Hanoi [Vietnam], November 4: After making his mark with the role of Co in the film 'Southern Land', Phung Ngoc did not pursue a professional acting career but worked various jobs to make a living. At 42, his life is more stable after many ups and downs.
Recently, actor Phung Ngoc's appearances in food introduction videos at a hotpot restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City have garnered significant attention on social media. He currently handles various tasks at the restaurant, including livestreaming, filming food introduction videos, and directly interacting with customers. This work has provided him with a stable income to support himself.
The ups and downs in the life of 'Co' from Southern Land
After "Southern Land ," Phung Ngoc went through a difficult period after leaving the arts. He worked various jobs, from hairdressing, motorbike taxi driving, security guard, parking attendant to selling clothes and doing online business. Despite his efforts to make ends meet, the actor often faced difficulties when things didn't go smoothly. "I used to sell things online, sell coffee, sell dried goods... but then storms and epidemics hit, and I didn't have any capital to fall back on, so life was very difficult," he shared.
Besides economic pressure, Phung Ngoc also experienced a marital breakdown. These consecutive events affected his mental and physical health, including insomnia, which led him to seek treatment. Currently, the actor says his health has improved; he sleeps better than before, but still needs plenty of rest.
Source: Thanh Nein Newspaper
