Breakthrough opportunities from "life-changing roles"
The film death in the air is considered a highlight of Vietnamese cinema in 2025, not only because of its grand scale of action but also because the young cast dares to challenge themselves. Thanh Son, who is familiar to television audiences, tried his hand at the action genre for the first time in the role of security guard Binh. He admitted that this was a difficult challenge, because he had to take on both tense combat scenes and express deep emotions. The role helped Thanh Son transform and was considered by experts to be a significant step forward in his career.
In addition, Tram Anh - the familiar female face as a model also surprised viewers with the image of a strong housewife, far from the usual gentle image. Actors Loi Tran, Sy Toan and Vo Dien Gia Huy all showed seriousness in the training process, investing in each action scene and character psychology.
In another battlefield, Red Rain - the film with the highest revenue in the history of Vietnamese cinema is not only a milestone for Vietnamese cinema but also a launching pad for a series of young names. Do Nhat Hoang, who was a quiet face in previous film projects, shined with the image of a young man named Cuong full of emotions. Steven Nguyen, who was only familiar with web dramas such as Bi Long Dai Ca, Cu Puc Thay, has now proven his true acting skills as Quang - a corner soldier with a complex inner heart.
At the same time, Lam Thanh My also created a surprise when she escaped the image of "a little girl acting in a movie", taking on the role of a wife and mother with a complex mentality in "The treatise of selling a daughter-in-law" and before that, the horror film "Cam" with a revenue of 100 billion VND.
The above roles not only help young actors step out of their comfort zone, but also affirm that they can completely shoulder heavy roles, competing fairly with the previous generation. Opportunities have opened up, but to maintain the heat, the challenge is really starting.
Challenges in maintaining form and identity
If career changing is a springboard, then the next step will determine whether the artist is truly steadfast in the profession. For young actors, avoiding "one color" or "forgetting on the beat" is a big challenge.
According to director The Hiep, the biggest problem for the current generation of young Vietnamese actors is the lack of long-term orientation. In reality, audiences are increasingly strict and the Vietnamese film market is entering a period of professionalization. The pressure from box office revenue, from social networks, and from the expectations of the public, makes actors unable to rely solely on luck. They have to constantly practice, change and invest to prove their true value.
Another challenge is fierce competition. Vietnamese cinema is witnessing a wave of young actors who are well-trained, have outstanding appearances, and have diverse skills. That forces each individual to find their own style to avoid confusion. As in Tuan Tran's case, although he has appeared in Tran Thanh's films, to be more widely recognized, he still needs roles with cinematic depth and weight.
Notably, the current young generation not only competes domestically but also faces integration pressure as Vietnamese cinema is striving to reach the international market. Maintaining identity while keeping up with global trends is a difficult problem that not everyone can solve.
It can be seen that acting in a life-changing role is a golden opportunity, but to turn it into a real turning point, actors need more than just an excellent performance. That is perseverance, a spirit of openness and a serious professional attitude.
In the film picture of Vietnam that is reviving after the pandemic, young faces such as Thanh Son, Do Nhat Hoang, Steven Nguyen, Vo Dien Gia Huy, Lam Thanh My or Tram Anh have been proving that: The new generation not only has appearance, but also passion, ability and desire to be recognized by real estate.
