Ageless beauty and happy marriage of 'Calendar Queen' Hien Mai
At the age of nearly 60, Hien Mai said she is happy to have a complete family after many ups and downs. She enjoys a peaceful life with her husband and son.
Attending an event in Ho Chi Minh City recently, actress Hien Mai shared about her life and work after a period of absence from the screen.
Hien Mai boasted that she had just received an invitation from a television project. She spent time reading the script and discussing with the director before the filming started. At this time, she is mainly working to satisfy her passion and contribute to art, not focusing on fame or salary because everything in the profession is almost enough.
“I have films that have been loved and remembered by audiences for nearly 30 years. Acting is ingrained in my blood and a part of my life, so I have never thought of being discouraged or giving up,” Hien Mai said.
At 56, Hien Mai is satisfied with her current peaceful life. She and her Vietnamese-American husband, businessman Hoang Minh, are still in love after 20 years together.
Hien Mai’s marriage had its ups and downs. The couple sometimes argued fiercely and even considered divorce because of their incompatible personalities. However, they gradually learned to be tolerant and understanding of each other.
Hien Mai's husband respects his wife's work and personal life. Sympathizing with the busy actress, her husband wants to accompany her to events to meet partners. However, Hien Mai mostly refuses because she wants to be independent and avoid gossip affecting her family.
“My husband sometimes gets jealous when I go out. However, he knows that I am responsible and have done nothing wrong, so he accepts it. My husband is also considerate and indulgent, so all conflicts are resolved quickly. We always consider family as an important foundation and try to preserve it,” Hien Mai expressed.
The actress believes that the secret to maintaining marital happiness is to create distance between husband and wife. For her, each person should have their own private space, independence in their emotions and personal relationships. “That is a way to regenerate energy. Husband and wife who are always close together will get bored very quickly,” she joked.
The biggest asset of Hien Mai and her husband is their son Tony - 20 years old this year. The young man is over 1.81m tall and loves playing sports. Tony is currently a third-year student majoring in Economics at the University of Southern California - one of the top 20 universities in the US.
Tony has a passion for music and has received a scholarship, and knows how to play the piano. He has even walked the catwalk several times in fashion shows, receiving enthusiastic cheers from the audience. However, Hien Mai hopes that her son will soon graduate from university before making a definite career choice.
When her son first came to America, Hien Mai put aside everything to accompany him. She cooked, picked him up, learned to drive, etc. When she saw that Tony was stable, she returned to Vietnam but occasionally flew over to help him feel less lonely.
The actress is happy and satisfied because she has a well-behaved, affectionate and filial son. She always loves and protects him, even though sometimes she has to accept that when he grows up, he will gradually leave his parents' arms.
“Every day, I call my son to chat. My son is an adult and is quiet and reluctant to open up. Sometimes I have to suggest:Do you have anything to tell me?, then you can communicate comfortably", Hien Mai said.
Hien Mai is admired by many people for having a happy family, a talented husband, and a well-behaved, studious son. However, the actress from Hanoi does not dare to consider herself fulfilled or complete. She sees herself as many other women, with her own worries about husband and children, and the pressure to maintain marriage and family.
Hien Mai's joy in life is simply having enough love from family, friends... The actress is happy because everything around her life is peaceful, without any worries.
“Whether or not life is fulfilling or not, we probably have to wait until the end of our lives to know. Because as long as we live, we continue to strive and accept new things. I use the word satisfied because I feel that life is just right,” she shared.
Thanks to her optimistic thinking, Hien Mai is still young at the age of over 50. The beauty often posts photos on social networks, and is praised by friends and audiences as an “ageless beauty”. She favors outstanding hair color and a bright, attractive dressing style.
There is no pressure to maintain her figure by any means because she understands that no one stays young forever. The actress eats comfortably, without too much abstinence or forcing herself to lose weight. She revealed that she is willing to undergo cosmetic surgery if necessary.
“Young people have their own beauty and so do the elderly. I focus on being optimistic and thinking positively, so I naturally look younger,” she said.