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She began her singing career with her debut album titled 24/7, released in 2004. The album was received well and landed her at the Asia Song Festival in South Korea.[4]
Hà was the brand ambassador of Sunsilk, a British haircare brand.[5] She cooperated with the brand to release a new album and later ran an on-tour campaign. Her second album, Tìm Lại Giấc Mơ (Finding Dreams), was released in 2010, along with many smaller projects which were later released in 2011. At the end of 2011, she released her sixth album named Invincible – Sẽ Mãi Bên Nhau, with the same title head single.
She has won two awards out of twelve nominations, including the Golden Apricot Blossom Award, the HTV Award, the Green Wave Award, the Golden Album, and Yan Vpop 20. On 14 April 2012, she received the Favourite Female Singer Award with 14,216 votes at the HTV Awards.[6]
Throughout her singing career, she also appeared in numerous films and made appearances in TV dramas such as Hoa Cỏ May, and in the movies 39 Độ Yêu (39 Degree of Love) and Chiến Dịch Trái Tim Bên Phải (Right Heart Campaign). She has been the brand ambassador of Sunplay, Toshiba, Sony Ericsson, and Sunsilk, as well as a music ambassador for YanTV.
Early life and career
Hồ Ngọc Hà was born in An Cựu, Huế City of Thừa Thiên Huế Province (currently named Thuận Hóa District of Huế Municipality), but later moved to Quảng Bình Province with her parents. Her parents worked in banking. When she was 12 years old, she lived apart from family, as she was enrolled in a piano major[7] at Military Art and Culture College, living in a dormitory instead. At the age of 15, instead of continuing in academia, she chose to pursue modelling. This choice paid off as she won prestigious awards, including the runner-up position at Ha Noi Supermodel, the first prize at Vietnam Supermodel, and the runner-up position at Asia’s Model Searching competition. In 2003, after moving to Ho Chi Minh City, she made an appearance as a singer for the first time at Người Đẹp Hát show. Afterwards, songwriter Quoc Bao invited her to take part in one song from his upcoming album. After receiving praise and favorable reviews from Người Đẹp Hát show and songwriter Quoc Bao, she decided to pursue singing. [8]
2001: Career debut
In 2001, she was chosen by director Luu Trong Ninh to portray a character in the TV drama Hoa Co May, which was aired on the Saturday Cinema Show on VTV3 at the time. Her on-screen debut was portraying Huong, an American-Vietnamese girl with a tough personality. At that time, she was studying Piano Major at the Military Art and Culture College in Vietnam.
In 2005, after the release of 39 Độ Yêu (39 Degree of Love) and Chiến Dịch Trái Tim Bên Phải (Right-heart Campaign), she temporarily stopped acting to focus on her singing career.
2004: Debut album 24 Hours 7 Days
She came to Hanoi and met with musician Huy Tuan to discuss working together on her debut album.[9] After that, Huy Tuan began working on her album as a producer. The album was named Vietnamese: 24 Giờ 7 Ngày (24 Hours 7 Days), and was released in 2004 by Viet Tan Studio.[10] The songs in the album were produced by Tuan and were composed by him and numerous songwriters including Duc Tri, Nguyen Xinh Xo, Hong Kien, Duong Thu, An Hieu.[10] The titular single attracted fans, however, the album did not garner further attention due to limited advertising and no promotional music videos.[10]
2005: Và Em Đã Yêu and Acting Career.
She signed a record deal with songwriter Duc Tri's Music Faces Records. They then worked together for her second album following Huy Tuan's advice. Her next album title was Và Em Đã Yêu (And I'm In Love), released in June 2005 by Music Faces Records and Phuong Nam Films. There were 5 songs in the album composed by Phuong Uyen, Ho Quang Minh and Duc Tri, and the 5 other songs were her old songs remixed. Two hit songs of the album were Đêm Nghe Tiếng Mưa (Listening to Night Rain) and Và Em Đã Yêu (And I'm In Love), which helped Ho Ngoc Ha become well-known afterward.
After the release of second album, she came back to acting in the TV drama version of 39 Độ Yêu (39 Degree of Love), consisting of 16 episodes, which used to be a 90 minute movie that had been released in several Vietnam box offices previously. The drama was not as impressive as expected and was criticised by audiences. VnExpress said the movie was a "messy magic show" with "terrible cut from the original".[11] Later, she joined the movie title Chiến Dịch Trái Tim Bên Phải (Right Heart Campaign) released on 10 June 2005. On the contrary to 39 Độ Yêu (39 Degree of Love), this movie gained plenty of positive reviews from the audiences. Hoai Nam from Tuoi Tre Newspaper wrote a list of "5 reasons that you should watch Right Heart Campaign"[12] along with many compliments from the audience toward her acting. After this movie, she stopped to focus on singing.
2006: Muốn Nói Với Anh and Ảo Ảnh
Before running her tour in the US, she and other artists together worked on her third album named Muốn Nói Với Anh (I Wanna Tell You). The album was released on 15 December 2006 by Music Faces Records and Galaxy Studio in Vietnam and later on iTunes in the US on 19 December 2016 by Music Faces Records. Huy Tuan and Duc Tri co wrote the album, while Ho Ngoc Ha wrote the head single herself and two old songs added from last two albums. There were 3 hit songs in this album, Muốn Nói Với Anh (I Wanna Tell You), Giấc Mơ Chỉ Là Giấc Mơ (Dream Is Only Dream) and Đời Bỗng Vui (Life Is Unexpectedly Happy).
During that time, Ho Ngoc Ha and Duc Tuan released an album named Ảo Ảnh (Illusion), which was a collection of classic songs from famous musicians such as Y Van, Van Phung, Ngo Thuy Mien, Pham Manh Cuong, Do Le, Trong Khuong and Huynh Anh. The album was released in Vietnam by Music Faces Records and in the US on 9 October 2006 by Music Published and Pops Worldwide.
2007-2009: Khi Ta Yêu Nhau, The First Single and Và Em Đã Yêu Tour
In 2007, she recorded her next album Khi Ta Yêu Nhau (When We're In Love) released by Music Faces Records. However, the album was not widely advertised and promoted, thus there was no hit in the album, therefore it was considered as a decline within her career. Also in that year, on Sức Sống Mới Show, host Thanh Mai and Trung Dung conducted an interview partially regarding her love and career. However, it was said by a source that she had already broken up with Duc Tri for 1 year already.[13] This created confusion, but she officially made an announcement regarding the rumor: "Right now, I'm being at the peaceful stage of my life. Lots of people are curious of why I look so happy though I've had gone through a break up recently. But it's my real feeling. I love with all of my heart therefore once I break up, I regret nothing".[14] Years after the official break up, she continued working and collaborating with Music Faces Records.
In 2009, she released the album The First Single after a two-year hiatus. This time, Duc Tri was not a part of the album's production, but many young musicians such as Duong Khac Linh, Hoang Anh and Hung Lan were instead. Many copies were sold and the album received plenty of positive reviews from the audience. Xin Hãy Thứ Tha (My Apology) featuring rapper Suboi is considered one of the best songs of her career. She performed the English version of Xin Hãy Thứ Tha named My Apology at Asia Song Festival in Korea.[4]
At that time, she became brand ambassador of Sunsilk Vietnam. In order to promote Sunsilk and her album, she ran the Và Em Đã Yêu Tour across Vietnam starting in September 2009. Tickets were sold by exchanging Sunsilk shampoo containers for tickets.[15] The tour was from 27 September 2009 in Ho Chi Minh City to 10 October 2009 in Can Tho, along with many guest artists such as Dam Vinh Hung, Dan Truong, Phan Dinh Tung, Quang Vinh, Pham Anh Khoa, Cao Thai Son, Lam Truong and Nguyen Vu.[16]Và Em Đã Yêu show was live on HTV7 and Sunsilk's official website.[16]
2010–early 2011: Becoming a mother, New album released
After giving birth, she came back with her new album titled Tìm Lại Giấc Mơ (Finding Dreams) in 2010. She recorded the album while being pregnant[11] and it was released right after giving birth. This was the first album without Duc Tri's collaboration and also the last album released by Music Faces Records, Duc Tri openly supported her departure and shared his thoughts accordingly, saying, "It's totally normal when she leaves. Personally, the most important thing is what remains between those who stay and those who leave".[11] The album was released in Vietnam on 10 July 2011 and on 21 July 2011 in the US on iTunes. The album included songs written by songwriters Nguyen Hong Thuan, Quoc An, Hoang Anh, Duong Khac Linh and Hoang Huy Long. Thêm Một Lần Vỡ Tan (One More Break Up) was composed and written by Ho Ngoc Ha herself. However, the song was compared by audiences to Kylie Minogue'sRed Blooded Woman.[17] Speaking of this incident, she said that two songs were completely different, thus she wasn't responsible for the final production and remix whatsoever.[18]
In the promotion for the new album, she continuously cooperated with Sunsilk to hold a small show Tìm Lại Giấc Mơ in 2010, with same guest artists like the previous show but this time, the V-Music band and Ha Anh Tuan were newly added.
Ho Ngoc Ha and the V-Music band partnered up for their album Ngày Hạnh Phúc (Happy Day) released in August 2010 in Vietnam; on 2 August on iTunes. This was her second duet album and the first song without the production of Duc Tri and Music Faces Records, and her third collaboration with Viet Tan Studio. Nikkon was the sponsor of this album.
2011: Invincible
Until mid 2011, she released two new singles Sao Ta Lặng Im (Why We Keep Silence). written and composed by Nguyen Hong Thuan, and Nỗi Nhớ Đầy Vơi (Nonstop Missing), featuring Noo Phuoc Thinh, which both made remarkable moves on various music charts. Shortly afterward, the ballad single Một Lần Cuối Thôi (Last Time) was released as an opening for her sixth album Invincible – Sẽ Mãi Bên Nhau (Forever Together) which was scheduled to be released at the end of 2011. This album was a collaboration between her, Duong Khac Linh and Thanh Bui, significantly focused on R&B. The album's master was done in Studio Syd (Australia) by Lenon Zervos (this studio has previously worked with Lady Gaga, Kanye West, and U2.). The head single Invincible was filmed in Hollywood Studio, USA which was her most invested music video of all times. The plot of the music video was conceived by Hà herself, in which she portrayed an alien coming back to Earth in order to rescue her lover from the enemy. Danny Do directed the music video. Critics claimed this music video resembled Katy Perry'sET. The second single Từ Ngày Anh Đi (The Day You Went Away), composed by Nguyen Hoang Duy, was exclusively aired on YanTV. The director was the award-winning Tran Dinh Hien. In this video she portrayed Egyptian Queen Cleopatra, a unique portrayal and also the first time this appeared in Vietnamese music industry.
On 15 December 2011, she held a live concert at Lan Anh Club in Ho Chi Minh City. Directed by Viet Tu, it was the largest show of her eight-year career, with an officially announced budget of 5 billion VND. The event featured 25 songs and showcased her well-prepared performances, leaving a strong impression on the audience. The live show was nominated at Devotion Award 2011 in April 2012.
2012: The Voice's Coach and The Second Single
Following multiple successes throughout the years, Ho Ngoc Ha and the V-Music band released a new project I Love You. I Love You is the collection of 8 songs about love composed by Nguyen Hong Thuan, Quoc An, Phuc Bo, Phuong Uyen and Kien Tran.
Vietnam was the second country that was allowed to air The Voice after Korea. The judges included Dam Vinh Hung, Ho Ngoc Ha, Thu Minh and Tran Lap. In order to become one of the judges, she had spent much time and effort, and also had a small vocal cord surgery.
In 2012, she won Favourite Female Singer award at HTV Award.
She is also the judge of Centaur Dance Showdown, an international dance competition. She was invited to the show where the Vietnam team competed with other teams from different countries, along with Singaporean hip hop dancer Sheikh Haikel and famous Japanese breakdancer Katsuyuki Ishikawa.[19]
In September 2012, while being a judge of The Voice Vietnam, she released a new single Đắn Đo (Wondering), including two songs Đắn Đo (Wondering) (composed by Phuong Uyen) and Chôn Giấu Một Tình Yêu (Hidden Love) (featuring Le Quyen) composed by Luong Bang Quang. Runaway was also attached in the single, which is the English version of the song Mãi Mãi Về Sau.
She shared her thought about this single, saying: "Life is colorful and youth is dreamy, however when you grow up, simplicity is the most important thing in life. With this single, I want to present that simplicity with foremost depth within. From music video to CD design, which should be touching towards everyone. Hopefully the audience will have chance to discover themselves, get to know new things, who knows if they could find themselves in my songs. Don't walk in the same path of emotions and music genres".[20]
Đắn Đo (Wondering) was chosen to be the head single. Before the release, Ha and her team kept revealing sneak peeks of the song, which made it appear on top search. However, the audience was somewhat disappointed once it was officially released, due to its unique rhythm and lyrics. Ha herself claimed that Đắn Đo (Wondering) is not a catchy song and it needs time. She shared: "Lots of people wonder why I've chosen difficult paths this time, instead of the same old style; personally thinking, being safe in music is boring".[21]
2013: Got To Dance judge
Ho Ngoc Ha did a catwalk with supermodel Thanh Hang in a dress inspired by poisonous mushrooms designed by Cong Tri during the 11th Đẹp Fashion Show. She was a judge of Got To Dance along with dancer Alfredo Torres, Vietnamese-American hip hop dancer Dumbo and dance choreographer Tran Ly Ly. She was the face of Samsung and featured in many other commercials.
On 5 August 2013, at Asian Music Stars Show held by China's CCTV, with the participation of many singers from 10 countries and regions, she performed live two songs Runaway (Mãi Mãi Về Sau) and Hãy Thứ Tha Cho Em (Please Forgive Me).
On 12 August 2013, Hãy Thứ Tha Cho Em (composed by Duong Khac Linh, written by Hoang Huy Long) and Giấu Anh Vào Nỗi Nhớ (Keep You In My Thought) (Chau Dang Khoa) were released in two different music styles. Her unique voice was concentrated with nice dance choreography and her perfect figure. There were three music videos in three different styles for this song, which had hardly happened in the Vietnamese music industry. In the making of these versions, she and 50 people crew kept working in 4 days at several studios in District 2 & 9 (Ho Chi Minh City) for 15 different sets, 12 uniquely designed costumes and 1 month for post production. At the16th Green Waves Award, she won "Single of the Year" Award for Hãy Thứ Tha Cho Em and Top 10 Favorite Singers.
2014: X Factor and Ho Ngoc Ha Live Concert 2014
On 12 May 2014, she released the album Mối Tình Xưa (Old Love) which was inspired by classic genres from 10 years ago. The album included 11 songs composed by Duc Tri, Nguyen Hong Thuan, Chau Dang Khoa, Pham Toan Thang, with a classic love song vibe. "It could be said that I use these 11 songs to tell a story about my 10 year including career, love and failure," she shared.
She got a deal to be a judge of X Factor's first season in Vietnam. Despite poor rating, she still contributed her best and became the favorite judge among the jury. She also gave a hand to help Giang Hong Ngoc win the top prize. At the same time, she released the music video for My Baby (composed by Do Hieu).
On 20 November 2014, her Live Concert was held in Gem Center, Saigon. Talking about this show, she revealed to be performing a musical narrative. Her 8 hits were linked together to make a 40 minute long emotional musical story with choreography by John Huy Tran and Ngoc Tu. She even decided to invite John-Paul "JP" San Pedro, a famous American dancer and choreographer who used to work with Janet Jackson, Jennifer Lopez, Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, and Miley Cyrus. Live Concert 2014 was the milestone of her 10-year singing career.
2015-2016: Love Songs and The Face Vietnam
After teasing behind-the-scene photos, the producer of the movie Hy Sinh Đời Trai continued to reveal more details about the movie. Along with Tran Bao Son, director Luu Huynh's new movie was greatly contributed to by 30 artists in plenty different fields, including Ly Hung, Phuoc Sang, Binh Minh, Than Thuy Ha, Dinh Y Nhung, Tuyen Map, Andrea Aybar and Cat Phuong. Among the cast, "King of the Box Office" Thai Hoa and "Queen of Entertainment" Ho Ngoc Ha were announced to be participating in the movie. In Hy Sinh Đời Trai, her role was a cameo.
At the end of April 2016, she officially became one of three coaches of The Face Vietnam with Miss Universe Vietnam 2015 Pham Huong and Miss World Vietnam 2015 Lan Khue. Her team member Phi Phuong Anh won the first prize.
After releasing two singles Destiny and What Is Love? with Tội Lỗi (Guilty). In May 2016, she held Love Songs concert in Ho Chi Minh City. Several months later, Love Songs concert was held in Da Nang and Ha Noi; Houston, San Diego, San Jose, Denver, Dallas, and Atlanta; and Australia, with another 4 concerts in Europe. Later, Love Song - Cả Một Trời Thương Nhớ concert was held on 22 August 2017 at the Gem Center.
2017-present
She dated actor Kim Ly since 2017 and married him in 2020.
In 2018, she released her cosmetic line named M.O.I.
Artistic
Style of performance
In an interview, she said that after seeing Beyonce's performance in Bangkok, Thailand, she began to "learn Beyonce's performing style" and shared that Beyonce is "my favourite artist that I look up to."[22]
Zing Music Award 2012 awarded her "Singer of The Year".[citation needed]
Image and Fashion Icon
Ho Ngoc Ha was nominated for Vietnam Diva – 2005 New Generation.[citation needed] However, she withdrew her name from the list herself, saying "she hasn't greatly contributed anything."[23]
She was named "Queen of Advertisement", since many brands and companies chose her to be their representative. YanTV Channel had her as their ambassador.
Charity activity
Hà donated money for 20 families living in unfortunate conditions in Hoa Hiep Nam Ward, up to 50 million VND in total.[24] In October 2009, she released a booklet named Những Khoảnh Khắc Của Hồ Ngọc Hà (Ho Ngoc Ha's Moments). By February 2010, all the booklets were sold for 30 million VND. On her official website, she and her fan club later donated 30 million VND from the sale of the previous booklet release. In early 2011, she and other singers participated in the show Tổ Ấm Ngày Xuân by the Citizen Committee of Ho Chi Minh City and the Bureau of Ho Chi Minh City at Tao Đàn Park. At the show, she gave away 200 presents and 400 lucky money envelopes for orphans and children living in unfortunate conditions in Ho Chi Minh City. She was rewarded with an honorary award from the Citizen Committee of Ho Chi Minh City.[25] Later, she and other artists together held the show Ngày Hạnh Phúc (Happy Day). The organising body released an official statement online, stating that those who would be able to receive their gifts would be "lottery sellers, cleaning workers, street vendors, casual labourers, homeless children, trash collectors ... families that live under the bridges or bus stops. Those won't be certainly confirmed, but based on on-site evaluation from the volunteers".
Devotion Music Awards, is an annual music award presented by Sports and Culture[vi], a prestigious entertainment newspaper in Vietnam, to recognize the discoveries and creations contributed to the richness and development of Viet Nam pop music. The award is considered as a "Grammy Award" in Vietnamese music.[136][137][138]
Green Wave Music Awards is one of the oldest and most prestigious annual music awards in the Vietnamese music industry. It was started in 1997 with the governing body being the 99.9MHz FM radio station of the Voice of the People of Ho Chi Minh City.[161]
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