Diem My

Diem My (1962-    ) is a beautiful Vietnamese film actress and model.

Born in Nha Trang in 1962, Diem My grew up as the middle child in a family of three children.  At the age of 10, her father died unexpectedly and the family moved to Saigon.  During her senior year at Nguyen Ba Tong High School in Saigon, she was cast in a small role in the film, Trang Giay Moi (1979), which was directed by Le Dan.  Four years later, she was cast as the lead in another film directed by Le Dan, Tieng Song (1983).  Although it was intended as a starring vehicle for Diem My, Tieng Song bombed at theaters and further delayed her rise to stardom as a Vietnamese film actress.  After a chance meeting with renowned photographer Nguyen Ky in 1984, Diem My agreed to pose for a photo shoot.  Unbeknownst to her, Nguyen Ky would submit her photographs to the publisher of Vietnam's national calendar.  For the next 4 consecutive years, Diem My was selected as one of the 12 models featured on the prestigious annual calendar publication in Vietnam.  She was then dubbed as Vietnam's Calendar Queen.  Right around the same period, Diem My also reached her peak in popularity as a film actress.  She starred in a series of well received films on Vietnam's silver screen and television such as Rung Lanh (1985), Vet Thu Nam Thang (1986), Dong Song Hoa Trang (1989), Bi Mat Thanh Pho Cam (1990), Nghe Bao (1991) and Phia Sau Cuoc Chien (1992).

Diem My and Nguyen Chanh Tin (1986)

 In 1994, Diem My married wealthy businessman Ha Ton Duc.  She then put her acting career on hold in order to start a family.  A decade and two children later, Diem My would come out of retirement when she resurfaced with a supporting role in the film, 39 Do Yeu, starring Ho Ngoc Ha and Binh Minh.  Her critically acclaimed performance in 39 Do Yeu brought about a strong comeback in Diem My's acting career.  Among her most popular film and television acting credits since then have included Chuyen Tinh Cong Ty Quang Cao (2009) starring Le Quy Binh, Vu Thu Phuong and Thai Hoa, Co Le Nao Ta Yeu Nhau (2009) starring Hong Hanh, Trung Dung and Ngoc Diep, Giao Lo Dinh Menh (Inferno) (2010) starring Vu Thu Phuong, Tran Bao Son and Hua Vi Van, Ngoc Vien Dong (Pearls of the Far East) (2011) starring Truong Ngoc Anh, Kieu Chinh, Ngo Thanh Van, Huy Khanh, Nhu Quynh and Tu Trinh, Cuoi Ngay Keo Lo (Love Puzzle) (2012) starring Ngoc Diep, Johnny Tri Nguyen, Thai Hoa and Nguyen Chanh Tin and Nguoi Dung Trong Gio (2014) starring Dao Ba Son, Than Thuy Ha and Nha Phuong.

Diem My and her husband reside in Ho Chi Minh City.

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