Ai Van's real name is Ha Thi Ai Van. She came from a family of entertainers. Her mother is the actress Ai Lien, famous for her many accomplishments in the art of Cai Luong in Northern Vietnam. Although Ai Van's first love was Cai Luong, her mother felt that she didn't have the voice for this kind of music so she was encouraged to pursue contemporary music. Ai Van began studying modern music at the age of 15. She went on to become quite an accomplished singer in Vietnam. Read more on Last.fm