Hoang Thuy Linh shares her feelings about being invited to act in a movie after 10 years of turmoil

At the press conference introducing the TV series “The Labyrinth” of VFC, Hoang Thuy Linh smiled brightly and talked to everyone about her return after many years of turmoil. Behind that smile, there were still times when she was moved to tears because she was able to return to the job she loved so much.

Hoang Thuy Linh is both happy and pressured to return to acting after more than 10 years.

Mom asked me: "Really?"

- This is your first time returning to television after the incident many years ago, how do you feel?

I was very excited and eager to receive this invitation. However, the time to prepare for the film was relatively short. I had to arrange my time and plans that had been made for a whole year.

I also told my parents the news first. When Khai Anh called to invite me, I got goosebumps and couldn’t believe it was true. I myself had faced rejections for many years. I kept asking Khai Anh over and over again and couldn’t believe it was true. When my mother told my father, I even stopped her because I was afraid of saying too much.

When I received the invitation to join the film, Director Khai Anh briefly mentioned my character and I acted with Hong Dang. That was surprising and happy news for me because it had been a long time since I had worked with him on set.

As an actor who has not appeared on television for a long time, I certainly felt a lot of confusion because everything has changed. However, the whole crew helped, shared and talked a lot so that I could get into the groove faster.

I was very happy and when I told my parents. My mother said to me: "Really?" When I went to film, my mother told me that it had been a long time since she was this happy. Every day she called to ask me about the filming. My parents were happy so I was also very happy to be back to acting in TV dramas.

I am also a lucky person and have been given many opportunities by everyone.

- How did you prepare both mentally and physically for this comeback?

I think I have too many emotions inside me to say clearly. Regarding my acting ability, although I am still confident, I will definitely have to learn and improve a lot because in the past 10 years, everything has changed too much. Anyway, this is not a new job for me.

I read scripts morning and night and watch detective movies for information. This is the first movie genre I have participated in.

Psychologically, when I met the film crew again, I had my own personal thoughts. I was both happy and stressed because I didn't know if I had done well or not and worried about how people would receive it. But in a split second, I thought that as long as I did my job well, I wouldn't regret anything.

The actress happily shared about her role with her senior Hong Dang.

- You accepted director Khai Anh's invitation because you wanted to start over from where you ended your acting career?

Actually, I wanted to go back to where I started, which was also a reason why I accepted this film. But above all, it was because I love acting.

I am always grateful to VFC and also feel very guilty towards them from the bottom of my heart. I want to work even though I don’t know if I will be successful or not, what results I will achieve. What I know is that I can work and bring joy to my parents, to those who have supported me for many years.

When I got this call, I felt like I was coming home. It was almost like my dream came true even though I had already touched it.

When I participated in this film, I also felt like I was returning to the place that marked my brilliant youth, doing the job I was passionate about. I thank those who created conditions and believed in me. Without them, I would not be where I am today no matter how hard I tried. I am also very grateful to them.

- Did the role of Lam Anh in the movie 'The Maze' make you nervous when you returned to acting?

I think each role has its own characteristics and difficulties. We cannot say that this role is easier or that role is more difficult. Lam Anh is a girl who is pushed into a story, a very difficult situation that she must solve to have a peaceful life. That is quite similar to what I have experienced.

When I receive a script, I will read it very carefully until it is absorbed and ask many questions in my head, search for documents and practice acting.

I only had 3 days to prepare everything to fly to Hanoi to film. Even though I had prepared everything, when I arrived at the studio, I felt very happy, many emotions dominated me that I could not explain. That is why, at some point, I felt nervous and encountered very old emotions. Perhaps, that made me a bit out of rhythm.

I had to try to be thinner to look pretty on camera, but because my role was too hard and I had to run around a lot, I didn’t look pretty. I still have scars on my arms and legs from filming. For me, those hardships will be interesting memories to tell. I’m not afraid of hardships, I just try to be proactive and never do anything that brings sadness to my family.

- You haven't acted in a movie for many years but you had to film a kissing scene with actor Hong Dang right away. What difficulties did that cause you?

That was the first scene I had to film in this movie. I was very excited to be back. When I met Hong Dang, I suddenly thought, I don't know how I will love my character. We had never known each other before so we needed time to talk and share more with each other.

After that, the scene had to be stopped and could not be continued because I did not do it well. We had a talk to express all our thoughts. It was not until much later that we re-shot the kissing scene. Everything went much smoother. Mr. Hong Dang was very cooperative and supported me a lot.

- Some people say that the film crew used Hoang Thuy Linh's name as a factor to attract attention?

I don't think that's true at all. This is a collective effort, each person has their own value and so do I. I think people choose because they are suitable. If I am not suitable, my name doesn't say anything. I think what people say is wrong.

The singer and actress is happy to not disappoint the expectations of those who love and support her over the years.

“There were times when no one believed me”

- Why did you decide to return to acting in TV dramas at this time and not earlier or later?

When Mr. Khai Anh invited me to play a guest role in "Ngay Ay Minh Da Yeu", there was only a short clip running across the screen but I was very nervous. When the film was shown, I also watched it over and over again. People also cut the part with me and shared it on social networks. At that time, I dared to read people's comments about me more than before. They said, why don't I return to acting in TV dramas. I thought a lot and also thought, maybe this is the right time for me to come back. I was very lucky to receive an invitation to act in a big film project like "Me Cung" at the same time.

- You shared that you didn't believe it when you were invited to act in a movie. Was it because you were rejected for many roles before?

I don’t know how to describe my feelings exactly. It has happened many times before, so there was a moment when I was very scared and asked the director over and over again when I received this invitation. People can see that I am very fierce and determined on stage. Personally, I love working and always try to do my best.

I am not the type of person who likes to talk too much about myself, I only want to talk about the work I am doing. I prefer to share my personal thoughts with my family and friends. In front of the media, I only want to talk about my works, about the efforts of my teammates, the people who are for me and believe in me because there were times when no one believed in me. They believed in me to get to where I am today, I feel that it strengthens my spirit to always fight against difficulties and challenges.

- Surely you are also worried about the audience's reaction to you in this comeback?

I don't know how the audience will receive this role. I just hope to do my best in the assigned work. I think that when I have sincerity, people will feel it. I will focus my thoughts to the fullest and work in the most professional way. I myself am also waiting for the audience's reaction. After all, what makes me happiest is that the people who love, support and expect me not to be disappointed. They are very happy and so am I.

During the most difficult times, her parents were the spiritual support that helped Hoang Thuy Linh persevere through all difficulties.

- Perhaps it was the support from your parents that was your great source of strength throughout the years after the incident?

My parents are very understanding. They never say or do anything to hurt me. Therefore, my spirit of self-improvement and patience has been greatly improved. That makes me want to do something to make my parents proud. It is also my parents who have given me the strength to overcome many difficulties during the past time. It is still my family and loved ones who give me strength.

When I announced that I was returning to television, everyone was as happy as I was. It was a meaningful thing that I had done for everyone.

On the 24th, when the movie is released, I will watch it with my parents. Maybe, for many people, it is not an important thing, but for me, it is something I am very proud of. I have put in a lot of effort, sweat, tears and blood to be able to return to acting in TV dramas.

- Do you think your current role is the result of a process of constant effort?

I have tried very hard to be able to work, to make my youth most meaningful. If someone does not create opportunities, I will create opportunities for myself. Perhaps, while I was like that, many people observed me, they saw my desire and gave me opportunities. I am not the best, the smartest person, but I live sensibly. I know that everything must come from trying and making efforts, not from demanding. Moreover, I am also quite a lucky person.

- There have been many bad rumors recently about Hoang Thuy Linh, why have you never spoken up?

My work is so busy that I don't have much time to read bad comments about myself or someone else. And I never reply to nonsense rumors about myself. I think there are things that I don't need to speak up about because those who love me know me too well. For those who know me, they will know that to me, working and honor are the two most important things.

Han Triet