Kieu Oanh returns, surprising reaction when compared with Viet Huong and Hong Dao

Returning to the screen after a long absence, artist Kieu Oanh was unexpectedly compared to her contemporaries such as Viet Huong and Hong Dao. In the face of conflicting opinions, the female comedian shared her views on her position in modern cinema.

Kieu Oanh has just made her cinematic comeback in the movie "Money Trap" - a psychological thriller project that directly exploits the problem of phone fraud. This role marks a clear transformation for the female artist, as she moves away from her familiar comedic image to try her hand at a character with emotional depth and many internal conflicts. In the movie, she plays the mother of the female lead Tam (played by Tam Trieu Dang), a character who suffers a lot of trauma and confusion when her daughter is caught up in a spiral of fraud.

Kieu Oanh's return quickly attracted attention, not only because her name is associated with a generation of famous comedians, but also because of the inevitable comparisons with her contemporaries such as Viet Huong and Hong Dao - who are currently active in the film industry. Viet Huong continuously appears in commercial film projects, while Hong Dao makes her mark with highly personal art films.

Faced with comments that put her on the same level as veteran names, Kieu Oanh did not shy away. In a media exchange, she frankly shared: "With the development of cinema as it is now, I see myself as just a 'rookie with experience' in the profession. I believe in the fate of the profession and am always meticulous with each role."

This statement quickly received approval from the audience, especially those who loved Kieu Oanh through her charming comedic roles on stage and television. Many people believe that comparison is inevitable in the artistic environment, but each artist has their own journey and different approach.

What touched the audience was that Kieu Oanh was herself a victim of phone scams – the main theme of the film. At the film premiere, she shared that she had been scammed four times, from calls impersonating insurance agents to delivery shippers. This personal experience helped her to get into character more realistically and empathize with the character.

Not only attracting attention for her role, Kieu Oanh is also highly appreciated for her modesty and eagerness to learn in this comeback. She does not hesitate to admit that she is a "newcomer" in the modern film environment, despite having had a prominent time working overseas. "I do not follow trends, I choose roles because I feel I can tell a story with my heart," she added.

The audience reaction after the first screening of "Money Trap" was quite positive. Many people thought that Kieu Oanh had a subtle emotional performance, especially in the dialogue scenes with her daughter. Some comments on social networks also called her the "interesting unknown" of the film, because of the unexpected transition from comedy to drama.

The fact that Kieu Oanh is compared to Viet Huong – who has many prominent film roles – or Hong Dao – an artist who has made her mark in art films – also reflects the audience’s expectations for the veteran generation of artists. However, Kieu Oanh does not see it as pressure, but as motivation to take her career more seriously.

Kieu Oanh "revealed" that she almost fell into the trap of 3 consecutive scams, almost lost Thảo Vi11:00:56 11/11/2025At the premiere of the movie Money Trap, artist Kieu Oanh attracted attention when she recounted 3 times she was almost scammed, including the case of buying a battery to receive stones, which made her exclaim: Right in front of my door, it acted much better than me.