When mentioning the iconic character of Princess Huân Châu, alongside her companion, the talented Tieu Yen Tu, Asian audiences cannot forget the vivid image of the character Ha Tu Vy, portrayed by Lam Tam Nhu. This character is built with a graceful, charming personality, rich in inner thoughts, and always seen in a state of love. In the film, Ha Tu Vy is the daughter of the Emperor and the beloved Concubine Tieu Huong, living in seclusion among the common people with an unjust fate that remains unrecognized. She is intelligent, well-versed in literature, and possesses a depth of understanding. Although not as glamorous as Tieu Yen Tu, she captivates the audience with her sincerity and depth of emotion.
Lam Tam Nhu, despite being a newcomer, has conquered viewers with her deep, melancholic gaze, her subtle expressions, and her emotional portrayal, which resonates profoundly. This role not only helped her shine as a star but also established her as one of the “gems” that gained immense recognition across Asia in the late 1990s.
Ha Tu Vy in “Hoan Chau Cach Cach” is not merely a fictional character but is also based on real historical figures, particularly the princess Hoa Gia, the daughter of Emperor Can Long and the Concubine Thuan Hue. This character is developed with a distinct historical accuracy and reflects the struggles of Princess Hoa Gia – the daughter of the Emperor Can Long and the favored Concubine Thuan Hue. Contrary to the film’s version, the real-life Princess Hoa Gia did not escape her tragic fate, as she was married off at a young age based on her father’s decisions. During the Can Long reign, princesses often married into powerful families to form alliances, but Hoa Gia’s case was particularly notable when her father decided to marry her off to Phuc Long An, the son of the high-ranking official Phuc Hang, a character mentioned in the film as Phuc Nhi Khang. The married life of Princess Hoa Gia and Phuc Long An was marked by happiness and luxury. She gave birth to her first son and named him Phong Than Te Luan. However, the princess faced tragedy when she passed away unexpectedly at the age of 22, leaving Emperor Can Long in deep sorrow and prompting him to order the construction of an elaborate mausoleum dedicated to his daughter.
Outside of “Hoan Chau Cach Cach,” Princess Hoa Gia has also been represented in the film “Nhu Y Truyen” (2018) as Princess Hoa Kinh, the daughter of Emperor Can Long, played by actress Quan Tuyet Doanh. In this film, Princess Hoa Kinh is depicted as a beautiful and charming figure, yet she endures many difficulties and trials in the royal palace.
Through rare images of Princess Hoa Gia outside of fiction, modern AI technology has been employed to recreate her likeness. Based on historical data and advanced modeling techniques, the generated images depict her in ways that resonate deeply with the audience.
In this AI-generated portrait, Princess Hoa Gia appears with a beautiful and charming countenance, exuding an air of authority and grace that differs from the portrayal by Lam Tam Nhu. This juxtaposition highlights the historical and fictional representation of characters and invites contemplation of their emotional depth in artistic expression.
