Wanted dead or alive
Don't cry it's only thunder
A Rumour of War
China Beach - TV Movie
In this scene, "Don't Cry, It's Only Thunder", Christopher's favourite little orphan girl, Ann, has died and refused to join the sisters to deliver her body to the cemetery. I tried to comfort him and also revealed my love for Christopher. As I attempted to explain, I am still a woman beneath the religious robes I wear. I hated playing this role because I was very young, had no makeup, and looked like an unattractive virgin girl, one that only a mother could love. I was hoping this film would fail; however, it was very successful. Another aspect of this movie was that it was filmed in Mexico and the Philippines. The conditions there were relatively poor and unhealthy, and many people were suffering from fever. The locals were always begging for money, and the food and water had to be tested before consumption. Most of the major actors stayed in their trailers and came out only to shoot their parts. By the way, Christopher received an Academy Award in 1982 for "Chariots of Fire." Dennis Christopher's other movie credits include "Django Unchained," "Fade to Black," "Breaking Away," and "Doppelgänger" in the 1990 version.
I was a huge fan of Rutger Hauer's work, especially in the movie "Wanted Dead or Alive." In fact, I had the opportunity to act alongside him in that film. Rutger was also well-known for his roles in "Blind Fury," "Nighthawks," and "Blade Runner," among others. I remember that on set, he would often buy a tuna melt for lunch and generously share it with me. He was a truly kind man. In the film, the man to my left is my father. There was an open spot for that part, and I convinced my dad to take it. I will always treasure that day we spent together. I loved him so much. Love you, Dad.
Unmasked and in his third movie role in Wanted Dead or Alive". This photo was taken on the set and in-between scenes. We were both starting our acting career around this time, and he was very polite to me. Unfortunately, I didn't know who he was. All I heard was the rumors that he was in a popular band. Later I had found out he was dating Cher. I almost threw this photo out of my collection of Celebrities because I thought he was just another struggling actor like me. And I thought he would never make it in the business. LOL! As you can see in this photo, we were studying our lines. Oh! A cameraman approached us and asked permission to take our photo. That's when Gene turned to me and asked me if I felt ok with this?. I thought that was so cool!
When Alain Delon came to America in the ’70s. At the time, not too many Americans knew him back then. I was at the Daisy Club in Beverly Hills when I vouched for his entrance at the club. Later that evening I invited him to a celebrity Hollywood party, to which I would receive invites to attend every so often. On that night I introduced him to some Hollywood celebrities who I had worked with when I was still doing movies. I think this photo was taken at Patty Duke's house party. I could remember him being a true gentleman and that he had warm hands. LOL!
This photo was taken in Hollywood at one of many Patty Dukes house parties. I just finished performing "I Will Survive" which she had personally requested. This was at a Vietnamese refugee community for a charity event. And I met Patty Duke backstage and that's when she invited me to her house. What surprised me is when she said, " I love your performance". And at her house party, she hugged me, held my hand, and introduced me to her friends. And when I had to take my leave she smiled at me and said, "I hope we could be friends" and gave me her phone number. Unfortunately, my career got busy and I never followed up. Here's the performance. Note this film is very old. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLy8F9vnlNw
Here is my favorite Patty Dukes all-time classic movie called "The Miracle Worker" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaoE6JAGhh8
This photo was taken on the set of the TV hit series called Highway to Heaven, starring Michael Landon This episode (One Fresh Batch of lemonade) was one of my first speaking roles as an actress, which I played as a waitress. Unfortunately, my back was turned to the camera, and even though it was a small part. I was so excited to be acting with Michael Landon. And I nervously fumbled my lines five times. With humor, Michael suggested that perhaps I should also order a drink for myself. Just to loosen up the nerves. Everyone laughed except me. I was too embarrassed. Also, to make up for not showing my face on camera, Michael offered to take a couple of photos with him. And that’s the one I’ve posted. Michael also starred in, I was a Teenage werewolf, Little House on the Prairie, The Legend of Tom Dooley, and Bonanza.
I met Brad Davis in the movie "A Rumor of War". I played a South Vietnamese woman whose husband gets shot in the middle of the night. Unfortunately, I did not like Brad because he was rough with me in this scene. Especially, when we had to do this scene more than a few times, and by then I was ready to kill him. Unfortunately, Brad possessed an abrasive personality. I don't know why but, he seemed to single me out. There was the time we were shooting in Mexico and he approached my room calling for me. When he didn't get a response he kicked the door down and discovered I wasn't in my room, because I had been reassigned to another room earlier that day. Brad got so out of control that the Director had to call Brad's manager to fly over just to calm Brad's temperament. Brad also starred in Midnight Express, Sybil, and Chariots of Fire.
2025 Voice over work for a documentary film .
This was taken in Los Angeles, CA
This photo was taken at Eric Weston's house gathering (the director for Iron triangle 1989). In this movie, I played Johnny's Vietnamese girlfriend. In our scene, Johnny and I are in the bedroom. I get up to go to the ladies' room and on my return back I meet up with Ho played by Liem Whatley. In fear of my life I try to seduce him, although he kills me in return. BTW! Johnny was wearing a pair of shorts when we were in bed, and under the covers. This was my first nude scene which I struggled to avoid doing, although, in the end, everybody was very polite and courteous. They all treated me with respect, which made me feel more comfortable. Since then I refrained from doing any more nude scenes.
A Bright Shining Lie
In this film I did the majority of voice overs, and I did a small part as a singer on stage, at a Vietnam festival in a local restaurant bar. Unfortunately, I never got to meet Bill Paxton. Also, there were a lot of hired Chinese and filipinos, which I had to teach how to chit chat in Vietnamese. It was a lot of fun.
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