Vietnamese-born director Tran Anh Hung at the closing ceremony of the cinema program "Gap Go Mua Thu" (Autumn Encounters) in Ho Chi Minh City in July, 2023. Photo by VnExpress/Thanh Tung Set for release in France on November 8, the Vietnamese-born director’s film is a screen adaptation of the 1924 novel "La Vie et la passion de Dodin-Bouffant, Gourmet" (The Life Epicure) by Marcel Rouff. It tells the story of a chef named Eugénie (Juliette Binoche) and a gastronome named Dodin (Benoît Magimel), who have worked together for 20 years before finding they have emotions for each other. As Eugénie hesitates after receiving Dodin’s proposal, Dodin decides to cook for his beloved for the first time ever in his life. The picture has received positive acclaim from critics. "Hung resists overlaying the action with music," Guy Lodge wrote in his review in Variety . "All the better to focus on every pop and chop and sizzle of the cooking process, every soft grunt of bliss in the … [Read more...] about Vietnamese-born award-winning director’s film to compete at Oscars
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Angelina Jolie’s Vietnamese-born son featured on Vogue cover
The Vietnamese-born Pax Thien and Ethiopian-born Zahara, two of the famous actress’ three adopted children, graced the cover of Vogue’s October issue with Jolie to promote her new fashion brand Atelier Jolie. (From L) Angelina Jolie, Zahara Jolie-Pitt, and Pax Thien Jolie-Pitt shooting for the October issue of Vogue . Photo from Pax Thien Fanpage Instagram Jolie donned various outfits throughout the photoshoot, while Zahara wore an elegant white dress and Pax Thien was in a shirt, trousers, and sneakers. The young man also brought a camera with him to capture moments he shared with his mother and sister. According to Jolie, Zahara and Pax Thien were assisting her in preparing her fashion brand, with the former accompanying her around New York to find a place for her office and the latter participating in decoration processes. The actress said the fashion brand is a family project. Jolie also proudly gave Vogue reporters a white canvas with her brand’s logo on … [Read more...] about Angelina Jolie’s Vietnamese-born son featured on Vogue cover
Vietnamese-born filmmaker wins best director at Cannes
The movie is a lustrous homage to French cuisine that was loved by many international critics but seemed to leave most local pundits cold. He thanked his star Juliette Binoche, saying she was "quite extraordinary in the film." The prize for best first film went to "Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell" from Vietnamese writer/director Pham Thien An, which premiered in Cannes’ Directors’ Fortnight sidebar. The picture is the only Vietnamese-language film at the festival this year. It tells the story of Thien, who takes responsibility of accompanying his sister-in-law’s body to their hometown after she dies in an accident, and taking care of his newly orphaned nephew. French director Justine Triet became only the third woman ever to win the festival's top prize with the icy tale "Anatomy of a Fall", led by a riveting performance from German actress Sandra Hueller. Triet used her acceptance speech to slam the government of President Emmanuel Macron for the "shocking" way it imposed a … [Read more...] about Vietnamese-born filmmaker wins best director at Cannes
Rich men don’t marry for looks: Vietnamese-born mogul
Businesswoman Mimi Morris. Photo from Mimi Morris’ Instagram "Women should never think they can marry rich men just because of their looks," the businesswoman told NgoiSao . "Successful men want to marry women who can share and support them in their lives." Morris, 53, who is known for being the richest cast member of the Netflix show "Bling Empire" which revolves around lives of the wealthy Asians and Asian-Americans, explained that beautiful women who know nothing except how to wear nice clothes and enjoy life are not what wealthy men, including her own 73-year-old husband Don Morris, president and CEO of the Morris Group International, want. She said successful men want a woman to help take care of and nurture a family. "Rich men never look for beautiful women who [do nothing but to] spend their money," she emphasized. She added that despite being a successful and independently wealthy woman on her own now, she still takes care of every household chore in her home, … [Read more...] about Rich men don’t marry for looks: Vietnamese-born mogul
Blackpink releases Hanoi concert backstage video
Pop group Blackpink. Photo from Blackpink's Instagram In the video, member Rosé is seen saying "Hanoi, we love you." She also tries the claw machine given to her by Vietnamese fans. Meanwhile, bandmate Lisa reveals to viewers that she tried to preserve her best look by keeping her hair down during the group’s second concert night despite the hot weather in the city. The video also contains other fond moments of the concert. Blackpink debuted in 2016 and consists of Jennie, Lisa, Jisoo and Rosé. The group has since achieved international success with numerous hits like "Ddu-Du Ddu-du," "Kill This Love" and "Pink Venom." Their shows at Hanoi’s My Dinh National Stadium on July 29 and 30, which were attended by an estimated 70,000 people, were part of the group’s "Born Pink" world tour which began late last year and has grossed around US$163.8 million so far. This makes it the highest grossing girl group tour of all time, surpassing the previous record set by … [Read more...] about Blackpink releases Hanoi concert backstage video
Legendary music group Westlife to wow Vietnamese audiences in November
According to the group's official fanpage, tickets for this concert will be on sale from September 26. The music night will take place at Thong Nhat Stadium - with a capacity of about 15,000 spectators. The four members - Mark, Kian, Shane and Nicky - are expected to perform hits such as Uptown Girl, Seasons in the Sun, Flying Without Wings, No One's Gonna Sleep Tonight and many other famous songs. Westlife's The Wild Dreams Tour kicked off in 2020, but had to be postponed for two years due to the epidemic, and some members had health problems. The group has performed more than 60 shows in Asia and Europe. Among them, the show in Dublin (Ireland) - the group's hometown - on July 8-9 attracted more than 87,000 spectators. The concert in London (U.K.) on August 2 also had 70,000 participants. In 2011, the group came to Vietnam for the first time as part of the Westlife Gravity Tour at My Dinh Stadium, Hanoi. Westlife was especially popular in the 1990s and 2000s. For many … [Read more...] about Legendary music group Westlife to wow Vietnamese audiences in November
Singers say they are ‘victims’ at businesswoman’s trial
Singer Vy Oanh. Photo from Oanh's Instagram Hang, the general director of the Dai Nam Joint Stock Company, is set to stand trial at the Ho Chi Minh City’s People’s Court on Thursday, after she was arrested by Ho Chi Minh City police in March last year for "abusing democratic freedoms to infringe upon the interests of the State, and the lawful rights and interests of organizations and/or citizens." The two singers claimed that Hang’s words and behaviors had directly harmed their reputations, causing them mental and physical repercussions. Thus, they argued, they were qualified to be considered "victims" in the case, according to the Criminal Procedure Code. If the court approves their requests, the singers will have many rights that "relevant parties" do not enjoy, including the right to ask the court to consider the defendant's particular behavior and punishment, as well as appealing against the defendant’s conviction. The court has not announced a decision on the singers’ … [Read more...] about Singers say they are ‘victims’ at businesswoman’s trial
Cultural space of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups presented on “digital museum”
Photos of more than 60 colourful traditional costumes of various ethnic groups across Vietnam are being displayed on Google Art and Culture platform. (Google screenshot) Hanoi (VNA) - A collection of hundreds of high-quality photos depicting the culture and life of 54 ethnic minority groups across Vietnam is being on display for the first time on the global digital platform , Google Arts & Culture. The exhibition, titled "Precious Heritage Art Gallery Museum" by French photographer Réhahn Croquevielle, includes vibrant photos showcasing over 60 colourful traditional costumes from various ethnic groups such as Dao, Bo Y, O Du, Phu La, La Hu, Pu Peo, Pa Then, and Si La. It also features interesting stories and unique artefacts that the author collected during his journey throughout Vietnam, discovering the beauty of the country and its people. Information on each photo is provided in Vietnamese, English, and French. Images of 54 ethnic groups living in the … [Read more...] about Cultural space of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups presented on “digital museum”
President attends introduction ceremony of book about great poet Nguyen Du
The novel features the life of the poet, who is also known as To Nhu (1766-1820) during his time in the Northern province of Thai Binh where he got married and lived for 10 years. Writer Vo Ba Cuong, born in 1940 in Thai Binh, is a famous novelist who has been honored with many prestigious literature awards. Participants agreed that the 16-chapter historical novel shows Cuong's strong working capacity despite his old age, giving readers an insight of the life of great poet Nguyen Du and his significant contributions to the national literature. Poet Nguyen Du was recognized as a world-famous personality by UNESCO at its 37th General Assembly in Paris in 2013. His literary masterpiece Truyen Kieu (The Tale of Kiều) is regarded as the most significant literary classic of Vietnam. The masterpiece has been translated into more than 20 languages and is cherished for its creativity, independent thinking and distillation of Vietnamese culture. Source: VNA … [Read more...] about President attends introduction ceremony of book about great poet Nguyen Du
Vietnamese singer creates buzz in South Korea
Vietnamese singer Hanbin. Photo from TEMPEST's Twitter The Vietnamese artist and his six bandmates held their showcase Wednesday to present their new single "Into the Storm." Footage of his performance has garnered tens of thousands of interactions from the public audience on various South Korean news outlets and social media platforms. Hanbin said during the Q&A section that he wanted to hold more tours with his bandmates in the future, and wanted his home country Vietnam to be one of the stops of the tours. "I can go everywhere as long as you [fans] are there," he said. The group also promised to bring the fans more interesting experiences in the future. Born Ngo Ngoc Hung in the northern Yen Bai province, Hanbin gained attention with his attendance in the South Korean reality show "I-Land," produced by boy group BTS’ management agency Big Hit Entertainment, in 2020. He then signed a contract with Yuehua Entertainment and debuted in the K-pop idol group TEMPEST … [Read more...] about Vietnamese singer creates buzz in South Korea