Phạm Thế Bằng

About

Vietnamese actor, TikTok creator, and online entertainer known for his romantic school-themed skits and short-form dramas and for starring in online films and web dramas such as Để Cho Con Tim Dẫn Lối, Yêu Đi Sợ Gì!, Thằng Bạn Ngu, and Bí Ẩn Lớp 12A1. He is also known for his TikTok account @thebang23, where he has accumulated over 3.7 million followers and more than 56 million likes.

Before Fame

He had a strong interest in performing arts as a child, but his parents initially discouraged him from pursuing acting and wanted him to focus on academics. He moved to Ho Chi Minh City as a young adult to study and work. He began working in the film industry around 2018 by taking background and extra roles. He started posting short acting videos to TikTok in 2019-2020. His relatable classroom romances, friendship stories, and innocent crush skits quickly went viral. He had passed one million followers by 2021, and casting directors began inviting him into more substantial online acting roles.

Trivia

His favorite color is black. He loves animals and especially loves dogs. He's left-handed. He originally planned to be a PE teacher.

Family Life

He was born and raised in Bình Phước Province, Vietnam.

Associated With

He and Tuan Mo are both Vietnamese TikTokers who blend acting with short form comedy videos.