Nguyễn Thị Hòa (born 31 May 1995), known professionally as Hòa Minzy, is a Vietnamese singer and actress. She was the champion of the reality television competition Star Academy Vietnam in its first season.Hòa Minzy won Star academy 2014, the first season in Vietnam TelevisionHòa Minzy – MAMA Premiere in Vietnam 2017, Vietnamnet.vn, 11 December 2017
Hòa Minzy is also a television actress who has appeared on game shows and talk shows.
Life and career Early life Nguyễn Thị Hòa was born in Quế Võ, Bắc Ninh province, Vietnam, on 31 May 1995, the fourth of five children. She had an interest in singing since childhood. Determined to pursue her passion, when she was in her late teens, she asked her parents to go to Hanoi alone so she could earn a living and study music. Some of her earliest jobs included singing in tea rooms and cafes and modeling for teen magazines. She also began to use the stage name Hòa Minzy.
2014: Entering showbiz Joining Star Academy Vietnam in 2014, Hòa Minzy made an impression on the judges and audience with her singing and dancing. On 18 June, she was crowned champion of the season finale, with an audience rating of 51.16%, after three months of competition.
In November, Hòa Minzy released her debut single, "Thư chưa gửi anh". In December, she issued the song "Gửi".
2015: First hits In June 2015, Hòa Minzy recorded the song "Sẽ chiến thắng" to support the Vietnamese team at the 2015 Southeast Asian Games. The following month, she collaborated with Mr. T on the song "Ăn gì đây". The track was featured in the television series Favorite Song in August. Hòa Minzy later recorded a Thai version of the song with comedian and YouTuber Bie the Ska. In September, she released the song "Mưa nhớ", a collaboration with Tiên Cookie.
2016–2017: Directing and acting In April 2016, Hòa Minzy participated in the fourth season of Your Face Sounds Familiar. She won the Most Favorite Contestant, with 31.5% of the votes. She also began hosting several programs on Yeah1TV and YanTV. On 31 May, on her birthday, Hòa Minzy released a short film she had directed as well as the song "Vì anh là của em". In November, she issued the single "Sống không hối tiếc".
In 2017, Hòa Minzy appeared in the horror-comedy film Linh Duyên. To celebrate White Day, she released the song "Tìm một nửa cô đơn" on 14 March. In July, she appeared in the series Glee Vietnam. In October, Hòa Minzy participated in the British television reality singing contest Just the Two of Us. In November, she performed on the MAMA Awards premiere stage in Ho Chi Minh City with Đức Phúc and Erik.
2018–present: singles
In January 2018, Hòa Minzy released the single "Thế là Tết", with Đức Phúc. The duo issued another song together in April, titled "Cứ yêu đi". In May, Hòa Minzy released the song "Rời bỏ". The track was named Top Trending Music Video Vietnam on YouTube Rewind that year and won Favorite Pop/Ballad Song at the Zing Music Awards. In July, Hòa Minzy issued the children's song "Nàng tiên cá". In October, she released the song "Chấp nhận".
In January 2019, Hòa Minzy published three new songs—"Để khoảnh khắc mãi đong đầy", "Hết mana", and "Tự tin là chính tôi"—on which she collaborated with various artists, including Đức Phúc, Justatee, Trường Giang, Only C, and Trần Tiểu Vy. She also took on a coaching role on the game show Tuyệt đỉnh song ca nhí. In May, she released the song "Chỉ là tình cờ".
In 2025, Hoa Minzy released the song "Bắc Bling", a collaboration with Xuân Hinh and Tuấn Cry.
Discography Singles As lead artist TitleYear Peak chart positions Album Ref VIE Hot& VIEPeak chart positions for singles on Billboard Việt Nam Hot 100:
Peak chart positions for singles on IFPI, the Official Vietnam Chart Top 20: VIE TopPeak chart positions for singles on Billboard Việt Nam Top Vietnamese Songs:
"Thư Chưa Gửi Anh" 2014 – – "Vì Anh Là Của Em"2016 – – "Sống Không Hối Tiếc" – – "Tự Nhiên Buồn"2017 – – "Tìm Một Nửa Cô Đơn" – – "Rời Bỏ"2018 – – "Nàng Tiên Cá" – – "Chấp Nhận" – – "Chỉ Là Tình Cờ"2019 – – "Không Thể Cùng Nhau Suốt Kiếp" 2020 – – "Nếu Mai Này Xa Nhau" – – "Người Đến Sau Thay Em"2022 87 62"Bật Tình Yêu Lên" 202332"Thị Mầu" 90 66"Kén Cá Chọn Canh"2024 rowspan="2" "Bắc Bling (Bắc Ninh)" 2025 1
As featured artist TitleYear Album Ref"Ăn Gì Đây" 2015 "Ăn Gì Đây 2" 2016 "Amazing Thai Food (Ăn Gì Đây, Thai Version)" 2017 "Cứ Yêu Đi" 2018 100 Ngày Bên Em OST"Bắc Bling" 2025
Promotional singles TitleYear Album Ref"Gửi" 2014 "Giá Như" / "Quay Về Đi" 2015 "Mưa Nhớ" "Hãy Để Con Lo" "Ăn Gì Đây 3"2016 "Thế là Tết" 2018 "Mặt Trời Vẫn Tới Mỗi Ngày" "Hey Monta!" Monta OST"Để Khoảnh Khắc Mãi Đong Đầy" 2019 "Hết Mana" "Fit Me – Tự Tin Là Chính Tôi" "Điều Buồn Nhất Khi Yêu" "Tết Nhà Mình" 2021 "Tết Xa Hoá Gần" "Chắc Khỏe Có Đôi (We Belong Together)"2022 "Có Xứng Đáng Hay Không" "Khác Biệt To Lớn" "Người Ấy" "Tết Bùng Nội Lực" 2023 "Em Sẽ Quên" Biển Của Hy Vọng (Sea of Hope Vietnam), episode 13
Selected filmography Television YearTitleRoleNote/Ref.2014Star Academy VietnamContestantBài hát ViệtGuest"Tan vào đêm"Những bài hát còn xanhContestant2014, 2015Bài hát yêu thíchGuest2015Don't forget the Lyrics!GuestGhế không tựaGuest2016Your Face Sounds FamiliarContestantBếp chiếnGuest, MC2017Glee VietnamLinh SanJust the Two of UsContestant2017, 2018Cầu thủ nhíNanny2018Giọng ải giọng aiGuestLâu lâu líu lo showHost12 episodesThank God You're Here VietnamGuest
Short film YearTitleRoleRef 2016Vì anh là của em Herself
Film YearTitleRoleRef2017Linh duyên Hạnh
Awards and nominations YearAwardCategoryRecipientResultNoteRef2010The Voice of Bắc Ninh ProvinceFinalHòa MinzySilver medal2 consecutive years2011FinalHòa MinzySilver medal2014Star Academy VietnamFinalHòa Minzy ChampionVote rate: 51.16%2016Your Face Sounds Familiar VietnamFavorite ContestantHòa MinzyVote rate: 31.5%2017Green Wave AwardsProspective Female ArtistHòa MinzyJust the Two of Us VietnamFinalHòa MinzyRunner-upWith Erik Đức PhúcZing Music AwardsFavorite Female ArtistHòa MinzyTop 52018Zing Music AwardsArtist of the yearHòa MinzyTop 5Favorite Dance/Electronic Song"Nàng tiên cá"Top 5Favorite Pop/Ballad Song"Rời bỏ"Favorite Female ArtistHòa MinzyMai Vàng PrizeMai Vàng Music Video Prize"Mặt trời vẫn tới mỗi ngày"Various artistsMai Vàng Song Prize
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