A series of newspaper cover photos of actress Thuy Tien taken by photographers Doan Minh Tuan, Huu Tuan and Duc Huy in the early 1990s have just been introduced, evoking one of the outstanding beauties of Vietnamese cinema during this period.
The images are kept on the original film before being scanned recently. Not only marking the beauty of Thuy Tien in her youth, the series of photos also partly recreates journalistic life and Vietnamese public culture in the period when film photos, magazine covers and pocket calendars played an important role in bringing artist images closer to the public.
Thuy Tien, full name Le Hong Thuy Tien, born in 1970. She became widely known to audiences in 1990 when she co-starred with Le Cong Tuan Anh in "Bitter Taste of Love". The film became a box office phenomenon, setting a revenue record of about 500 million VND at that time.
In the movie, Thuy Tien plays Phuong, a young lady with a gentle and elegant appearance. This character became a special mark in the actress's acting career, and at the same time brought her name closer to a large audience.
At that time, Thuy Tien possessed a beauty suitable for the image of a screen beauty: oval face, clear eyes, sharp eyebrows and confident demeanor. The noteworthy point is that she does not need elaborate shaping to stand out. Minimalist frames still clarify the lines and elegance of the actress.
Pairing with Le Cong Tuan Anh, Thuy Tien created a couple that attracted attention on the Vietnamese screen in the early 1990s. "Bitter Taste of Love" then received attention from professionals, winning many awards at the Vietnam Film Festival in 1993, including the award for best film and best male lead for the late actor Le Cong Tuan Anh.
Photographer Doan Minh Tuan once had the opportunity to photograph many Vietnamese beauties during this period, including Thuy Tien. According to him, the actress impresses with her sharp, luxurious beauty and unique personality. These factors help Thuy Tien's image not only be suitable for cinema but also create an impression on fashion and entertainment publications.
More than 30 years have passed, the hairstyles, costumes and makeup in the photo series clearly bear the imprint of the early 1990s. These details make the photo set not only valuable in terms of image but also evoke a period of aesthetics of Vietnamese popular culture.
After "Bitter Taste of Love", Thuy Tien continued to participate in "Crazy Girl", "Me and You". However, the roles afterwards did not surpass the mark of the character Phuong.
In 1993, after graduating from Ho Chi Minh City University of Economics, Thuy Tien stopped acting and switched to working as a flight attendant. The turning point of her life brought her to meet businessman Johnathan Hanh Nguyen and then became attached to the business field.
Thuy Tien's journey therefore turned to a different direction, but the image of the young actress next to the late actor Le Cong Tuan Anh in "Bitter Taste of Love" is still an unforgettable memory for many Vietnamese film lovers.
