“Cherry Blossom’s Bold Revelation: ‘I Used to Merely Kiss Co-stars, But Now I’m a Fierce Kisser with My Husband'”

Anh Dao and Anh Tuan at their wedding ceremony.

At the press conference for the film, Anh Dao revealed that the Cau Vong O Phia Chan Troi crew secretly invited Anh Tuan to play her ex-husband. On the day of filming, Anh Tuan drove his wife to the set but kept it a surprise.

Unbeknownst to him, Anh Dao had accidentally read their text messages exchanged with the production team and pretended not to know to create a natural atmosphere. The couple easily played off each other in this interesting new film.

Anh Dao and Anh Tuan as a divorced couple in the new film.

On her return to the small screen after marriage, Anh Dao shared insights into her new role and the new dynamics of living together with Anh Tuan.

Stressful Role as a Single Mother

Anh Dao plays a single mother in the new film.

– At the film premiere, you mentioned reading the text messages between Anh Tuan and the film crew. Do you and your husband often read each other’s messages?

We’re very open about that. We even share each other’s phone passwords. Sometimes, when I’m on set, I’ll give my phone to my husband to handle my work-related matters. We support each other, and there’s nothing negative about reading each other’s messages.

We often make fun videos together, which we share on our personal pages. It’s both our daily life and content to spread positive energy and inspire others. We enjoy doing it, and when we have free time, we make these videos and upload them online.

– Was it challenging to portray a single mother?

Yes, it was challenging, especially since I’ve never experienced motherhood myself. I believe that the most authentic performances come from lived experiences and true emotions. Portraying this character was more difficult than I anticipated, and it caused me a lot of stress and pressure.

Anh Dao and Trong Lan reunite after their collaboration in “Lo.”

– Did you have to reshoot many scenes for your character, Oanh?

– No, I didn’t have to reshoot multiple times. When I work, I focus intensely and prepare myself mentally beforehand so that I don’t have to redo scenes and lose the initial, authentic emotions.

This role was like solving a puzzle, and I wasn’t sure if my approach would be accepted by the audience. There were scenes where I thought a person in real life would act differently. So, this time, I took a gamble with the character, hoping to convince the majority of viewers.

WATCH: Trailer for Cau Vong O Phia Chan Troi

– Is your character psychologically complex?

– The latter half of the film does explore her psychological state as she faces many challenges and turning points. Initially, Oanh’s life is quite cheerful and ordinary. However, as the story progresses, she encounters more and more difficulties.

For other actors, this might be easier, but since I haven’t personally experienced any of these events, I often wonder if I’ve made the right choices in portraying Oanh. Of course, the director provides an objective perspective and encourages me to be confident. Still, I sometimes worry and ponder my performance.

This film doesn’t have many dramatic events, so the acting requirements are higher. If the performances aren’t deep enough, the film will fall flat. I often discuss these concerns with my husband, sometimes until 1 a.m., and then I have to wake up at 5:30 a.m. to continue working. I didn’t realize I would feel this pressured.

In Our Family, There’s No Competition Over Fame

Being in the same profession, Anh Dao and Anh Tuan support and understand each other in their work.

– What are your thoughts on having fewer films under your belt yet gaining more fame than your husband?

– I believe that in the acting profession, there’s no telling who’s better because the journey is so long. Just because I’m in more films now and people know me doesn’t mean that those without current projects are any less talented; they simply haven’t had the same opportunities. This applies to my husband and other actors as well.

I always remind myself that I haven’t achieved anything outstanding in my career yet, so I constantly strive to improve. I often say, “The race is long, and in the end, it’s only with yourself.” In this profession, nothing is certain. A flower blooms and then withers. If it’s good, more flowers will bloom; if not, none will. I always remind myself to nurture my roots so that when the opportunity comes, I can blossom.

Whether the wife or husband is more famous is never an issue in our family.

– Are you a traditional woman who is ready to pursue your passion without stepping back?

– Women have unique roles and responsibilities that only they can fulfill. When God has bestowed these responsibilities upon us, why would we avoid them? I don’t think we should make choices that go against our nature.

Currently, my husband and I live with his parents, who are very understanding and supportive of me.

Married Life: It Feels Like We’re Not Even Married

The actress excitedly shares about her life after marriage.

– How do you feel your life has changed since getting married?

– I don’t feel much has changed yet. Every morning, my husband still drives me to work. Maybe because we don’t have children yet, our lives haven’t been too disrupted. Sometimes, I joke when introducing my husband: “Oh, I’m married? This is my boyfriend, my lover.” We often tease each other like that.

Currently, our work at the theater isn’t too busy, so we can balance filming and stage performances. Additionally, both sides are accommodating, and if there’s a free schedule at the theater, we can go filming. Everything is going smoothly.

– What prompted the two of you to transition from a dating relationship to marriage?

– Actually, the four years we dated were enough for us to understand each other well. Moreover, our families are very close, so there were no concerns about making the decision to marry. The main reason was that I wanted to reassure my parents by settling down, and my career came second. It was a bit rushed towards the end of the Lunar New Year, but if we had waited until next year, it would have been the beginning of the year or mid-year anyway, so there wasn’t much difference.

– Can you share about your dating life before marriage?

– We dated for four years before getting married. When we filmed Lối Về Miền Hoa, we had been together for almost two years. Before that, I didn’t publicly share much about my personal life. I’m usually quite private, but when I felt he was the one I wanted to spend my life with, I shared it with everyone as a confirmation that he was my husband, and to reassure my family as well. This helped balance things out more easily.

Married but Still Courting Each Other

The couple dated for four years before tying the knot.

– What qualities of Anh Tuan’s won you over?

– He’s very gentle and affectionate. He’s from Ha Nam, but his family now lives in Hanoi. We’re different in many ways, like two opposite poles attracting each other. I may be meticulous about work, but he’s meticulous about other things and very attentive to family matters. He makes me feel like we’re still courting, even after marriage. It’s not like what people say, that love fades after marriage. He always makes me feel like I want to pursue and get to know him more, and vice versa. That was one of the factors in choosing him as my life partner.

In general, my husband supports me a lot, both in my work and emotionally. He’s always ready to accompany me in everything. I feel very comfortable being with him, and it gives me a sense of security.

– How does your husband support you in your work?

– Besides driving me to work, we also practice our lines together. Even when he’s not involved in a project, he still helps me. Sometimes, reading lines once gives you one understanding, but reading them multiple times helps you dig deeper and explore different interpretations. What I think is right may not be what the majority thinks is right. In this profession, you have to convince the majority to be considered correct. The line between right and good is very thin, and finding it is challenging.

My husband accompanies me on this journey, helping me find the right interpretation. I don’t think many people have a husband like mine.

– How do you feel about having a husband in the same profession?

– Currently, I feel it’s advantageous to have a husband in the same profession. We can clearly distinguish between film and real life, so our families don’t complain. I feel confident that both I and my co-stars feel comfortable. Work is not something to be taken lightly. I take my profession very seriously.

No Work-Related Rules After Marriage

Anh Dao is happy to have her husband’s support in both her work and family life.

– Have you set any rules for yourself regarding your work now that you’re married?

– Before marriage, I would only kiss my co-stars, but now I kiss them passionately (laughs). I think there’s no problem with that. When we understand and respect each other’s professions, we know that it’s just acting. The rules are between husband and wife, not in our careers. We always aim to do our best in our work because opportunities are scarce. If we don’t respect our profession, it won’t respect us back. So, I don’t set any rules; I just strive to do my best.

– When there are conflicts, how do you two usually resolve them?

As I mentioned earlier, we’re still courting each other, so disagreements are inevitable. I just think that we need to find a way to untie the knot, rather than focusing on who wins or loses. In my personal life, I don’t think winning or losing is important. What matters is mutual respect. When there’s a conflict, we don’t address it while emotions are high. We first calm down and then address the issue.

The actress exudes radiance at the press conference for her new film.

– Does your husband often hang out with your co-stars of the opposite sex?

– The acting market in the North is quite small, so actors and actresses tend to know each other and hang out. Some relationships are kept private, while others are publicized.

– Do you and your husband have any plans for having children?

We’re not too worried about it, but we do plan to have children in the near future.

– Thank you for sharing your thoughts!