Johnny Tri Nguyen and his daughter joined the "Spirit Warriors" team at the renowned film event, where the movie was screened in the Gala Presentation category. Thanh An was introduced by her father alongside director Nguyen Phan Quang Binh and producer Ngo Thi Bich Hanh, Vice President of BHD company.

Johnny Tri Nguyen and his daughter on the red carpet at the Toronto International Film Festival. He served as action director for "Spirit Warriors" and played a supporting role. *Film crew provided*.

Johnny Tri Nguyen expressed his happiness that his daughter supported him and participated in his important milestones. Thanh An Tailor is the actor's second daughter with his ex-wife, singer Vu Lynn Cathy. After their parents separated, Johnny Tri Nguyen's children moved to the US with their mother.

Occasionally, his daughters visit Johnny Tri Nguyen at the Lien Phong martial arts center, where he resides. The actor is proud to see his children mature and become independent. His eldest daughter, Minh Trang Hailey, is passionate about writing stories and novels, while his youngest daughter is pursuing acting and filmmaking, following in her father's footsteps. "I believe my children should experience and explore life however they wish. Later, whenever they need support, they can seek help from those who came before them," Johnny Tri Nguyen stated.

Johnny Tri Nguyen and his daughter in Canada on 18/9. *Provided by subject*.

Johnny Tri Nguyen, 52, was born in Binh Duong (former province) and moved to the US with his family at eight years old. After a period as a singer overseas and a stuntman in Hollywood, he returned to Vietnam to work as an actor. He became known for films such as "Dong Mau Anh Hung" (The Rebel), "Nu Hon Than Chet" (Kiss of Death), "Hon Truong Ba - Da Hang Thit" (Truong Ba's Soul, Butcher's Skin), "Bay Rong" (Clash), and "Teo Em". After the 2016 film "Fan Cuong", co-starring Thai Hoa, the artist limited his artistic activities domestically.

Occasionally, he takes on supporting roles in Hollywood films, such as "Da 5 Bloods" (2020), a USD 45 million budget production released on Netflix and directed by Spike Lee. In 2023, he featured in "The Continental: From the World of John Wick", a prequel to John Wick. Beyond training, the actor has embraced a meditative lifestyle.

Behind the scenes: Johnny Tri Nguyen as General Huu in "Spirit Warriors". *Film crew provided*.

Established in 1976, the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is one of the world's major film events, alongside the Venice Film Festival in Italy and Telluride in the US. The program is held annually in September. In 1998, Variety called TIFF "second only to Cannes in gathering many stars and busy promotional activities".

According to CBS News, the event often predicts Oscar-winning films and artists, as many projects that succeed at TIFF go on to make their mark at the Academy Awards. This year, in addition to the Gala Presentation category, "Spirit Warriors" is also participating in the People's Choice Award category.

Mai Nhat