There are outstanding professionals in any field — people who are admired for their insights, their intelligence and pure skill. But if you’re doing something that’s kind of morose, it’s just like, “Bring me to the set and my chair,” you know? Hollander: You said that you feel like you’re an introvert in real life, but do you sometimes get …
Hoa Xuande has been waiting to get some good lines. It all comes down to language in "The Sympathizer," in which Xuande plays Captain, a bilingual double agent whose ability to speak fluent Vietnamese and English makes him an invaluable asset for everyone he encounters. Robert Downey Jr. in "The Sympathizer" As those who technically lost the war, it's the …
In LA recently, Kieu Chinh saw something she'd never seen before: an enormous billboard on Sunset Boulevard emblazoned with the face of a Vietnamese actor, with the name of a Vietnamese author printed underneath. It was a proud moment for Chinh, the 86-year-old actor best known for her role in the 1993 film The Joy Luck Club. "It's the first …
New HBO series looks at Vietnam War from Vietnamese perspective NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with actor Hoa Xuande about the new HBO show 'The Sympathizer' — a rare piece of Hollywood entertainment that tells the story of the Vietnam War from a Vietnamese perspective. AILSA CHANG, HOST: The new HBO show "The Sympathizer" is a rare piece of Hollywood entertainment …
