According to Yangzi Evening News, the 49-year-old actor successfully passed the preliminary round for the Arts Management program at the Shanghai Theater Academy, scoring 90,67 points. This score marks an improvement from the 89 points he achieved last year. Successfully passing the academy's entrance exam is Huynh Hieu Minh's primary focus this year, and he has no plans for new films, dedicating his efforts to his studies.
Huynh Hieu Minh needs to pass a second round of exams, consisting of a written test and an interview, to secure admission to the academy's doctoral program. Results are expected to be announced in June. Last year, he was not admitted, but he stated his determination to retake the exam to achieve his aspiration. The actor remarked, "My family has never had anyone with a doctorate, and I want to be the first to earn that degree."
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Actor Huynh Hieu Minh. Photo: Weibo |
The topic "Huynh Hieu Minh taking doctoral exam" garnered significant public attention, becoming one of the most trending topics on Weibo on 17/4. Many expressed admiration for the actor's perseverance and drive. Fans posted comments such as: "Hope to call him 'Doctor Huynh' soon", "'Master Huynh' is almost 50 and still working hard", and "Getting admitted is one thing, completing a doctoral program is a difficult journey; we wish him success".
Huynh Hieu Minh graduated from the Beijing Film Academy, where he was classmates with Zhao Wei and Chen Kun. As a second-year student, he was invited to star in a commercial, earning 1.500 CNY—his first income. He debuted in 1998 and rose to fame through a series of films including "The Prince of Han Dynasty", "The Return of the Condor Heroes 2006", "Shanghai Bund", "The Message", and "Sacrifice".
According to Caijing, beyond his acting success, Huynh Hieu Minh is also an accomplished entrepreneur. He previously pursued an Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) at Peking University. In 2012, he was China's highest-earning celebrity, with an income of approximately 392 million CNY (over 54 million USD). He has invested in entertainment, video games, and restaurants.
Huynh Hieu Minh was married to actress Angelababy, and they have a son who is 9 years old this year; the couple divorced in 2022. In 2024, the actor publicly dated model Diep Kha, facing strong public opposition, as many considered Diep Kha "fake, ill-mannered, and unworthy of Huynh Hieu Minh". During a film promotion event, the actor expressed sadness over the negative social media impact of his relationship, stating he would "handle personal matters appropriately". Subsequently, both Huynh Hieu Minh and Diep Kha remained silent about their relationship. By August 2025, Diep Kha revealed they had broken up.
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