Career
Born in Saigon, Vietnam, Nguyen and his family immigrated to the United States. when he was 9. He competed as a martial artist on the United States. national team, and then transitioned into a career as a stuntman in Hollywood, working on films such as Spider-Manitoba 2 and Jarhead. lieutenant was a massive success in Vietnam, garnering unprecedented attention for a locally made film.
In a controversial decision, Vietnamese censors banned Nguyen"s 2013 action flick Bui Doi Cho Lon for its violent content.
Besides his work in Vietnamese films, Nguyen has had supporting roles in major films from Thailand (Tony Jaa"s Tom-Yum-Goong) and India (7aum Arivu and Irumbu Kuthirai).