Model Ngoc Nga lives like a queen with her younger Western husband and her eldest son who is 2 meters tall.

Supermodel Ngoc Nga shared about her painful first marriage, her journey to finding happiness again with her Western husband Lindsay Burden, and how she raised her three mixed-race children to be independent and win scholarships to study abroad.

After nearly 20 years away from the spotlight, supermodel Ngoc Nga returns with a series of film and fashion projects. In an interview with VietNamNet , she revealed details about her failed marriage, her journey to finding happiness again, and how she raises her three children.

From dancer to catwalk "beauty queen"

Born in 1979, Ngoc Nga entered the arts in 1994 at the age of 15. Originally from a dance background, she studied choreography with Tan Loc at a dance troupe. However, fate led her entirely towards fashion, making her one of the prominent figures of the golden generation of Vietnamese models in the 2000s, alongside Xuan Lan, Duong Yen Ngoc, Anh Thu, Ngoc Thuy, and others.

Recalling her fondest memories, Ngoc Nga emotionally recounted her tour in Europe with her fellow models in the early 2000s. She confided, "Back then, everyone was naive and young, so it was so much fun. It was an innocent kind of joy, unlike now."

Ngoc Nga (far right) and the cast of "Long-legged Girls".

However, looking back, she also regrets not appreciating those precious moments when she was younger. Ngoc Nga admits that during her peak, she never thought she would be unable to repeat those beautiful memories in her life.

Ngoc Nga in the movie "Long-legged Girls":

The Scar of First Love and the Healing Journey

Ngoc Nga's first marriage to a dancer and choreographer—who was 11 years older than her and also her dance teacher—did not have the happy ending many people had hoped for.

Ngoc Nga revealed that she was the one who took the initiative, from initiating the marriage to its conclusion. The scars from the breakup affected how she treated love afterward.

When Ngọc Nga met Lindsay Burden, her current husband, an Australian two years her junior, she admitted that she initially didn't feel much trust. However, the foreign man spent many years proving his sincere love, helping Ngọc Nga gradually open her heart and rediscover her belief in happiness.

"If I loved you once when I first met you, I love you a thousand times more now."

Married in 2005, Ngoc Nga and her husband have been together for 20 years now. When asked about the secret to keeping the spark alive in their marriage, she shared that there's no special formula other than mutual respect, love, and understanding.

In her family, no one person has the right to decide everything. From raising children to business decisions, from small matters to big ones, the couple discusses everything together.

Ngoc Nga likened the marital relationship to the roots of a tree: "Every time my husband and I go through a difficult time, the roots grow deeper, cling more firmly, and bind us together even more deeply."

Ngoc Nga and her husband.

During times when they were on the brink of financial crisis, the couple didn't know what to do to provide for their children and their lives. But it was these challenges that strengthened their love.

Ngoc Nga couldn't hide her pride in her husband, Lindsay. She recounted that even her own mother said that in this day and age, you "couldn't find" a man like him even if you searched high and low." Lindsay is completely devoted, dedicating all his time to his wife, children, and work, and has never gone out to eat, drink, or party with friends.

Ngoc Nga confided: "After living together for 20 years, the way he treats me makes me feel like I'm the most important person."

The three children are independent and have won scholarships to study abroad.

Ngoc Nga and her husband have three children: William (born in 2006), 2m tall, is studying Business Administration at Sydney University in Australia; Edward (born in 2008), 1.9m tall; and Elizabeth (born in 2010), nearly 1.8m tall, are currently studying Performing Arts at the Interlochen Arts Academy in the USA.

In particular, all three children earned scholarships on their own, which makes Ngoc Nga extremely proud. All three children are excellent students and well-behaved, and her husband provides a lot of support in their education .

Ngoc Nga says her family is a perfect example of a "devilish mother, angelic father." Being closer to her children, she understands she can't always spoil them, and Lindsay sees them less often, so each time they meet, she wants to shower them with love.

Supermodel Ngoc Nga's family.

When there's an issue to discuss, the couple will talk privately to come up with the best decision. Once the children are older, especially after the age of 10, all household matters must be discussed with them.

Ngoc Nga has never imposed her will on her children. A prime example is her daughter Elizabeth. Although Elizabeth has great potential to become a model, her daughter doesn't like that profession and wants to be an actress instead, but Ngoc Nga respects her daughter's preferences.

"Leaving the spotlight with many tears"

In 2005, at the peak of her career, Ngoc Nga decided to leave the catwalk and the screen to start a family. This decision was not easy. Ngoc Nga recounted: "For me, the decision to leave the spotlight was not easy, and there were many tears. When I saw my friends and colleagues appearing on television, I felt a pang of sadness and cried."

However, the realities of life—making ends meet, caring for children and family—swept her away. Even though she retired from the profession, the passion in Ngoc Nga's heart never faded; she always longed to be a fashion model and an actress.

Ngoc Nga's current family.

During those years of stepping back from the spotlight, she was able to observe her children's growth and be close to them. It was also a time when the couple built their own careers.

She shared: "There are many things far more important than my own career. I don't see it as a great loss or a source of great suffering. It's just a void left by my passion."

Conversely, Ngoc Nga feels that fate has compensated her greatly by allowing her to witness her husband's career develop day by day, to see her children grow up, and to participate in their educational and personal journeys.

Making a strong comeback in their late 40s

In recent years, as her children grew older and her business with her husband stabilized, Ngoc Nga gradually returned to the arts. She appeared in many popular films such as "Sister Sister 2," "Mai" by Tran Thanh, " The Rich Bride," "The Little Girl Who Wants a Husband, "... along with strutting on the catwalk at fashion shows like "Silk and Tea Flower" by designer Linh San.

Ngoc Nga admitted to being surprised by the enthusiastic reception from the audience regarding her return. When she decided to come back, she had some reservations and fears because her personality had changed a lot after many years of absence.

Ngoc Nga wondered if the commotion of her return would be good for her current life, if it would affect her family's happiness, or if it would cause disruption. But her love for her profession and the support of her husband helped her overcome those worries.

Ngoc Nga poses for fashion photos at the age of 46.

Ngoc Nga confided that Lindsay recognized the sacrifices she had made for the family over the past time. After overcoming difficulties and with the children grown up, her husband wholeheartedly supported her return to her passion.

Regarding the business, Ngoc Nga said she only assisted her husband in the early years of building his career. Now that everything is stable, the daily operations are the responsibility of her husband. With the children grown up, she has more time for herself.

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Supermodel Ngoc Nga: Marrying a Western man, the shock of losing everything, and the comeback with 'Mai' . Few people know that the noisy neighbor in the movie 'Mai' is actually former supermodel Ngoc Nga. 19 years ago, at the peak of her career, Ngoc Nga gave up the spotlight to nurture her marriage with a younger Western husband.

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