Thet Mon Myint (Burmese: သက်မွန်မြင့်; born Zung Cer Mawi; on 23 July 1982)[1] is a two-time Myanmar Academy Award winning actress and model.[2][3] She is the Myanmar's fourth highest-paid actress.[4] In 2019, she was listed on The Myanmar Times' "Top 10 Actor" list.[5]

Thet Mon Myint
သက်မွန်မြင့်
Thet Mon Myint at 2010 Myanmar Academy Awards presentation ceremony
Born
Zung Cer Mawi

(1982-07-23) 23 July 1982 (age 42)
NationalityBurmese
Other namesChit Thet
Alma materYangon Institute of Economics
Occupation(s)Actress, Model
Years active2000–present
Height169 cm (5 ft 7 in)
Spouse
Tsit Naing
(m. 2014)
Children2
AwardsMyanmar Academy Award (Best actress for 2010)
Myanmar Academy Award (Best actress for 2016)

Thet Mon Myint is an ethnic Chin from Chin State in western Myanmar.[6]

Early life

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Thet Mon Myint was born on 23 July 1982 in Falam by Myint U and Daw Myaing, of Chin descent. She went to B.E.H.S(1) Falam, Chin State and graduated from Yangon Institute of Economics.

Career

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Starting from early 2000s, she began her career as a model in music videos of famous singers in Myanmar. In 2003, 2004, and 2005, she became a household name for her cute and innocent acting in TV commercials. She was replaced as the Queen of TVC after the famous actress, Htet Htet Moe Oo.

Then, she rose into fame of the top actress in 2009. From 2010, she established herself as one of the leading actresses in Myanmar. Nowadays, she is considered as one of the most popular and talented actresses of Burmese cinema.

At the time of her acting debut, Thet Mon Myint faces many difficulty in communicating with cast members because she has Chin accent when she speaks Burmese. But she has now overcome this problem.

She has received two Myanmar Academy Awards for Best Actress for her role in the films Adam, Eve and Datsa for 2012[7] and My Lovely Hate for 2016.[1]

Political activities

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Following the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état, Thet Mon Myint was active in the anti-coup movement both in person at rallies and through social media. Denouncing the military coup, she has taken part in protests since February.[8] He joined the "We Want Justice" three-finger salute movement. The movement was launched on social media, and many celebrities have joined the movement.[9][10]

On 3 April 2021, warrants for her arrest were issued under section 505 (a) of the penal code by the State Administration Council for speaking out against the military coup. Along with several other celebrities, she was charged with calling for participation in the Civil Disobedience Movement (CDM) and damaging the state's ability to govern, with supporting the Committee Representing Pyidaungsu Hluttaw, and with generally inciting the people to disturb the peace and stability of the nation.[11]

Personal life

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Thet Mon Myint married to Tsit Naing in 2014. On 12 April 2015, she gave birth to a son, Arr Chit and to a daughter, La Won May (San Mawi) on 13 December 2016.

Filmography

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Key
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Film

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Year Title Director Co-stars Notes
2006 Gon Shein Pyin Tae Chit Chin Thake Khar Daww Na
Lwan Aung Ye Tat Thu Maung Wunna
2007 A May Nè Tha Mee Myar Anthony (Mawlamyine)
2008 A Chit Ka Lan Dal Nyi Nyi Tun Lwin
Hot Shot Nyi Nyi Tun Lwin
Yin Khon Hnin Si Aung Swe Myanmar
2009 Nat Phat Tae Sone Twal Myar Ko Zaw (Ar Yone Oo)
2010 Lar Htar Ar Bwarr Ko Zaw (Ar Yon Oo)
A May Kyay Zu Satt Phu Chin Tal Khin Saw Myo
Nominated-Best Actress Award
Burmeton Khin Maung Oo & Soe Thein Htut
Kyauk Thin Pone Tway Moe Htar Tae Eain Ko Zaw (Ar Yon Oo)
Adam, Eve and Datsa Wyne (Own Creator)
Won-Best Actress Award
Hot Shot (3) Nyi Nyi Tun Lwin
2011 Lar Htar Ar Bwarr (2) Ko Zaw (Ar Yon Oo) Nay Toe, Wai Lu Kyaw, Nay San, Soe Myat Nandar, Sa Bae Moe
The Moon Lotus Sin Yaw Mg Mg Nine Nine, Phyo Ngwe Soe, Si Thu Maung, Ye Aung, Min Htet Kyaw Zin Nominated-Best Actress Award
Atonement Khin Maung Oo & Soe Thein Htut Khant Si Thu, Kyaw Zaw Hein, Htun Eaindra Bo, Khine Hnine Wai Nominated-Best Actress Award
Ah Mhway Za Yarr Nyi Nyi Tun Lwin Yan Aung, Thu Htoo San, Moe Aung Yin, Nay Htet Lin, Moh Moh Myint Aung
2012 Chit Dal Pyaw Ma Lut Mal Ko Zaw (Ar Yon Oo) Nay Toe, Wai Lu Kyaw, Yan Aung, Moh Moh Myint Aung, May Thinzar Oo
I LOVE YOU Nyi Nyi Tun Lwin Yan Aung, Thu Htoo San, Moe Aung Yin, Moh Moh Myint Aung, Melody
Aung Padin Inn Padaung[12] Win Tun Tun Nay Toe, Bay Lu Wa, Kin Kaung
2013 Star Record Pa Gyi Soe Moe Lu Min, Nay Toe, Wai Lu Kyaw, Htun Htun, Ye Aung
12 Nar Ye Tha Toh Thar Nyi Nyi Tun Lwin Nay Toe, Kyaw Kyaw Bo, Chaw Yadanar, Tha Zin, Sandi Myint Lwin
Satan's Dancer Wyne (Own Creator) Nay Toe, Si Thu Mg, Zin Wine, Hè Bi Phyo, Yoon Yoon Nominated-Best Actress Award
2014 Mar Yar Project Wyne (Own Creator) Nay Toe, Kyaw Kyaw, Phway Phway Nominated-Best Actress Award
Ko Tint Toh Super Yat Kwat Kyaw Zaw Linn Ah Yine, Yan Aung, Ye Aung, Lu Min, Min Maw Kun Special appearance
Black Sheep Win Tun Tun Nay Toe, Min Yar Zar, Moe Yan Zun, Khine Thin Kyi, Thinzar Wint Kyaw
2015 Nat Khat Mhar Tae Tite Pwal Nyunt Myanmar Nyi Nyi Aung
  • Nay Toe
  • Zaw Oo
  • Yadanar Phyu Phyu Aung
  • May Thinzar Oo
Nominated-Best Actress Award
Aung Bar Lay Kyaw Zaw Linn
2016 My Lovely Hate Wyne Won-Best Actress Award
Luu Yadanar Treasure Ko Zaw (Ar Yon Oo)
  • Kyaw Ye Aung
  • Nay Min
  • Thar Nyi
  • Kaung Pyae
  • Soe Myat Thuzar
  • Phu Phu
  • Saung Eaindri Tun
Oak Kyar Myet Pauk[12] Nyunt Myanmar Nyi Nyi Aung
  • Nay Toe
  • Htun Htun
  • Nay Min
  • Zin Wine
  • Kyat Pha
  • Soe Myat Thuzar
  • Soe Moe Kyi
  • Sandi Myint Lwin
Pyan Khaw Thet Thay Mee Pwar
  • Hein Wai Yan
  • Thar Nyi
  • Suu Sha
  • Kyaw Kyaw
2017 Saii Kyait Dae Maung Ko Pauk
2018 Deception Christina Kyi
Mway Chet Ka Dot Lon Loon Tal Kyaw Zaw Linn
Ah Way Chit Ko Zaw (Ar Yon Oo)
Let Sar Chay Nat Ta Me Nyo Min Lwin
  • Phyo Ngwe Soe
  • Aww Bar
  • Nan Su Oo
Killing Field Thar Nyi guest appearance
2019 Tar Too Kyaw Zaw Linn
Mingalar Oo Nya Ko Zaw (Ar Yon Oo)
Hmarr Dae Bet Ka Nay Kyih Bar Maung Maung Oo (Snow White)
Bar Lar Lar Ko Zaw (Ar Yon Oo)
The Elite and the Fish Paste Steel (Dwe Myit Tar)
Bo Nay Toe Steel (Dwe Myit Tar)
Chi Nyunt Myanmar Nyi Nyi Aung Nominated-Best Actress Award
2020 Ta Thet Sar Steel (Dwe Myit Tar)
Post-production
A Pyinn Sarr A Chit Zabu Htun Thet Lwin
Post-production
Sa Kyat Hpone Thaik
  • Nine Nine
  • Min Oo
  • Hpone Thaik
  • Chaw Kalayar
Post-production
Love Equation Aung Myat Post-production
Da Lan Steel (Dwe Myit Tar)
Post-production
A Shan Per Steel (Dwe Myit Tar) Post-production
Shwe Oo Ngwe Oo Pyae Lyan Phyo Kyaw Zaw Linn
Post-production
Nat Nay Taung Pyi Hein Thi Ha Post-production
Ka Wai Ti Lot Chauk Dè Ta Si Ko Zaw (Ar Yon Oo) Post-production
Thar Yar Dal Kyi Nat Dal Kyaw Zaw Linn Post-production
Mya Kay Khaing Min Ye Lae Aww Ya Tha
Pre-production
2023 Vein of Love Thar Nyi
Also known as Fourth Capillary

Television series

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Year Title Director Co-stars Notes
2020 Ya Khae Tha Mya Ah Yar Yar Ko Zaw (Ar Yon Oo)
Post-production
Wingabar Lann Ma Myar (Twisted Roads) ‡ Htut Tint Tun Post-production

Awards and nominations

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Year Nominated work Category Result
2010 Adam, Eve and Datsa Best Actress Won
A May Kyay Zuu Sat Phu Chin Dal Nominated
2011 Pann Kyar Wutt Hmone Best Actress Nominated
Wut Kyway (Atonement) Nominated
2013 Satan Yè Ka Chay Te (Dancer of Satan) Best Actress Nominated
2014 Mar Yar Project (Artifice Project) Best Actress Nominated
2015 Nat Khat Mhar Tae Tite Pwal (Wrong Stars Battle) Best Actress Nominated
2016 My Lovely Hate Best Actress Won
2019 Chi Best Actress Nominated
2023 Vein of Love Best Actress Nominated

Focus Online Audience Choice Awards

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Year Award Category Result
2012 Focus Online Audience Choice Award Artist Won
2013 Focus Online Audience Choice Award Female Artist Top 5
2014 Focus Online Audience Choice Award Female Artist Won

References

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  1. ^ a b "Chin Nu Thet Mon Myint Nih Avoi 2nk Academy Ngah". Retrieved 13 April 2017.
  2. ^ "MMPO seeks to defer role in organising film awards". The Myanmar Times. 20 August 2012.
  3. ^ "That's a wrap: Myanmar Academy Aawards 2016 [sic]". The Myanmar Times. 20 March 2017. Archived from the original on October 19, 2019.
  4. ^ "မင်းသား သိန်း ၆၀၀၊ မင်းသမီး သိန်း ၃၀၀၊ မင်းသမီးတွေ ဘာကြောင့် အရနည်းသလဲ". BBC (in Burmese). 20 March 2019.
  5. ^ "Top 10 : Actors". The Myanmar Times. 9 August 2019.
  6. ^ "Mai Zung Cer Mawi (Thet Mon Myint) Laimi Aasi le Silo Lai Forum Debate (February 9, 2012)". Retrieved 13 April 2017.
  7. ^ Moh Moh Thaw (13 February 2012). "Director Wine continues awards roll". Myanmar Times. Retrieved 14 December 2013.
  8. ^ "ကလေးမြို့အတွက် Speak Out လုပ်ပေးကြဖို့ သက်မွန်မြင့် တောင်းဆို". The Irrawaddy (in Burmese). 30 March 2021.
  9. ^ "တရားမျှတမှု We Want Justice ကန်ပိန်းတွင် အနုပညာရှင်များပါဝင် ဆန္ဒထုတ်ဖော် (ဓာတ်ပုံ)". DVB (in Burmese). 4 February 2021.
  10. ^ "ရုပ်ရှင်၊ ဂီတ၊ စာပေ၊ သဘင်အနုပညာရှင်များက We Want Justice လက်သုံးချောင်းထောင်ပြီး လှုပ်ရှားမှုတွင်ပါဝင်". Eleven Media Group (in Burmese). 6 February 2021.
  11. ^ "သက်မွန်မြင့်၊ ဖွေးဖွေး၊ ကော်နီနှင့် ကျားပေါက် အပါအဝင် နောက်ထပ် အယောက် ၂၀ ကို အမှုဖွင့်". DVB (in Burmese). 4 April 2021.
  12. ^ a b Aung Kaung Myat (August 22, 2018). "Military Rule May Be Over, But Myanmar's Film Industry Remains in a Tawdry Time Warp". Time. Time USA, LLC. Retrieved 10 January 2024. In [Aung Padin Inn Padaung], a woman from a Kayan community known as the Padaung is depicted next to a giraffe like a zoo animal.
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