Quyen Linh lost nearly 30kg, daughter burst into tears when visiting her father
Artist Quyen Linh lost weight from over 100kg to 70kg to act in the movie "Hai Muoi". He threw himself into doing risky scenes that made his daughter cry when she saw them.
MovieTwo Saltsmarks the return to the big screen of artist Quyen Linh after 20 years, sinceWhen men havevote2004.
The actor plays the role of Mr. Hai, a salt worker in Thieng Lieng Island (HCMC). For many years, he lived as a single father, struggling to raise and care for his daughter until she grew up.
Quyen Linh accepted the role because he saw himself in the role. In real life, he also has two grown daughters. "I try to convey my real life on screen. Whether in movies or in real life, any father always sacrifices for his children," he shared.
Because the character has a rough appearance, Quyen Linh changed his appearance to suit the director's requirements. Within 4 months, he played sports and followed a strict diet with the help of his wife - Ms. Da Thao and 2 children. As a result, he successfully lost weight from over 100kg to 70kg.
The male artist also learned to drive a boat, play the zither, and interact with the locals to understand the psychology and intonation of the salt workers. There was a scene where he had to stand in the rain from 5pm to 5am the next morning, causing Quyen Linh to cough and shiver from the cold.
During filming days, his wife and two daughters visited Quyen Linh on set. In one scene, the male artist acted out a scene where he was hit by a car, his face covered in blood, lying in the middle of the road, making his daughter cry with grief.
"My daughter saw that scene and cried. When she got home, she told me:Dad, why is it so hard? I didn't think acting in movies would be so hard for you.I want my daughter to go to the set to see how to complete a character, the actor has to struggle, make trade-offs and even sacrifice. This is my daughter's first lesson in art," he shared.
"Returning" to the big screen, Quyen Linh said he was more worried than excited. The actor had been away from movies for many years to focus on his role as MC, community activities and business. He was afraid he wouldn't be able to keep up with young people because the filmmaking and acting styles of the two generations were different.
The film marks the debut of director, Meritorious Artist Vu Thanh Vinh - a familiar face in the television industry. He revealed that it took him 6 months to survey, compile statistics, and construct the set. The story in the film is also a part of the director's life when he was young, and at the same time, he hopes to bring a touching story about father-son love on the occasion of the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival.
The role of Muoi is played by young actor Huynh Bao Ngoc. The film also features: People's Artist Viet Anh, People's Artist Hong Van, Meritorious Artist Cong Ninh, Minh Luan... scheduled to be released nationwide on August 30.
