Who is performer Chi Pu?
Chi Pu, whose real name is Nguyễn Thùy Chi, is a prominent Vietnamese singer, actress, model, and performer born on June 14, 1993, in Hanoi, Vietnam. Known primarily by her stage name Chi Pu, she initially rose to prominence as a teen idol before establishing herself in pop and dance-pop music as well as mainstream cinema. In 2023, she expanded her international presence as a contestant on the Chinese reality television show Ride the Wind 2023 (also known as Sisters Who Make Waves season 4), ultimately earning a place in the show's final debut group. Over her career, she has received accolades such as the Golden Apricot Blossom Award and an HTV Award, and she was named among Forbes Asia's 100 Digital Stars in 2020.
Background/biography
Chi Pu grew up in Hanoi in a family where her father served in the Vietnamese military and her mother worked as an English teacher. She has one older sister who pursued a career in the banking industry. Showing an early interest in the arts, she studied piano during her childhood and participated in music competitions. She attended Lê Quý Đôn High School and later enrolled at RMIT University Vietnam. Her entry into the entertainment industry began in 2009 when she finished in the top 20 of the Miss Teen Vietnam pageant, which quickly elevated her into one of the country's most recognizable youth models and online personalities.
Music and acting career
- 5S Online (2013) – Television sitcom series (Role: Nana Princess)
- Thần tượng (Idol) (2013) – Feature film
- Yêu (Love) (2015) – Romantic drama film (Role: Nhi)
- Saigon Bodyguards (2016) – Action comedy film (Role: Trinh)
- Từ hôm nay (Feel Like Ooh) (2017) – Debut musical single
- Cho ta gần hơn (I'm in Love) (2017) – Musical single
- Đóa hoa hồng (Rose) (2018) – Musical single
- Anh ơi ở lại (2019) – Ballad single and music video
- Mười: Lời nguyền trở lại (Sister 2) (2022) – Horror feature film
- Ride the Wind 2023 (2023) – Reality competition television show
Chi Pu started her screen acting career in 2013 with television dramas such as Waterdrop and Happy Dream. Her role as Nana Princess in the sitcom 5S Online gained widespread popularity among younger viewers. She moved into feature films with roles in Thần tượng (2013) and Hương Ga (2014). In 2015, she played a leading role in the romantic drama Yêu (Love), earning praise for her performance. Beyond acting, she produced independent web series and short films, including Under One Sky and Wake Up.
In late 2017, Chi Pu transitioned into music, launching a professional singing career with high-concept dance-pop tracks and music videos. Her 2019 ballad "Anh ơi ở lại" became one of her biggest commercial hits, accumulating millions of views. In 2023, she represented Vietnam on China's high-profile reality series Ride the Wind 2023, delivering multiple viral stage performances alongside prominent Asian artists.
Breakthrough on international television
Chi Pu's participation in Ride the Wind 2023 served as a major turning point in her career. During the show's premiere, her performance of "Đóa hoa hồng" featured a self-designed dress transformation on stage that attracted widespread media attention in both Vietnam and China. Throughout the competition, she maintained strong popularity among voters, demonstrating skills in vocals, choreography, aerial acrobatics, and Mandarin language acquisition. She finished the competition in sixth place overall, becoming a member of the show's final eleven-member group. Following the show, she built a broader presence in the Chinese market through television guest appearances, live events, and commercial ventures.
Public reception
Throughout her career, public perception of Chi Pu has evolved significantly. In her early years, she was recognized primarily as a "hot girl" and teen fashion icon. Her venture into music in 2017 initially faced skepticism and public debate regarding her live vocal technique. However, media critics and industry observers have consistently highlighted her strong work ethic, visual concepts, production value, and performance ability. Her successful run on international television in 2023 earned widespread praise from both Vietnamese and international audiences, reframing her image as a versatile, dedicated performer representing modern Vietnamese pop culture on a foreign stage.
[Chi Pu - Finding You Official Music Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5xxnuSDrA0) This video showcases Chi Pu's official Chinese-language single "Finding You," highlighting her artistic expansion into international music markets following her breakthrough performance on Chinese television. http://googleusercontent.com/youtube_content/1
