Nguyễn Thùy Chi (born June 14, 1993), commonly known by her stage name Chi Pu, is a Vietnamese actress and singer. She gained popularity with her lead roles in several television dramas and sitcoms including ''Waterdrop'', ''Happy Dream'', and ''5S Online''. Chi Pu officially started her singing career in 2017. In 2020, Chi Pu was honored among Forbes list of Asia Pacific's 100 most influential digital stars.

Life and career

Chi Pu was born on June 14, 1993 in Hanoi, Vietnam. Her father is a member of the Vietnamese military, and her mother is an English teacher. She has an older sister who works in the banking industry. Chi Pu rose to fame after placing Top 20 Miss Teen Vietnam 2009. Afterwards, she joined the entertainment industry and became a

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. According to Socialbaker, , Chi Pu had the most followers of any Vietnamese actress on

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. In 2013, Chi Pu started her acting career with leading roles in the television dramas ''Waterdrop'' and ''Happy Dream'', which were broadcast on Vietnam National Television. That same year, she joined '' 5S Online,'' a popular Vietnamese television series]. She produced and acted in her first short film, ''Under One Sky.'' The short film was highly rated among audiences and critics, receiving a :vi:Cánh Diều Vàng, Golden Kite Award the following year. At the end of 2013, Chi Pu appeared in her first full-length film, ''Thần tượng ''(The Talent), which won 6

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s. Chi Pu also appeared in the horror movies ''Chung cư ma ''(Hush) and ''Hương Ga ''(Rise), which won Best Vietnamese Film at the 2016 San Francisco International New Concept Film Festival. In 2014, Chi Pu has been the leading role in the television drama ''Vẫn có em bên đời'' ''(You’re Always by my Side)''. The drama received high ratings, earning Chi Pu an HTV Award for Most Favorite Television Drama Actress. Chi Pu produced and acted in her second short movie called ''My Sunshine ''that same year. The movie received positive reviews for its message supporting the

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community. In 2015, Chi Pu had a leading role in ''Yêu (Love)''. The

movie grossed more than half million USD within three days of its release. It also won the Golden Apricot Blossom Awards for Best Movie in 2015. ''Yêu'' won Chi Pu nominations for Best Actress at the 2015 Golden Apricot Blossom Awards and Green Star Awards. In 2015, Chi Pu was the backstage host for Dancing with the Stars Kids Vietnam - Season 2. In 2016, Chi Pu was one of the two hosts for The Voice Kids Vietnam - Season 4. Chi Pu was the judge for several beauty and style competitions, such as Miss

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Vietnams editorial secretary Angie Nguyễn and Lý Quí Khánh. Chi Pu voiced the character Glim in the French animated movie '' Mune: Guardian of the Moon''. Chi Pu took part in the musical ''Thiên đài (

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)'', an adaptation of the famous same-name musical movie by the Chinese artist

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. In 2016, Chi Pu produced her first web series ''Wake Up''. The 7-episode series was broadcast on V Live and

. Chi Pu produced, co-wrote, starred, and sang the OST. The budget for the series was about $150,000, paid for by Chi Pu and brand sponsorships. In July 2016, Chi Pu performed her song "Fighting Fighting" (Wake up OST) at Viral Fest Asia 2016 - a musical event held in

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. In October 2016, Chi Pu was invited by Korean Daily News

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) for a tourism and beauty experience in Seoul. In November 2016, Chi Pu attended the first

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in Seoul, Korea. She released several songs including "Fighting Fighting" (Wake up OST), "Stay with me" (LOVE OST), ''Ngày bồng bềnh'', "Tada X’mas" (feat. Gil Lê). She earned third place in Dancing with the Stars Vietnam Season 6. Chi Pu started her singing career in 2017 and immediately garnered attention from media outlets and fans. She is one of 33 contestants competing in the fourth season of Chinese reality show “

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” which broadcast in 2023. She had the sixth highest score at the end of the final episode on July 22. She also won two sub-categories in the show, including the "Fan Favorite" award for her "Shut Up and Dance" song, which she performed with Ella and former contestant Meng Jia in a previous season of the show, and the "Overcoming Challenges" award. Her performance earned Chi Pu a position as part of the 11-member girl group that will debut and be active in the Chinese entertainment industry after the show.

Public image and activism

In 2015, Chi Pu was honored as Upcoming Female Actress at

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Vietnam, OPPO Cameraphone. In April 2016, Chi Pu was the first Vietnamese artist to cooperate with

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in their Google App advertising campaign in Vietnam. Chi Pu is often active in nonprofit and volunteer organizations. Recently, she urged people to contribute funds to support flood victims in Central Vietnam. Chi Pu also advocated funding heart surgeries for poor children. She held the event “Trung thu yêu thương” (Beloved Mid-Autumn) to perform and send out gifts for children at the ''Center for Disabled Children'' in Ho Chi Minh City. In 2015, Chi Pu was one of the ambassadors for “''Về đi Vàng ơi''” (Come home Golden), a campaign launched by Asia Canine Protection Alliance (ACPA). The campaign advocated for an end to the theft, trade, and cruel actions of dogs. Along with other artists, Chi Pu encouraged people to stop hunting and consuming rhino horns in Vietnam.

Discography

Extended plays

Filmography

Film

Discography

2013

* "Tiểu thư cá tính" (composed by Dương Khắc Linh)

2014

* "Tada Xmas" (with Gil Lê) (composed by Kai Đinh)

2015

* "Stay With Me" (composed by Kai Đinh)

2016

* "Ngày Bồng Bềnh" (composed by Lê Cát Trọng Lý)

2017

* "Đón Xuân Tuyệt Vời" (with Hoàng Thùy Linh): released on January 17, composed by TRIPLE D * " Từ hôm nay (Feel Like Ooh)": released on October 10, composed by Park, Eddy S Park * "Cho ta gần hơn (I'm in love)": released on October 27, composed by Krazy Park, Eddy S Park * "Em sai rồi anh xin lỗi em đi (#ESRAXLED)": released on November 26, composed by Trang Phap * "Talk to me (Có nên dừng lại)": released on December 21, composed by Triple D

2018

* "Đóa hoa hồng (Queen) (Dance Version)": released on May 15, composed by Andiez - NNeo * "Đóa Hoa hồng (Queen) (Story Version)": released on May 21 * "Mời Anh Vào Team Em": released on November 27, composed by Dat G

2019

* "Anh Ơi Ở Lại": released on April 23, written by Đat G * "Em nói anh rồi": released on August 2, composed by Park Jeongwook (M.O.T) * "Shh! Chỉ ta biết thôi": released on December 26, written and produced by Nguyen Phuc Thien

2020

* "Cung đàn vỡ đôi": released on June 3, written by Kiên * "Mơ Anh": released on September 3, written by Mew Amazing

2021

* "Đừng Đùa Với Lửa" (released on November 17)

2022

* "Black Hickey (Con Dấu Chủ Quyền)" (released on August 8) * "Sashimi" (released on September 9) * "Miss Showbiz" (release on October 13)

2023

* "Hoa Dưới Mặt Trời)" ( released on November 30 ) - quảng cáo PNJ

Awards and nominations

*Face of The Year 2022 - Most Favorite Female Actress *

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's Top 100 Digital Star 2020 (Asia & Pacific) *

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Awards 2020 - Public Figure of The Year *Face of The Year 2022 - Most Favorite Female Actress *

2017 - Actress of The Year *1st

2016 – Rookie Award *WebTV Asia Awards 2016 - Most Popular Online Drama *Golden Apricot Blossom Awards – Artist of the Year 2015 *HTV Awards – The Most Favorite Television Drama Actress 2015 *

2015 – Upcoming Female Actress of the Year 2015 *Star Awards – Beauty Queen of the Year 2015 *

s 2014 – Best Short Film (“Under One Sky”) *Bronze Prize –

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Vietnam 2015 *We Choice Awards – Top 10 Most Influential People of the Year 2014 *The Box Idol 2013 *Top 20 Miss Teen Vietnam 2009

References

External links

* * * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Chi Pu 1993 births Living people 21st-century Vietnamese women singers Vietnamese film actresses Vietnamese pop singers Vietnamese idols People from Hanoi RMIT University Vietnam alumni