Vietnamese movies are lacking star actors?

In recent times, Vietnamese cinema has had many familiar actors appearing continuously in films. On television, many popular faces have also continuously dominated prime time dramas. This shows that Vietnamese cinema is really lacking in star actors.

D FAMILIAR ACTORS CONTINUOUSLY APPEAR

In the film industry, Tuan Tran can be seen as the male lead in many films in recent times such as Bo Gia, Mai, Dat Rung Phuong Nam, Mong Cua, Getting Rich with Ghosts and recently in Mang Me Di Bo released in theaters in early August, Getting Rich with Ghosts: Cuoc Chien Hon Xoan premiered on September 2. Next, according to information from the producer, the film shown on Lunar New Year 2026, Tuan Tran will reunite with Phuong Anh Dao in Bao Vat Troi Cho .

Tuan Tran in Getting Rich with Ghosts

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In Vietnamese horror films, Quang Tuan is an actor who is "placed" for the main role in this genre such as Bong De, Tet O Lang Dia Hell, That Son Tam Linh, Quy Cau, Quy Nhap Trang, Nha Ma Xo... so he is labeled "king of horror films" of Vietnamese cinema. In the near future, audiences will continue to see him in the film Thien Duong Mau by director Hoang Tuan Cuong.

Veteran actors also continuously appear in movies shown in theaters, including actress Hong Dao. In 2024, she participated in Mai, Linh Mieu: Quy Nhap Trang and Chi Dau . In 2025, the audience will meet Hong Dao again in Chot Don, Mang Me Di Bo . In addition, Thai Hoa in the past 2 years has also played the main role in The Price of Happiness, Tunnel: Sun in the Dark , and the upcoming Death Battle in the Sky .

Quang Tuan in the movie Ghost in the Shell

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On the small screen, the familiarity effect is even more evident because of the daily broadcast rhythm. Names that are among the stars of primetime movies like Duy Hung, after 2024, exploded with impressive roles in Nguoi mot nha, Doc dao, then in 2025 continued to reappear with the main role in Tender sunshine color . Or Doan Quoc Dam was also "mentioned" many times on TV in a short time from Gia dinh minh vui bat buc luc, Minh yeu nhau binh yen thoi to Doc dao and Gio ngang khuong troi xanh which are currently airing. The actor is participating in the film project Con duong moi directed by Tran Bao Son.

Familiar television actresses also continuously appear in film projects from main to supporting roles such as Thu Quynh after My Father, the person staying in the film With you, there is peace currently airing; Luong Thu Trang after the villain role in Heart Rescue Station also reappeared with a supporting role in My Father, the person staying and then continued to play the main role in Gentle Sunshine .

Although playing many different types of roles, it can be seen that the continuous appearance of actors will certainly cause boredom for the audience. Not to mention that even if that actor has the ability of a star, the rating is hot enough, participating in too many films will make it difficult for them to have enough health, emotion, and spirit to do their best for many continuous roles. As Tuan Tran shared, he is also under a lot of pressure, not allowing himself to make mistakes or stumble in any film project because he will lose a lot in a vibrant market like today.

Tuan Tran and Hong Dao in Abandoning Mother

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According to producer-director Luong Dinh Dung, a talented actor who acts in two films a year cannot be very creative. "Initially, the time to get into the mindset and prepare to take on the role takes up to 3 months. Next, they will participate in filming for another 2-3 months, after which the actor will have to take off the mentality of the previous role, which will also take several months. Therefore, acting consecutively can also cause the audience to encounter the repetition of a character's personality in several films," Mr. Dung analyzed.

Safe choice?

Many filmmakers believe that Vietnamese cinema does not lack talented actors, many new faces with real talent, but the important thing is whether they are given the opportunity to develop their abilities or not. Moreover, according to director Luong Dinh Dung, cinema is inherently a risky business and faces many risks, forcing some filmmakers to follow trends and not be able to separate themselves. Many filmmakers choose famous actors, according to taste, according to the market... to help the film reach the audience faster. In addition, there is also a reality that producers choose actors because of acquaintances, because of relationships, so there will be some names that continuously appear in the projects of a certain director.

Hong Dao in Lynx: Demon incarnation

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Commenting on the above issue, director Hoang Nam said that familiar actors have often proven their appeal in many films. There are many films that are not really of high quality, but thanks to the famous cast, the film stands firm and has high revenue. "I see that the affection of the audience for artists - actors in Vietnam is quite large. Sometimes they watch because of their idols, when they have affection for actors, they can ignore some not-so-good elements of the film. This is also a challenge for directors if they dare to choose new faces, it will be easy to be scrutinized and find fault. When familiar faces still ensure box office revenue, they can continue to be chosen in films that are being shot. And when opportunities increasingly go to old stars, it is also difficult for new stars to appear," the director of Soul Lamp analyzed.

Duy Hung and Luong Thu Trang in Gentle Sunshine

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In the television sector, director Do Thanh Son believes that Vietnamese films have many talented and beloved actors, but audiences sometimes feel familiar because they see those faces too many times in a short period of time. New elements are needed as well as young actors need to have the opportunity to try their hand, be accepted by the audience and mature through each role. It is this diversity that creates a rich television picture. "When making a film, choosing star actors is somewhat a guarantee. However, today's audiences do not just stop at watching a familiar face, but also want to see innovation, want to be surprised and experience many different colors of acting. If it is too safe, the film may lack freshness," the director of Di Giua Troi Ruc Rot commented.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/phim-viet-dang-thieu-dien-vien-ngoi-sao-185250911222415809.htm