The old man has the temperament of a high-minded person, his face is sometimes serious and sometimes gentle.
The 1986 film Journey to the West became a work associated with the childhood of many generations. Many of the veteran artists who participated in this film are no longer there. Male artist Trinh Dung who played Thai Thuong Lao Quan also passed away on December 24, 2022 due to old age and weak health.
According to Sina, the Beijing People’s Arts Theater (China) made an announcement about this. Artist Trinh Dung died at the age of 98. Some rumors say he died of old age, did not have a serious illness before his death, some said he had Covid-19.
Male artist Trinh Dung who played Thai Thuong Lao Quan passed away at the age of 98
Trinh Dung is familiar to Vietnamese audiences through the role of Thai Thuong Lao Quan in Journey to the West. Although the acting land is not much, it leaves an impression by the temperament of a fairy. This role became the most mentioned character in Trinh Dung’s career. He is also the director of acting in the film. On the set, he is always very punctual and serious about his job. He always acts sparingly for the crew, even though he is preparing tea, he still only drinks water normally, very simply.
He has a thin figure, a kind face. He appeared in many films, in addition to Journey to the West, there was also Vo Tac Thien, Tam Quoc Dien Nghia version 1994 (as Kong Dung)…
During his lifetime, he was highly respected by his colleagues and later generations for his exemplary lifestyle. He has also participated in a number of roles such as the Director of the Beijing Arts and Literature Federation, and a member of the Art Committee of the Beijing People’s Arts Theater.
Upon hearing the news of artist Trinh Dung’s death, Luc Tieu Linh Dong and many artists sent condolences to his family.