Artist Yen Chi She was the top student in her first class of university, graduated in 1990 from Hanoi Academy of Theatre and Cinema until 1994. With that achievement, she was retained as a lecturer in the Faculty of Performing Arts. While teaching, lecturer Yen Chi once thought that she would no longer have the chance to participate in acting because this job took up all of her time.
The proud beauty of artist Yen Chi when she was young. Photo from the movie
Since moving to Ho Chi Minh City, artist Yen Chi has been an excellent lecturer at the Ho Chi Minh City University of Theatre and Cinema. She is an Associate Professor – Doctor of Fine Arts, and was promoted to Head of the Department of Acting. Artist Yen Chi is loved by students for her modesty, diligence, and enthusiasm in teaching.
“All the months of filming used up a lot of family money. Meals on set only had vegetables and tofu. But our extreme love for the profession at that time overcame all adversity” – artist Yen Chi once shared with the media.
Artist Yen Chi in a role. Photo: Producer
Artist Yen Chi has completed a ministerial-level scientific research project, entitled: Ho Chi Minh City – Hanoi Stage with its unique features. She hopes that through this scientific research project, she will analyze the differences between the two regions’ stages, thereby having a basis for contributing to the orientation and investment strategies for stages that have influence on the public and are funded to stage high-end works according to the State’s orders.
With over 30 years in the profession, artist Yen Chi has gone through many hardships to make her name. Her valuable experiences are always lessons for the younger generation of actors and help her stand firm on the podium.
Artist Yen Chi and her father – writer Tran Kim Thanh. Photo: Nguoi lao dong
Her artistic journey has included many impressive roles in films: Ngay ve; Nhung duong duong phu sa; Toi vao doi… especially the role of Queen Nam Phuong in the film Ngon can Hoang cung directed by Quoc Hung, produced by TFS film company. The role of Khuyet in the play Bao khong mua is a beautiful mark for her stage career when she participated in plays on the stage of Ho Chi Minh City Drama Theater.
Queen Nam Phuong – the role of a lifetime for artist Yen Chi
Artist Yen Chi once shared that in her artistic career, the role Queen Nam Phuong It is really a big challenge.
Artist Yen Chi plays Queen Nam Phuong. Photo: Producer
Queen Nam Phuong was not only the last queen of Vietnam but also a symbol of beauty with noble character, a virtuous “mother of the world”, always devoted to her country and to her husband – King Bao Dai. During her lifetime, Queen Nam Phuong was not only talented but also possessed a proud, elegant beauty with a height of 1m75, white skin and elegant fashion style. Thanks to that, Queen Nam Phuong was awarded the title of Miss Indochina 3 times.
Queen Nam Phuong is the role of a lifetime for artist Yen Chi. Photo: Producer
Ever since she was still in school, artist Yen Chi was recognized for her unique beauty, possessing a captivating, cold, and elegant yet seductive face. Thanks to that, in 1988, artist Yen Chi won the “Elegant Girl” award in the Miss Tien Phong Newspaper contest.
Taking on such a famous historical character was a huge pressure for Yen Chi, who had to spend many years learning how to act, from her gait, gestures to her speech, in order to most realistically portray Queen Nam Phuong.
Artist Yen Chi is Associate Professor and Doctor of Art. Photo: FBNV
Not disappointing the audience’s expectations, Yen Chi When on film, not only did she transform excellently, reviving the image of a noble queen in everyone’s heart, but she was also commented to possess a beauty 90% similar to Queen Nam Phuong from her eyes to every side angle. Yen Chi also portrayed the gentle beauty of a Southern girl, gentle and charming.
Artist Yen Chi in the role of Princess Huyen Tran on stage. Photo: FBNV
Queen Nam Phuong in The Royal Candle is also the last role on screen of artist Yen Chi. Although current images of artist Yen Chi are quite rare, the beauty of the female artist still makes the audience admire.