha Moc and Song o day song, and is closely associated with the role of Nam Tao in "Gap nhau cuoi nam - Tao quan" from 2004 to 2021.
The artist also engages in community activities and serves as an ambassador for reputable organizations. In September 2016, he was appointed deputy director of the theater, assuming the director position in January 2021. In early 2024, the State awarded him the title of "People's Artist." The same year, he was appointed Director of the Department of Performing Arts.
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