The actress shared that her daughter was born healthy. "Thank God, and the universe for the most wonderful gift. From today, our world has one more heartbeat named Gao," she said.

Ngo Thanh Van and her husband welcome their first child. Photo: Provided by the individual

The director said that during the final stages of her pregnancy, she felt less anxious thanks to her husband and the medical team's constant care. Every time she felt Gao move, her excitement grew as she counted down the days to meet her daughter.

To prepare for parenthood, the couple made meticulous plans, purchasing everything from a stroller and baby clothes to a breast pump. Huy Tran even took a newborn care class, learning skills like holding, diapering, and soothing a crying baby.

The couple has also been working to establish a strong financial foundation for their child, so that Gao "can pursue her dreams without too much hardship." "We both come from hardworking backgrounds and have strived since we were young, so we want to teach our daughter the value of money, to appreciate what she has, and to work hard to achieve what she wants in life," the actress explained.

Ngo Thanh Van and her husband at their baby shower in Ho Chi Minh City in late June. Photo: Provided by the individual

For Ngo Thanh Van, being pregnant at 46 was a life-changing experience. She found herself less demanding and more accepting. The actress learned to slow down, appreciate simple things, and enjoy the tranquility of daily life. She chose the nickname Gao (Rice) for her daughter, wanting a name that evoked a sense of closeness, adorableness, and a small but priceless gift.

Ngo Thanh Van is an actress, film producer, director, and entrepreneur. She earned the nickname "da nu" (female action star) after the success of the film The Rebel (2007), co-starring Johnny Tri Nguyen. In the 2010s, she transitioned into film production, with works such as: Tam Cam: The Untold Story, Co Ba Sai Gon, and Song Lang. In 2019, her film Furie, which she produced and starred in, grossed over 200 billion VND and was selected as Vietnam's entry for "Best International Feature Film" at the Oscars in 2022.

The actress and Huy Tran, who is 11 years her junior, married in Da Nang in 5/2022 after two years of dating. In early May, on their 1,000th day of marriage, she announced her pregnancy after undergoing IVF.

Mai Nhat