My 'wolf' in the movie Quynh Doll: My heart needs a rest

Thu Quynh's excellence in transforming into the character My "wolf" in "Quynh doll" probably doesn't need much discussion. She sat down and showed the reporter a stream of abusive text messages from some viewers because the role of My "wolf" in the movie was too evil...

My "wolf" is evil, then it must be extremely evil.

- You once shared that when you played the role of My "wolf", many people gossiped and sent you messages of insults. Have those messages decreased or increased now?

When the show was about 10 episodes, at the climax of the character My "wolf", many over-excited viewers texted me or made many rude comments. But I also tried not to let those things get into my head or affect my mood. Because, after all, 9 people have 10 opinions, I can't stop them and I don't know who they are. I consider them "spice of life".

Many people texted me with things like: "My is so evil", "what an evil prostitute", or "you better watch out, if I see you I will kill you"...

If many people randomly sent me messages like that, I would have to ask myself, what did I do, where did I make enemies? But in this situation, they reacted because the effect of the movie was quite good. I was happy because people were absorbed in watching the movie and it was clear that my role left a certain impression on the audience.

- When reading the script, why did you decide to take on this prostitute role when before that you were attached to the image of a gentle, long-haired girl?

When I read the script, I didn’t think much and just nodded because this was the type of role I had wanted to try for a long time. My desire to change myself was much stronger than worrying about the consequences of this role.

My life from birth until before I got married was so smooth. But when the storms started to happen, I forced myself to overcome the challenges. And I think, in my career, I have not had any challenges to overcome myself. I want to leave my mark and do not want to work in a lazy way. And the role of My "wolf" is the opportunity for me to express myself so I have to seize it.

There are many actors who have played such evil roles before, so I have to play differently from others, it has to be Thu Quynh and no one else.

-Every glance and gritted teeth of My "wolf" in the movie can be said to be quite excellent, is she that formidable in real life?

During difficult times of crisis, there were also times when my anger was terrible. When I transformed into the character, I searched my memory to see what I was like at that time. Going back and forth many times, I realized how I had to adjust accordingly. Gradually, after many days of filming on set, I summarized for myself the "secrets" to transforming into the character.

But I also had to adjust a lot, because I couldn't let My always appear with that look. Every time it would make the audience bored with her. That was also my challenge.

-I think deep inside Thu Quynh must have something similar to My "wolf" for her to be able to portray such a good role?

If many people pay attention, My rarely cries or shows weakness. The scenes where she cries are to show bitterness. At times like that, I have to search for memories of when I was that bitter and how I expressed it.

My is very different from Thu Quynh, everyone can see clearly but many people wonder what the difference is between them.

I think everyone has a dark side, it's just a matter of whether they show it or not. Thu Quynh only "dug up" the anger deep inside a person to be able to use as material for her role. There has never been a role where I had to remember so much of my own anger. With My "wolf", she chose to show her anger outwardly, but with Thu Quynh, I chose to stay silent.

-So every time you look back on the past, does it affect your mood?

- I can confirm that absolutely not. We artists also have a hard time, we can't do it the first time. We have to remember, search and then do it over and over again to get the final satisfactory result. People say we hold grudges for a long time. But there are roles that we have to look up again but in a different capacity, not to look up to immerse ourselves in the past.

I am also very lucky that I have the nature of forgetting, so I will not be affected by those things. I used to be very sad, miserable and even collapsed, but I only allowed myself to be like that for a certain period of time. For many people, it may be very difficult, but for Thu Quynh, I am strict with myself. I did it and overcame it.

-Many people say the role of My "wolf" helped you change your life?

- I have never let money control me, money problems have never made me feel stuck in life. I have been financially independent since I was in school because I have been working part-time since my first year of university.

Later when I started acting, I was frugal so I never had to depend on anyone financially. Only when I gave birth, the baby had to stay in the hospital, I didn't go to work so I ran out of money. But that didn't affect me too much mentally.

It's true that I have more work, but I don't spend lavishly, I don't let money change me. I still choose the work that suits me.

Many people told me to take advantage of this time but I did not try to do that and still gave myself time for family, friends and myself. Personally, I see that I have not changed at all. Up to this moment, I have not received any complaints from my friends. There will definitely be some changes but I am still me.

-The character My "wolf" is a prostitute, and is a bit bold in her character design. Are you afraid of being "revealing" when acting in the movie?

I don't think much about it. For the role of My "wolf", being bold in clothing is necessary and unavoidable, although I tried to limit it as much as possible.

If we are shy, we cannot do this job. Many people come to play the role of extras in Thien Thai and do not wear revealing clothes and accept to go home. Actually, if you do not clearly see the role, you will not be able to do this job. Therefore, this is not a big obstacle for me.

-Is My "wolf" in part 2 of "Quynh doll" more evil?

I once shared: "If you want to be evil, you have to be extremely evil, and My never does anything halfway." That is the personality that I have shaped for my character. If you do something, you have to do it thoroughly. That is how My lasted until the end of the movie.

-Do you think you are a person who became successful later than many of your co-stars in showbiz and do you feel sad about that?

I think everyone has their own time, whoever holds the flag will wave it. Whether you can do it or not, in addition to your ability and effort, also depends on luck and whether the opportunity comes or not. My "wolf" is my luck and maybe it will not come again. I am enjoying it but I am not floating so that my feet do not touch the ground, I have to try my best.

My profession is like that, veteran artists in the profession were once very famous on stage but to be known more widely, they had to have impressive roles in some TV dramas.

In today's TV series, there are definitely people who became successful later than me. I'm lucky to still be young.

My heart needs a rest

-You had a troubled marriage before. Do you think you were too hasty in getting married and having children?

I never find myself in a hurry. I also don't want to talk about the past too much because everyone has their own life.

He is still my daughter's father. We still respect each other and still fulfill our responsibilities to our children.

-After the divorce, how is your life as a single mother?

Thu Quynh has her parents by her side so she doesn't feel too difficult. They always accompany me and my child in life. I rarely feel sad about not having a man by my side. Perhaps, my personality is strong and proactive so I don't think too much.

There were times when I was very stressed. But when I realized that I was wasting too much time indulging in things that shouldn't exist in my life, I returned to normal. That time didn't last too long, which surprised many people. They even said I pretended to be strong, but in fact, I really came back. Looking back now, I also see that that period of time was necessary and just enough to stop at the right time.

-After a broken relationship, do you have a negative attitude towards men?

I find it more difficult to trust many people, including women, not just men. I will be more cautious. Right now, it seems like I don't need a man by my side. It seems like the men around me don't consider me a woman because I'm too proactive in life.

-Are you in love with anyone now?

I am not in love with anyone at the moment.

I am very forgetful and easily fall in love with others. But after a period of turmoil, I am more rational in love. Sometimes I meet someone and think that I have feelings for them and will learn about them. But the end result shows that it is not my true feelings. So I let things happen naturally and do not force myself.

Someone asked me why I don't search because time waits for no one. But I'm not afraid of being late, maybe my heart also needs a rest.

I myself do not have a specific model because people are so infinite, each person has their own type. I hope I can be moved by a good man.

-The role of My "wolf" also received a lot of compliments about her appearance. Did you receive any "bargaining" invitations from rich men?

Many people said they received polite messages and thousand dollar invitations, but I never received any. I never received invitations from rich men, but only received messages cursing me.(laugh).