Nguyen Stanton

Nguyen Stanton


in Vietnam
Nguyen (pronounced 'Win') Stanton is a Vietnamese-American actress and model living in Austin, Texas. She was born Xuan-Nguyen Huynh in Vietnam. She was a Vietnam War refugee, arriving in Topeka, Kansas, in 1975.

She graduated from DeBakey High School for Health Professions in 1987. Four years later, she graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a B.A. in English Literature and Composition and with certification in Secondary School Education.

In 2000, she moved to San Francisco, California, where she began her career in nonprofit management and in media consulting. In 2006, she returned to Austin, Texas, where she began her acting career.

She started out in theatre in 2008 with her home troupe The Baron's Men, dedicated to historically accurate presentation of Shakespearean and Elizabethan plays. She has also performed in numerous productions at The Way Off Broadway Community Players in Leander, Texas, and at other theaters in and around Austin.

In 2009, she began acting in films and has played many different roles (including ninja, invalid, sex worker, mom, murder victim, detective, nurse, surgeon) in a variety of genres (including martial arts, science fiction, thriller, drama, comedy).

She also does runway modeling, showcasing the work of local designers.

Movies for Nguyen Stanton...

Breaking the Loop
Title: Breaking the Loop
Character: Stephanie Lee
Released: May 18, 2022
Type: Movie
Racing to jump back in time through a wormhole, a washed-up BMX rider attempts to bring his ex-girlfriend back from the dead, triggering a dangerous government agency to pursue him.
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Zoe and Hanh
Title: Zoe and Hanh
Character: Hahn
Released: March 13, 2020
Type: Movie
A young woman is caught in a lie by her suspicious mom. With tensions already high from recently losing a loved one, their relationship unhinges.
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Dream Nails
Title: Dream Nails
Character: Shop Owner
Released: October 25, 2019
Type: Movie
A short magical realism dance film explores the quirky personalities and awkward encounters that one only finds in a nail salon.
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Like Mother, Like Daughter
Title: Like Mother, Like Daughter
Released: October 19, 2018
Type: Movie
A Vietnamese American trans woman tries on an áo dài behind her immigrant mother's back in hopes of reconnecting with her on Lunars New Year.
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Fashionista
Title: Fashionista
Character: Bound Asian Girl
Released: September 22, 2016
Type: Movie
A woman's life takes on unexpected twists after trouble in her marriage leads to a mysterious stranger.
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Zero Charisma
Title: Zero Charisma
Character: Mrs. Yi
Released: October 11, 2013
Type: Movie
An obsessive fantasy nerd gradually becomes unhinged when a charismatic hipster joins his role-playing game