According to Chinese media, director Dieu Hieu Phong once expressed concern about the suitability between the appearance of Bai Lu and the character Ha Phuong Hoa in the film "Bac Thuong" - a project scheduled to be released in 2025.
He said that the actress's delicate beauty may not be suitable for the image of a "little king of Hoa Nhai" (a strong character, full of wind and oil) who grew up on the canal side, has a free- away personality, has experienced many storms and has a unique character, even a bit thorny.
In particular, this character in the early stages of the film needs to show simplicity, not being flashy. This makes the director worried that Bach Loc's excessively exquisite appearance could reduce the authenticity and nostalgia of the film.
However, this problem has been solved through image adjustment. Bach Loc has proactively changed her appearance by dyeing her skin dark, wearing steel toothbrushes and applying makeup to fade away her inherent sharp beauty, helping her get closer to the character's everyday image.
The final result satisfied director Dieu Hieu Phong. He commented that the actress's current appearance is very suitable, and at the same time assessed that Bach Loc's appearance successfully conveyed the spirit of the character - a woman who had experienced many ups and downs, only after looking back at her true beauty can she reach her true beauty.
The director also noted the suitability between the origin of Bai Lu (a person from Jiangsu Province) and the cultural context of the canal in the film. The combination of her Southern gentleness and open personality has helped the character gain more depth.
According to screenwriter Trieu Dong Linh, the actress is gradually moving away from the sweet image of idol films to try her hand at works with realistic themes, focusing on acting and diversity in appearance to expand the scope of acting.
The groundbreaking look in the film "Bac Thuong" is not only a response to the director's initial concerns, but also marks an important turning point in Bai Lu's career.
