The ups and downs in her career, hiding and then reappearing of 'Beauty of the Western Capital' Viet Trinh

Viet Trinh is one of the most famous silver screen stars of the 90s. She was born in 1972 in Binh Phuoc and had a passion for art since she was a student of the Ho Chi Minh City University of Theatre and Cinema.

At first, she played a few supporting roles. In 1991, thanks to her leading role in the film Jade in the Stone , Viet Trinh became a notable name. With her beautiful appearance and big round eyes, the actress became a "bright spot" in the entertainment industry at that time. From then on, Viet Trinh appeared in many blockbuster films, one of which was Goodbye Summer (1992). After that, Viet Trinh suddenly became a star through the role of Bach Cuc in Nguoi Dep Tay Do by director Le Cung Bac.

Viet Trinh in the movie "Farewell Summer" (1992).

At the peak of her career in 1991-1997, Viet Trinh was in demand as a calendar model. Her beautiful face and big round eyes captivated many people. Along with Diem Huong, Y Phung... she was among the most famous beauties of the 1990s.

With that fame, Viet Trinh could have continued to reap success in her acting career. However, after the success of Nguoi dep Tay Do , actress Viet Trinh was involved in a scandal that gradually damaged her reputation in the eyes of the audience. There is information that Viet Trinh was criticized for her star attitude and unreasonable demands made on production units.

Actress Viet Trinh in the movie "Beauty of the Western Capital".

Not only that, Viet Trinh's private life was also involved in a lot of noise. These things made the instant noodle movie star decide to hide for a while.

In 2004, Viet Trinh returned to the arts. The actress reunited with Ly Hung and Cong Hau in the TV series The Sea Sings directed by Le Dan. However, Viet Trinh's acting was not highly appreciated by the audience.

In 2008, Viet Trinh returned to the silver screen in the Buddhist-themed film Duyên trần thoat tửc but did not make a splash. In 2011, the actress continued to participate in Nhung doa hoa tinh yeu, Chuoc chu cuoi mua thu but received many mixed comments about her acting ability.

After consecutive failures in acting, Viet Trinh decided to "temporarily stop" acting and turned to studying film directing and production. In 2011-2017, Viet Trinh released many films as a director such as: Return (part 1,2,3,4), My husband's story, Little Bo's paintings, Half a tiger's tooth ... Over the years, the actress has also worked as a model, MC, and judge of the programs: Ky tai thach dau, Kich cung Bolero, Guong mat dien phim...

After consecutive failures in acting, Viet Trinh decided to "temporarily stop" acting and switch to studying film directing and production.

In early 2022, Viet Trinh announced her retirement from the screen after more than 30 years of acting. The female artist said that at this time, she appreciates the love of family and the people she loves even more. As a single mother, Viet Trinh wants to spend more time with her son, especially when he is in the developmental stage.

"Trinh sincerely thanks her colleagues, screenwriters, film studios... who have supported her since she first started her career. Trinh deeply appreciates the love that the audience has given her over the past 30 years. Today, Trinh has had to choose between acting and family....

Acting has been in Trinh's blood for more than 30 years. Over the past year, many tears have fallen when Trinh thinks about the day she will leave the film set.

But it's time to choose. Because of the nature of the job as an actor and director, often leaving early and coming home late and filming far from home, sometimes for a whole month, at this time Trinh cannot leave her child alone. Because now her child is her only and precious asset. So Trinh officially announces that from January 9, 2022, Trinh is no longer an actress or director," she shared.

Viet Trinh lives peacefully in a garden house in Binh Duong .

After announcing her retirement, she and her son lived mainly in a garden villa in Binh Duong, enjoying the peaceful atmosphere. The 2,500 m2 garden was bought by her many years ago. When she was still living and working in the city, Viet Trinh hired two maids to take care of it. During harvest season, she returned to her hometown to bring fresh fruits and vegetables to the city.

Since stopping making films, Viet Trinh has focused entirely on her business. Every day, in addition to taking care of and teaching her children, Viet Trinh meditates, reads Buddhist scriptures, and at night, cleans up, livestreams online sales, or chats with audiences.

"The beauty of Tay Do" said that in 2021 she suffered from depression. Thanks to meeting a good doctor, active treatment, and living in a garden house, close to nature, the actress's illness gradually subsided. "Happiness is not far away. I am satisfied with three meals a day, a good night's sleep, being close to nature, and having my beloved son by my side," the beauty said.

Viet Trinh will return in a show in early December 2024.

In 2024, Viet Trinh surprised the audience when she appeared as the vedette in a fashion show. The actress said she had retired for two years, focusing on business, but when she received an invitation to participate in this fashion show, she immediately agreed. " I was once known as the 'beauty of Tay Do', and the show was held in my hometown Can Tho. I feel that this appearance is very meaningful," she said.

Le Chi (Synthesis)

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