Actress Kha Ngan: Don't be surprised when I "wear the same clothes" as Thanh Son

A year has passed, what do you think you have gained?

Actress Kha Ngan: Over the past year, I think I have lost some things but gained more. I have received a lot of love from the audience, more attention and support, and my image has been more widely spread... As for losses, it's not just me, the pandemic has caused us all to suffer losses.

Is there anything you regret in the past year?

Actress Kha Ngan: My biggest regret is, if only I hadn’t been sick in the last movie? If I had been a little chubbier in the movie, I would have looked better, and wouldn’t have been criticized for being… malnourished (laughs out loud).

How is your health now?

Actress Kha Ngan: My health is stable now. Of course, after being sick, my health is not as good as before. I will take time to gradually practice again to regain my stamina.

After finishing the movie "May 11th", you must have had a long vacation?

Actress Kha Ngan: I only had a month in Hanoi waiting for the vaccine, so I was quite relaxed. But when I was in Saigon, I almost never had a day off, I just kept going, going continuously.

Actress Kha Ngan.

It seems like you're trying to keep a "clean" image. But does the lack of "drama" make you a bit boring in the eyes of the audience?

Actress Kha Ngan: Artists without drama, without anything shocking, are often judged as boring, without any change or explosion. But if I were to create something shocking or surprising, I would still prefer to "confine myself" to my work. After finishing a film that attracts attention, I feel very happy. As for personal and private matters, it's okay to consider them as a little spice, but if I "treat" the audience to only personal matters, I don't think it's right.

What's the story with Thanh Son?

Actress Kha Ngan: The story with Mr. Son came from the movie. We interacted to promote the movie, and because the audience loved and supported the movie so much, we "shipped it".

Just saw you wearing couple clothes with Thanh Son?

Actress Kha Ngan: Oh, is that the black shirt, and the black hat? They were given to us by fans. We get a lot of couple clothes, so don't be surprised if we wear the same clothes.laugh). We were given couple watches, couple slippers, couple shoes, and even couple phone cases. The audience "put" us in the position already (laugh)

Kha Ngan and Thanh Son both denied the "fake movie, real love" rumor.

When will Kha Ngan return to movies?

Actress Kha Ngan: I often act in movies, this time returning to TV dramas has been almost a year. Therefore, from now on I will focus on advertising projects and participate in more activities. If there is a movie project, I want to focus on movies more. After the movie, I will calm down to analyze clearly, how have I done TV dramas recently? If I have enough strength and courage, then I will move on to the next TV drama. Because TV dramas are long-term, I have to prepare a lot. But the important thing is how far is my affinity with TV dramas, is the character suitable for me?

Do you want to return to Hanoi to make movies?

Actress Kha Ngan: I hope VFC will have a movie that suits me and give me a completely different role, to bring the audience a “new dish”. I also don’t want to accept roles similar to Tue Nhi. Because the audience loves Tue Nhi too much, everyone is too impressed with Tue Nhi… Actually, Tue Nhi’s success in “11 Months and 5 Days” also makes it more difficult for me in the following roles, I have to break the image of Tue Nhi.

Kha Ngan does not want to be "boxed" with one type of role.

What are your plans for Tet?

Actress Kha Ngan: During Tet, I spend more time with my family because I work a lot during the year and rarely go home. I almost always only ask about my family over the phone.

Will you show off your cooking skills during Tet?

Actress Kha Ngan: I can cook normal dishes in the kitchen, but I don't have enough confidence to cook during Tet. The main dish during Tet in the South is braised pork with duck eggs, which I'm not skilled enough or brave enough to make. It's simple but also difficult. For a long time, it was usually my mother, my grandmother, or my grandfather who made it.(Laugh).