Hoàng Thùy Linh
Hoàng Thùy Linh is a Vietnamese singer and actress. She gained recognition for her popular song "See Tình," with a remixed version that gained widespread popularity on TikTok.
Early years
Thùy Linh received her acting training at Hanoi's College of Art. She initially gained fame as a member of the girlband Thien Than.During her teenage years, she was also a presenter for HanoiTV's children's game show, Vui Cùng Hugo. Notably, Thùy Linh achieved recognition in 2006 by winning the ICON contest on Hoa Học Trò and became well known through various TV commercials, advertisements, and magazine covers targeting a teenage audience.
Her acting career began with the role of Thùy in the drama series Đường đời in 2004, consisting of 25 episodes and earning her the Golden Award at the Vietnam Drama Festival in 2005. Following this success, she played roles in two other dramas: Trò đùa của số phận directed by Huy Thuần, and Lan in Đi về phía mặt trời directed by Lưu Trọng Ninh.
In 2006, Thùy Linh pursued studies at the Department of TV Director at the Vietnam Acting and Film College, completing her degree in 2009.
In 2007, she took on a leading role in the second season of the interactive television programme "Vàng Anh's Diary," originally titled Nhật ký Vàng Anh. The show, a sitcom adapted from Portugal's "Sofia's Diary," received acclaim for its educational content aimed at Vietnamese youth.
Controversy
In September 2007, a private video featuring Thùy Linh engaging in sexual activities with her boyfriend, known as Viet "dart," was leaked online. Initially posted on YouTube, the video was swiftly taken down but later circulated on Vietnamese forums, leading to widespread dissemination throughout the nation. This incident became the most significant scandal in the Vietnamese entertainment industry at the time. The video's impact reached both domestic and international audiences, drawing attention from media outlets in the UK and the US.The scandal triggered public debates, with the younger generation advocating for sympathetic tolerance toward Thùy Linh. In contrast, adults, especially parents, criticized her heavily. There were informal demands for an official apology due to the perceived indirect impact on an education-oriented TV program for Vietnam's youth.
On 14 September 2007, the producers of "Vàng Anh's Diary" announced the show's cancellation. The final episode featured a pre-recorded talk show with Thùy Linh, during which she publicly apologized for the video. The decision to air this show drew substantial criticism toward VTV.
Post-scandal career
After the scandal, Thùy Linh maintained a low profile for a year before making a comeback in 2010 with her self-titled debut album, "Hoàng Thùy Linh – Vol.1." Despite receiving minimal promotion, the album achieved significant success, earning praise from many critics who commended her singing ability and the overall quality of the album.In May 2011, Thùy Linh released her second album, titled "Đừng Vội Vàng". Similar to her debut album, the second album received positive reviews from critics who admired her vocal talents and the production quality.
On 6 March 2018, Thùy Linh published her autobiography, "Vàng Anh & Phượng Hoàng", providing insights into her career, including reflections on the scandal that had previously impacted her public image.
Awards and nominations
Music
;Devotion Music AwardsThe Devotion Music Awards is an annual music accolade bestowed by Sports and Culture, a renowned entertainment newspaper in Vietnam. This award aims to acknowledge outstanding contributions to the richness and development of Vietnamese pop music. Often regarded as the Vietnamese equivalent of the Grammy Awards, the Devotion Music Awards cover various categories within the music industry.
A notable achievement in the history of these awards is credited to Hoang Thuy Linh, who became the first Vietnamese artist to clinch victories in all four major categories in a single year.
| Year | Category | Nominated work/Recipient | Result | Note |
| 2017 | Best Music Video of the Year | "Bánh Trôi Nước " | Nomitated | |
| 2020 | Best Album of the Year | Hoàng | Won | |
| 2020 | Best Song of the Year | "Để Mị Nói Cho Mà Nghe" | Won | |
| 2020 | Best Music Video of the Year | "Để Mị Nói Cho Mà Nghe" | Won | |
| 2020 | Best Singer of the Year | Herself | Won | |
| 2021 | Best Music Video of the Year | "Kẻ Cắp Gặp Bà Già" | Nomitated | |
| 2023 | Best Album of the Year | LINK | Won | |
| 2023 | Best Song of the Year | "Gieo Quẻ" | Nomitated | |
| 2023 | Best Music Video of the Year | "Gieo Quẻ" | Won | |
| 2023 | Best Female Artist of the Year | Herself | Won | |
| 2023 | - | - | - | - |
;Harper's Bazaar Star Awards
| Year | Category | Nominated work/Recipient | Result | Note |
| 2019 | Female Artist of the Year | Herself | Won |
;Golden Apricot Blossom Awards
| Year | Category | Nominated work/Recipient | Result | Note |
| 2019 | Artist of the Year | Herself | Won | |
| 2019 | Song of the Year | "Để Mị Nói Cho Mà Nghe" | Won | |
| 2019 | Favorite Female Pop Singer | "Để Mị Nói Cho Mà Nghe" | Won | |
| 2020 | Favorite Female Pop Singer | "Kẻ Cắp Gặp Bà Già" | Nomitated |
; Green Wave Music Awards
The Green Wave Music Awards stands as one of the venerable and esteemed annual music honors within the Vietnamese music industry. Its inception dates back to 1997, and it is organized by the 99.9 MHz FM radio station of the Voice of the People of Ho Chi Minh City.
Hoang Thuy Linh became the first artist ever to secure victories in all eight nominated categories in a single year at the Green Wave Music Awards.
| Year | Category | Nominated work/Recipient | Result | Note |
| 2019 | Song of the Year | "Để Mị Nói Cho Mà Nghe" | Won | |
| 2019 | Influence Award | "Để Mị Nói Cho Mà Nghe" | Won | |
| 2019 | Music Video of the Year | "Để Mị Nói Cho Mà Nghe" | Won | |
| 2019 | Top 10 Songs of the Year | "Để Mị Nói Cho Mà Nghe" | ||
| 2019 | Best Collaboration | "Để Mị Nói Cho Mà Nghe" | Won | |
| 2019 | Best Sound Mixing | "Để Mị Nói Cho Mà Nghe" | Won | |
| 2019 | Breakthrough Artist of the Year | Herself | Won | |
| 2019 | Female Artist of the Year | Herself | Won | |
| 2020 | Female Artist of the Year | Herself | Nomitated | |
| 2021 | Female Artist of the Year | Herself | Nomitated | |
| 2022 | Female Artist of the Year | Herself | Won | |
| 2022 | Album of the Year | LINK | Won | |
| 2022 | Music Video of the Year | "Gieo Quẻ" | ||
| 2022 | Best Collaboration | "Gieo Quẻ" | ||
| 2022 | Song of the Year | "See Tình" | Won | |
| 2022 | Viral Song of the Year | "See Tình" | ||
| 2022 | Top 10 Songs of the Year | "See Tình" | ||
| 2022 | Best Sound Mixing | "See Tình" | Won | |
| 2023 | Female Artist of the Year | Herself | Nomitated | |
| 2023 | Music Video of the Year | "Bo Xì Bo" | Won |
;Men&Life Awards
| Year | Category | Nominated work/Recipient | Result | Note |
| 2020 | Singer of the Year | Herself | Won |
;METUB WebTVAsia Awards
| Year | Category | Nominated work/Recipient | Result | Note |
| 2019 | Viral Music Video of the Year | "Để Mị Nói Cho Mà Nghe" | Won |
;Mnet Asian Music Awards
| Year | Category | Nominated work/Recipient | Result | Note |
| 2019 | Best Asian Artist - Vietnam | Herself | Won |
;POP Music Awards
| Year | Category | Nominated work/Recipient | Result | Note |
| 2016 | Video of the Year | "Bánh Trôi Nước " | Nomitated |
;YanVpop20 Awards
| Year | Category | Nominated work/Recipient | Result | Note |
| 2016 | Music Video of the Year | "Bánh Trôi Nước " | Won | |
| 2016 | Top 20 Songs of the Year | "Bánh Trôi Nước " |
;Zing Music Awards
| Year | Category | Nominated work/Recipient | Result | Note |
| 2014 | Female Artist of the Year | Herself | Nomitated | |
| 2016 | Music Video of the Year | "Bánh Trôi Nước " | Nomitated |
Acting
The Golden Kite Awards, officially titled the Vietnam Cinema Association Awards, have been an annual testament to excellence in the realm of Vietnamese films, television series, and videos since 2003. Hosted by the Vietnam Cinema Association, this ceremony aims to acknowledge outstanding contributions to the cinematic and television landscape of Vietnam throughout the preceding year.Widely regarded as the Vietnamese equivalent to the Oscars, the Golden Kite Awards hold a preeminent position as the most esteemed accolade in the country's film and television industry. The ceremony typically takes place early in the subsequent year, showcasing and celebrating the pinnacle of achievements within the Vietnamese audiovisual realm.
| Year | Category | Nominated work/Recipient | Result | Note |
| 2013 | Best Leading Actress | Thần Tượng | Nomitated |
;VTV Festival
| Year | Category | Nominated work/Recipient | Result | Note |
| 2004 | Breakthrough Actress | Đường đời | Won |
Other accolades
;ELLE Style Awards| Year | Category | Nominated work/Recipient | Result | Note |
| 2019 | Most Stylist Female Singer of the Year | Herself | Won |
;WeChoice Awards
| Year | Category | Nominated work/Recipient | Result | Note |
| 2017 | Top 10 Inspirational Public Figures | Herself | Nomitated | |
| 2019 | Top 10 Inspirational Public Figures | Herself | Won | |
| 2019 | Breakthrough Artist of the Year | Herself | Nomitated | |
| 2019 | Music Video of the Year | Để Mị Nói Cho Mà Nghe | Nomitated |