Trần Thiên Tú discusses her transition to action roles

Vietnamese actress Trần Thiên Tú has discussed her recent career resurgence and her role in the action-historical film ‘Hộ linh tráng sĩ: Bí ẩn mộ vua Đinh’. After a period of studying at the Central Academy of Drama in Beijing to deepen her professional foundation, she has transitioned into action roles, embracing the title of a ‘new generation action heroine’.

To prepare for her character, An Nhiên, the actress underwent seven months of intensive martial arts training under the guidance of action director Johnny Trí Nguyễn. She noted the physical demands of the role, including performing complex group combat scenes and riding horses during cold night shoots in Ninh Bình.

Trần Thiên Tú also reflected on her professional journey, noting that her return to the screen followed several failed auditions and periods of self-doubt. She credited her husband as a source of support during her pursuit of acting and expressed appreciation for the detailed attention audiences have given to the film's cultural nuances.