Viet Nam News
HA NOI — Actor Han Van Tinh has passed away at the age of 60 after battling lung cancer for over a year.
The actor was best known for his role as Chu Van Quenh in TV serial Dat Va Nguoi (Land and Human).
Tinh was born in 1957 in Van Lang Commune in the northern province of Phu Tho. He studied at the Faculty of Tuong Art-Vietnam Tuong Art School (now known as Ha Noi University of Theatre and Cinema) from 1972 to 1976.
After graduation, he worked as an actor for the National Tuong Theatre. He also held the position of deputy director of the theatre and won several prizes at national Tuong Festivals, including a silver medal for his role as Ngu Y (Royal Physician) in the play Tieng Thet Giua Hoang Cung (A Scream in Royal Palace) in 1990 and another silver medal for his role as Tho Cong in the play Bach Tinh (White Snack) in 1996.
In 1999, Tinh was presented with the medal For Vietnam Stage by Vietnam Stage’s Artist Association.
He was, however, best known for playing antagonists in TV serials, notably Chu Van Quenh in Dat Va Nguoi (Land and Human), So in Bao Qua Lang (Storm Sweeps the Village) and Troc in Canh Bac (Gamble).
He was diagnosed with lung cancer in January 2015, but maintained a positive attitude throughout his battle against the disease. Encouraged by family and colleagues, he became better and was able to participate in several shows. In early 2016, despite his condition worsening, he joined the Tet (Lunar New Year) comedy titled Thong Gia Don Tet (Alliance Welcomes Tet) while undergoing treatment.
Tinh was hospitalised on September 1 when the cancer spread to his brain. He passed away at his home in Nam Tu Liem District three days later. His funeral will take place at Phung Hung Funeral Home on September 7.
Tinh’s death has caused great sorrow for both his family and the colleagues who accompanied him through the ups and downs of Viet Nam’s traditional opera.
“He was a very good-natured and sincere man who received a lot of affection from us,” actor Cong Ly said. “I have worked with him in several films and seen that he always tried his best in any role, even minor ones, to leave a good impression on the audience. We are very saddened by his death," he added. — VNS