Duong Tu Quynh - the symbol of Asian cinema no one can replace

Yang MiFeb 19, 2022 at 13:48

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Although she has been active in the arts for many years and at the age of 60, actress Duong Tu Quynh still retains the charm that not everyone can do.

The film industry can be a cruel one, and older stars can be quickly pushed aside for new, young names to take the throne. Especially among female artists. But, that did not happen to Duong Tu Quynh, so what is the cause?

Join Vietgiaitri to find out why Duong Tu Quynh is still popular until now.

A series of expected roles

It is hard to imagine that in the entertainment world, there is no one capable enough to replace Duong Tu Quynh's position in the film industry. The success of "beating women" is too great and prominent in a series of roles in James Bond and Hollywood films in Asian-centric films like Crazy Rich Asians.

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For starters, let's forget about the cameos that Michelle Yeoh had previously played as the male lead's aunt in Marvel's Shang-Chi and Legend of the Ten Rings (2021), but let's wait for the return. by Duong Tu Quynh as the female lead in Everything Everywhere All at Once , which is expected to be released on March 25. In the film, Duong Tu Quynh will play a woman who exists in many universes and has to fight the great evil.

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However, that is not all. The audience also enjoyed the role of Duong Tu Quynh in Avatar 2 - the most successful film ever. In the film, Michelle Yeoh plays the human doctor Karina Mogue, co-starring Kate Winslet and Vin Diesel. Not only that, before that, the images of Duong Tu Quynh on the set of Avatar 3 were leaked, causing many people to think that the female star would also be present.

By August, Duong Tu Quynh will turn 60 years old, but she has not shown any signs of rest, on the contrary, she is more energetic and enthusiastic about filming. Therefore, the star is commented as "the older the ginger, the spicier it is".

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Not only big-budget movies keep Duong Tu Quynh busy with a series of TV series. She took on the role of Captain Philippa Georgiou in Star Trek: Discovery . The outstanding role of Michelle Yeoh in Star Trek: Discovery also earned her a Saturn Award nomination in the category of Best Guest Role on Television in 2020.

And the upcoming movie project The Witcher: Blood Origin is a famous fantasy series adapted from The Witcher. The prequel released on Netflix will be the reunion between Michelle Yeoh and Helen Mirren.

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In addition, Yangtze also voiced in an animated series based on the video game Ark: Survival Evolved. The game's original story is similar to Jurassic Park, with humans stranded on an island infested by dinosaurs. The film has attracted audiences thanks to its all-star cast such as Michelle Yeoh, Russell Crowe, Vin Diesel, Malcolm McDowell, David Tennant, Jeffrey Wright and Gerard Butler.

Always renew yourself - Asian cinema monument

Known as a hit name in the action genre, Duong Tu Quynh will easily be framed in an image. However, in Duong Tu Quynh, it is different, despite being famous for the title of a woman, each of her roles is not just a stereotypical martial arts posture, where she always renews herself in each role like Tomorrow Never. Dies, Memoirs of a Geisha, Star Trek, Crazy Rich Asians and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.

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Duong Tu Quynh's relentless efforts have helped the female star always maintain her position in the film industry.

Not only achieving success for herself, Duong Tu Quynh is also the person behind, guiding and instructing the new generation. As one of the top Asian actresses working in the West for the past few decades, Duong Tu Quynh has a lot of experience and wisdom to impart inspiration and motivation to her juniors. Therefore, the younger generations are always grateful and respectful of Duong Tu Quynh.

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Her recent co-stars have nothing but praise for Michelle Yeoh. Mu Tu, her co-star Shang-Chi said: "In short - Duong Tu Quynh is a lovely and lovely sister, everyone loves her. On the set, Duong Tu Quynh is very friendly, kind, goofy... She radiates great positive energy and lights up everywhere she goes."

Awkwafina had similar praises after working with Michelle Yeoh on the same film: "Working with the people you watched growing up and especially Sister Michelle Yeoh - a real woman. strong, fierce throughout my career... That really influenced me growing up. So it's an honor for me to work with idols."

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In addition to mentoring young Hollywood stars, Michelle Yeoh also takes on a number of roles in charity, helping to improve the lives of disadvantaged people. In 2016, Duong Tu Quynh was appointed a Goodwill Ambassador of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP).

"My goal is to leverage the background that I have in my film, television and entertainment career to raise awareness and mobilize support for the Sustainable Development Goals - specifically How each of us can play an important role in making them come true," Duong Tu Quynh once said.

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