Kyaw Hein

Acting

Kyaw Hein

Born 1947-07-14 · Rangoon, Burma. [now Yangôn, Myanmar]

Kyaw Hein (Burmese: ကျော်ဟိန်း) was a Burmese actor, film director and singer. He is the five-time winner of the Myanmar Motion Picture Academy Awards. He starred in and directed hundreds of films, and was considered one of the most important actors in Burmese cinema.

Acting credits

လူမှန် poster
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A Myanmar drama film released in 1997 starring Kyaw Hein, Nandar Hlaing, Lu Min, and Myo Thandar Tun.

လူမှန်

1997

Moon Tae Chain Twin Nay Win The poster
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Ko Wyne, a reformed pickpocket and Khayay, a former prostitute find love and redemption as they struggle to build an honest life together in the harsh realities of urban life.

Moon Tae Chain Twin Nay Win The

1982

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When rickshaw driver Pyar Laung falls for Datu, he hides his humble profession, but through helping his troubled friend Cho Yee with wisdom from Buddhist tales, he learns that truth and compassion matter more than deception.

Kyee Yaung Saung Thaw Daung

1985

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A selfless village teacher, Myint Htwe, strives to reform a proud and troubled palm picker, Tar Tee, whose love for the village girl Nyo Mya and ultimate redemption reveal the quiet power of patience and compassion.

Pan Myaing Lal Ka Oo Yin Mhu

1989

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Directed by Tin Aung Myint Oo, “Nu Nu Nge Nge” (1970) is a black-and-white Myanmar drama that portrays the life of an innocent rural girl who comes to the big city of Yangon and faces various hardships. Along the way, she falls in love with Thet Htwe and struggles to overcome the challenges of life together with him.

Nu Nu Nge Nge

1970

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Lu Zaw's journey to find his long-lost father while navigating young love and family tensions in this coming-of-age story about identity and belonging.

Lu Zaw

1978

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Wai Lae Hmway Kyway Lae Hmway is a 1994 Burmese military-drama film starring Kyaw Hein, Dwe, Myint Myint Khine and Tint Tint Tun. Kyaw Hein won the Best Supporting Actor Award in 1994 Myanmar Motion Picture Academy Awards for this film.

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The Crossroads of Destiny poster
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The film is a romantic drama that portrays the love story of young people, focusing on the mysterious ways of fate that bring together two lovers (or young individuals) with different backgrounds and personalities. Kyaw Hein’s Acting Debut This film was the first movie that U Kyaw Hein acted in before becoming a leading actor, marking a historic beginning in his artistic career. A Memorable Theme Song The film’s theme song, “Phu Sar Lan Sone” (The Crossroads of Destiny), became widely popular across generations and remains deeply cherished in the hearts of audiences to this day.

The Crossroads of Destiny

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In the village, there is a cheerful young man named Tar Tee. He loves a girl called Nyo Ma, but her mother dislikes him because he is illiterate. After his father died, Tar Tee became a drunk, hated by the whole village for always causing trouble. Feeling sorry for him, a decent young man named Myint Htway tries to help Tar Tee change and live right again.

Pan Myaing Lal Ka Oo Yin Mhu

1989

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After his wife's death, Aung Wai relies on his sister-in-law to help raise his young son and daughter in Yangon. When the children reach school age, his job transfers him to Pyay, forcing the family to face new challenges.

Sone Yay

1990

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My Heart and Soldier's Duty

1976

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The story follows the idea of the Myanmar proverb, “Killing two birds with one stone.” The main character fights against ruthless gangs who hold grudges against him while also protecting the person he loves. These conflicts are portrayed through intense action sequences and dramatic confrontations. The protagonist, played by Kyaw Hein, is an honest man who works hard to build his life and support his family and loved one. However, he unexpectedly becomes involved in a conflict with local gangster groups. When the gangsters begin targeting and trying to harm his lover, Sanda, the protagonist can no longer remain silent. He decides to stand up and fight back against them.

Kill Two Birds with One Stone

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Preta is a Burmese horror drama movie, starring Kyaw Hein, Khine Thin Kyi, Kyaw Zeyar, and Khine Zar Thway.

Preta

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The story is based on the families of two poor fishermen who live on the sandbank. These two families fight one another because of their poverty. The movie clearly gives the message that nothing is permanent in our human lives, and hatred, anger, greediness, and selfishness can create enormous bad things to our lives. Based on the famous novel of the same name by Khin Khin Htoo. It was the last film of superstar Kyaw Hein.

Kyoe Tann

2009

Behind the camera