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Veteran Vietnamese born actress Kieu Chinh is best known to moviegoers for her role as Suyuan Woo in the 1991 film "The Joy Luck Club". She also made a notable guest appearance on the hit CBS-TV series "M*A*S*H" as Kyung Soon, an aristocratic South Korean socialite whom Hawkeye begins to fall in love with (which is reciprocated) after he's enlisted by Colonel Potter to attend to her sick mother in the episode "In Love and War" (directed by Alan Alda) in the series' sixth season.
In the 1960s, in addition to Vietnamese films, she also appeared in several US productions including "A Yank in Viet-Nam" (1964) and "Operation C.I.A."' (1965), the latter opposite Burt Reynolds. Kieu Chinh also produced a war epic "Nguoi Tình Khong Chan Dung" (Warrior, Who Are You) (1971), which later would be remastered and shown in the U.S. at the 2003 Vietnamese International Film Festival.
In 1975, while Kieu Chinh was on the set in Singapore, communist North Vietnamese overran Saigon. Kieu Chinh left for the U.S. where she resumed her acting career in a 1977 episode of M*A*S*H "In Love and War", written by Alan Alda and loosely based on her life story.
Kieu Chinh subsequently acted in feature films as well as TV-movies including The Children of An Lac", "Hamburger Hill" (1987), "Riot" (1997), "Catfish in Black Bean Sauce" (1999), "Face" (2002), "Journey From The Fall" (2005), and the FOX-TV series "21" (2008).
From 1989 to 1991, she had a recurring role as Trieu Au on the ABC-TV Vietnam War drama series "China Beach".
For over a decade, Chinh has been a lecturer of the Greater Talent Network in New York. She has been invited to give keynote addresses at Pfizer, Kellogg, Cornell University and University of San Diego. Kieu is also active in philanthropic work. Together with journalist Terry Anderson, she co-founded the Vietnam Children's Fund, which has built schools in Vietnam attended by more than 25,000 students annually. Kieu Chinh and Anderson continue to serve as the Fund's co-chair.- Actress
- Additional Crew
Perrette Pradier was born on 17 April 1938 in Hanoi, Vietnam. She was an actress, known for The Three Musketeers: Part I - The Queen's Diamonds (1961), Vengeance of the Three Musketeers (1961) and Au théâtre ce soir (1966). She died on 16 January 2013 in Rueil-Malmaison, Hauts-de-Seine, France.- Actress
- Producer
- Executive
Truong Ngoc Anh , often known as TNA, is an actress, model, singer, entrepreneur and philanthropist and one of the most acclaimed actresses and iconic person in Vietnam. Born in Hanoi, she moved to Saigon by herself in 1992, at the age of 16, to pursue a modelling career. The career was a success as she won first prize for a number of contests including
By chance, she was spotted by Le Cong Tuan Anh for the movie Em and Michael. Her first role earned her much acclaim and she continued with a series of other roles in Gia Tu Di Van (1997), Dong Tien Xuong Mau (1997), Giao Thoi (2000), Ngon Nen Hoang Cung (2004), Luc Van Tien (2004), Khi Dang Ong Co Bau (2005) and Hat Mua Roi Bao Lau (2005).
TNA married her spouse Tran Bao Son (an actor), in 2005. She then starred as the titular character in The White Silk Dress in 2006 to critical acclaim and earned her Golden Kite Award. Following that, she starred in Sai Gon Nhat Thuc (2007). She gave birth to her only daughter, Devon, in 2008 and took an 8 year hiatus from the limelight to take care of her family. During that time, she opened up an advertising company called Anh Viet and became involved with many fashion and modelling contests, judging shows and philanthropy work.
2011 marked her tentative return to the film industry with the movie Pearls of the Far East (2011). In 2014, she divorced her husband, set up TNA Entertainment and produced the film Huong Ga - Rise (2014) which marked her spectacular return to screen with both critical and commercial success that garnered her a second Golden Kite Award for the film. She also met actor Kim Ly on the set and they dated for 2 years before separating in 2016.
Since then she has continued to produce Truy Sat (2016), Saigon Bodyguards (2016) and 200 Pound Beauty (2017). She starred as the heroine in Truy Sat, a female police officer and cameo-ed in 200 Pound Beauty.
She produced and released a number of singles for the films including 'Con Mong Du' (Huong Ga - Rise) and 'This is My Life' (Truy Sat).
TNA is also the brand ambassador for UFC, Adidas, Audi, Samsung, PNG, Trollbeads, Oriflame and PXP. A prominent icon, she has been the face of a number of luxury brands including Chanel, Versace, Louis Vuitton, Bottega and Tumi and has featured on magazines including, 'Project Runway', 'Elle' and 'Hertiage' with Vietnam Airlines.
She guest starred as a judge on a number of TV shows including 'Ca Si Dau Mat' (2017) and featured as a judge and host for reality TV series 'Project Runway' (2015), 'Next Top Model-Allstar' (2017), and 'Guong Mat Dien Anh' (2017). She also frequents talk shows for VTV and TalkVietnam.
Major modelling contests also ask for her appearance and she has judged for 'Miss Vietnam 2016' and 'Miss Perfect Global Beauty 2017'.- Director
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Trinh T. Minh-ha was born in 1952 in Hanoi, Vietnam. She is a director and writer, known for What About China? (2022), Shoot for the Contents (1991) and Night Passage (2004).- Dong Anh Quynh was born on 1 January 1995 in Hanoi, Vietnam. She is an actress, known for Furies (2022), YOLO the Movie (2019) and Dien Tho Imperial Palace's Homicide Cases (2018).
- Composer
- Music Department
Minh Khuat is a composer based in Los Angeles, California. He has written scores for feature films, short films, commercials, and video games. His music is the combination of raw, live-recorded orchestral music mix with electronic synthesizers. Minh is a classically trained pianist and he has been playing the piano ever since he was three years old. His music is influenced by some of the greatest composers/musicians of all time like Johann Sebastian Bach, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Franz Schubert, and also some of the living legendary composer like John Williams and Hans Zimmer.- Cinematographer
- Director
- Camera and Electrical Department
Ngo The Chau was born in 1977 in Hanoi, Vietnam. He is a cinematographer and director, known for Tatort (1970), Das Märchen vom Frosch und der goldenen Kugel (2022) and Folge der Feder! (2004).- Actor
- Director
Anh Thai Nguyen was born in 1938 in Hanoi, Vietnam. He was an actor and director, known for Khi Vang Ba (1985), Hoang Tuong (1988) and Dan chim tro ve (1984). He died on 15 June 2024 in Hanoi, Vietnam.- Director
- Writer
- Editor
Bui Thac Chuyên was born in 1968 in Hanoi, Vietnam. Bui Thac is a director and writer, known for Adrift (2009), Glorious Ashes (2022) and Song trong so hãi (2005).- Actress
- Camera and Electrical Department
Ngoc Anh was born in Hanoi, Vietnam, and graduated from Banking Academy with a BA Degree in Product Banking finance in 2012. She began her career in the entertainment industry back in 2007 after getting into the Top 5 of "Miss Viet Nam in the World 2007"; she got the same result in 2012. Her acting debut in Film and Television is in 2014. Since then Vu Ngoc Anh's career has taken off and to date, her credits include the main role in "Quyen" directed by Nguyen Phan Quang Binh (BHD Production Company) and supporting actress in "LoiBao" directed by Victor Vu (Chanh Phuong Production Company).- Madeleine Clervanne was born on 17 January 1897 in Hanoi, Vietnam. She was an actress, known for Fantastic Planet (1973), Le théâtre de la jeunesse (1960) and Au théâtre ce soir (1966). She died on 14 June 1975 in Paris, France.
- Known as "Lan Phuong"
Born in Hanoi, her father's teaching work took the family to Grozny, Russia at the age of 7 for a year before returning back. At age 10 the family moved to the southern port city of Vung Tau for her father's work in oil and gas industry. The oldest with one younger brother. Her talent grew as did her notoriety at 18 Phuong moved to Ho Chi Minh City to study and begin her acting career.
Her "break" came with the Vietnamese version of Ugly Betty, playing Mai Lan the fiancé of Betty's dream man. Numerous roles in TV, Film and Theatre have made Phuong a household name. These have brought multiple nominations and awards (Golden Kite, HTV Award, Blue Stars), ultimately winning Vietnam's top award - VTV's Best Actress 2018 for her role as Dieu in "Ca mot doi an oan" (A lifetime of love and resentment).
Outside of acting Phuong has been invited regularly on various Vietnamese lifestyle and community talk shows, game shows, sports commentary panels, celebrity judge on public talent shows, both TV and Radio. Notable shows include:- Dancing with The Stars, 3rd place 2013 series
- Thank God You're Here, 3 seasons
- Your Face Sounds Familiar, Children's version
- K+ Network's "My Favorite Football Team" (EPL/European Football guest panelist)
Phuong believes in supporting those in need and expanding horizons. Amongst many activities:
Christina Noble Children's Foundation (CNCF) Volunteering at the HCMC orphanage
International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), US Department of State Promoting social change through the arts
Asian-Pacific Children's Convention in Fukuoka, Japan (APCC) First joined in 1998 as a Junior Ambassador and later in 2008 as a Peace Ambassador till date. A civic movement fostering the idea of a Global Citizens through a cultural exchange between 45 countries meeting in Fukuoka.
Goodwill Ambassador, JICA in Vietnam Raising awareness of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)'s work since 2015, on their work to combat human trafficking and remote area infrastructure development.
Ambassador of Munakata, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan Since October 2016 Phuong has visited regularly and contribute to the promotion of Munakata tourism to key sites such as the Munakata Shrine, Shimbaru-Nuyama Tomb groups, Okinoshima island among others, to Vietnam and the South-East Asian nations. Her contribution to raising awareness helped these places of historic significant gained UNESCO World Heritage status in 2017. At the invitation of the President of Vietnam, she also took part of welcoming the Japanese Emperor and Empress to the Presidential Palace during their state visit of March 2017.
Phuong is married to Australian-British husband David, and they have a daughter Lina Linh. They reside in Hanoi. - Jessica Minh Anh was born on 19 June 1988 in Hanoi, Vietnam. She is an actress, known for 578 Magnum (2022), Never Say Never with Jeff Jenkins (2023) and 360 MAG: a no-nonsense conversation (2022).
- Mai Phuong Kollath was born in 1963 in Hanoi, Vietnam. She is an actress, known for Tatort (1970), Liebling Kreuzberg 2.0 and Nackt über Berlin (2023).
- De Ly Luu was born on 27 September 1991 in Hanoi, Vietnam. She is an actress, known for Moja krew (2009).
- Evelyne Pisier was born on 18 October 1941 in Hanoi, French Indochina. She was a writer, known for Les amants du Flore (2006), Victoire, ou la douleur des femmes (2000) and Vital désir (2010). She was married to Bernard Kouchner and Olivier Duhamel. She died on 9 February 2017 in Sanary-sur-Mer, Var, France.
- Rose Nguyen was born on 14 September 1983 in Hanoi, Vietnam.
- Henri Laborit was born on 21 November 1914 in Hanoi, Vietnam. He was a writer, known for My American Uncle (1980), Le Passeur Immobile (Carnet Filmé: 1er janvier 1987 - 31 décembre 1987) (1987) and Bibliothèque de poche (1966). He died on 18 May 1995 in France.
- Ham Chau Luong was born on 15 May 1920 in Hanoï, French Indochina [now Vietnam]. He was an actor, known for The City of Lost Children (1995), Banzaï (1983) and Aux frontières du possible (1971). He died on 31 March 2009 in Yerres, Essonne, France.
- Actress
Chi Le was born on 28 January 1987 in Hanoi, Vietnam. She is an actress, known for Tatort (1970), Summer Palace (2006) and Killing is My Business, Honey (2009).- Lam was born in Hanoi, Vietnam and moved to the United States when he was 18. After the completion of his PhD, he moved to Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada to work as a Marketing Professor while pursuing his passion for movies. Lam is known for A Dash of Christmas (2023), Spencer Sisters (2023), Ordinary Angels (2024), and Safehaven (2024).
- Nguyen Viet Anh was born on 10 September 2002 in Hanoi, Vietnam. He is an actor, known for The Greatest Beer Run Ever (2022), The Sympathizer (2024) and Hanoi Mixtape (2021).
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- Writer
Ky Nam Pham was born on 27 June 1928 in Hanoi, French Indochina [now Hanoi, Vietnam]. He was a director and writer, known for Mrs. Tu Hau (1963), Chung mot dòng sông (1959) and The Front Is Calling (1968). He was married to Tu Thanh and Phuong Nghi Nguyen. He died on 3 March 1984 in Vietnam.- Director
- Writer
- Sound Department
Linh Nga is a Vietnamese - American actress, filmmaker, peace and environmental activist. She is the founder of 9669 Films. Linh Nga was born on January 3, 1982 in Nam Dinh, Vietnam. Her father, Quang Duy Nguyen , is a music composer. Her mother, Thuy Bich Thi Le, is an opera singer. Her only older brother, Linh Duy Nguyen, is an actor, and dance composer. Linh Nga began her career as a model and dancer in 1995. Upon transitioning to filmmaking, she spent 10 years working as an actress and director for Vietnam Television, Vietnam Cinema and became well known in Vietnam for her works and performance. She graduated from Vietnam Dance College with a BA degree in 1999, graduated from Hanoi Academy Of Theater And Cinema in directing with a BA degree in 2005, graduated from Chapman University with MFA degree in film production with sound design emphasis in 2014. In the same year, Linh Nga founded her film company 9669 Films, LLC in California. She also worked for Paris By Night, a celebrated Vietnamese musical shows produced by Thuy Nga Productions as a cosmetic representative from 2012 to 2016, and a news presenter for Viet-face Television from 2010 to 2019. Linh Nga was engaged to Thuyet Buon Vua, a businessman and a strategist for Nam Cam. Nam Cam was a notorious Vietnamese mobster who is also known as the Godfather of Vietnam. A year later, Thuyet was arrested and sentenced 20 years to prison related to Nam Cam's case. Nam Cam was one of the largest criminal cases in history of Vietnam. Linh Nga met Johnny K Pham in 2005 when she was in California to study. They engaged and married in the same year. In 2011, the couple announced their separation, and subsequently divorced a year later. She has two daughters, Anna Linh and Mary Linh.- Director
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Pham Nhue Giang was born in 1957 in Hanoi, Vietnam. He is a director and assistant director, known for The Deserted Valley (2001), Mother's Soul (2011) and Aimless (2013).