Entering the film industry is a new experience for Thien An. Will this just be a walk in the park or a serious investment for Thien An in the film industry?
- This is also what the crew asked when talking about my new direction in the coming years. I myself answered very seriously that I want to develop myself in the film industry, that is the long-term path that I feel is suitable for me and I want to pursue. I hope that the audience will love and support me in my upcoming roles.
Entering the acting field made Thien An face compliments and criticisms as well as the prejudice of "beauty queen acting", did you foresee this and how did you prepare yourself to face it?
- Actually, not only beauty queens, runners-up, and beauties have prejudices, but anyone who decides to pursue a dream that no one has ever seen them express themselves in that field will face a certain amount of doubt.
I think this is very normal and obvious. So why don’t we give those who are trying their hand at a new field a chance to “try out”, right? So I hope everyone won’t be too harsh on someone’s journey to conquer their dreams.
For An, acting is a new field that she wants to pursue. An is very attentive and serious about this field, so she is open to all constructive comments from the audience. These comments will motivate An to be more thoughtful in her upcoming roles.
For you, is being a beauty queen or an actress more difficult?
- I don't think it's possible to determine which is more difficult because each role has its own challenges and each challenge is helping Doan Thien An to become more mature and diversify herself more in the art field.
If you were a complete newcomer, the audience might criticize you, but being a beauty queen seems to be scrutinized even more. Do you think that the title is sometimes a “barrier”?
- I think that Miss Grand Vietnam 2022 is always a precious title that helps me get closer to the audience, spread many good things and become a better person. So I don't see the things that are coming to me as difficulties, instead I feel that they are challenges that I need to face, they are opportunities for me to strive to prove my ability. When I have steadfastness, confidence, and courage, there will be a way to overcome any difficulty.
When you started acting, did you have any ambitions for yourself? For example, would the public remember you as actress Thien An instead of beauty queen Thien An?
- I know that I still have many shortcomings to be able to call myself a real actor, but with my love for this field, I hope the audience can see me as a potential seed and make efforts to contribute to the country's cinema industry.
In the future, I hope to be able to turn my love and desire to learn into professionalism and be remembered as a true actor. I will not use the word “instead”, but will use the word “parallel”. Along with Miss Doan Thien An, I hope you will also remember my other role as an actress.
Can you reveal your plans for the new year 2025?
- An plans to continue to explore herself through new film roles in 2025. In addition, An will also continue to maintain the community projects that she is still pursuing and cherishing.
Thank you Miss Thien An for your interesting sharing!
