Actress Thuy Ha, U50, still single, reveals role of former President Nguyen Thi Binh

Chosen for the role of former President Nguyen Thi Binh at the last minute

- Up to this point, what can you reveal about your role in "Red Rain"?

I am honored to play the role of former President Nguyen Thi Binh inRed rain.

In the past, I have played famous historical figures on stage, but this is a living witness to the history of Vietnam in a period that is both heroic and painful. Nguyen Thi Binh herself is a legendary name and is still alive today, so it is really a big pressure for an actor like me.

- Did you have to read historical documents or most recently the sensational memoir of former President Nguyen Thi Binh - "Family, Friends and Country" or meet her directly to prepare for the role?

I have been looking for photo documents about former President Nguyen Thi Binh during her working time. My role focuses on the historical period when Nguyen Thi Binh went to negotiate at the Paris Conference in 1973, so I had to go online to look for photos of this period.

- Is this the first time Thuy Ha plays a historical figure on screen and how long does the role last?

My role is not long, just a key role in the movie.Red Rainmainly focuses on young soldiers participating in the 81-day and night battle to protect Quang Tri citadel.

This is the first time I have played a real historical character. The thing is that when I was in this film, all the actors were chosen but at the last minute there were some problems so we had to find new actors. That day I had just flown back from China and received a phone call from the film crew. I just thought I was invited to a normal casting but when I arrived, director Dang Thai Huyen shared with me about the role and the film. At that time I knew I was chosen to play the role of Nguyen Thi Binh after the director changed the actor at the last minute.

I think it was fate. During the process of meeting the film crew and listening to the stories surrounding the casting, I found some very spiritual stories.

Many people do not understand and think I am arrogant.

- On September 2nd, the audience will get to see Thuy Ha on the big screen with the movie "Red Rain", but for the past few years, it's unclear why she hasn't acted in a TV series since the fever of "Come Home, My Child" and "Sinh Tu"?

Returned to the screen inGo homechildAfter a break from filming due to family problems, for me that was happiness. Then I joined the filmLife and Death, Peaceful Tomorrow, Us 8 Years LaterThere were also some projects that sent invitations, but because the filming was far from Hanoi and I was busy with other personal projects, I couldn't arrange the time.

Many people who don't understand think that I'm arrogant or picky, but that's not true. As an actor, being able to return to the screen after many years and have the audience accept it is happiness. However, due to personal reasons, I had to refuse because I couldn't arrange it.

- Having experienced a change in her personal life, the audience is curious to know how Ms. Hanh's current life is like in "Come home, my child"?

Although the family incident happened a few years ago, the old echoes still linger because we have two children together. The older one went to Ho Chi Minh City to study while the second one lives with her mother and starts university this year. I have to start from zero. For a 40-year-old woman, that is really not simple. I have gradually come to this day, although I am more stable, there are still many difficulties. I still have to continue to go a long way because I have children.

U50 still single, a tycoon of his own

- At the age of nearly 50, you are still young and beautiful. After a breakup and your life has become more stable, have you ever thought about remarrying or are you satisfied with your current life with your children?

Everyone is the same, after a breakup, there are choices that have to be considered next time, it is not like the rosy life before. I do not put it on the scale but have to calculate it carefully because it is related to the rest of my life. The first time, there was only love and liking, just get married even if you have nothing in your hands, regardless of what life will be like later. And now, my life also has children. However, I am never too extreme, but believe that it is up to fate, when I meet the right person, I will consider it further, I do not impose anything.

- So have you met him yet?

Actually, there are people who want to get to know me, but I haven't met anyone suitable. There are opportunities that have passed me by because there was a time when I wanted to focus on my family and myself. People say that famous people and beautiful people often meet rich men, but I don't understand where the rich are.(laugh)and be your own boss. You have to take care of yourself because nothing is more certain than relying on yourself.