On the afternoon of 17/12/2024, the film crew released a poster introducing Mai Tai Phen's character as a working man from a riverside rural area. Mai Tai Phen expressed his happiness that his debut project received support from producer My Tam, as well as partners and friends. Filming for the movie is set to begin in mid-2025 in the Mekong Delta.

Poster for the film "Tai", directed by Mai Tai Phen. Photo: *Film crew provided*

This project marks the second cinematic collaboration between My Tam and Mai Tai Phen, following "Chi Tro Ly Cua Anh", which was released in 2019. At the time, their intimate scenes in the film sparked rumors of a real-life romance. Despite ongoing speculation about their relationship, they consistently state they consider each other friends, sharing joys and sorrows, and supporting each other professionally.

For many years, they have continued to collaborate on various activities. My Tam notably attended the 2023 premiere of the film "Dat Rung Phuong Nam", in which Mai Tai Phen starred, to show her support for the actor.

During My Tam's "See the Light" concert at My Dinh stadium in Hanoi on the evening of 13/12/2024, as the chorus of "Noi Minh Dung Chan" played, My Tam introduced it as imagery from "Chi Tro Ly Cua Anh". The singer further excited the audience by mentioning that Mai Tai Phen was present in the stands, watching her perform.

My Tam and Mai Tai Phen in the film "Chi Tro Ly Cua Anh" (2019). Photo: *Film crew provided*

My Tam, 44, is renowned for numerous hit songs. She has received accolades including awards at the Mnet Asian Music Awards 2012 (MAMA), Asia's Music Legend, and the Big Apple Music Awards. The Da Nang-born singer held her "Tri Am" liveshows, celebrating 20 years in music, in Ho Chi Minh City in 4/2021 and Hanoi in 11/2022. In 4/2023, she released her debut documentary, "Nguoi Giu Thoi Gian", with all cinema proceeds donated to charity.

Mai Tai Phen, 34, originally from Bac Lieu (now Ca Mau), grew up in a business-oriented family. He graduated from the Ho Chi Minh City University of Stage and Film in 2016 and subsequently worked as a freelancer. In 2017, he won the "Guong Mat Dien Anh" competition and gained public attention for his role in Huong Tram's music video "Em Gai Mua". Following "Chi Tro Ly Cua Anh", the actor starred in the 2022 web-drama "Binh Bao", which he also directed and wrote. In 2023, he portrayed Vo Tong, a classic character in director Nguyen Quang Dung's film "Dat Rung Phuong Nam".

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