Thet Mon Myint Explained

Thet Mon Myint
Birth Name:Zung Cer Mawi
Birth Date:1982 7, df=yes
Birth Place:Falam, Chin State, Burma
Nationality:Burmese
Occupation:Actress, Model
Years Active:2000–present
Height:169cm
Other Names:Chit Thet
Children:2
Alma Mater:Yangon Institute of Economics
Awards:Myanmar Academy Award (Best actress for 2010)
Myanmar Academy Award (Best actress for 2016)

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

Early life

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

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

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

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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Film

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2006Gon Shein Pyin Tae Chit Chin Thake KharDaww Na
Lwan Aung Ye Tat Thu <-- A Man Who Can Laugh as Melancholy -->Maung Wunna
2007A May Nè Tha Mee Myar <-- Mother and Daughters -->Anthony (Mawlamyine)
2008A Chit Ka Lan DalNyi Nyi Tun Lwin
Hot ShotNyi Nyi Tun Lwin
Yin Khon Hnin SiAung Swe Myanmar
2009Nat Phat Tae Sone Twal MyarKo Zaw (Ar Yone Oo)
2010Lar Htar Ar BwarrKo Zaw (Ar Yon Oo)
A May Kyay Zu Satt Phu Chin TalKhin Saw Myo
BurmetonKhin Maung Oo & Soe Thein Htut
Kyauk Thin Pone Tway Moe Htar Tae EainKo Zaw (Ar Yon Oo)
Adam, Eve and DatsaWyne (Own Creator)
Hot Shot (3)Nyi Nyi Tun Lwin
2011Lar Htar Ar Bwarr (2)Ko Zaw (Ar Yon Oo)Nay Toe, Wai Lu Kyaw, Nay San, Soe Myat Nandar, Sa Bae Moe
The Moon LotusSin Yaw Mg MgNine Nine, Phyo Ngwe Soe, Si Thu Maung, Ye Aung, Min Htet Kyaw Zin
Atonement <-- Wut Kyway -->Khin Maung Oo & Soe Thein HtutKhant Si Thu, Kyaw Zaw Hein, Htun Eaindra Bo, Khine Hnine Wai
Ah Mhway Za YarrNyi Nyi Tun LwinYan Aung, Thu Htoo San, Moe Aung Yin, Nay Htet Lin, Moh Moh Myint Aung
2012Chit Dal Pyaw Ma Lut MalKo Zaw (Ar Yon Oo)Nay Toe, Wai Lu Kyaw, Yan Aung, Moh Moh Myint Aung, May Thinzar Oo
I LOVE YOUNyi Nyi Tun LwinYan Aung, Thu Htoo San, Moe Aung Yin, Moh Moh Myint Aung, Melody
Aung Padin Inn Padaung[12] <-- 2 Oct -->Win Tun TunNay Toe, Bay Lu Wa, Kin Kaung
2013Star Record <-- Kyal Sin Maw Gun -->Pa Gyi Soe MoeLu Min, Nay Toe, Wai Lu Kyaw, Htun Htun, Ye Aung
12 Nar Ye Tha Toh TharNyi Nyi Tun LwinNay Toe, Kyaw Kyaw Bo, Chaw Yadanar, Tha Zin, Sandi Myint Lwin
Satan's DancerWyne (Own Creator)Nay Toe, Si Thu Mg, Zin Wine, Hè Bi Phyo, Yoon Yoon
2014Mar Yar Project <-- Artifice Project -->Wyne (Own Creator)Nay Toe, Kyaw Kyaw, Phway Phway
Ko Tint Toh Super Yat KwatKyaw Zaw LinnAh Yine, Yan Aung, Ye Aung, Lu Min, Min Maw KunSpecial appearance
Black Sheep <-- Sone Pyuu; 31 Oct -->Win Tun TunNay Toe, Min Yar Zar, Moe Yan Zun, Khine Thin Kyi, Thinzar Wint Kyaw
2015Nat Khat Mhar Tae Tite Pwal <-- Wrong Stars Battle -->Nyunt Myanmar Nyi Nyi Aung
Aung Bar Lay <-- Lottery -->Kyaw Zaw Linn
2016My Lovely Hate<-- Jan 1 -->Wyne
Luu Yadanar Treasure <-- Luu Treasure Trove; 18 Mar -->Ko Zaw (Ar Yon Oo)
Oak Kyar Myet Pauk<-- 6 May -->Nyunt Myanmar Nyi Nyi Aung
Pyan Khaw Thet Thay <-- Recall Probe -->Mee Pwar
2017Saii Kyait Dae MaungKo Pauk
2018DeceptionChristina Kyi
Mway Chet Ka Dot Lon Loon TalKyaw Zaw Linn
Ah Way ChitKo Zaw (Ar Yon Oo)
Let Sar Chay Nat Ta Me <-- Angel of Vengeance -->Nyo Min Lwin
Killing FieldThar Nyiguest appearance
2019Tar TooKyaw Zaw Linn
Mingalar Oo NyaKo Zaw (Ar Yon Oo)
Hmarr Dae Bet Ka Nay Kyih BarMaung Maung Oo (Snow White)
Bar Lar LarKo Zaw (Ar Yon Oo)
The Elite and the Fish PasteSteel (Dwe Myit Tar)
Bo Nay ToeSteel (Dwe Myit Tar)
ChiNyunt Myanmar Nyi Nyi Aung
2020Ta Thet Sar Steel (Dwe Myit Tar)Post-production
A Pyinn Sarr A Chit Zabu Htun Thet LwinPost-production
Sa Kyat Hpone ThaikPost-production
Love Equation Aung MyatPost-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 LinnPost-production
Nat Nay Taung Pyi Hein Thi HaPost-production
Ka Wai Ti Lot Chauk Dè Ta Si Ko Zaw (Ar Yon Oo)Post-production
Thar Yar Dal Kyi Nat Dal Kyaw Zaw LinnPost-production
Mya Kay Khaing Min Ye Lae Aww Ya ThaPre-production
2023Vein of LoveThar NyiAlso known as Fourth Capillary

Television series

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2020Ya Khae Tha Mya Ah Yar Yar Ko Zaw (Ar Yon Oo)Post-production
Wingabar Lann Ma Myar (Twisted Roads) Htut Tint TunPost-production

Awards and nominations

Myanmar Academy Awards

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2010Adam, Eve and DatsaBest Actress
A May Kyay Zuu Sat Phu Chin Dal
2011Pann Kyar Wutt HmoneBest Actress
Wut Kyway (Atonement)
2013Satan Yè Ka Chay Te (Dancer of Satan)Best Actress
2014Mar Yar Project (Artifice Project)Best Actress
2015Nat Khat Mhar Tae Tite Pwal (Wrong Stars Battle)Best Actress
2016My Lovely HateBest Actress
2019ChiBest Actress
2023Vein of LoveBest Actress

Focus Online Audience Choice Awards

YearAwardCategoryResult
2012Focus Online Audience Choice AwardArtist
2013Focus Online Audience Choice AwardFemale ArtistTop 5
2014Focus Online Audience Choice AwardFemale Artist

Notes and References

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