Editorial: They are talented artists with their own personalities, always persistent in their pursuit of their careers, and above all, they are women with the will to overcome adversity and challenge fate to protect their own happiness, whether they choose to be a single mother or the wife of a famous director. VietNamNet introduces a series of articles about female artists who live a private life, quietly making art to assert themselves.

Dinh Y Nhung attracted attention when she participated in the Miss Vietnam 2000 contest and then gradually entered the film industry, modeling... After 25 years in the profession, the actress confided to VietNamNet about her journey from a mountain girl to an actress, and her private family with her husband - director Luu Huynh.

Many people still do not know who Dinh Y Nhung is!

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Actress Dinh Y Nhung is a H'Re ethnic person in the mountainous region of Ba To district, Quang Ngai .

- As a girl from the mountainous ethnic group, looking back on the journey, what do you remember most?

I am of H'Re ethnic origin, from the mountainous region of Ba To district, Quang Ngai. I have never ceased to be proud of my village - the place where I was born, grew up, and nurtured my artistic dreams.

I have lived with my grandmother since I was little, so I have many memories with her. Being blind, she has never seen me, but she loves me very much and has high hopes for me.

I studied at an ethnic boarding school, grew up with mountains, gong beats, dances… Occasionally, I still return from Saigon to my hometown to reminisce about my childhood. I miss the feeling of carrying water on my back, picking flowers and catching butterflies, lighting a fire, listening to birds chirping in my ears, a very relaxing and peaceful feeling.

- What's new with you lately?

I just finished a role in a Korean-produced film, the debut project of a young director. I have regular films, but I have never been in the habit of posting on social media.

At this time, I am ambitious to have more difficult roles that challenge my ability. Life has many destinies so I want to recreate that on screen.

- You are so secretive in your art! To the point that people sometimes forget the name Dinh Y Nhung…

In my daily life, I live a private life. If I am not busy with my job, I just want to hide and practice. I occasionally surf social media to update the news, then I disappear for a long time.

For me, the most important thing is to act in movies and live with passion. Anything frivolous and flashy is probably not suitable and does not belong to me.

Dinh Y Nhung has achieved many successes in cinema, but she lives and works quietly.

- Dinh Y Nhung regularly acts in movies, has works that gross several hundred billion, won the "Best Actress" award from both the Golden Kite and the Golden Lotus, but not much glory and fame came to her...

Having been in the profession for 25 years, many audiences have openly said they don’t know who Dinh Y Nhung is. I’m not sad, nor do I think about it. I’m an artist, and the important thing is to have a role that the audience loves. I think that’s the goal of an actor, rather than appearing in the press.

Many of my friends often blamed me. They said: “Nhung, you are so foolish. Just show off what needs to be shown off. Why are you afraid?”

I don't think I'm good enough for PR. I started out as a dancer, not a professional actor, so sometimes I'm self-conscious. I need to learn more, improve, and work 10 times harder than others. When I think I'm good enough, I'll show it off to everyone.

- You only participate in 1-2 film projects each year and don't have a side job. How do you manage your finances ?

I live a simple life, consider myself a civil servant, so on average, 5-10 million VND in my account a month is enough to live on.

Since I was young, I have not owned any branded clothes, luxury cars, or villas. I can wear a 100-200 thousand VND shirt without a label. At a movie premiere, I buy a dress and a pair of shoes that cost less than 5 million VND, as long as they are neat, clean, and suitable.

Several times attending events, there were colleagues carrying bags and jewelry worth billions, I stood there admiring. If I said I wasn't crazy about it, I wouldn't think about it, that would be a lie, but I know my capabilities. This life is enough, it's just the right thing to do.

Actress for many years labeled "Queen of hot scenes".

- After many years of being labeled "Queen of hot scenes", what do you think?

People gave me this nickname 5 or 6 years ago, when I acted in "Getting married to someone else", "Thien linh cai" ... Those who don't know will interpret it in a negative way. I don't have any opinion, nor am I upset about that way of calling me. If possible, it would be better if you could give me a complete word.

I only accept sex scenes that are “beautiful” and meaningful. There have been 2 projects where I turned down the role after reading the script. It’s not that the movie was bad, it’s just that I didn’t feel like I was suitable for it so I had to decline.

20 year age gap marriage never jealous

- What is the most difficult and sad moment in your life?

My mother died of a serious illness, and my father passed away two years later due to grief. When they passed away, I was only twenty and my younger brother was only eight years old.

Many people feared that I would be depressed and have a breakdown. At that time, I was calm and got up to go to work to earn money to take care of my two sisters. I worked at a coffee shop and took on seasonal shows every day.

When my parents died, I didn't cry, I just felt choked up inside. On my brother's wedding day, after the party, I went to the grave and cried like a baby for 2 hours.

I told my parents: “Mom and Dad, I have done it, I have taken good care of my sister. My sister and I will live well for the rest of our lives.” At that time, I had many emotions, joy, sadness, pride, happiness and emptiness.

From the moment I became an orphan, I knew my life had lost its support. I was like a tree standing in the desert, falling, being crushed, having to stand up and continue living.

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Dinh Y Nhung with her husband - director Luu Huynh (Phuoc Sang's brother).

- You and your husband, director Luu Huynh, have had a secret marriage for the past 20 years. What does a life partner mean to you?

The love between me and Mr. Luu comes from admiration and respect. He is 20 years older than me, like a teacher, a brother who teaches me a lot.

When I met him, I was only 23 years old, an orphan, lost in Saigon. I thank life for giving me the chance to meet Mr. Luu, to receive his love, protection and companionship as husband and wife.

Marriage is not always easy. Basically we are still together until this moment so it is considered complete.

- With a 20-year age gap, is it easy for you two to bond and reconcile your differences?

When we first got married, we argued and argued a lot. I was carefree and lacked self-control when angry, while he was hot-tempered.

When we have a conflict, we choose to be silent and separate. We both discuss at an appropriate time, then decide who is right and who is wrong.

I changed myself, listened to and respected my husband more. In return, he saw what I did for the family and gradually understood.

Clip Dinh Y Nhung shares about marriage

- Many middle-aged couples lose their romance, living together mainly out of responsibility, what about you?

Romance for us now is family meals and occasional heart-to-heart talks. Luckily, we trust each other completely so there is no jealousy.

Thanks to the common love for the seventh art, we are still connected today.

Every time Mr. Luu finishes a script, the first person to read it is his wife. We sit down and drink coffee, discuss movies, life, and update our daughter's situation studying abroad in the US.

Dinh Y Nhung sees her daughter as a friend.

- What expectations do you have for your daughter?

Ivy - my daughter is 19 years old this year, has artistic talent. In addition to studying, she works part-time at a bakery to cover living expenses. In the evening, she calls to chat with her parents.

We let our children be comfortable, without forcing or guiding them according to our parents' wishes. If we see that they need support, Mr. Luu and I will give advice.

Living away from home, my daughter is independent, mature and understanding. I just hope she is healthy and happy with her choice.
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Photos, clips: HK, NVCC

The heartbreaking, haunting pain of 'hot scene queen' Dinh Y Nhung Dinh Y Nhung shared with VietNamNet about her emotions and experiences playing the role of Ba Lanh in the movie 'Lat mat 7: Mot uoc uoc' and her family life and future plans.

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