Philippe Do was born in France to Vietnamese parents. He began his singing career at the Opéra National de Lyon. This was followed by guest engagements at renowned international theaters such as Théâtre du Châtelet, Théâtre des Champs-Elysées de Paris, Capitole de Toulouse, Teatro alla Scala de Milan, Teatro La Fenice Venice, San Carlo de Naples, Volksoper Wien, Concertgebouw and Het Muziekteather Amsterdam, Festspielhaus Baden-Baden, Opéra de Lausanne, Festival dei Due Mondi di Spoleto, Auditorium di Roma, Prague State Opera, Opera North, to name but a few.