Ta Dai Phan is the actor who plays “Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva” in Journey to the West. And perhaps, the role fell on her. In her late years, she still lived alone and became a vegetarian, surprising everyone.
It can be said that up to now, the 1986 version of Journey to the West still has great appeal to the audience. The film is successful not only thanks to the good script content but also partly from the talented cast. Do you mothers agree with me on this point of view? From the main roles such as Sun Wukong, Tang Monk, Zhu Bajie, Sa Tang to supporting roles such as Buddha, Guanyin Bodhisattva, Hang Nga,… all are remembered by the public and their names are recognized. Director Duong Khiet personally selected.
In the film, the role of “Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva” is played by actress Dai Phan. At that time, she was chosen by director Duong Khiet because of her gentle, calm and kind face. Her role has not been replaced by anyone yet.
Describes Dai Phan as “Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva” in the 1986 version of Journey to the West.
Cho Dai Phan was born in 1943 in Hunan province, China. Since childhood, she has had a passion for opera. At the age of 13, the actress was officially accepted into the Hunan province theater troupe. After that, she was given many leading roles by the group because of her diligence and vivacity.
Having acted in a number of movies, but I have to talk about roles “Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva” in Journey to the West, her name has recently spread throughout Asia. Even Dai Phan once told Chinese media that when she was creating the image of Guan Yin Bodhisattva and went to the countryside to film, many people thought she was the Bodhisattva’s epiphany. Faced with these situations, she felt a bit awkward but still felt proud that her transformation was recognized. The most interesting thing is that after describing Dai Phan walking on the street, she attracted many people to worship.
She is a talented theater actress.
Dai Phan portrayed the role of “Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva” convincingly.
Not only that, but strange things happened at that time! When Dai Phan arrived at the filming crew, it was raining so hard that he could not film and the director was very worried. But after she walked out the door, the rain stopped immediately.
“Once I went to Sichuan to film, when everyone was preparing to film, the sky gradually became overcast, about to rain. But when I started filming, the sky immediately cleared, and the weather was bad at the moment. “It seems like it never happened” – Dai Phan described.
Described Dai Phan and directed by Duong Khiet.
In an interview, the actress said that at first she did not believe in Buddha, but later events in life made her gradually change her mind, become a vegetarian and become a Buddhist. Many people think that maybe it’s because “Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva” in Journey to the West Having touched Dai Phan’s left hand, she could not escape.
Away from the spotlight, Dai Phan enjoys the countryside. This year she is 78 years old and still single. The actress lives with her grandchildren and relatives. Occasionally she accepts invitations to appear in some television shows.
At the age of 78, the actress is still very lucid.
Dai Phan’s role of “Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva” has not yet been replaced by anyone.
