Xuân Bắc
Biography
Nguyễn Xuân Bắc (born August 21, 1976), commonly known by his stage name Xuân Bắc, is a Vietnamese actor, comedian and MC. Starting his career in 1995, he soon became known to the public and professionals with his role as Núi in the TV series Sóng ở đáy sông (Waves at the Bottom of the River), and was also one of the main actors in the political comedy shows Gặp nhau cuối tuần and Gặp nhau cuối năm of VTV. Besides his acting career, he is also the host of the TV game shows Đuổi hình bắt chữ (Vietnamese version of Catchphrase) of Hanoi Television and Vua Tiếng Việt of VTV3.
Known For & Full Filmography12 Titles
Drama Series - 2003, 16 episodes • as Nam Tào
Vietnam's annual satirical comedy TV special that airs on Lunar New Year's Eve on VTV. Known for its comedic take on the socio-political and economic issues of the year in Vietnam, the show is considered a television staple of the Vietnamese New Year holiday.
Drama Series - 2003, 16 episodes • as Xuân Tóc Đỏ
Vietnam's annual satirical comedy TV special that airs on Lunar New Year's Eve on VTV. Known for its comedic take on the socio-political and economic issues of the year in Vietnam, the show is considered a television staple of the Vietnamese New Year holiday.
Drama Series - 2000, 16 episodes • Main Cast Role
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Drama Series - 2014, 16 episodes • as Self - Host
The Vietnamese version of the improvisational comedy series in which a celebrity performer is dressed up in costume before passing through a door into a room where they are welcomed with the phrase "Thank God you're here."
Drama Series - 2021, 16 episodes • as Self - Guest
A variety and talk show from Vietnam Television (VTV).
Drama Series - 2014, 16 episodes • as Self
A reality show about fathers and kids going on adventures without the mothers.
Drama Series - 2014, 16 episodes • as Self - Judge
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Drama Series - 2020, 16 episodes • as Self
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Drama Series - 1995, 16 episodes • as Thiện
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Drama Series - 2000, 16 episodes • as Núi
Núi is the son of a concubine in a wealthy family in 1960s Hai Phòng. Rejected by his father, Núi and his siblings face numerous hardships. As the war breaks out, they are sent to their maternal grandparents, in whose upbringing Núi’s life spirals into crimes and violence.
Movie - 1998, 2h 15m • as Cường
A poor carpenter hopes to secure a better life for his daughter by sending her to a college in Hanoi. As the university entrance exams approach, he is dead set on the ultimate mission: ward off anything - or anyone - that will distract the daughter from studying only.
Movie - 1997, 2h 15m • as Thắng
Based on a true story of 10 young women, who volunteered to help with logistic activities at Đồng Lộc junction, a strategic junction of Ho Chi Minh trail during the Vietnam War.