247 - Scott Ly - How to Think About Competition

Scott Ly is the romantic guide and love interest to Rachel Leigh Cook in the NETFLIX feature film A TOURIST'S GUIDE TO LOVE. The film was shot on location throughout Vietnam. The film was written by Eireen Donahue, Produced by Joel L Rice and directed by Stephen Tsuchida.

The story is about an executive, played by Rachel Leigh Cook who goes through an unexpected breakup, then accepts an assignment to go undercover and learn about the tourist industry in Vietnam. She falls in love with her Vietnamese tourist guide. Ly plays the hunky love interest to Cook, a Vietnamese tour guide whom she falls in love with.

Ly's family were boat refugees out of Vietnam right after the fall of Saigon in April1975. Scott, the youngest of four children, is 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, he was the captain of his high school's basketball and wrestling teams. Scott's dedication led him 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 his craft for acting as his main focus.

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. Ly has performed on stage, in national commercials and major print campaigns.