“The humiliation brings me more strength and passion for life. ”

—  Linh Nga

Vietbao. Van Hoa page http://vietbao.vn/Van-hoa/Linh-Nga-Su-si-nhuc-giup-toi-truong-thanh/10867145/181/ 2003

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American-Vietnamese film director, film producer, actress, … 1982

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