Ngo Thanh Van causes a stir with Vietnamese dialogue in Hollywood movie
Ngo Thanh Van excited the audience when she suddenly uttered a line of dialogue in Vietnamese in the newly released Hollywood blockbuster.
Action movieThe Old Guard 2just aired on Netflix quickly attracted the attention of Vietnamese audiences, especially thanks to the impressive return of "action girl" Ngo Thanh Van. This time, she transformed into Quynh - an immortal warrior with cold beauty and complex inner life, making viewers unable to take their eyes off.
In part 2, Quynh is the central character, carrying a deep resentment towards humanity and her best friend Andy (played by Charlize Theron). She was imprisoned in a steel box at the bottom of the sea for 500 years, unable to die or live fully – constantly suffocating and reviving in a cruel loop. Quynh's greatest pain is not only the torture of her body but also the feeling of betrayal when Andy did not come to save her for centuries.
This character was originally based on Noriko – Andy’s ex-lover in the comic. However, Ngo Thanh Van proactively proposed changing the name to Quynh to honor Vietnamese identity. This is her remarkable effort in the journey to bring the image of Vietnamese people to the world through cinema.
One of the most acclaimed scenes inThe Old Guard 2is the duel between Quynh and Andy. Both are veteran “action girls”, possessing fighting skills and attractive on-screen demeanor. The contrast in eyes, movements and inner torment creates a battle that is not only pleasing to the eye but also full of emotion.
In addition, Quynh also has a tense sword fight with warrior Nile (KiKi Layne) and infiltrates a nuclear facility - a series of action scenes that help this character become the brightest highlight of the entire film.
After the fierce battle, Quynh suddenly exclaimed in Vietnamese:“Traitor. You will die alone and in darkness.”.” The short line but gives Vietnamese audiences “goosebumps.”
Not only did she play her role well, Ngo Thanh Van was also considered to be the character with the most emotional depth in the entire film. With the open ending at the end of part 2, fans expect the character Quynh to be explored further if The Old Guard has a sequel. Not simply a "female fighter", she brings an immortal warrior who is both strong and vulnerable - a complex and attractive image.
After the success ofHeroic BloodlinegoodHai Phuong, Ngo Thanh Van is continuing to affirm her position as an Asian action star with international influence.