Tieu Vy is a rather special case in Vietnamese showbiz. Having been active in the entertainment industry for a relatively long time, the winner of Miss Vietnam 2018 is consistently named among the most beautiful women of her generation. Her sharp features, considered a rare beauty, easily make her the center of attention whenever she appears in public.
In recent years, with her striking beauty, Tieu Vy has easily caught the eye of filmmakers. In a short time, she has landed two leading roles and appeared in numerous projects that grossed hundreds of billions of dong. However, her mark on the film industry remains relatively unremarkable, if not faint, compared to her impact on beauty pageants.
In an interview with Tri Thức - Znews , Tiểu Vy stated that she received many film offers not only because of her striking appearance. “Appearance is an important factor, but it only brings success if the person possesses talent. If you are only beautiful without talent, everything is meaningless,” the beauty confidently shared at the time.
However, what the beauty queen has shown recently has not proven that this confidence is well-founded.
"The oversized shirt" for Tieu Vy
Most recently, the Gen Z beauty queen has landed another leading role in "Borrowed Shell ," a psychological mystery film directed by Dinh Tuan Vu.
She plays Bao Ngoc, a young actress participating in her first film project directed by Quan (Quoc Truong). After the project announcement, Ngoc and her friends, including An (Yen Dan) - Quan's wife - go to the beach for fun. Unexpectedly, the trip ends in disaster. An goes missing, while Ngoc is rescued from the water unconscious.
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Tieu Vy plays the lead role in the film "The Hermit Crab". |
Waking up from a coma, Ngoc seeks out Quan, claiming to be An. Quan initially doesn't believe it, but gradually accepts that the girl before him is Ngoc's body, but all her memories and soul belong to his missing wife. From here, their lives are turned upside down as love, hatred, and the desire for possession constantly push those involved between the lines of right and wrong.
From her very first appearance, Tieu Vy captured everyone's attention. The young actress, with her striking looks and charisma, captivated everyone when she appeared at the film project's launch party. Ngoc represents a new generation of actors brimming with energy, enthusiasm, and ambition. She couldn't hide her joy at being chosen for her first film role, especially for a major project by Quan, a director who "has never experienced a losing film."
Ngoc's excitement for her first film role was evident in her conversations and heart-to-heart talks with family and friends. Tieu Vy, with her bright appearance and youthful energy, was a perfect fit for Ngoc in the early stages. She possessed an innocence, a naiveté, and a fresh, natural quality of a girl who hadn't yet experienced much of the showbiz world. Tieu Vy's playful and carefree personality in real life coincidentally suited this image.
That very image of a young rabbit creates a stark contrast with the portrayal of Ngoc after waking up from the accident, according to the film's concept. Calling herself An, Ngoc is now almost completely transformed, becoming calm, sharp, and seemingly harboring many secrets. Ngoc approaches Quan, but subtly manipulates his feelings like a cat playing with a mouse. Sometimes she's enthusiastic and proactive, other times she's indifferent and aloof. Her attractive appearance, charisma, and manipulative tactics quickly draw Quan into her trap.
Unfortunately, Bao Ngoc is very cunning, while Tieu Vy is not.
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Tieu Vy has the advantage of a bright appearance, but her acting skills are still immature. |
Her performance was monotonous, revealing a lack of technical skill, especially when the character demanded deeper exploration of her psychological complexities. Tieu Vy failed to dissect the character's emotions at each stage, nor did she portray the psychological transformation of the role through each turning point in the story, from the moment she approached Quan to the moment she exposed the affair.
At this point, Ngoc has become like Tieu Vy, wearing a loose dress. The actress clearly struggles in expressing emotions; her face, with its frequently wide but empty eyes, conveys the character's thoughts and feelings unconvincingly. Viewers haven't yet seen the contrast between Ngoc before and after the accident, nor the motivation and determination in her exposing the philandering man.
Originally intended to be a crucial link, Tieu Vy's character becomes the biggest flaw when Ngoc's appearance alongside Quan is presented in such an awkward situation and with such clumsy reactions. The character is like a strange girl who suddenly appeared, rather than the key to a sophisticated trap that has been set.
Tieu Vy needs to improve.
Ngoc was actually a "pawn" planted by An in the company. The wife knew that Ngoc's youth and natural beauty would attract her husband at first sight. She became a pawn in An's game, pretending to be the wife reborn in another's body, approaching him to expose his philandering ways. However, An's extreme control soon caught Ngoc's attention. She secretly changed her plan, orchestrating a last-minute plot twist against the controlling woman.
This was inherently a complex role, requiring the character to "live multiple lives," first as an innocent, naive, yet ambitious Ngoc, then as a Ngoc (with An's soul) trying to get close to Quan, plotting to expose and take revenge on the philandering man and his audacious mistress. Finally, as a mature, level-headed Ngoc, following her own choices without being exploited.
However, Tieu Vy maintained almost the same expression throughout the entire performance. A major weakness of the beauty queen was her lack of emotion and refinement in her delivery. Her dialogue sounded lifeless, as if she were merely reciting lines from a script. Her abrupt and stiff delivery made it difficult to convey the character's emotions fully.
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The beauty is associated with a playful and carefree image. |
That's why tense scenes, like when Ngoc's boyfriend confronts the mistress or Ngoc argues with the other woman, which were originally supposed to be dramatic, suddenly become comical due to the clumsy staging, silly reactions, and overly formal dialogue of the character. The director's repeated use of moralistic pronouncements by Ngoc only makes the role more bizarre. Ngoc appears for a considerable amount of screen time, but becomes increasingly lackluster as the series progresses. Tieu Vy's performance fails to create any reason for viewers to be interested, let alone empathize with the character's journey.
Bao Ngoc in "Borrowed Shells" is clearly not the role that will help the beauty queen break the stereotype that beauty queens should be acting. In fact, in the last three years, Tieu Vy has landed five projects, big and small, from leading roles to cameos, including multi-million dollar projects from established directors, bringing her name closer to the public. This is a rare opportunity for an actress who isn't a professional actress.
However, despite all those projects, Tieu Vy's acting has been inconsistent. From her first foray into film with "The Jackpot Island - The Mother and Child of the Heavenly Spirit ," to her leading role in "The Four Venomous Men" and currently " The Hermit Crab ," what audiences discuss about her mainly revolves around her beauty, rather than her impactful performances. To progress further in film, perhaps what Tieu Vy needs is to seriously hone and improve her acting skills, instead of waiting for a suitable role.
Source: https://znews.vn/tieu-vy-phoi-bay-nhuoc-diem-post1657728.html
