Big businessman: Tran Hieu filmed under minus 20C, "pale" because of his obsession with falling off a horse

Tran Hieu faced harsh weather and the obsession with falling off a horse when he transformed into "Big Businessman", where dangerous scenes forced him to overcome his physical and psychological limits.

After his marriage to Tran Thien Hy ended, Tran Hieu quickly became the focus of attention when he reappeared on the screen with the antique-market project "Big Businessman" (Dai Sinh Y Nhan). The newly released film immediately occupied the No. 1 position on LINE TV's popularity ranking and achieved a steady increase in ratings on CCTV-8, showing the strong attraction of the work and the main actors.

In this film, Tran Hieu takes on the role of Co Binh Nguyen, a Confucian student who was slandered and exiled to a foreign land at the end of the Manchu Dynasty. From a person who was at the end of the road, he gradually regained his energy, used his wisdom to enter the fierce market and become a brave merchant.

One of the segments that makes Tran Hieu remember forever is the scene where the character faces the rebels in the midst of civilians being forced to become a tool to provoke emotions. The actor described it as the heaviest moment he had ever experienced: "The feeling of helplessness in the face of an unstoppable wave," he said.

Not only under psychological pressure, Tran Hieu also had to face harsh filming conditions. One of the most difficult requests was the scene where he rode a horse across a frozen river in minus 20°C. The character is forced to fly fast and constantly turn his head, creating a double challenge in both skill and physical strength.

This is even more difficult when the actor has had a horse fall incident before, leaving a persistent fear. He recalled that moment with a shudder:
"It feels like the horse is out of control. I thought I might not make it."

In order to keep the spirit of the character – a person exhausted in the midst of war – Tran Hieu had to maintain a thin physique for more than 150 days, despite the temperature change from the cold of winter to the heat of 40°C in summer.

Another memory that he can't forget is the scene of rolling in thick mud all afternoon. The actor recounted in a humorous voice: "It's strange, my skin is smoother afterwards."

In addition to the story of the struggle for the market, the film also creates a highlight with the relationship between Co Binh Nguyen and Thuong Ngoc Nhi (played by Ton Thien) – a girl from the salt state/horse state, has a strong, straightforward personality and possesses excellent martial arts.

In the process of discussing the scenes, Sun Thien once mentioned the scene of the male lead covering an umbrella for her character. She suggested that the segment would create more depth if Thuong Ngoc Nhi held the umbrella herself. In response to this opinion, Tran Hieu immediately expressed his appreciation and did not hesitate to praise his co-star: "Romantic master." He said he was impressed with the creativity and sophistication of the young actress.

Not only attracted by the attractive content, "Big Businessman" is also highly appreciated for Tran Hieu's role-playing ability. From the heavy emotional scenes, harsh weather to facing the fear of horses that once haunted him, it all shows the level of dedication he has for the role.

Tran Hieu's performance in this work was commented by many audiences as a big step forward in both acting skills and emotional depth. After a turbulent period of his personal life, the actor proved that he not only returned but also returned in a stronger, braver way – true to the spirit of Co Binh Nguyen that he incarnate.

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