The cast of "Hanoi Silk Dress" after nearly 20 years: Contrasting fates.
Nearly two decades later, the lives of the cast of "Hanoi Silk Dress" have taken many different paths. Truong Ngoc Anh faced legal troubles, People's Artist Quoc Khanh chose to remain single, while Ha Kieu Anh has a fulfilling career and family life.
"Hanoi Silk Dress," the 2006 film directed by Luu Huynh, left a deep impression on audiences regarding the human condition during wartime. The film not only won the Golden Kite Award but also launched the careers of many. Nearly 20 years have passed, and the main cast members have each faced different fates, with unexpected turns in their lives.
Truong Ngoc Anh: From a role of a lifetime to legal troubles.
In the film, Truong Ngoc Anh successfully portrayed Dan, a poor, hardworking wife and mother who sacrificed herself for her family. This iconic role earned her the Most Popular Actress award at the 2007 Mai Vang Awards. Following that success, she continued to make her mark with action films such as "Huong Ga" and "Truy Sat," and shifted her focus to producing and organizing beauty pageants.
However, Truong Ngoc Anh's career suffered a major setback. According to reports, on October 31st, the Ho Chi Minh City Police Investigation Agency (Economic Police Department) initiated criminal proceedings and issued an arrest warrant against Truong Ngoc Anh for investigation into the crime of "Abusing trust to appropriate property".
People's Artist Quoc Khanh: 'The Jade Emperor' and a simple, single life.
People's Artist Quoc Khanh played the role of Gu, a hardworking husband who deeply loved his wife and children. This role earned him the Golden Kite Award for Best Leading Actor, marking a turning point in his career. He is beloved by audiences for his roles in many comedy films and especially for his portrayal of the Jade Emperor in the "Meeting at the End of the Year - Tao Quan" program.
At 63, despite being retired, the artist remains actively involved in artistic projects. After his mother's death, he lives alone in a small house, never remarried, and is content with a simple, peaceful life.
Thien Tu: The return of 'Little Ngo'
Playing the role of Ngo, the daughter of Ms. Dan, at the young age of 15, Thien Tu captivated audiences with her innocent and pure acting, and was expected to become a new "beauty queen" of the generation. However, when her career was flourishing, she decided to go to China to study at the Central Academy of Drama in Beijing.
After returning to Vietnam, Thien Tu participated in several independent projects, most recently the film "Battle in the Air". She also recently married her boyfriend, TikToker Mai Anh Duc, at the end of September.
Ha Kieu Anh: The fulfilling life of a successful beauty queen.
Playing a supporting role as Nhai, Miss Vietnam Ha Kieu Anh still left a lasting impression with her elegant beauty. Before "Hanoi Silk Dress," she had participated in many other film projects. Currently, she is known as one of the successful and wealthy beauty queens, with her husband working in the real estate and tourism sectors.
At nearly 50 years old, Ha Kieu Anh still maintains a youthful and elegant appearance and frequently serves as a judge in beauty pageants. She shared that her greatest wish is to preserve her family's happiness and spend more time with her children.
People's Artist Viet Anh: Happiness in his twilight years
People's Artist Viet Anh played the role of Mr. Tam, a supporting role but one that was highly praised for his acting. A veteran figure of the Southern stage and film, he was also a mentor to many famous artists. In recent years, he has continuously appeared in popular films such as "The Godfather," "Mrs. Nu's House," and "Mai."
Regarding his personal life, after living alone for a while, at the end of 2024, People's Artist Viet Anh publicly revealed his relationship with his actress girlfriend, who is 38 years younger than him, and frequently shares happy moments on social media.