Truong Giang and Dinh Bac conversed at the WeChoice Awards 2025 event. *Video: WCA*

Actor Truong Giang recently advised young footballer Nguyen Dinh Bac to prioritize his burgeoning career by limiting appearances at public events. The candid conversation took place on 7/2 in TP HCM, where both were guests at a gala for the WeChoice Awards.

Before the event began, Truong Giang, a veteran in the entertainment industry, suggested to his junior that he should focus on his football career and "cut back on these events". The 22-year-old forward, responding with a smile, explained that he was representing the national team at the event. Their friendly exchange quickly went viral on social media, drawing widespread attention from fans. Many viewers praised the comedian's frank advice, citing examples of other sports figures whose performance declined after venturing into showbiz. Others expressed understanding for Dinh Bac, noting his nomination for an award at the event. Truong Giang's representatives offered no further comment on the dialogue.

Dinh Bac's popularity has soared across the country following the U23 Asian Cup. Beyond his football commitments, he has been invited to serve as an ambassador for numerous brands. In late January, thousands of fans packed the showroom lobby early to see him at a fan meeting for a men's fashion brand in Hanoi, highlighting his growing public appeal.

At the WeChoice Awards, Dinh Bac was recognized among the top 10 nominees in the 'Inspiring Character of the Year' category. Upon taking the stage to accept his trophy, he waved to the audience, re-enacting his memorable goal celebration from the U23 Asian Cup 2026 finals. In his acceptance speech, the player encouraged young children passionate about football to believe in themselves, maintain their aspirations, and always strive during training and competition to achieve success in major arenas.

Dinh Bac on the red carpet at the awards ceremony on 7/2. *Photo: Organizing Committee*

With nearly 20 years in acting, Truong Giang often shares professional insights and advice with younger colleagues. In "Nha tro Destiny", a reality show he produced, Truong Giang discussed handling controversy, advising guest actress Linh Ka not to argue with the public but to be receptive to correcting flaws. He explained that he had made many mistakes in his career, and it was thanks to the audience's embrace that he had the opportunity to return. In late January, at the premiere event for the Tet film "Nha ba toi mot phong", he advised lead actress Doan Minh Anh to focus on her work instead of responding to criticism on social media.

Truong Giang, 43 years old, originally from Da Nang (formerly Quang Nam), rose to fame with his role as Muoi Kho in the "Buoc chan mien Trung" live show in 2011. Since 2015, he has appeared in many reality TV shows, comedy stages, hosted events, and acted in films such as "49 ngay", "Taxi em ten gi?", "Sieu sao sieu ngo", and "30 chua phai Tet". He married actress Nha Phuong, 35 years old, in September 2018 after four years together. The couple welcomed their third child on 25/1 at an international hospital in TP HCM.

Nguyen Dinh Bac, born in 2004, began training football at the SLNA academy but was dropped at the age of 15 due to not meeting physical standards. He then moved to Quang Nam (a disbanded team) and was promoted to the first team in 2023. The forward was the top scorer and best player in the 2023 First Division, contributing to Quang Nam's promotion to the V-League. Earlier this year, he made an impression at the U23 Asian Cup 2026, helping Vietnam secure third place and also winning the top scorer title.

Tam Ky