Derek Nguyen, 1973
Writers · January 1, 1973
Derek Nguyen
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Derek Nguyen is 53 years old, born January 1, 1973 · Capricorn.
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Derek Nguyen directed The Housemaid, a 2016 Vietnam-shot feature that established him as a Vietnamese-American filmmaker and playwright. Born in 1973, Nguyen works across film and theater, bringing intimate character studies to the screen. A Capricorn, he channels the sign's discipline into crafting layered narratives.
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Biography
Derek Nguyen is a Vietnamese-American filmmaker and playwright whose feature directorial debut, The Housemaid (Cô Hầu Gái), premiered in 2016 and was shot on location in Vietnam. The film was produced by CJ E&M Film Division, HKFilm, and Timothy Linh Bui, marking a collaborative effort across multiple production companies. As a screenwriter, Nguyen works in both film and theater, disciplines that share his focus on character and dialogue. Born January 1, 1973, he is a Capricorn—a sign associated with ambition and structural thinking. His career spans decades of work as a dramatist and filmmaker, roles that demand both technical precision and emotional storytelling. Nguyen's approach to The Housemaid reflects his background in playwriting: intimate scenes, moral complexity, and performances grounded in specificity rather than spectacle.
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Trivia
- The Housemaid was shot entirely in Vietnam, marking Nguyen's return to his ancestral homeland for his feature directorial debut.
- Nguyen's film was produced by three distinct entities—CJ E&M Film Division, HKFilm, and Timothy Linh Bui—indicating a multinational co-production model.
- Nguyen's work as a playwright preceded his film career, establishing him as a writer for the stage before transitioning to cinema.
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- Derek Nguyen was born in 1973, the year of the Water Ox.
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