Hoai Linh causes controversy when playing a cross-dressing role in a new movie
The fact that Hoai Linh and some other actors cross-dress in a movie about to be released is receiving mixed comments because it could distort the image of the LGBT community.
Just released trailer, movie in theatersLove Western girlswith Hoai Linh's participation quickly became a topic of discussion among netizens. According to the crew, the work explores the tragic fate of women with the fate of "caterpillars and butterfly souls". In this comeback, Hoai Linh surprised everyone when he "dressed as a woman", playing the role of a third gender person with many hidden problems in life. Appearing with Hoai Linh were also actors such as: Dai Nghia, Vo Dang Khoa, Thanh Tu, Huynh Lap...
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Hoai Linh caused controversy when he dressed as a woman in a new movie. |
However, it was this role that caused Hoai Linh to stir up controversy on social media. Along with praise for the comedian’s performance, there were also many negative comments, saying that Hoai Linh and some other actors “cross-dressing” were boring and offensive.
An audience commented: “Why do LGBT movies always have to be Western “ghosts”, fairs, lotteries… Then they act too much, wear flashy makeup, everyone thinks LGBT is crazy like that”. A netizen commented: “Putting aside the drama, to be fair, Hoai Linh’s comedy on stage is still good, but when he acts in movies, he’s terrible, full of theatrical style”. A user shared: “Why do they always have to cross-dress?” Another person wrote: “Artists always use LGBT to make jokes. Seeing cross-dressing in movies makes me sick to my stomach”…
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The movie Men gai mien Tay is expected to be released in theaters at the end of March. |
Many audiences also expressed concern that when famous artists like Hoai Linh cross-dress, if his acting is not appropriate, it will distort the image of people in the LGBT community.
Some comments shared: "Are you out of ideas or something, why do you keep exploiting third world issues? Children who watch movies often get distorted thinking, and adults who watch movies probably think that the West is very "ghostly"", "If you can't exploit anything new about the LGBT community, then forget it", "Why do you have to be so noisy and fierce when talking about transgender people?"... Moreover, many years ago, the 6X male artist declared that he would no longer cross-dress, so many viewers thought that "Hoai Linh says but doesn't do".
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Hoai Linh cross-dressing has become a controversial topic on social networks. |
Faced with a series of negative comments, many viewers also spoke up to defend Hoai Linh. They said that the film has only revealed a trailer, so netizens should not rush to judge. One user shared: “Each film has its own meaning. If the film has not been released in theaters, do not rush to type”. Another account owner expressed: “I agree, please do not judge when you do not know the content clearly”. Another viewer commented: “If you do not like watching, do not show lack of culture in public. If you do not like, do not say bitter words”…