Rocker Nguyen: 'Minh Hang looks fragile and makes me want to protect her'

The actor of "Beauty and the Beast" said that even though the singer was much older, he felt moved and wanted to protect her.

- How did you and Minh Hang get along in your first film together?

- On set, I lead Minh Hang's emotions, but in real life she is my senior - six years older than me. To keep the inspiration, we don't call each other "sister, brother" but only call each other by name. Minh Hang's character is a big and fat girl, but in real life, the more she filmed, the thinner she became, losing 5 kg because of the makeup. As for me, I gained weight steadily (laughs).

* Rocker Nguyen in the new movie

- Which scene was difficult for you?

- Our most memorable scene was when we kissed, we had to act it out ten times. Sometimes, we worked until 3am and drank wine to get the mood. I call it "the kiss of staying awake" because we were so tired after filming.

- Many artist couples are caught up in "fake love, real love", what about your case?

- Minh Hang in real life is innocent, childish, fragile and weak, which makes me always want to protect her. I was a little moved when acting with Minh Hang, but those were just the moments needed for the role. As for the future, I don't know anything yet because actors Song Joong Ki and Song Hye Kyo also became a couple from small feelings. If Minh Hang didn't mind that I was younger, I wouldn't care much about her age..The problem is whether we are destined to be together or not.

Rocker Nguyen and Minh Hang.

- What opportunity brought you to participate in "Beauty and the Beast"?

- The Korean original 200 Pounds Beauty brought me to tears when I was a child. When I was casting, I had to compete with many "heavyweight" opponents, including Korean actors who could speak Vietnamese. The producer character in the film looks like me, and also has the same passion for music and introverted personality. However, he is "older" than me, so sometimesI do not understandcharacter's thinking

The role is suitable for me, but depending on the age of the audience, they will have different opinions. Older viewers will find my acting immature in some places. If there are criticisms, I consider them as constructive comments. I have to be more alert because my first role is like my first love, it is not everything and not everything is as you wish. Accepting two-way opinions is a way to balance thoughts and motivation to move forward.

Whether you succeed or fail is not as important as how you perceive and deal with it. Opportunities and risks always go hand in hand. Once you have decided to pursue this career long term, you should think: "Even if there is no this film, there will be a successful next film."

- Recently, cosmetic surgery among artists has caused a stir and is also the subject of the movie "Beauty and the Beast". What do you think about this?

- Right from the moment I accepted the role in the film, I understood and supported the message of the work. At the present time, this message is normal because cosmetic surgery is no longer a big issue. I know the story of singer Duc Phuc and admire his determination.

Rocker Nguyen is passionate about both music and cinema.

- You were given the title of "scandalous handsome man" because of incidents like putting your feet up on the table when interviewing Korean singer Jessica, suspected of revealing "hot" photos. What do you think?

- I don't care about being noticed by scandals, because I don't intend to benefit from scandals. If the truth has been distorted, I don't really care because there are many other things to focus on, especially acting and music. An artist should be discussed for his artistic products. Titles are just descriptive and allusive phrases. To understand a person, you need to take the time to observe them over the years, not just look at the title and rush to judge. Miley Cyrus is called a "bad girl", but for seven years she only loved one person, Liam Hemsworth (laughs).

- You graduated with a degree in Film Studies in Australia, and directed a music video, but until now you've only been noticed for side stories. What do you think?

- I still try to use the next products to prove myself. I like to work quietly with the motto: "Let the silence make the sound". I think now the audience is very smart, has its own taste and always demands certain things from artists, forcing artists to strive more. I have only been back in the country for a year and a half so I need more time for people to accept me.

For me, art must be unique, artists need to have their own style. I don't dare to affirm that I am talented, but at least I believe that besides being handsome, I have a different artistic taste compared to current Vietnamese artists. I believe that entering showbiz is to work according to passion, not to chase after money or fame.

- In the near future, what areas will you focus on developing?

- For me, music and cinema are both great passions. As a singer, you have five minutes to explode in the music space, appear directly and bring the audience to emotional levels. Every gesture and action of yours affects the audience and receives immediate feedback.

With cinema, the actors' performances are longer, more elaborate and elaborate. I have the ambition to direct my own film in the future. Filmmaking is a long-term game. Right now I am still trying and learning.

According to VNE