Quang Vinh (full name: Trần Quang Vinh; born 18 May 1982), is a Vietnamese pop singer, actor, producer and YouTuber.
Quang Vinh's vocal talent was discovered at a very young age of 11 when he participated in "ÃÂá»Âi Sán Ca NhàThiếu Nhi QuáºÂn 1" in Ho Chi Minh City, and rapidly became well known for several hits such as "Cho Con", "Mẹ Hiá»Ân", "Tây Du Ký", and many more...
Some of the artist's career highlights were during his debut album, "Những Ngày Xða Yêu Dấu" in 2000; when the music video for his song "Tình Yêu Tìm Thấy" was broadcast on national television channel VTV3; and the release of his fifth solo album, "Miá»Ân Cát Trắng" in 2003.
After a long hiatus, Quang Vinh returned to the entertainment scene with an acting role as âÂÂÃÂức Duyâ in the film "Tá»Ânh Giấc Tôi Thấy Mình Trong Ai", produced by actor Chi Pu. He had also put an emphasis on his comeback with a new song and music video "ÃÂiá»Âu Buá»Ân Tênh", which reached over two million views on YouTube in just a short amount of time.
Currently, Quang Vinh is continuing his career in music. In addition to this long-term practice, he has channeled his passion for world exploration and experiencing new cultures into several travel shows of his own, where he is the producer and host: "Quang Vinh Passport", "Quang Vinh ÃÂi Vietnam", "Quang Vinh Retreat", etc.
Quang Vinh was born on May 18th, 1982 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Although Vinh had come from a family with no particular creative background, he had shown a great deal of potential in his vocal and musical capabilities. Towards the end of the artistâÂÂs primary school years, Quang Vinh was submitted by his parents to participate in the cityâÂÂs well-known childrenâÂÂs performing arts centre, "ÃÂá»Âi Sán Ca NhàThiếu Nhi QuáºÂn 1", along with singer Hiá»Ân Thục, and Phạm Thanh Lan (a member of Mặt Trá»Âi ÃÂá»Â, and former member of the famed harmonizing group, Cadillac). Since then, he and his other kids of his age began to appear regularly in musical performances such as competitions or festivals, which were also broadcast on the radio and national television.
Quang Vinh's commitment to the music scene as a child had earned him a position as one of his generation's greatest young voices with songs like "Mẹ Hiá»Ân Yêu Dấu", "Cho Con", "Thằng Bá»Âm", "Tây Du Ký", "TrÃÂng Tròn", "Tuá»Âi của TrÃÂng", "Heal the World", "Con Voi", "Cô Giáo Má»Âi", "Cánh ÃÂn Tuá»Âi Thá", and "ïá»Âc Má Há»Âng". Since then, he was given a special nickname by children across the country, "Hoàng Tá» Sán Ca", or âÂÂPrince NightingaleâÂÂ.
In 1998, he was sent to Monsignor Bonner High School in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania, an all-male Augustinian Catholic high school. With an impending graduation, Quang Vinh decided to move back to Vietnam in 2000, in order to pursue his passion to become a singer. He then signed a contract with Kim Lợi Studio, and proceeded to release his dream debut album, "Những Ngày Xða Yêu Dấu" in 2001.
During his time with Kim Lợi Studio, Quang Vinh had released 3 albums: "Những Ngày Xða Yêu Dấu", "Nói Vá»Âi Em⦠Phai Dấu Cuá»Âc Tình", and "Dòng Sông Mùa ÃÂông⦠Lãng Quên Cuá»Âc Tình".
In the beginning of 2003, his contract with Kim Lợi Studio had expired. With this opportunity, Quang Vinh decided to change his musical direction and build a new image for himself through preparations to release his fourth album.
The music video for "Tình Yêu Tìm Thấy" was consisted of 2 versions: CD & VCD. Directed by Phan ÃÂiá»Ân, the video was filmed in Hanoi at multiple well-known locations such as the Memorial of Literature, Thê Húc Bridge, Tạ Hiá»Ân Street, Long Biên Bridge, St. JosephâÂÂs Cathedral of Hanoi, One Pillar Pagoda, and West Lake.
Carrying a collection of Quang Vinh's core hits, the album "Tình Yêu Tìm Thấy" brought him several prizes following its release: Làn Sóng Xanh's Upcoming Artist in 2003, Ngôi Sao Bạch Kim 2003, and VTV's Bài Hát Tôi Yêu 2003.
Shortly after, the artist had also completed his first live concert in the countryâÂÂs capital, Hanoi, with intentions to promote his fourth album, representing a new chapter in his musical career. Over 10,000 people attended. Following this great success, another concert took place in celebration of the very beginning of Quang VinhâÂÂs career as a musician, "Hoàng Tá» Sán Ca - Vào ÃÂá»Âi", or "the Birth of Prince Nightingale", at Lan Anh Sports Club in Ho Chi Minh City.
After this, Quang Vinh had also released several albums that had great impact throughout his career: Miá»Ân Cát Trắng, ÃÂánh Rái Tình Yêu, Ngày Không Vá»Âi Vã, the collection: Xuân (Lá»Âi Tình Xuân), Hạ (Ve Kêu), Thu (Chuyá»Ân Ngày Hôm Qua), ÃÂông (Anh Ru Em Ngủ), and others.
The year 2007 was when the artist collaborated with Bảo Thy to release the album, "Ngôi NhàHoa Há»Âng", which sold over 100,000 copies in a short time. The collaborative effort had produced many great hits, such as: "Ngôi NhàHoa Há»Âng", "Dá»Âu Dàng ÃÂến Từng Phút Giây", and "Vẫn Tin Mình Có Nhau". The pair went on to become one of the most loved duet partnerships in the music industry.
The following year, Quang Vinh released the album "Day & Night", which earned him two prestigious prizes: " Golden Album" award and "Fan's Favorite Album" award.
On 11 November 2016, Quang Vinh returned to the music scene with the single "ÃÂiá»Âu Buá»Ân Tênh" after a long hiatus. Then, as an act of gratitude to his fans, the artist released the album "Greatest Hits/The Memories", where he had recorded his most well-known songs since the beginning of his musical journey. The album received tremendous recognition and songs like "Phai Dấu Cuá»Âc Tình" gained over 43 million views on Quang Vinh's official YouTube channel.
The year 2020 marked the first collaboration between Quang Vinh and the "King of Ballad", Mr. Siro, when the two came together to release a new music video for "Lạnh Từ Trong Tim". The visuals were filmed at BàNàHills with the appearances of 11 celebrities across the entertainment fields such as: Diá» m My 9x, Trá»Ânh Xuân Nhản, Liz Kim Cðáng, Lynk Lee, Ma Ran ÃÂô, ÃÂinh Phðáng Nam, fashionista ThuáºÂn Nguyá» n, and others. The music video took in a total of two billion Vietnamese ÃÂá»Âng, which was Quang Vinh's most funded and epic project in his career up to date.
Quang Vinh had once began a contract with film company TFS, and granted a leading role as a teacher - Thầy Gia in the 10-episode series "Nữ Sinh", which was adapted from 3 famous novels by author Nguyá» n NháºÂt ÃÂnh (Nữ Sinh, Buá»Âi Chiá»Âu Windows, and Bá» Câu Không ÃÂða Thð).
In 2016, he made a new comeback for the role Duc Duy in the movie "Wake Up" which was produced by actress Chi Pu.
Aside from his musical endeavors, Quang Vinh had also gained recognition through his role as a travel blogger since his return to the entertainment business in 2016. The reality travel show "Quang Vinh Passport" takes the audience to many corners of the world, such as Spain, the Maldives, Russia, Taiwan, Singapore, Bhutan, the Philippines and Bal.
2019: Quang Vinh represented Vietnam, to participate in Taiwan's "Embracing Taiwan" (a national television program) - The host travel to Taiwan to explore and experience its culture and the local cuisine that is rich and distinct flavours, along with Thailand, the Philippines, India, Malaysia and others.
2020: Introduction of a new travel show, "Quang Vinh ÃÂi Vietnam". There are 28 episodes, where Quang Vinh is joined by a celebrity guest for each episode.
2021: Quang Vinh continues to release another travel/ musical show, "Quang Vinh Retreat", taking the audience to breathtaking sceneries of Vietnam, paired with duet performances with celebrity guests.