“The Ultimate Guide to Managing a Fierce Wife: A Hilarious Tale of a Son-in-Law’s Plight”

Mac Van Khoa and Thao Vy have been together for 10 years, from dating to their married life.

WATCH: Mac Van Khoa impresses with his new role in the trailer for Út Lan: Oán Linh Giữ Của.

Once opposed by her mother-in-law, Thao Vy is now cherished by her.

– Were you worried when your husband took a 2-year break from acting?

– To be honest, I wasn’t too concerned because he wanted to wait for a great role to make a change, and I supported him. Our family life remained unchanged. He had more time to garden, raise fish, and play with our child.

– What has kept your trust in your husband strong over your 10 years together?

– First and foremost, we deeply understand each other. Additionally, he is honest and loyal. Even when he works with other actresses, I don’t worry because I feel secure. His character has remained the same since we met.

– Have you ever had to ‘check up’ on your husband?

– Occasionally, I would visit his filming locations, primarily to see him rather than to check up on him. Whenever he goes on set, he regularly calls home.

When we first met, I found him sincere and adorable. Over time, I discovered his gentle nature, and my family grew fond of him.

– In marriage, conflicts are inevitable. How do you and your husband typically resolve them?

– We’ve never encountered irreconcilable differences. However, when we had been dating for about two years, my mother-in-law believed that our ages were incompatible and opposed our relationship.

Khoa skillfully balanced the situation, choosing me while explaining things to his mother. She was angry for half a year, and it was only after I gave birth that she flew over, and we reconciled.

– In a TV show, Mac Van Khoa mentioned arranging a conversation for his mother-in-law and you to understand each other better. After an hour of talking, your mother-in-law changed her attitude and later cherished you even more than her son. Can you share some details about that conversation?

– When I first visited Khoa’s home, I stayed there for a few days, but because she and I hadn’t interacted much before, we didn’t know each other well. The conversation mainly revolved around women’s issues and emotions.

However, the more she listened, the more she sympathized with me. Later, when I gave birth, it was my mother-in-law, not my mother, who took care of me in the hospital.

– If, for some reason, you had to live with your mother-in-law now, would you be hesitant?

– I wouldn’t hesitate because my mother-in-law adores me now. Recently, when I had surgery, my mother-in-law cried, but my mother didn’t (laughs).

When she saw that I hadn’t come out of the waiting room after my surgery, she called me more than ten times to check on me. Since she had undergone surgery herself, she understood what I was going through. I remember when I gave birth, my mother-in-law said, “Leave the baby to us; you and your husband go out and have fun.”

Dealing with the stress of insensitive comments

Thao Vy admits to experiencing stress due to negative comments about her daughter, Minnie.

– Did you feel pressured to have a baby, considering Mac Van Khoa’s family wanted grandchildren, while he felt one child was enough?

– I did feel a bit of pressure. I’m older than Khoa, and I’m almost 40 now, and I also had fertility issues.

My mother-in-law often called to say that the in-laws didn’t need a male heir. She only hoped that we would have another baby to liven up the house, even though Khoa is the only son in his family, with two older sisters. My mother-in-law’s view is that it doesn’t matter if a couple has sons or daughters.

– Can you share about your health after undergoing surgery for uterine fibroids?

– My uterine fibroids weren’t initially that serious, as many women have them. However, during an ultrasound, the doctor discovered that I also had congenital unicorneal uterus. If the fetus grew too large, it could cause uterine rupture.

The doctor explained that if I wanted to have a second baby, I would need to be very careful. The reason I gave birth prematurely to Minnie may have been due to this issue, not because of any health problems during my pregnancy.

Regarding having a second baby, the doctor advised me to wait for 3-6 months. If I don’t get pregnant naturally, we can then consider interventions.

I still adore girls. I’ve kept Minnie’s clothes, and if I have another girl, I’ll dress her in those outfits and take pictures of us together.

– On screen, Mac Van Khoa is humorous and cheerful. What is he like as a father in daily life?

– He has ‘no say’ when it comes to our child (laughs). Actually, his personality is sometimes difficult, but only in acceptable ways.

In the past, when we first started dating, Khoa was casual about his attire. Now, he pays attention to what he wears and listens to my suggestions. If he has to go on set tomorrow, I’ll prepare his outfits today.

Before, he wasn’t picky, but now he is, especially after his role in Út Lan: Oán Linh Giữ Của. I’ve noticed that he’s become more meticulous.

– You and your husband have received insensitive comments about your child. What are your thoughts on this? Many people stop sharing about their children online because of this; what about you?

– I still like sharing updates about Minnie so that our family, friends, and fans can know how she’s doing. Many people also enjoy seeing children, so they watch these videos.

Initially, when Minnie was born, there were insensitive comments, and they said my child was a ‘monster.’ I responded to those comments because I felt stressed, but my husband was very understanding and told me to continue sharing if I wanted to. He said there was nothing wrong with sharing about our child.

Now, when I post pictures of her, no one criticizes her anymore.

– Now that Minnie is four years old, what has touched you the most during your journey of raising and teaching her?

– She is healthy and has no illnesses. However, she is a little slow in speaking. She can talk, but not as much as her peers. But she is very affectionate.

My husband and I don’t feel pressured, and we can accompany her. I still take her for check-ups every three months, and she also has private intervention lessons with a teacher. Now she’s doing much better.

– Does Minnie realize her father’s fame yet?

– Not yet; she just likes watching him on TV. She only follows him when I’m not at home.

Since Minnie attends an international preschool, foreigners don’t know about Khoa. However, her Vietnamese teacher is also a fan of her father (laughs).

Renting a villa and planning for a second child

Mac Van Khoa and his wife confirm that the 50-billion-dong villa they live in is rented.

– Before marrying Mac Van Khoa, were you a photo model?

– I only took a modeling class to become more confident in front of the camera; I wasn’t a professional model. Previously, I studied film dubbing. Now, I prefer staying home to take care of my child and manage our restaurants.

– Has your husband ever encouraged you to pursue your dream of film dubbing again?

– My husband is very supportive. If I want to do something, he tells me to go for it. Generally, he supports me in everything. Now, I feel that since one of us is already in show business, it’s tiring, so one of us should stay home to take care of our child. Occasionally, I think about returning to dubbing, but it’s just a passing thought, and I don’t regret anything.

– What is the secret to your happy marriage?

– As I mentioned, trust is the foundation of our understanding of each other. Khoa wants me to accompany him everywhere. Although he may not express his love verbally, he shows it through his actions. After our wedding, he often forgets our anniversaries, but he always hugs me goodbye before leaving for work.

On anniversaries, I usually make the plans. I like it when our family celebrates together, eats together, or cooks together. My husband and I are very down-to-earth; we don’t know how to use luxury goods, so we invest in restaurants and occasionally take everyone on vacation.

When my husband and I have free time, we go fishing and camping with others, not just the two of us. We are very compatible, except when it comes to eating habits.

Thao Vy supports her husband’s new film.

– What is the most assertive action your husband has taken when angry with you?

– He will leave the house because he knows I tend to nag. He’ll find a place to calm down and then return.

In the past, when we argued, Khoa would drive me straight to my mother’s house and say, ‘Mom, I’m returning your daughter to you. Your daughter is too fierce. I’m scared.’ My mother would laugh and say, ‘You two argue, make up, and then return her to me. What’s the deal?’.

– How has your husband changed since you first started dating?

– Now he’s more mature. Ever since we had a child, he’s been different. Before, he was carefree and didn’t pay attention to details, but now he’s very meticulous.

– In your family, who is in charge of the finances?

– Usually, I’m the one who spends the most because I handle household expenses, children’s education, and restaurant expenses. Occasionally, Khoa asks about the monthly income of a particular restaurant. Currently, we have seven bún đậu restaurants, and the remaining five belong to my sister and niece.

– There are rumors online that Mac Van Khoa owns a massive villa worth 50 billion dong and is so rich from his bún đậu restaurants that he doesn’t need to act. What do you think about these rumors?

– We rent the house we live in; we don’t have the money to buy it. By ‘stable finances,’ I mean we have enough to spend on our family, support our parents, and have a little extra, not enough to buy a 50-billion-dong house. We invest our money in restaurants and his films.

Parents willing to mortgage their house for their son’s film investment

Mac Van Khoa and his wife are like-minded.

– Why did your family decide to live with your mother-in-law?

– Khoa didn’t want his mother-in-law to live elsewhere; it wasn’t my idea. I wanted her to travel, but he didn’t want her to go anywhere, saying, ‘Mom has to live with us forever. She can’t do anything or go anywhere.’ Because my parents are divorced, and I only have my mother, I cherish her.

Now, our two mothers are like exchanged daughters. My mother-in-law often calls me, and if she reaches Khoa, she’ll tell him to ask me to call her back. My mother, on the other hand, rarely asks what I want to eat but instead asks Khoa.

– When living with your mother-in-law, have you ever disagreed with her about raising your child?

– At home, Khoa spoils our daughter, but I don’t. My mother-in-law spoils her even more. When she sees me scolding my daughter too much, she gets upset.

I used to be hot-tempered, but Khoa reminded me to be patient. I learned patience from my mother-in-law, who always says that we should endure as much as we can.

– Do you and your husband plan to buy a house to settle down?

– We plan to buy a house, but last year, we opened several restaurants and invested in films. Now, we have to wait another two years because Khoa will be working on two more films, one of which is a collaboration.

My parents know about Khoa’s film investment and have offered to mortgage their house to the bank if necessary.

– What do you think about your husband investing in films?

– We’ve taken a risk once before with the film Siêu Lừa Gặp Siêu Lầy. It was also his dream, so I supported him. If we don’t succeed this time, we’ll try again next time.

– Thank you for sharing!