On 8/10, CeCe Truong officially launched her E.P, a project two years in the making. She became emotional, recounting her challenging career path and past personal struggles, including difficult friendships and relationships.
Watching her daughter from the audience, artist Cam Van could not hold back tears. "I feel for my daughter, and at the same time, I am happy to see CeCe's growth after seven years in music," the singer said.
Cam Van noted that CeCe prefers to do everything herself, avoiding bothering others. Her daughter rarely shares personal stories, often maintaining a cheerful facade that conceals deeper sadness. Recently, CeCe Truong visited a pagoda to meditate and learn emotional stability, which is when her parents realized she had been through a difficult period. Cam Van now feels at ease, seeing her daughter confront challenges and find optimism and strength.
For this new project, CeCe Truong only allowed her parents to hear the finished product. Cam Van was not upset; instead, she respected her daughter's decision, wanting CeCe to have the space to develop her creativity and establish her own style. Previously, Cam Van and her husband, drummer Khac Trieu, were protective of their daughter, fearing she would stumble in showbiz.
Saxophonist Tran Manh Tuan expressed understanding of Cam Van's feelings, as he also has a daughter pursuing music. He hopes CeCe Truong understands that her parents' worries stem from a desire for her future, not from imposing their will.
The E.P "Nhung Duong Cong Thang Hang" features four songs, three of which CeCe Truong composed herself, drawing inspiration from her personal life. Singing "Thoat" (Escape), she expressed a desire to leave behind unhappy memories that caused her pain. With "Di Di" (Go Away) and "Lua Tat" (Fire Out), she aims to present a fresh image, embracing optimism.
The young vocalist admitted feeling pressure from being labeled a "legacy artist" by the public. Despite this, she remains grateful for her family's love, which has been a major source of inspiration for her career. "My family will always be the most stable support for me to pursue my dream of becoming a singer," she stated.
CeCe Truong aims for new experiences in both her music and appearance. She cut her curly hair, which she had for many years, opting for a short style that she feels matches her current breakthrough energy. Additionally, CeCe Truong plans to collaborate with young talents in the music industry to add more diversity and increase her recognition.
Singers Dam Vinh Hung and Quang Dung praised CeCe for her professional breakthrough and the emotional depth in her voice. Actress Hien Mai, who has followed CeCe Truong from childhood, noted her growing potential to follow in her parents' footsteps.
CeCe Truong, whose real name is Truong Hoang Van Khanh, is 27 years old and hails from Ho Chi Minh City. From a young age, she and her sister were sent by their parents to study in the US. In 2015, she was involved in a serious traffic accident, suffering lung contusions, several fractured vertebrae, and quadriplegia. After her recovery, she returned to Vietnam to be closer to her parents and continue her studies in her homeland. Gradually, she explored, developed a passion for, and decided to pursue music.
Having studied business administration, CeCe Truong also completed courses in classical piano and accompanying piano. Her mezzo-soprano vocal range is well-suited for RnB, Soul, and Pop genres. CeCe previously released the music videos "Virus" (2020) and "Tu Minh Lam Minh Dau" (2022), and occasionally performs with her parents at music events.
Cam Van, full name Hoang Cam Van, is 66 years old. Besides revolutionary music, she is known for her interpretations of Trinh Cong Son's songs, including "Huyen Thoai Me" and "Song Ve Dau". In 1983, she won a gold medal for solo performance at the Ho Chi Minh City Professional Music Festival with "Bai Ca Khong Quen" (Pham Minh Tuan). In 1986, she competed in an international solo competition in Dresden, Germany, winning a special award with the song "Vi Sao Em Chet" (Thanh Truc). In 1988, she won a gold medal in the light music category at the National Professional Solo Competition. From 1997 to 2007, many of her songs charted on the Lan Song Xanh music rankings. Cam Van married Khac Trieu in 1991, and they are regarded by audiences as the "golden couple of showbiz".
Tan Cao
