Thanh Lan (born 1948) is a famous Vietnamese singer and actress who had been an iconic pop music superstar of South Vietnam, mostly known for her interpretations of French popular music. Born in Vinh, Nghe An, Vietnam, Thanh Lan graduated from the prestigious Marie Curie High School in Saigon. After graduating from high school, she went on to graduate from the University of Saigon, School of Literature in 1973. Thanh Lan began her music career