Actress Ngan Hoa: Striving to complete her role in "The Ghost of Happiness Amidst Serious Illness"
Despite undergoing treatment for end-stage kidney failure and requiring regular dialysis, actress Ngan Hoa persevered in completing her role in the film "The Ghost of Happiness" so as not to affect the production team.
Ngan Hoa, an actress born in 1996, is becoming the center of attention for television viewers through her role as Nhu Trang in the drama "The Ghost of Happiness". However, behind her convincing portrayal of the most hated character on screen lies a journey of immense strength as she faces end-stage kidney failure.
A remarkable comeback with a role that portrays negative characters.
In the film "The Ghost of Happiness," Ngan Hoa plays Nhu Trang, a girl from a difficult background who becomes an intruder in the family happiness of her benefactor. Her natural acting combined with the dramatic plot has led to mixed reactions to her character, even negative comments about her appearance and actions.
Notably, Ngan Hoa has many scenes acting alongside actor Luong The Thanh. The actress shared that the age difference between the two is not an obstacle, but on the contrary, it gives her more opportunities to learn acting experience from her senior colleague.
The unwavering determination to continue working amidst the crisis of end-stage renal failure.
Her role in "The Ghost of Happiness" marks Ngan Hoa's return after a long period focusing on her illness. In mid-2025, she publicly revealed her end-stage renal failure, requiring regular dialysis and placing her on the waiting list for a kidney transplant. Prior to that, her condition began to worsen in early 2025, right when she was filming the movie.
Despite declining health and significant weight loss, which left her looking thin, Ngan Hoa persevered on set. She expressed her desire to complete her role entirely so as not to disrupt the progress of the entire film crew. The actress hoped that the audience could understand her physical limitations in the process of embodying the character.
Colleague support and career prospects
During the most difficult period, Ngan Hoa received significant support from colleagues in the entertainment industry such as Tran Thanh, People's Artist Hong Van, and Diem My 9X. This help, both material and emotional, gave her the motivation to maintain hope for life and continue treatment.
Currently, due to her unstable health condition, Ngan Hoa is temporarily not accepting new projects to focus on her treatment. Previously, the actress graduated from the University of Social Sciences and Humanities in Ho Chi Minh City and left her mark through many works such as the music video "One Step of Love, a Thousand Miles of Pain", the television series "King of Bread", "Mother's Dream" and the film project "Mai".
