Vietnamese stars Thanh Hang and Hanh Thuy mark milestones in film releases

Actress Thanh Hang spoke at the premiere of the period drama *Mesdames Thanh Sắc* in Ho Chi Minh City, describing the role as her most emotionally demanding in seven years. She highlighted the challenge of filming a 45‑minute intimate scene with co‑star Lương Thế Thành, noting the limited crew and the emotional pressure of ensuring neither actor felt uncomfortable. The production also disclosed substantial investment in CGI and AI‑assisted visual effects to recreate 1960s Saigon locations.

Meanwhile, veteran actress Hanh Thuy became the first Vietnamese artist to have six consecutive films in the first half of 2026 each surpass the 100 billion‑dong box‑office mark. The six titles – including *Thiên đường máu*, *Tài*, *Quỷ nhập tràng 2*, *Hẹn em ngày nhật thực*, and *Quỷ máu rừng thiêng* – together generated over 800 billion dong in revenue. Thuy, who has a three‑decade career across stage, television and film, emphasized that her success stems from deep, relatable characters rather than high‑profile marketing.