Phuong My Chi feels pressured in her first leading role in a movie

Singer Phuong My Chi said she was worried when she was first given the main role in the spiritual film "Ancestral House".

She plays My Tien - who can see the ghost of Gia Minh's brother (Huynh Lap). The 22-year-old singer said that when she read the script, she was nervous, not knowing whether to unleash all her energy or restrain herself. Not having studied acting professionally, she was nervous in the first days of filming, not used to the atmosphere of working on set. She also faced time pressure, because she had to ensure her studies and prepare for the tour. School tour.

Conversations with Huynh Lap - the film's director - and producer Ly Minh Thang helped Phuong My Chi grasp how to get into character. She and My Tien are similar in many ways, such as being the same age, working in the creative arts field, and both starting work early to support their families. The hidden psychological issues of the characters made her sympathize, such as losing connection with her mother, being hurt by the "male superiority" ideology, and being looked down upon by relatives for their passion.

"The message the film conveys is also something I like: Love your family and loved ones while you still have the chance," said the actor.

Phuong My Chi in the role of My Tien. Photo: Thanh Hanh

Movie Ancestral home horror comedy, revolving around My Tien - a Gen Z content creator. The character and her best friend film a video of the old house where her family lives, from which they witness many spiritual phenomena. Everything changes when she suddenly sees Gia Minh - her brother who passed away 10 years ago. Many tragicomic situations take place when the two brothers try to keep the old house - which many relatives want to sell to divide the family property. The film also has the participation of artists Trung Dan, Hanh Thuy, Huynh Dong, Puka, Dao Anh Tuan, Kieu Linh, released in theaters from the end of February.

Phuong My Chi Born in Ho Chi Minh City, famous in the music industry since the age of 10 after a contest The Voice Kids 2013 with song My hometown in flood season (Tien Luan). After more than 10 years of pursuing singing, she has released many MVs and albums. Love for Central Vietnam (2017), 16 spring moon (2019), Prajna boat (2020) . She also participates in acting through film projects. Two rice (2014), Summer 1999 (unreleased), webdrama Stepmother's Flower Shop . In 2023, she released an album. Flying Stork Universe , inspired by Vietnamese literary works.