Do Hai Yen
Born and raised in the Vietnamese village of Bac Ninh, Hai Yen is a graduate of the Dancing School in Hanoi, where she studied for eight years from 1992-2000.
After graduating from the Dancing School she began a job as a ballet teacher at the Ho Chi Minh City Dance School. Prior to that Hai Yen danced as part of the Dancing Group of Thang Long, Hanoi. Hai Yen's passion for ballet and dance comes from her father, a folk music singer who performs at live concerts in Vietnam.
Hai Yen has had various roles in a number of Vietnamese films including; Sunrise Before Dawn, directed by Vinh Son, Vertical Summer, directed by Hung Anh Tran and Song of The Stork, directed by Jonathan Foo and Quong Bich.
Hai Yen's younger sister and parents live in Bac Ninh, while Hai Yen lives with her fiancé -actor Quang Hai in Ho Chi Minh City. They intend to marry following the filming of The Quiet American.
Note: This profile was written in or before 2003.
Do Hai Yen Facts
Occupation | Actress |
Birthplace | Bac Ninh, Vietnam |
Selected Filmography
Adrift | ||
The Quiet American | ||
The Scent of Green Papaya | ||
Global Lens | ||
Mùi du du xanh | ||
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