Scott Ly is the romantic guide and love interest to Rachel Leigh Cook in the NETFLIX feature film A TOURIST'S GUIDE TO LOVE, which was shot on location throughout Vietnam. The film was penned by Eireen Donahue, produced by Joel L Rice, and directed by Stephen Tsuchida.
The story follows an executive, played by Rachel Leigh Cook, who goes through an unexpected breakup and then accepts an assignment to go undercover and learn about the tourist industry in Vietnam. She falls in love with her Vietnamese tourist guide, played by Scott Ly.
Scott Ly's family were boat refugees out of Vietnam right after the fall of Saigon in April 1975. He is the youngest of four children and the first born in America, in Houston, Texas. However, he was raised and considers the San Gabriel Valley, Southern California, his hometown.
As a natural-born athlete, Scott was the captain of his high school's basketball and wrestling teams. He is dedicated to his daily practice of circuit training, yoga, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and MMA pursuits. His passion for performing on stage and in front of the camera led him to focus on acting as his main profession.
Scott Ly's TV credits include the hit shows FBI's Most Wanted for Dick Wolf, BONES, CRIMINAL MINDS, CRIMINAL MINDS: BEYOND BORDERS, and a recurring role on ANIMAL KINGDOM, to name a few. He has also performed on stage, in national commercials, and major print campaigns.
