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Actor gives up pilot job in US, returns to Vietnam to make movies

Minh Hy September 17, 2024 07:46

After graduating from college and having the opportunity to become a pilot in the US, Henry Vig Nguyen felt that he was not really suited for this profession. Therefore, he decided to return to Vietnam and luckily found his way into the art field.

Recently, the manufacturerLost StarsThe film's cast was announced to include Dat Nguyen, Duong Chau Uyen, Ton Nu Khanh Uyen, Steven Nguyen, Trung Huy... In which, actor Henry Vig Nguyen plays the male lead. His character is a playboy, a playboy and an alcoholic.

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The movieLost Starsbroadcast at 7:30 p.m. from September 16 on HTV7.Photo: Party Committee

It is known that Henry Vig Nguyen is an amateur actor and has only recently become involved in the arts. Share withAdolescentHenry Vig Nguyen said he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (USA).

"Although I had graduated from university, Henry was still in the process of practicing flying hours to get a pilot's license. At that time, I had practiced nearly 200 hours of flying. At that time, to be accepted into an airline, it was necessary to have more than 1,000 hours of flying and pass many tests to upgrade the pilot's license. The salary of a new pilot at that time was about 40,000 USD/year, a fairly low salary compared to new pilots in Vietnam. Meanwhile, the salary of pilots with many years of experience could be up to hundreds of thousands of USD a year," he said.

According to Henry Vig Nguyen, the cost of practical training to fly a plane is very high, so he had to take on another job at the airport to earn money. After a year of working, Henry Vig Nguyen realized that he was not suitable for aviation work, so he decided to temporarily stop to travel. During the two months he visited his hometown in Vietnam, he tried his hand at programs such asSolo with bolero, Who is that person, Gentlemen's war, Velvet house...In addition, he also played a supporting role inOld Girl with Many Tricks 3andFlip side 5.

When asked why he didn't find a way to "advance" in Hollywood, Henry Vig Nguyen admitted that he entered the art world quite late. Even because he didn't receive formal training, he didn't have many skills or an environment to practice. However, he was invited to audition and was selected as one of the top 3 potential actors for the main role of an HBO film. However, Henry Vig Nguyen still hasn't had a chance with the project.

After a long time searching for opportunities in Vietnam, Henry Vig Nguyen feels happy to be the main character in the work.Lost StarsDirected by Dang Minh Quoc. He hopes the film will be well received and loved by everyone.

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