Trương Quỳnh Anh: “It is difficult for me to love after breakup”

Singer Trương Quỳnh Anh said that after her emotional breakdown, she accepted to be a single mother, finding it difficult to open her heart to love anyone.

In early October, the singer released the MV ” That ‘s okay” after two years of absence to treat thyroid cancer. On this occasion, she talked about life.

What was Trương Quỳnh Anh’s life like in the two years of silence?

I stopped singing and acting, spent time thinking about everything. I do things that I couldn’t do before like watching movies, sitting for hours by the window, figuring out the things I love and need to do. I take care of myself more after treating the root cause of my thyroid nodules. I learned to think positively when accepting unfortunate things that happened to me, not feeling sorry for myself or complaining.

Before, I was very impulsive because I couldn’t control my emotions. Therefore, I lost my carefree, happy, even when I laughed, my eyes were still filled with sadness. Thanks to meeting and talking with friends, I see my shortcomings. I made the mistake of letting the emotional void in my soul crush everything I had: family, friends, kids, work. I gradually found my former self: living honestly, loving life more.

How is Trương Quỳnh Anh’s love life?

I am still single after breaking up with my son ‘s father – singer Tim. I find myself more difficult to love than before, always wary when someone wants to find out. I no longer love blindly like in my twenties. At 33, as a single mother, I measure how often they come to me for fame or money. How far can we both go when I have a child of my own? I also know that calculated love is no longer beautiful.

In fact, I am always moved by people who are sincere and intelligent. With them, I feel like I can do many things. However, these two things are not as important as the love they have for my son, little Sushi. That person must truly love the baby and not for any other purpose. And I’m not good at looking at people. I was afraid that when they fell in love, they would do everything to make their girlfriend happy, but when they were in the same house, everything would be different. Loving children is also a psychological barrier that makes me wary in love matters.

How does Trương Quỳnh Anh spend your time raising your son?

Baby Sushi lives in the loving arms of his parents. When I’m busy, he goes to his father’s house. With my child, I always make a friend so that he can talk freely. He feels happy when he is with his parents, so Tim and I often meet and take him out to eat. Sometimes, people take pictures and post them online saying we’re reunited, but that’s not the case. I don’t care too much about what other people say about my family, just afraid that everyone’s comments will hurt Sushi. I also explained to my son that the parents were no longer together. Fortunately, Sushi accepts the present life.

I teach my children to be independent, not indulgent. Many years ago, I made a lot of money acting and singing, but because I didn’t know how to manage my finances, I couldn’t buy anything for myself in the end. After a year of divorce, I focused on working, saving to buy a house and then a car. I told her about my mother’s work so that she could appreciate money more. I limit acting, running shows partly because I want to focus on the first 10 years of my son’s life.

After two years of stopping singing and acting, what does Trương Quỳnh Anh do to raise children?

I am worried, so I have to prepare some savings for my children, in case of unforeseen circumstances. The time I stopped entertainment activities, I lived on the money saved, not in need, just couldn’t avoid stress because there was no income, all expenses. In addition to my profession, I also do real estate business, so my life is stable, not too dependent on remuneration.

I just earned and learned how to spend money, cultivate a life. I love brands but never dare to buy a lot, only use a few necessary items when going to events. When I see a beautiful bag, I think that money can pay for a month’s school fees for children or a family trip, I stop wanting to have it (laughs).

More than 15 years of working in the profession, sometimes taking a break and now returning to singing, how do Trương Quỳnh Anh see yourself standing?

Acting and singing is a great spiritual support for me because I receive the love of the audience – a valuable asset of the profession. Although my current career is not glamorous, I still do not put pressure on myself. I have never been too chasing after fame and money, so I am satisfied with what I have, with the position I have achieved.

My kids are grown, I have more time for myself. Every day, I take Sushi to school, then go to the spa, do sports. I also practice vocals more because of the effect on my voice after thyroid surgery. I learned to slow down, not rush, understand what I really want.

Hopefully, Trương Quỳnh Anh will soon settle down after the divorce. Wish her a lot of luck, success in life and soon return to the movie stage.