Min Maw Kun (Burmese: မင်းမော်ကွန်း, born 26 February 1979) is a Myanmar Academy Award winning film actor and singer in Myanmar.[1] [2][3][4]
Min Maw Kun | |
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မင်းမော်ကွန်း | |
| Born | Kyaw Kyaw Htay Lwin (1979-02-26) 26 February 1979 (age 43) Burma |
| Nationality | Burmese |
| Occupation | Actor, model, singer |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (168 cm) |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) | Zin Wine Khin Nwe Nwe Tun |
| Awards | Myanmar Academy Award (Best Lead Actor for 2001) |
Min Maw Kun was born on 26 February 1979 in Yangon to Zin Wine and Khin Nwe Nwe Tun.
He started acting since he was a childhood in 17-year-old. His first film was A Yaite .
Following the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état, Min Maw Kun was active in the anti-coup movement both in person at rallies and through social media.[5][6][7] Denouncing the military coup, he has taken part in protests since February. He joined the "We Want Justice" three-finger salute movement. The movement was launched on social media, and many celebrities have joined the movement.[8]
On 2 April 2021, warrants for his 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, he 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.[9][10][11][12]
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Myanmar Motion Picture Academy Awards | Best Actor in a Leading Role | The Shadow | Nominated |
| 2001 | Myanmar Motion Picture Academy Awards | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Good Hearted-Stupid Person | Won |
| 2003 | Myanmar Motion Picture Academy Awards | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Value Of Mother's Milk | Nominated |
| 2003 | Myanmar Motion Picture Academy Awards | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Moon That Born From Sun | Nominated |
| 2017 | Myanmar Motion Picture Academy Awards | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | The Unfolded Umbrella | Nominated |