Phan Minh Huyen: Finding 'complete' happiness at 35 after divorce.
Actress Huyền Lizzie shared about her return to the screen with a new role, her perspective on her profession, and how her definition of happiness has changed after life experiences.
At 35 and having gone through a marriage, actress Phan Minh Huyen (Huyen Lizzie) says her concept of happiness has profoundly changed. The actress feels her current life is "fulfilling" with a successful career, a well-behaved son, and good relationships with both families.
"Right now, I feel very happy because I have truly abundant energy. I don't need to crave or desire too much. I cherish and am grateful for the peace and tranquility I have," Phan Minh Huyen shared.
An impressive comeback and a "perfect fit" role.
Phan Minh Huyen recently marked her return to the small screen after two years with the role of Ngan in the drama "One Millimeter Away From You". She said that this role attracted her because it had a clear character arc, wasn't rambling, and especially because it was the first time she had the opportunity to portray a mother on television.
"The role of Ngan allowed me to try my hand at being a mother for the first time. This is exactly the character I 'planted in the universe' for this year," she said. The actress felt a strong connection with the character, from her age and appearance to having children and going through a marriage.
The biggest challenge of the role was portraying the complex inner turmoil of a woman in an unhappy marriage who still tries to preserve her family for the sake of her children. She had to handle the situation skillfully so that the audience could understand the character's dilemma without misinterpreting her.
Career perspective: Growing from feedback and a thirst for new challenges.
When faced with audience feedback, including negative feedback, Phan Minh Huyen said she always reads it to learn from it and adjust her character's emotions for greater accuracy. She admitted that filming and broadcasting simultaneously creates psychological pressure, but a strong actress must learn to balance it.
Looking back on her career, she affirmed that the series "Thuong Ngay Nang Ve" (Loving the Sunny Days) was a significant milestone, helping her mature remarkably in acting. "After 80 episodes, I have honed my acting skills considerably," she shared.
In the future, Phan Minh Huyen hopes to try her hand at playing a villain. She believes this is a big challenge and would be an exciting experience if successful. Regarding her career path, she chooses not to accept roles continuously in order to have time to rest, recharge her energy, and analyze characters more thoroughly.
Inner happiness and balance in life
Phan Minh Huyen said that her son is currently living with his father and paternal grandparents, and comes to see her on weekends. She is fortunate that her work schedule rarely falls on weekends, allowing her to dedicate her time entirely to her son. She chooses to befriend, talk to, and share with him instead of imposing her will on him.
The actress also expressed her deep gratitude to both families. Her parents have always respected her decisions, while her son's paternal grandparents have been very supportive in taking care of their grandson, allowing her to focus on her career.
For her, current happiness no longer follows any set standard. It's about being able to work, having a well-behaved son, healthy parents, and maintaining a respectful relationship with her ex-husband's family. "Whether you're happy or not is up to you... for me, the happy life I have now is enough," she concluded.
