Hai Phong audiences braved the cold and arrived early to support Vietnamese Family Shelter on its first filming day

Hai Phong audiences brave the cold to arrive early, lending their support to “Vietnamese Family Shelter” on its first filming day.

The television program Vietnamese Family Shelter officially began filming in Hai Phong City on January 9, marking the start of its 2026 journey to spread love and compassion, and promising many unforgettable emotional moments.

On January 9, Vietnamese Family Shelter officially launched its first filming session of 2026 at the Viet–Czech Friendship Labor Cultural Palace, located at 53 Lach Tray Street, Gia Vien Ward, Hai Phong City. The first filming day in the City of Red Flamboyant Flowers was hosted by Meritorious Artist Oc Thanh Van and actor Minh Du, with the participation of special guests including singer Cuong Seven, content creator Hau Hoang, footballer Ha Duc Chinh, and Miss Vietnam Do Thi Ha.

Amid the severe cold spell in northern Vietnam, a large number of audiences from Gia Vien Ward, Hai Phong City, and neighboring localities arrived early to watch, accompany, and cheer for families facing difficult circumstances.

Hau Hoang and singer Cuong Seven worked in perfect coordination to complete the challenge, helping support underprivileged families.

The program delivered many touching moments as local audiences, bundled up in warm clothing, sat in the cold not only to show their moral support but also to join hands in making donations for underprivileged children. The sharing of love and kindness seemed to dispel the winter chill, creating a warm and heartfelt atmosphere. Hugs, tears, and happy smiles stood as vivid testimonies to the empathy and compassion present throughout the show.

Although this marked their third time participating in the program, it was the first time both Meritorious Artist Oc Thanh Van and actor Minh Du took on the role of main hosts. They could not hide their mixed emotions of excitement and nervousness. For Oc Thanh Van, this appearance held even greater meaning as the filming location was her hometown of Hai Phong. She shared her happiness at having another opportunity to accompany the program’s meaningful journey. On this occasion, she also brought her daughter along, combining a hometown visit with the chance for her child to witness the heartfelt stories featured on the show firsthand.

For actor Minh Du, taking on the role of host was both an opportunity and a challenge. He described it as a chance to contribute, accompany, and further spread positive values in life. However, he also admitted feeling concerned about the responsibility of “connecting” emotions and bringing the stories of the participants closer to the public.

Meritorious Artist Oc Thanh Van happily returned to her hometown of Hai Phong to film the meaningful program, while bringing her daughter along to witness the show’s heartfelt stories firsthand.

In contrast to her usual energetic image, “pretty sister” Hau Hoang appeared on Vietnamese Family Shelter with deep emotions, empathy, and compassion for disadvantaged lives. Witnessing the hardships faced by the children and their families, she could not hide her sorrow. Visibly emotional, she shared that she was “afraid of becoming an adult,” afraid of having to face losses, even though she knows such experiences are inevitable.

During the filming, Hau Hoang reminded herself to give her all in completing the challenges, hoping to bring home valuable rewards for the orphaned children. Despite the cold weather in Hai Phong, with temperatures around 10 degrees Celsius, she fully committed to the tasks, even getting soaked after sitting in water. Thanks to her efforts, Hau Hoang and singer Cuong Seven successfully won meaningful prizes to support the children.

No longer seen as the explosive striker on the football field, Ha Duc Chinh appeared on Vietnamese Family Shelter in a simple, down-to-earth image, drenched in sweat not from scoring goals, but from striving to bring laughter and hope to resilient children facing adversity. Confronted with the participants’ hardships, Ha Duc Chinh was deeply moved to tears. He shared that he empathized strongly, having lost his father at an early age and having to grow up quickly to shoulder family responsibilities. He also offered words of encouragement and motivation to the children and their families to help them overcome adversity.

The trio Ha Duc Chinh, Do Thi Ha, and Minh Du appeared in a simple and warm manner amid Hai Phong’s cold weather, offering encouragement and motivation to orphaned children.

Vietnamese Family Shelter is being filmed over three days (January 9–11, 2026) at the Viet–Czech Friendship Labor Cultural Palace, producing six broadcast episodes and supporting 18 disadvantaged cases. The program is hosted by Duong Hong Phuc, Thanh Thao, Meritorious Artist Oc Thanh Van, and Minh Du, with guest artists including Meritorious Artist Duc Khue, actress Thanh Huong, singer Cuong Seven, singer Hang BingBoong, goalkeeper Nguyen Dinh Trieu, actor Nguyen Dinh Tu, content creator Hau Hoang, footballer Ha Duc Chinh, runner-up Vu Hien Hellen, actress Ngoc Huyen, musician Bui Truong Linh, and Miss Vietnam Do Thi Ha.

Vietnamese Family Shelter airs at 7:30 PM every Friday on HTV7. The program is produced by Bee Media Company in collaboration with Ho Chi Minh City Television, with the companionship of Hoa Sen Home Building Materials & Interior Supermarket System (Hoa Sen Group) and Hoa Sen Plastic Pipes – Delivering Happiness.

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