The Lesser-Known Facts About MC Lai Van Sam’s Only Daughter-in-Law

Lại Bắc Hải Đăng and his wife.

Lại Bắc Hải Đăng is not just a talented director but also a witty and intelligent host. It was a rare occasion when he publicly appeared with his wife at a movie premiere in June 2022 for the films Trịnh Công Sơn and Em Và Trịnh in Hanoi.

The rare public appearance of Lại Bắc Hải Đăng and his wife at a movie premiere.

Prior to this, Lại Bắc Hải Đăng and his wife kept a low profile, rarely attending events with a large media presence. This time, the couple left their children at home to attend the premiere. They dressed simply and elegantly, capturing the attention of the public. Lại Bắc Hải Đăng’s wife smiled radiantly for the cameras.

The couple dressed simply and elegantly, smiling for the cameras.

Lại Bắc Hải Đăng’s wife studied journalism and currently works at the same television station as her husband. She comes from a well-respected family.

Through rare family photos, they have shared glimpses of their happy and peaceful life with their two children, a girl and a boy.

Glimpse into the happy and peaceful family life of Lại Bắc Hải Đăng.

Lại Văn Sâm, the veteran MC, also rarely shares private family photos, especially those including his son’s family. On his 62nd birthday, he shared a rare photo with his wife and grandchildren.

Lại Văn Sâm celebrating his 62nd birthday with his family.

Lại Bắc Hải Đăng and his family moved out of his parents’ house during the 2022 Tet holiday. This was in line with Lại Văn Sâm’s wish to have more freedom and not have to worry about smoking or receiving guests at home.

Lại Bắc Hải Đăng and his family moved out of his parents’ house in 2022.

When asked about the reason for not sharing family photos, Lại Bắc Hải Đăng replied, “Regarding my wife and children, I have to ask for their permission first because what if I share something they don’t like.”

The radiant smile of Lại Bắc Hải Đăng’s wife.

He also shared that working in the same organization as his wife had its pros and cons, just like any other couple. However, they were quite compatible and had found common ground, supporting each other in both work and life, so working together was not a big issue.

The Điều Ước Thứ 7 director confessed that he was afraid of everyone in his family, from his wife and children to his parents.

Lại Bắc Hải Đăng and his family enjoy traveling together when they have the opportunity.

Their two children are observant and have a knack for making surprising comments

Lại Bắc Hải Đăng and his wife have two children, both of whom have charming looks, taking after their parents. Interestingly, their daughter’s birthday coincides with the anniversary of VTV3.

Lại Bắc Hải Đăng and his family, happy and content.

Lại Văn Sâm shared an unforgettable memory of receiving a call from his son while on stage. His son called from Australia to inform him that his daughter-in-law had just given birth to a baby girl three hours ago.

“I was overjoyed and immediately ran on stage to share the news with everyone: ‘Dear friends, I have just received incredible news from my son, Danka, in Australia. I am now a grandfather! Please love VTV3 as much as I do! My granddaughter even waited until VTV3’s birthday to be born,” shared Lại Văn Sâm.

Lại Văn Sâm adores spending time with his grandchildren.

It is no exaggeration to say that Lại Văn Samm is a doting grandfather. He once shared that his granddaughter is incredibly smart and observant, often making comments that surprise him.

During the Café Sáng program, Lại Văn Sâm talked about his grandchildren: “They are incredibly smart. They observe everything around them and make comments that sometimes startle me.”

Lại Văn Sâm, a loving grandfather who enjoys spending time with his grandchildren.

The beloved MC shared another story about his granddaughter: “My granddaughter loves drinking coffee, but her parents don’t allow it. Once, after swimming, I asked her, ‘Do you want to try some?’ She said yes, but when she took a sip, her eyes widened as she looked around, afraid that her parents might see. Her parents would definitely forbid it if they saw. That moment was so beautiful that I made it my profile picture because it captured her true self. After that, she didn’t like coffee anymore because it was too bitter. So, why forbid it? This shows how the influence of adults can shape a child’s personality and self-confidence.”

Lại Bắc Hải Đăng and his wife educate their children with discipline and freedom to explore their interests.

Through Lại Văn Sâm’s stories, we can glimpse the parenting style of Lại Bắc Hải Đăng and his wife. They allow their children to develop their interests but also set firm boundaries. Lại Bắc Hải Đăng followed in his father’s footsteps at the age of 15. His first program as a director was Đồ Rê Mí. He paused his career to pursue a master’s degree in television in Australia in 2010 and later returned to work at Vietnam Television.

A humorous photo of Lại Bắc Hải Đăng and his son.

Lại Bắc Hải Đăng once shared his son’s talent for painting. He posted a picture of his son’s artwork with a humorous caption: “Suddenly, my wife and I felt like buying a painting. A friend who is an artist told me, ‘My paintings are worth around 3,5000-10,000 USD.’ So, my son gave me this painting, and I just need to get it framed and enlarged.”

Lại Bắc Hải Đăng proudly shared his son’s artwork on social media.

He also posted a photo of him and his son sitting in the living room, both wearing the same headscarf. He humorously captioned the photo: “I think I’ve found a new best friend. Except for the occasional naughty, lazy, and playful moments… every day, he’s more of a man than I am.”

Lại Bắc Hải Đăng calls his son his “best friend.”

Speaking about his two children, Lại Bắc Hải Đăng shared: “I love my daughter, but that doesn’t mean I don’t love my son. However, my daughter is easier to handle than my son, so I find her a bit more manageable, even though I love them both equally.”