The only actress to act in 2 films during the holidays: 'I still rent a house and use ride-hailing services'

Tin Nguyen is a name that received attention when participating in two film projects at the same time during the April 30 holiday, includingDetective Kien: The Headless Case(Victor Vu) andFlip 8: Sunny Bracelet(Ly Hai).

In an interview with VTC News, Tin Nguyen admitted that this was both a blessing and a pressure for her. With each role, Tin Nguyen always tries her best to convey the emotions and messages that the film wants to convey.

Personality disorder when filming 2 movies at the same time

Coming from a Tiktoker with more than 5.2 million followers, Tin Nguyen entered the film industry with a role inFlip Side 7: A Wish- brought in revenue of more than 482 billion VND. Continuing her winning streak, Tin Nguyen gradually showed the audience her progress through each role she took on.

Talking about the opportunity to participate in two holiday movies at the same time, Tin Nguyen said it was a blessing to be part of an exciting movie season, where Vietnamese audiences can enjoy many quality works from their own country's cinema.

Sharing about the role of Mui - the servant of the district magistrate in the movie Detective Kien: The Headless Case, Tin Nguyen said:"If I am talkative and active in real life, Mui is quiet, reserved and very shy. Mui loves and protects Dong - the only person who sympathizes with her fate because she is grateful. This is similar to me in real life, always appreciating those who have helped me."

To transform into the role of Mui in the film, Tin Nguyen had to prepare carefully both mentally and physically. Right from the pre-production stage, the actress worked closely with director Victor Vu. According to Tin Nguyen, director Victor Vu is very meticulous, demanding every small detail such as eyes, gait, hand and foot movements - elements that must be expressed closely to the old context.

As for appearance, Tin Nguyen had to practice walking with a hunchback to match the character's appearance. During the entire filming process, the actress born in 1997 did not use any skin care products, keeping her skin natural. In addition, the makeup team also helped create a layer of makeup to make her skin look darker, suitable for the living conditions and personality of the character.

Talking about director Victor Vu, Tin Nguyen feels lucky to be able to participate in this project, especially to work with this talented male director.

She said that director Victor Vu is extremely meticulous from the pre-production stage, so when it comes to filming, everything is done quite quickly and smoothly. In addition, the male director always listens and understands the sharing from the actors to find common ground to best express the character's personality.

InFlip Side 8directed by Ly Hai, Tin Nguyen plays Le, a coconut seller with a passion for art and trying to help her younger brother shine. With this film, Tin Nguyen's challenge lies not in the character's psychology, but in the weather. In the middle of the hot sand dunes, the film crew often worked from 6am to about 4pm, to take advantage of the sunlight for the scene.

Previously playedFlip Side 7But Tin Nguyen still had to go to the casting for part 8. She said there was no preferential treatment because she still had to queue like all the other actors.

"I want to thank Mr. Ly Hai and Ms. Minh Ha for giving me the opportunity to develop myself. However, no one is foolish enough to spend a large amount of money to make a film and risk choosing someone who is not suitable for the role. Mr. Ly Hai's goal is always to bring the audience complete works."

Playing two different roles at the same time, Tin Nguyen constantly changed roles and got into them. Therefore, she was almost confused with the personality of each role. Thinking back to that time, Tin Nguyen really felt sorry for her assistant because of her erratic personality, sometimes happy, sometimes sad, sometimes hot-tempered.

The young actress expressed her gratitude for being given many roles. Before the filming day, she prepared herself mentally, worked closely with the director, and avoided mixing up her roles. Every time she arrived at the set, she put all her effort and focus into completing each scene in the best possible way, avoiding wasting the crew's time.

Efforts to escape the label "Tiktoker acting in movies"

Before becoming famous with Tiktok, Tin Nguyen graduated from kindergarten education in Nha Trang and switched to becoming a dance teacher.

After 4 years as a teacher, Tin Nguyen's life changed when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. During this time, she stayed at home to practice making videos and sharing them on social media. Luckily, her clips became a trend and quickly spread widely. Thanks to that, Tin Nguyen became famous.

She revealed that the person who inspired her to pursue the 7th art was actor Thai Hoa. When watching his scene in the movieApple tree in bloom, Tin Nguyen saw the cinematic features through each look and expression of the actor. This touched her emotions and made her determined to pursue the film industry.

In early 2023, she went to Ho Chi Minh City, developed her content creation career, and attended a short-term acting class with actress and director Kathy Uyen before landing her first role in Lat mat 7.

As a TikToker who acts in films, Tin Nguyen said she had to work twice or three times harder to be seen positively by the audience. When she was announced to be starring in Lat Mat 7, she was devastated when many people attacked her, saying she did not deserve to appear in this project.

"At that time, I felt like a comet, a burden to the film crew. I was so stressed that I broke out in acne, lost my hair and went bald. Many people even texted me to scold me and force me to quit the role. I felt guilty towards the producer and director.", she recounted.

Luckily, when the film was released, Tin Nguyen's role received positive feedback. The actress was happy that her efforts were rewarded.

"I am someone who always thinks positively, even when things are going badly. For me, everything will be rewarded if I always aim for good things."actress confided.

Still living in a rented house, using a ride-hailing service

At 28, Tin Nguyen is a big influencer on social media. Since becoming famous, she admits that she has helped her family have a better life.

The actress's father limits his work on the farm, her mother continues to sell groceries but is not under too much pressure to earn money. Although they have enough money to support the family, Tin Nguyen does not force her parents to stop working completely. She wants her parents to still have their own joys from their daily work. In addition, Tin Nguyen also supports and takes care of the finances of the three grandchildren in the family.

As for herself, Tin Nguyen said she doesn't put too much emphasis on investing too much. Besides living expenses, clothes... Tin Nguyen doesn't have a passion for branded goods or jewelry. She also doesn't have the habit of collecting overly valuable items.

"If I don't go to work, I just like to stay home and watch movies, travel with friends and family to make up for the busy times. Currently, I have no house, no car because I'm still renting a house and using a ride-hailing service.", the actress revealed.

Tin Nguyen admitted that the money she has saved over the past time is being used to open a small studio to train children in dance. She used to be a kindergarten teacher, so the "blood" in her is still burning. Although she has switched to acting, she still wants to teach and pass on her dancing experience to future generations.

In the near future, Tin Nguyen also wishes to participate in television projects. She wants to act in television so that her parents can conveniently watch their daughter on TV every day. For Tin Nguyen, she is not afraid to make efforts and change herself to grasp all the opportunities that come.