Ly Nuoc Dong: "Co Co" escaped from the darkness of depression to live brilliantly again at the age of 59

Her role as Bruce Long Nu has not only become a classic image but also a "curse" that the actress carries with her throughout her career – a beauty that is so perfect that it is difficult for people to see another Ly Nuoc Dong other than "Co Co" in memory.

Born on August 16, 1966 in Hong Kong, Carman Lee did not come from an artistic family. She grew up in Sham Shui Po, a poor, densely populated and noisy area. Before entering the entertainment industry, she was a flight attendant at Cathay Pacific – a stable job, enough to help her family. But unexpected fate came when she caught the eye of a director in a short appearance on television. Pure beauty and rare delicate features have opened the door to cinema for her.

In 1990, Ly Nuoc Dong officially debuted through the film film The God of Knights (1995) directed by Cheng Xiaodong, but it was not until TVB's God of Knights (1995) that she really became a phenomenon throughout Asia. The couple Bruce Long Nu – Duong Too (played by Co Thien Lac) has entered the legend, helping Ly Nuoc Dong's name shine like a shooting star. Her clear beauty, distant eyes, and voice as light as the wind make her known as "Miss Co from the novel Kim Dung".

This resounding success has also become too big a shadow. After the Great Divine Sculpture, Ly Nuoc Dong appeared in many projects such as Thien Long Ba Bo, Tan Bien Thanh Romance, Bach Phat Ma Female Story, Mulan, Seven Swords Ha Thien Son... but the audience still only remembers a cold, escapist Bruce Longnu. She once admitted that fame too soon made herself tired of being imprisoned in the perfect mold imposed by the public.

The peak of her career was also the time when her love took a turn. Ly Nuoc Dong once had a 10-year love affair with wealthy businessman Quach Ung Tuyen. She once stopped acting, went to Canada to live with her lover, accepted to withdraw from the entertainment world to cultivate her own happiness. But that seemingly fulfilling love affair ended in pain when Quach Ung Tuyen suddenly broke up, leaving her in emptiness and deep hurt. In an interview, she said: "I used to think he was the only one, I left everything for him. But then I lost everything, my career and myself."

After the breakup, Ly Nuoc Dong fell into a period of severe depression. She withdrew from showbiz, living in seclusion for many years. The actress once revealed that she once stood on the balcony, holding a fruit peeling knife for a long time and thought about death. But it was her mother's love that pulled her back. She is the only one who never abandons her, always patiently by her side to encourage her daughter to overcome the crisis. "If it wasn't for my mother, I probably wouldn't be in this world," Ly Nuoc Dong choked up in a TV show.

When her mother became seriously ill, she decided to return to acting – not only to earn money for medical treatment, but also to save herself. In 2013, she reappeared in Tan Thien Long Ba Bo, playing the role of Lady Wang. Her image is still breathtakingly beautiful, but now she is a little experienced and strong. The audience was surprised to realize that "Co Co" every year has now turned into a woman who dares to face the past, dares to start from scratch.

After that, she continued to participate in many TV and film projects such as Tan Than Dieu Dai Hiep (2014, guest role), Truong Tam Phong 2: Tai Chi Angel, My Strange Roommate, Together for Life... Although she is no longer at the peak of her fame, every time she appears, she is still warmly received by the audience. In addition to acting, Ly Nuoc Dong also tried her hand as a host, talk show guest, and became a model of "modern women" in the eyes of the public thanks to her active lifestyle and persistent physical training.

On her personal page, she often shares pictures of gym, running, and traveling everywhere. At the age of nearly 60, Ly Nuoc Dong owns a toned physique, smooth skin and a youthful spirit. She once said: "I'm no longer afraid of age. The scariest thing is not getting old, it's stopping loving yourself." It was her willpower to overcome depression, emotional failure, and reputational pressure that helped her become a symbol of inner strength.

Besides the image of an artist, Ly Nuoc Dong is also a positive inspiration. She participates in many social campaigns on mental health, encouraging women to live independently and autonomously. In her autobiography published in 2021 titled Loving Yourself, That's the Most Romantic, she recounts her journey to find herself – from a weak girl who lives for others, to a woman who dares to love, dare to let go and dare to redo her life. The book quickly became a bestseller in Hong Kong and mainland China, praised by readers for its profound message: "Time cannot take away the beauty of a woman who loves herself."

By 2025, Ly Nuoc Dong will still be diligent in artistic activities. Although she doesn't act in movies often, she still maintains a good relationship with her colleagues, actively attends events, and participates in several major advertising projects. The image of "Co Co" is now no longer a role that imprisons her, but has become a proud part of her life – a symbol of a woman who once fell into the abyss but still stood up brilliantly.

From a poor girl from Hong Kong, to becoming an Asian beauty icon, and then going through years of depression and loneliness, Ly Nuoc Dong has proven that the true strength of human beings does not lie in perfection, but in the ability to be reborn after ruin. In her calm eyes today, people no longer see the coldness of Bruce Longnu, but the peace of a woman who once understood what loss and happiness are.

Perhaps, that's why even though time passes, the audience still loves her not only because of "Co Co" every year, but because of a flesh and blood Ly Nuoc Dong – a woman who dares to live, dare to love, dare to heal herself.

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