The only Vietnamese actor to feature in the latest edition of the awards, Luan won the prize for his performance in "Hau Due Mat Troi" (Descendants of the Sun Vietnam).

Song Luan stars as captain Duy Kien in "Descendants of the Sun Vietnam".

Luan, 28, starred as captain Duy Kien in the Vietnamese version of the hugely popular South Korean serial.

The organizing board of AACA, one of the leading awards in the region that honors television programs, producers and outstanding individuals in the fields of film and television, announced last week the winners of each country in different categories.

Luan will attend a ceremony in Singapore to receive the award this December. He will share the stage with other leading actor winners like China’s Nie Yuan, chosen for his performance in drama series "Story of Yanxi Palace" and Indian actor Sumedh Mudgalkar for his performance in the serial "Radha Krishna".

The Vietnamese remake of "Descendants of the Sun", dealing with love on the battlefield also won the ‘Best Adaptation of an Existing Format’ category at this year’s AACA.

The Vietnamese remake of "Descendants of the Sun", dealing with love on the battlefield also won the ‘Best Adaptation of an Existing Format’ category at this year’s AACA.

"Descendants of the Sun Vietnam" is a remake of the eponymous 2016 South Korean series that not only obsessed millions of Asian viewers but also caught the attention of politicians who have applauded the drama for its sense of sacrifice, loyalty and duty.

Directed by Tran Huu Loc, the series tells the story of officers of the NH1 Coast Guard fighting crime and protecting the country. It includes a love story between a captain and a female army doctor.

The movie became the first Vietnamese series to be screened on Netflix, one of the top media streaming platforms in the world, from September 1 this year.

Two Vietnamese movies chosen for Busan International Film Festival

“Thua Me Con Di” (Goodbye Mother) and “Anh Trai Yeu Quai” (My Annoying Brother) are Vietnam’s entries in this year’s Busan International Film Festival.

Vietnamese movies win prizes at Swiss film festival

Vietnamese film makers have won a number of prizes at a European film festival. Culi Never Cries, the debut drama by Pham Ngoc Lan, won two prizes in the Open Doors section of Locarno Film Festival held in Locarno, Switzerland.

Short films about Hanoi to be screened on CNN

Fifteen short films about Hanoi will be broadcasted on the US’s Cable News Network (CNN) to promote the Vietnamese capital, according to Hanoi Tourism Department.

21st Vietnam Film Festival to take place in late November

The 21st Vietnam Film Festival will be held from November 23 -27 in Vung Tau city, the southern province of Ba Ria – Vung Tau, announced representatives of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the provincial People’s Committees, and relevant authorities after a meeting on July 15.

Vietnamese movie honoured at Bangkok ASEAN Film Festival

Vietnamese movie Nguoi Vo Ba (The Third Wife) won the Special Mention prize at the Bangkok ASEAN Film Festival, which took place in Thailand from July 3-8.

Source: VnExpress