Initially starting as a singer in the 90s,[1] he later became a comedian celebrity when he participated in several comedy acts alongside his well-known stage partner Hoài Linh.

He played as a guitarist during the Ca khúc chính trị (Political Songs) movement of the Youth Union in Phú Nhuận District, Ho Chi Minh City.

His father withdrew part of his pension to buy for Chí Tài an electronic audio system, including a drum set as well as other musical instruments, so he could form a young band.

Chí Tài later opened a mixing and mastering studio for Vietnamese overseas singers, apart from musical records, other notable works such as Nguyễn Ngọc Ngạn's horror stories collection, soundtrack for many Paris By Night's comedy acts.

He regularly appeared in various shows of Paris By Night – along with Quang Minh and Hồng Đào [vi], Trang Thanh Lan, Kiều Linh, Uyên Chi, Kiều Oanh, Lê Tín, Hoài Linh, Thúy Nga, Hoài Tâm, Việt Hương, Hương Thủy, Bé Tí…[3] In 1987, Chí Tài married singer Phương Loan.

[7] Hoài Linh – Chí Tài's colleague and close friend, who had stayed with him in the last minutes – was authorized by his family to look after this matter.

5 Pham Ngu Lao Street, Ward 3, Go Vap District, Ho Chi Minh City on December 12 – in accordance with Catholic rites.