Once considered a "billion-dollar beauty" and "million-dollar beauty" of Vietnamese cinema, Kaity Nguyen is now facing losses with two consecutive low-grossing film projects.
Kaity Nguyen Born in 1999, she rose to fame with the film "Em chưa 18" (I'm Not Yet 18) directed by Le Thanh Son, which was released in 2017. This comedy, with its American cinematic style, brought Le Thanh Son and Chanh Phuong Film Company (the production unit) a huge profit. According to announcements, the film cost 12 billion VND to produce and grossed 171 billion VND.
"Em chưa 18" (I'm Not Yet 18) set a box office record at the time, sweeping the box office and making Kaity Nguyen, at the age of 18, a rising star in Vietnamese cinema. The film held the box office record until it was surpassed by Ngo Thanh Van's "Hai Phuong". However, for a long time, "Em chưa 18" consistently ranked among the highest-grossing Vietnamese films.
After the "I'm Not Yet 18" craze, Kaity Nguyen She has always been a top choice for directors. The actress has become the female lead in a series of hit projects such as "Soul of a Father, Body of a Daughter," "Blood Moon Party," "The Old Lady with Many Tricks," etc.
In "Blood Moon Party," the film brings together veteran actors such as Thai Hoa, Hong Anh, Thu Trang, Kieu Minh Tuan... but Kaity Nguyen still shines with her natural and mature acting style.
With her bright eyes, photogenic face, natural acting style, and technique, Kaity Nguyen brought a distinct flavor to the cast, standing out among stars like Thai Hoa and Thu Trang.
"Blood Moon Party" achieved a remarkable box office success, reaching 175 billion VND amidst the complicated COVID-19 pandemic, with cinemas constantly opening and closing, and audiences hesitant to go to crowded places. Kaity Nguyen is being hailed as the "million-dollar beauty" of Vietnamese cinema.
Kaity Nguyen is highly regarded for her professionalism and dedication to filmmaking, avoiding entertainment game shows and venturing into other fields like many other artists. Each year, Kaity releases a feature film project in theaters.
However, limitations in both the quantity and quality of film scripts are also putting Kaity Nguyen in a difficult position.
In 2023, director Victor Vũ's film "The Last Wife," starring Kaity Nguyễn, sparked controversy regarding its script. The film was criticized for its disjointed plot, outdated narrative approach, and lack of logic. However, thanks to the strong cast and crew, "The Last Wife" still achieved a respectable box office revenue of nearly 100 billion VND.
Perhaps Kaity Nguyen's most shocking "box office failure" was "The Prince of Bac Lieu," released at the end of 2024. Directed by Ly Minh Thang, "The Prince of Bac Lieu" was expected to be high-quality due to its compelling subject matter. However, upon its release, the film revealed a shallow and superficial script, almost simply rehashing the legends of the Prince of Bac Lieu.
The film left theaters with only 36 billion VND in revenue. According to statistics from Box Office Vietnam, the film is among the Vietnamese films that lost money in 2024.
In "The Prince of Bac Lieu," Kaity Nguyen played the role of Co Sau, the daughter of Councilman Linh (Thanh Loc), and the younger sister of Ba Hon (Song Luan). Despite her best efforts to portray the character, Kaity Nguyen could not save the film's script.
In early 2025, Kaity Nguyen starred as the female lead and co-produced "Falling in Love with My Best Friend," a film competing in the Lunar New Year film race. The film was a surprising failure for "million-dollar director" Nguyen Quang Dung and "million-dollar actress" Kaity Nguyen. With only 20 billion VND in revenue, the film lagged far behind its two competitors and faced the risk of financial loss.
Two consecutive low-grossing projects are threatening Kaity Nguyen's title of "million-dollar beauty." Amidst a severe shortage of good scripts in Vietnamese cinema, Kaity Nguyen will have to carefully consider her next film project.
Speaking to a reporter from Lao Dong newspaper about failed projects, Kaity Nguyen She said she cherishes all the projects she has participated in. The most important thing is that Kaity will stand strong, continue her passion for cinema, and continue on the path she has chosen.
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