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Quick facts for kids Chi Pu
Chi Pu in 2019
Born	Nguyễn Thùy Chi (1993-06-14) June 14, 1993 (age 32) Hanoi, Vietnam
Nationality	Vietnamese
Occupation	Actress model presenter
Years active	2009–present
Agent	GOM Entertainment (since 2017)
Height	1.63 m (5 ft 4 in)
Awards	Forbes Asia's Top 100 Digital Stars 2020 (Asia & Pacific) Actress Of The Year - Elle Style Awards 2017 Asia Rising Star - Asia Artist Awards 2016
YouTube information
Years active	2013–present
Genre	Music
Subscribers	1.4 million
Total views	421.6 million
Subscriber and view counts updated as of July 24, 2022.

Chi Pu, whose real name is Nguyễn Thùy Chi, was born on June 14, 1993. She is a famous Vietnamese actress and singer. Chi Pu became well-known for her main roles in TV shows like Waterdrop, Happy Dream, and 5S Online. She officially started her music career in 2017. In 2020, Forbes Asia named her one of the top 100 most influential digital stars in Asia and the Pacific.

Life and Career Highlights

Chi Pu was born in Hanoi, Vietnam. Her father was in the Vietnamese military. Her mother worked as an English teacher. She also has an older sister.

Becoming a Teen Idol

Chi Pu first became famous after she placed in the Top 20 of Miss Teen Vietnam in 2009. After this, she joined the entertainment world. She quickly became a popular teen idol. By November 2016, she had the most followers among Vietnamese actresses on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

Starting Her Acting Journey

In 2013, Chi Pu began her acting career. She played main roles in TV dramas like Waterdrop and Happy Dream. These shows were shown on Vietnam National Television. That same year, she joined 5S Online, a very popular Vietnamese TV series.

Making Short Films and Movies

Chi Pu also produced and acted in her first short film, Under One Sky. This film was loved by audiences and critics. It even won a Golden Kite Award the next year. Later in 2013, Chi Pu appeared in her first full-length movie, Thần tượng (The Talent). This movie won six Golden Kite Awards. She also acted in horror movies like Chung cư ma (Hush) and Hương Ga (Rise). Hương Ga won Best Vietnamese Film at a festival in San Francisco.

Continuing Success in TV and Film

In 2014, Chi Pu played the main role in the TV drama Vẫn có em bên đời (You’re Always by my Side). This show was very popular. It helped her win an HTV Award for Most Favorite Television Drama Actress.

Supporting the LGBT Community

That same year, Chi Pu produced and acted in her second short movie, My Sunshine. This movie got good reviews for its message supporting the LGBT community. In 2015, she had a main role in Yêu (Love). This movie, which also focused on LGBT themes, earned a lot of money quickly. It won the Golden Apricot Blossom Awards for Best Movie in 2015. Chi Pu was also nominated for Best Actress for her role in Yêu.

Hosting and Judging Shows

Chi Pu also worked as a host and judge. In 2015, she was the backstage host for Dancing with the Stars Kids Vietnam. In 2016, she was one of the hosts for The Voice Kids Vietnam. She also judged beauty and style contests.

Voice Acting and Musicals

Chi Pu lent her voice to the character Glim in the French animated movie Mune: Guardian of the Moon. She also took part in a musical called Thiên đài (The Rooftop). This musical was based on a famous movie by Chinese artist Jay Chou.

Producing Her Own Series

In 2016, Chi Pu produced her first web series called Wake Up. This series had seven episodes and was shown on V Live and YouTube. Chi Pu helped write, starred in, and sang the main song for the series. She even performed her song "Fighting Fighting" at a music event in Bali, Indonesia, in July 2016.

Starting Her Music Career

Chi Pu officially began her singing career in 2017. She quickly got a lot of attention from the media and her fans. She had previously released songs like "Fighting Fighting" and "Stay with me." She also earned third place in Dancing with the Stars Vietnam in 2015.

Competing in China

In 2023, Chi Pu was one of 33 contestants on the Chinese reality show “Sisters Who Make Waves”. She did very well, finishing with the sixth highest score in the final episode. She also won two special awards on the show. Her strong performances helped her earn a spot in an 11-member girl group. This group will perform in the Chinese entertainment industry.

Music Releases

Extended Plays

Songs by Year

2013

• "Tiểu thư cá tính"

2014

• "Tada Xmas" (with Gil Lê)

2015

• "Stay With Me"

2016

• "Ngày Bồng Bềnh"

2017

• "Đón Xuân Tuyệt Vời" (with Hoàng Thùy Linh)
• "Từ hôm nay (Feel Like Ooh)"
• "Cho ta gần hơn (I'm in love)"
• "Em sai rồi anh xin lỗi em đi (#ESRAXLED)"
• "Talk to me (Có nên dừng lại)"

2018

• "Đóa hoa hồng (Queen) (Dance Version)"
• "Đóa Hoa hồng (Queen) (Story Version)"
• "Mời Anh Vào Team Em"

2019

• "Anh Ơi Ở Lại"
• "Em nói anh rồi"
• "Shh! Chỉ ta biết thôi"

2020

• "Cung đàn vỡ đôi"
• "Mơ Anh"

2021

• "Đừng Đùa Với Lửa"

2022

• "Black Hickey (Con Dấu Chủ Quyền)"
• "Sashimi"
• "Miss Showbiz"

2023

• "Hoa Dưới Mặt Trời"

2024

• "Follow Me"

Filmography

Movies

Awards and Recognitions

Chi Pu has won many awards and been recognized for her talent:

• Face of The Year 2022 - Most Favorite Female Actress
• Forbes Asia's Top 100 Digital Star 2020 (Asia & Pacific)
• TikTok Awards 2020 - Public Figure of The Year
• ELLE Style Awards 2017 - Actress of The Year
• 1st Asia Artist Awards 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
• ELLE Style Awards 2015 – Upcoming Female Actress of the Year 2015
• Star Awards – Beauty Queen of the Year 2015
• Golden Kite Awards 2014 – Best Short Film (“Under One Sky”)
• Bronze Prize – Dancing with the Stars Vietnam 2015
• We Choice Awards – Top 10 Most Influential People of the Year 2014
• The Box Idol 2013
• Top 20 Miss Teen Vietnam 2009