Empress Nam Phuong is one of the special figures in Vietnamese history. She is not only famous for her beauty, education and noble demeanor, but also a woman who has to shoulder many responsibilities among the royal family in a period of turmoil. Therefore, finding an actress who is persuasive enough to show both external beauty and inner depth is not a simple problem.
From an image perspective, Tang Thanh Ha is considered a suitable choice thanks to her luxurious, gentle beauty and calm aura that has been affirmed throughout many years of artistic activities. Not chasing sharp or too modern beauty, the actress always creates an impression with elegance, discreetness and noble demeanor. These are also qualities often mentioned when talking about Empress Nam Phuong.
More importantly, after 13 years of focusing on family and business, Tang Thanh Ha returns at a ripe age both in terms of experience and emotions. The actress herself admits that this is a time when she has many different vibrations from her youth, and at the same time feels a desire to live with the character once again. With a role that is heavily emotional like Empress Nam Phuong, the experience of the actress is considered an important factor to convey the struggles between love, family and royal responsibility.
Besides, Tang Thanh Ha's image in real life also creates a certain similarity with Empress Nam Phuong. Both are associated with the image of a discreet woman, upholding family values, staying away from the noise of the entertainment industry. This similarity helps audiences easily believe in the character right from the first images released.
It is undeniable that Tang Thanh Ha's return also has special significance for the project. After many years of almost withdrawing from the screen, the actress still maintains great attraction to the public. Her acceptance to participate in a movie prepared for more than six years contributes to creating a strong media effect, while also arousing audience curiosity about this rare reappearance.
However, going along with expectations is no small pressure. Empress Nam Phuong is a historical figure loved by many people and there have been many documents recording images. Tang Thanh Ha herself also admitted that this is both an honor and a great responsibility. That caution further shows that she is aware of the weight of the role.
Choosing Tang Thanh Ha also comes with no small pressure. After more than 13 years away from the big screen, the actress is almost no longer in contact with the current filmmaking pace, while Empress Nam Phuong is one of the famous historical figures and is of particular public interest. Just if her acting is lacking in depth, her rhetoric is not convincing, or her demeanor is not strong enough to recreate the image of the last empress of the Nguyen Dynasty, she will immediately face comparisons and debates from the audience.
Besides, the fact that Tang Thanh Ha is the "trump card" of the project's media also means that all attention will be focused on her performance. If successful, this will be a memorable reappearance of one of the most prominent jade girls on Vietnamese screens. Conversely, if expectations are not met, the decision to assign the role of Empress Nam Phuong to Tang Thanh Ha may become a controversial choice.
