With her frequent roles in many social projects, Ly Nha Ky is now known for being “the social activist” rather than as an actress, or a businesswoman. For now, it is not the image of a her all sexy and seductive in The Beauty and the Wealthy, because now, everything about her is more loving and meaningful…
These days we see you more and more in many social project, are you tired of business already?
(Smile) I have never thought about quitting business, it is my passion along side with film. At first, I didn't talk much about my business because it wasn’t time, and I haven't succeeded yet. But after a while working in film, after a lot of savings and some social relations, I then could fulfill the passion of my life. I came into business with visions and goals, and business is the goal of my life. Business lets me live truly to myself, allows me to work not only in Viet Nam but also other countries. I trade, I work, I just want to prove the capacity of Vietnamese people to foreigners. I want them to have a different view about the people and the future of Viet Nam.
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Is it too hard to achieve”?
Nothing is too hard for us to try. We used to think that the moon and Mars is not for us to reach, but now we have studied them inside out. Then why improving the image of Viet Nam to international friends is too hard. We are optimistic, hard working people, and we are capable of creating wonders. Me, I am trying to complete myself more and more, turning myself to a door so that the best of Vietnamese people could be closer to the international community.
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| This is not a first time she participated in a social project, although it can be unnecessary to her. |
So this year, you want to deliver this image at Cannes 2017, the biggest film festival in the world?
Yes, I do. To me, there is no better chance that this event. This is a dream that I have for the longest time. When I made this decision, many people questioned and considered it unreal. But I feel that if we keep hesitating, keep waiting then this dream will soon become memory. The truth is we don't know what we are capable of until we start. It is very true to me. I even discussed this with my team, my company, my partners around the world, and all of my friends. They all agreed, but some did warn me that this would be a rough road, but to me this was more than enough. Not a single person objected the project, which was probably the most important project of my life, and I consider it to be a good start already.
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Since yesterday, the news that you have spent 1 million euros to bring Viet Nam images to Cannes is everywhere. Seems like your name is getting hotter and hotter?
Honestly, when I started, the only thing on my mind was my colleague - many other artist. Among those there are Phan Anh, Binh Minh, Quyenh Linh, … I think about them, I think about my former career. Why does it always have to be France, America, or Germany,… why not Viet Nam appearing in Cannes? Why don't we do something together instead of waiting for what we call “the right time”? The right time is in our hands. I do this not for fame, but for the film industry of Viet Nam, for the place that have allowed me to make a name for myself.
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I also think about our beautiful land that supposed to be the world’s popular tourist attraction if it wasn’t for our disadvantages as a country. We have this beautiful, colorful piece of land and it is sinking in the land of memory. The amount of money should not be revealed like that, because it can be a sensitive bit of information when we are not trading, or buying anything. But there was a journalist who was absolutely persistent to know, I was forced to share. I am not building fame on the hopes of my people and my country.
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Spending a million euros, almost 30 billion dong, do you think this is the right thing to do?
At this moment, for me there is nothing wrong. Whether right or wrong, me and my team have considered carefully every outcome, so there is no place for hesitation. Because now, I only think about when the image of ao dai, and non la will be high on the walls of Majestic Barriere Hotel, where some of the most important people in the world will see. Honestly I don't have to do this, but after a few festivals, I think that the presence of Vietnamese artists did not leave much of an impression. Even I myself was lucky to have love and appreciation from the organizers, but it was still somehow lonely and cold. Other countries came with hundreds of people.
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Looking back at us, I just felt small and lonely. But this year will be different. I don't feel that loneliness anymore. I am having myself more and more companions. And then all of the super stars, the most prestigious group in the world will look up and see the images of Viet Nam right above Cannes red carpet. And at that time, I know I will be proud, not for me, but for all of us.
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Ly Nha Ky shared: “Don't think too much of the 1 million euros, that is not much. The important thing is the love we have for each other. I don’t want people to be fixated on the 1 million euros”. |
You are more and more famous everyday, don't you worry about being called “using money to buy fame”?
I have never done such things therefore I am not worry. Even myself, the person I am today is solid prove to that. I have never worried about those people who only could trash talk others, because they will always be small. If they supposed that I am using money to buy fame, could they ever do the same? To me, my past and my future are enough to speak the truth; I don't need to add any words. We just keep going on our chosen path, and those will loose their voice along the way.
Thank you, wish you all the best in the future.
Vuong Huy Khoi
