Thanh Nga

Juliette Nguyễn Thị Nga (31st July 1942 - 26th November 1978), better known by her stage name Thanh Nga, was a Vietnamese actress and cải lương performer. One of the most popular stars of 1970s South Vietnam’s budding theatre scene and recipient of many critics’ accolades, she was celebrated for her distinctive voice, compelling stage presence and often taking on roles of tormented, emotionally complex female characters, with recordings of her stage shows remain popular classics. At the height of her career, in 1978, Thanh Nga and her husband were murdered in an unsuccessful attempt to kidnap their son.

She was posthumously awarded the title of Merited Artists in 1984.

Thanh Nga is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 7 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes The Five Bumpkins (1974), Highway with No Lights (1973), Afternoon Sun (1973), The Mark of Vengeance on a Wild Horse's Back (1971), Velvet-Eyed Loan (1970), The Eyes I Used to Know (1964), The Loner (1972). The recorded credits span 1964 to 1974, including 7 movies and 0 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.