Saigon Rangers directed by Long Van, released in 1986, recreating outstanding events of the Saigon special forces during the war. This classic work is considered one of the brilliant successes of Vietnamese revolutionary cinema.
After 37 years, the lives of film actors such as Thanh Loan, Ha Xuyen, Hai Nhat, Thuong Tin… have had many changes, ups and downs.
Ha Xuyen
Meritorious Artist Ha Xuyen was born in 1956 in Thai Binh, was originally a dancer, and fell in love with cinema at the age of 17. Saigon Rangers is one of the films associated with the female artist’s name.
In the film, she plays Ngoc Mai – a brave intelligence soldier with the code name Z20. Ngoc Mai pretended to be the wife of an intelligence boss to bypass the authorities at that time. The character impresses with her gorgeous beauty, elegance, and resilient and courageous personality.
Actress Ha Xuyen plays Ngoc Mai (Photo: Screenshot).
Artist Ha Xuyen has a private life. Her marriage was not perfect. After the divorce, the actor raised her two children alone. In recent years, Ha Xuyen has occasionally appeared on television and rarely engaged in artistic activities.
Share with reporters Dan tri Ha Xuyen said Saigon Rangers is a work that left many deep impressions and memories in her acting career. In recent years, she has rarely acted in films because she has not received a suitable script.
Artist Ha Xuyen currently lives in Ho Chi Minh City (Photo: Nam Anh).
In middle age, Ha Xuyen enjoys a peaceful life with her children and grandchildren, spending time on dancing, meeting friends and charitable activities.
“My joy is to see my children grow up and succeed. My children live separately, and the family gathers on weekends. I have a pension and enough income to live comfortably,” the artist said.
Thanh Loan
Meritorious Artist Thanh Loan was born in 1951 in Hanoi, studied at the Military Art School, then worked at the General Political Department’s Drama Troupe.
In 1986, when Saigon Rangers debut, Thanh Loan impressed with her role as nun Huyen Trang. The image of a female soldier wearing a monk’s robe with deep eyes and a courageous personality is deeply imprinted in the audience’s memories.
Nun Huyen Trang is also the last role in Thanh Loan’s career. After the success of Saigon Rangers she switched to being a documentary director, holding the position of Deputy Director of Police Film Studio.
The character of nun Huyen Trang is played by Thanh Loan (Photo: Screenshot).
Thanh Loan got married at the age of 23 to her husband who is a doctor of science 10 years older than her. The artist’s children are now grown up and have families. Her grandchild studies in Australia, so occasionally she and her children come to visit them and travel.
Share with reporters Dan tri In September, Meritorious Artist Thanh Loan said her retirement was peaceful and fulfilling. She is currently retired, receiving the military rank of Colonel. She is happy with her husband, spending time on yoga, charity work and her hobby of “traveling here and there”.
“I don’t regret anything at this age, I’m just afraid of my health getting worse. I like to travel and go out here and there, so I created the Hoa Chan group to occasionally meet and interact with friends and fellow artists. doctor,” the actor said.
Meritorious Artist Thanh Loan currently (Photo: Toan Vu).
Two First
Hai Nhat was born in 1948 in Ninh Binh. He used to serve in the army, and when he was over 30 years old, he fell in love with acting.
The artist first became famous for his role as the villain Ba Can in the film Saigon Rangers. After the success of the film, he participated in many works such as The Night Owl, The Hidden One, The Boss’s Daughter, The Cold-Blooded Night Bandit …
Artist Hai Nhat with his son Thanh Dat (Photo: Character Facebook).
Hai Nhat has 7 children, among them actor Thanh Dat followed his father’s career. In recent years, because of his old age and weak health, he rarely acted in films, only accepted suitable scripts and turned to business. The most recent work he participated in was a crime film Fire profile aired on television in 2017.
In October, artist Hai Nhat suddenly had a stroke, but his family took him to the emergency room in time, so he luckily survived the crisis. Previously, he had a history of blood pressure, cardiovascular symptoms and recently discovered lung disease.
Artist Ha Xuyen (right) came to the hospital to visit Hai Nhat while he was being treated for a stroke (Photo: Facebook character).
Thuong Tin
Thuong Tin was born in 1956, from Phan Rang, Ninh Thuan. Starting his career with Cai Luong, Thuong Tin is better known in the film industry.
In Saigon Rangers , Thuong Tin plays Sau Tam – a handsome, brave soldier. The role helped the actor win many hearts from the audience.
Thuong Tin’s role as Sau Tam left an impression on the audience (Photo: Document).
Regarding his personal life, Thuong Tin has experienced many ups and downs. After broken relationships and failed marriages, the actor married a wife 32 years younger than him. Currently, Thuong Tin’s wife and daughter live in Ninh Thuan.
In February 2021, Thuong Tin was hospitalized for a stroke, supported by colleagues and sponsors. At one point, Thuong Tin worked as a delivery boy to make ends meet, but then quit his job because his health did not allow it.
Thuong Tin is 67 years old (Photo: Provided by the character).
Over the past year, Thuong Tin was given a place to sleep and helped find a job by musician To Hieu. He sings at weddings and events with a salary of 2-5 million VND. Every month, Thuong Tin sends money back to his wife and children in Ninh Thuan, keeping the remainder to cover living expenses.
In a conversation with the media in April, Thuong Tin said his health gradually weakened after each illness. The artist is aware of his old age and weakness but still tries to make a living to take care of his wife and children.
Thuy An
Artist Thuy An was born in the Southwest region and used to sell sugarcane juice to make a living in Saigon. She became famous from the main role in the movie Open fields (1979).
In Saigon Rangers, Thuy An made her mark with the role of porridge seller Ngoc Lan, Sau Tam’s lover. After the successful film of the work, the artist shined with roles in Monsoon season, High water season, Cyclone area…
Actress Thuy An in the movie “Saigon Rangers” (Photo: Document).
Although she has a successful career, Thuy An’s personal life is quite troubled. At the age of 30, she retired from acting because her husband passed away. After that, she took her daughter to Laos to open a jewelry business.
In a foreign land, she met an overseas Vietnamese living in Germany. After that, she and her daughter went to Europe to settle. Currently, the artist has a peaceful life with her husband and children.
Occasionally, Thuy An still returns to Vietnam. However, she rarely appears in front of the media. She spent time doing charity work, meeting a few friends who acted in movies in the past such as Ha Xuyen, Thanh Loan…