Actress Bao Thanh of 'Come home, my child' reveals career and family stories

"If the role is not suitable, I am willing to quit"

Nowadays, many young actors, after becoming famous, take advantage of their popularity to take on new roles, or participate in several projects at the same time... But Bao Thanh seems cautious?

In fact, I have turned down many scripts for various reasons, but not for money. The income from acting is not high, but it is where my passion for acting is nurtured. I have a family in the North, so invitations from the South, although I know they are good opportunities, it is difficult for me to leave my family for a few months. I do not want to go far, I still want to spend time taking care of my children and family. Therefore, I have to consider carefully before signing a project or a movie.

Constantly changing into new roles, is that Thanh's deliberate consideration or is it simply because he respects the director and accepts the role?

If I had just accepted roles haphazardly, my path as an actor would not have been as selective as it is now. There are many scripts from the North and the South sent to me, but reading, thinking and accepting are all serious decisions on my part. If it is not suitable or not ready to play that type of role, I will refuse. I have accepted the role to do it carefully, thoroughly and truly like that role. The role of Anh Thu inCome home, sonIt's a family movie but very special, the script is very good, I read it and accepted right away.

Bao Thanh plays Anh Thu in the movie "Come home, my child".

The popularity of “Come Home, My Child” is largely due to Bao Thanh’s portrayal of Anh Thu. So, what did Thanh do to create a character that is different from her previous images?

As People's Artist Hoang Dung said, "It's very difficult for an actor to make himself completely different from himself." Vietnamese film production technology cannot yet use makeup to change 100% of his appearance.Come home, sonThere are many characters, I also want to shape Anh Thu so that it is not bland, not boring. The script is very tight and attractive, plus the cast is experienced, so when working I also have to try hard if I do not want to fall behind. I think that the effort and creativity of the actors is only 50%, and the director is the remaining 50%.

The script was written like that, but when we got to the set, director Nguyen Danh Dung revised it to make it more suitable. The film's pace was fast, each episode was only about 30 minutes, so we worked very hard, and when we got home, we felt emotionally exhausted. Several times we got slapped by Son's father (played by Meritorious Artist Trung Anh), we felt dizzy.laugh).

“Family is number 1”

On her personal Facebook, Bao Thanh always shows joy and optimism. Does it reflect your life?

In the last 3-4 years, Facebook has developed strongly, so people's attention to individual artists on social networks is also different. For me, Facebook is a tool to help with work, information and emotion sharing, not everything. I think that looking on Facebook only shows 50% of that person, or even less. Many phenomena on social networks are very virtual.

"I always put family first."

And so Bao Thanh rarely shares her private life on Facebook?

I limit posting pictures of my husband and children on my personal page, only sharing a little when I am really excited. I still want to keep my private life to myself. I think close friends and relatives will know and understand my life. And I don't want them to think, Thanh is like this in the newspaper, like that in the movies, but in real life is completely different, right?

The life of an artist often has rumors, how does Bao Thanh deal with that?

There was a time when I received feedback from my friends that Bao Thanh was now famous so she was distant and had little time to meet people. Actually, people did not understand that when I had free time, when I had time to rest, I really wanted to meet up right away, I did not make an appointment to chat and then leave it at that. I have few close friends, but "quality friends", no matter what the situation, they are always by my side, trusting, protecting and encouraging me, not because of fame, rumors that they distanced themselves and doubted me.

Up to now, I am no longer afraid of rumors, because I know that if it does not come from the truth, one day people will understand.

Always prioritizing everything for family, isn't Bao Thanh afraid that it will limit the artistic path she is pursuing?

Of course, being picky about roles made me miss out on many job opportunities. That was also one of the reasons I decided to leave the Youth Theatre. When faced with choices, for me, family is number one. I think everyone has their own destiny. I can’t say what the future holds, but I’m satisfied with my current life. I still have a husband and children to keep me warm when I’m too tired from work, and I can still do the job I want.

Bao Thanh is happy with her small family.

Acting often requires traveling far, sometimes for months at a time. How does Bao Thanh spend time with her family?

My family has been reunited in Hanoi for a year now. I am the type of woman who likes to cook and enjoy family meals. I don’t like noisy places, and when I travel, I choose a quiet, free place where I won’t be disturbed. That’s also what I want for my loved ones, to be together and build up their love that way.

Not to mention on set, at events or parties, in real life I am very simple. When I go to the market, I sometimes just wear my home clothes, no makeup, some people say this and that, why are actors so sloppy? I think, I am just a woman like any other woman, the only difference is that Bao Thanh appears on TV, many people know her.

Thank you Bao Thanh and wish you success and happiness!