The event brought together well-known actors, MCs, esports commentators, and journalists from the entertainment world. On this special occasion, Mai Dora’s husband, esports commentator Văn Tùng, also prepared a big surprise for his beloved wife.
The “2-in-1” party was held in a cozy, elegant setting
Many famous faces from entertainment and esports attended the party, including commentator Văn Tùng, Mai Dora’s husband, commentator Hoàng Luân, who helped Mai Dora become a VCS MC, singer Xesi, model Micheal Trương, YouTuber Dũng Senpai, actor Vương Anh Ole, MC Remind, singer Mina Young, and more. Everyone shined on the red carpet to celebrate Mai Dora’s birthday and the premiere of her short film. Notably, 20 lucky fans were also invited to join the celebration with the actress.
The TikTok series “Because I Was Desperate, I Got Tricked Into Being an RPG Game Tester,” directed by Huân Lê and starring Mai Dora, started production in late November 2024. Produced by RUBIKEYS, the series is streamed on the ONLYFILM.OFFICIAL TikTok channel. To mark Mai Dora’s birthday, the project was premiered for the first time at this event, attended by celebrities and lucky fans.
Attendees heard honest stories from the film crew about shooting and editing, along with fun behind-the-scenes details about the cast. The first scenes were screened during the party and received positive feedback. The fast-paced story fits the style of social media series perfectly. Mai Dora was praised for her fitting and impressive performance, keeping viewers hooked.
Guests freely asked questions about the film’s plot and creative ideas, and got sneak peeks into exciting upcoming storylines. The full series will officially launch on TikTok starting March 3, 2025, with 12 episodes covering 5 stages.
Mai Dora’s birthday celebration
The birthday party featured fun and heartfelt moments. Mai Dora opened with a dance performance titled “Normal No More,” which she choreographed herself, showcasing her talents beyond acting and hosting, including dancing and singing.
She received warm wishes from guests and close friends celebrating her milestone of turning 30. Besides the sweet treats, attendees enjoyed various activities designed to help them get to know Mai Dora better, including her personal life, hobbies, and many talents.
Fans also sent heartfelt letters praising Mai Dora as a passionate, energetic, positive, and wholesome role model many aspire to. Her 8+ years in acting and 5 years as an MC have shown the positive impact she brings to the public. The event included a special fan signing session where guests took home meaningful gifts.
A surprise gift from husband Văn Tùng
To close the event, Văn Tùng surprised Mai Dora with a special gift. He arranged an unscripted moment to present her with a vibrant birthday cake and heartfelt wishes. Mai Dora shared that exactly at midnight, Văn Tùng gave her a gold ring engraved with a plum blossom, which shares the same pronunciation as her name. This sweet gesture left everyone at the event feeling the couple’s deep love and happiness before the celebration ended.
Mai Dora’s birthday and film premiere was filled with touching and memorable moments. The actress and MC also revealed she’s planning more projects for late 2025.
