Who is actor Diễm My 9x?
Diễm My 9x, whose real name is Vũ Phạm Diễm My, is a Vietnamese actor, model, and television host born on January 27, 1990, in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Beginning her career as a child actor, she developed a prominent screen presence across both television dramas and feature films in Vietnam. She has achieved widespread recognition through major roles in popular cinema releases and prime-time television series, earning nominations and awards at prominent Vietnamese national film and television ceremonies.
Background/biography
Diễm My 9x grew up in Ho Chi Minh City, where she was introduced to the entertainment industry at an early age. She began participating in acting and modeling projects when she was five years old, appearing in minor roles alongside established performers in various video and film productions during the 1990s.
Alongside her early career activities, she prioritized her education, attending high school in Ho Chi Minh City before enrolling at Foreign Trade University (CS2), where she completed a degree in International Business. During her university years, she continued to balance academic commitments with roles in television series and beauty pageants, including participating in Miss Vietnam World 2010.
Filmography
- Mỹ nhân kế (2013) – as Mai Thị
- Để Mai tính 2 (2014) – as Thư Lê
- Gái già lắm chiêu (2016) – as Linh San
- Chạy đi rồi tính (2016) – as Elizabeth Phương Trinh
- Cô Ba Sài Gòn (2017) – as Helen
- Tình yêu và hoài bão / Tình yêu và vọng tưởng (2020) – as Phan Hoàng Linh
- Giấc mơ của mẹ (2022) – as Trà My
Her transition into adult roles picked up momentum in the early 2010s. Her performance in the martial arts drama Mỹ nhân kế directed by Nguyễn Quang Dũng helped establish her profile as a leading film actor. She followed this success with key roles in major commercial hits, notably starring in the romantic comedy Gái già lắm chiêu and the nostalgia-themed drama Cô Ba Sài Gòn, both of which gained significant box-office attention in Vietnam.
In addition to her feature film work, Diễm My 9x expanded her reach on television. Her lead role as Phan Hoàng Linh in the northern-produced VTV television series Tình yêu và hoài bão brought her wider national visibility, earning her nominations for best television actress at major industry awards.
Origin of the stage name Diễm My 9x
Because she shares the exact same full name with the veteran Vietnamese actress Diễm My (born in 1962, often dubbed the "Queen of Calendars"), the suffix "9x" was appended to her stage name early in her career. This tag, referencing her birth decade in the 1990s, served as a distinction to prevent public confusion between the two generations of actresses working in the Vietnamese entertainment industry.
Public reception
Media coverage and audience commentary often note Diễm My 9x's transition from child performer and beauty pageant contestant into a versatile lead actor. Industry critics have highlighted her professionalism and dedication to expanding her acting range across diverse genres, including period pieces, modern romantic comedies, and family dramas. Her performance in northern television productions was also noted by media outlets as a notable bridge between southern actors and northern production houses.
