Minh Beo being presented a silver medal sparks controversy

Minh Beo being presented a silver medal sparks controversy

Nâng cao

Showbiz

January 21

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Many people were shocked and disappointed when Hong Quang Minh, alias Minh Beo (or Fat Minh), was awarded a silver medal at the 2021

closing event in Ho Chi Minh City on January 17. Minh Beo was recognized during the occasion for his performance in the play 'Thi The Thu Tu,' in which he played while avoiding .

Minh Beo was sentenced to 18 months in jail in the United States in 2016 for sexually abusing a young child and trying

. He was convicted of and , according to a news statement issued by the in California on August 11, 2016. Minh Beo was back to Ho Chi Minh City from the United States in January 2017 after completing half of his 18-month jail sentence.

There are presently many dividing opinions on the issue of Minh Beo performing again, much less being given an award for it. We will keep you up to date on this story.