Đàm Vĩnh Hưng

Đàm Vĩnh Hưng (born 2 October 1971), often referred to by his nickname, Mr. Dam (also spelled Mr. Đàm), is a Vietnamese Pop star. He won 2 Dedication awards and multiple awards in Vietnam. Besides pop, he also performed many pre-war songs, Trinh Cong Son's songs and golden music. Being one of the highest paid singers in Vietnam, but he's also known for many allegations of inappropriate statement which caused lots of tabloids.He has become very popular in Vietnam beginning with his first career solo Tình Ơi Xin Ngủ Yên. His second album, Bình Minh Sẽ Mang Em Đi which boosted him into the A-list singers in Vietnam receiving much commercial and critical success. Following that, his first official liveshow Trái Tim Hát was held in 2013, directed by the most famous director at that time, Huynh Phuc Dien. The success of his albums as well as his live concerts had led him into winning many awards; he was named one of top 10 singers of the year by Làn Sóng Xanh (Green Wave) from that on and especially the award of "Best Male Artist of the year" of Ngôi Sao Bạch Kim (Platinum Star Awards) was given as a proof of his effort. However, his career was truly brightened when his 5th album Giọt Nước Mắt Cho Đời was given out, followed by his second liveshow Giờ H. On the other hand, Vol 8 Tình Ca 50 released in 2006 bringing him a lot of troubles from the song of the same name. There was also a rumor about the love affair between Hung and one of the most famous Vietnamese female singer - My Tam at that time when Hung continuously confessed his admiration for Tam. In early 2007, believing that the number 10 was the perfect number, he closed his franchise albums 1-10 by vol 10-Lac Mat Em Hung and immediately introduced his new franchise called Dạ Khúc Cho Tình Nhân. He is involved in combating the escalating traffic crisis. He is a goodwill ambassador to Asia Injury Prevention Foundation.In July 2010, he came to Santa Clara, California to perform at a concert. Security was heavy in expectation of protests by Vietnamese Americans, many of whom see him as a symbol of the communist government which they fled. Activist Ly Tong dressed up in drag in order to slip through security, and under the pretext of giving Dam a flower, sprayed Dam in the face with pepper spray.