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Samuel An | Fun Learning Vietnamese

22/09/2025

13:44

Samuel An’s Vietnamese Journey: From Struggles to Screen Star Swiss actor Samuel An surprised host Dustin Phúc Nguyễn - and viewers -when he took on the challenge of dubbing a fiery jealousy scene in Vietnamese. From his early days grappling with the language to becoming a heartthrob on Vietnamese screens, this episode tracks Samuel’s impressive progress and the fun (and drama!) along the way.

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