Minh Kien auditioned for 20 film projects, making his cinematic debut, and revealed details about a kissing scene.

Runner-up Minh Kien attracted attention when she made her film debut in BUS: One-Way Journey, revealing that her on-screen kiss was also her first kiss in real life. Her journey of auditioning for dozens of projects and her seriousness about her work demonstrate the beauty queen's determination to pursue acting.

Making her acting debut in the film BUS: One-Way Ride, runner-up Minh Kien quickly garnered attention from the audience. Not only did she impress with her striking appearance, but she also piqued public curiosity by sharing many interesting behind-the-scenes stories, especially the fact that the kiss in the film was also her first kiss.

In this film, runner-up Minh Kien teams up with actor Vinh Dam. The pair share many romantic scenes, creating a natural connection and providing a pleasant experience for viewers. Notably, neither of them rehearsed the kissing scene beforehand – a detail that surprised many.

Speaking at the premiere, Minh Kien shared that she and her co-star chose a more authentic approach rather than extensive rehearsal. "We didn't rehearse together beforehand. However, before filming, we spent time discussing to understand the characters' psychology and prepare ourselves mentally. When we entered the scene, we tried to maintain the characters' genuine emotions to complete it quickly in about one or two takes, instead of having to reshoot multiple times," the actress revealed.

For Minh Kien, this wasn't just a scene in a film, but a memorable milestone in her journey into acting. The experience on set taught her many things, from professional work ethics to the ability to coordinate with her co-stars to create chemistry in every frame.

Few people know that before landing the role in BUS: One Way Ride, Minh Kien auditioned for about 20 different projects. However, she considers this number not too large in the context of the increasingly competitive and rapidly developing film market. According to her, each audition was a valuable opportunity to gain experience and better understand herself.

The journey of runner-up Minh Kien also reflects a common trend in Vietnamese showbiz today, where many beauty queens choose acting as a new direction to refresh their image and maintain their appeal. Venturing into acting is no longer unusual, but staying in the industry is a completely different story.

In reality, many beauty queens and models who transition to acting have faced mixed opinions regarding their acting abilities. Audiences are becoming increasingly demanding, especially for those without formal training. Some have even been labeled "pretty faces with no acting talent" for failing to demonstrate depth in their roles.

Therefore, Minh Kien's seriousness in her career is commendable. From persistently auditioning for numerous projects to meticulously preparing the psychology of her characters, she is demonstrating her determination to pursue acting in a systematic way, rather than just viewing it as a short-term experiment.

In a context where the boundaries between entertainment fields are increasingly blurred, the emergence of multi-talented artists is becoming an inevitable trend. However, the key to recognition still lies in genuine ability. For runner-up Minh Kien, these first steps, though challenging, are crucial, laying the foundation for her to prove herself not just as a beauty queen venturing into acting, but as a true actress in the future.

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