Danh Monika
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Danh Monica is a Cambodian actresses of the 2000s along with Keo Pich Pisey
, Veth Rattana
, Suos Sotheara, Chan Leakenna, Keo Nisa, Duch Sophea, and Sarai Sakana. She is the only Cambodian actress today who started acting as a child actor and who is skilled in classical Cambodian ballet.
at the age of 14, in 2001.
Currently, Monica does not plan to have any children.
Keo Pich Pisey
Keo Pich Pisey is a Cambodian actress, model, and former dancer.She is best known for her portrayal of San Chhay in the F4 Cambodian film series...
, Veth Rattana
Veth Rattana
Veth Rathana was a Cambodian actress who's popularity rose in the mid 2000s from 2003 to 2007. She was among the most successful Cambodian actresses of the 2000s alongside Danh Monika, Keo Pich Pisey, Sim Solika, and Suos Sotheara. In 2006, she married Tuk Vandy and in 2007 Rattana fled to The...
, Suos Sotheara, Chan Leakenna, Keo Nisa, Duch Sophea, and Sarai Sakana. She is the only Cambodian actress today who started acting as a child actor and who is skilled in classical Cambodian ballet.
Early life
Monica was born on November 7, 1986 to Danh Vansa and Men Chan Nary, a performing arts teacher. As an only child from a wealthy family, Danh Monica was very fortunate to have all the resources she would need to be what she wanted, an actress. Because her mother was a performing arts teacher, Danh Monica was exposed to traditional arts. She entered the film industry and starred in her debut film, The Snake King's ChildThe Snake King's Child
The Snake King's Child is a 2001 Cambodian-Thai horror film, based on a Cambodian myth about the half-human daughter of a snake god. It is the first full-length feature film to be produced in Cambodia since before the Khmer Rouge era...
at the age of 14, in 2001.
Career
In the 2000s, Danh Monica, along with Keo Pich Pisey, starred in the most amount of films including legendary films and modern films. The actress not only performs classical Cambodian ballet and operas, in which she learned from her mother from the ages of 7 through 16, but she also sing and perform in live concerts in countries such as France, China, the United States, and Canada. She has appeared in numerous music videos, karaokes, and live shows. Monica is also among one of the first Cambodian TV soap opera stars. She starred in her first TV show/soap opera Klen Pka 3 Po which in English mean "The Arrogance of the Three Colored Flower in 2008.Currently, Monica does not plan to have any children.
Filmography
Year | Film | Role | Other notes |
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2001 | The Snake King's Child The Snake King's Child The Snake King's Child is a 2001 Cambodian-Thai horror film, based on a Cambodian myth about the half-human daughter of a snake god. It is the first full-length feature film to be produced in Cambodia since before the Khmer Rouge era... |
Soriya | Won for best child actress |
2002 | Jao Srotop Jek | Folktale | |
Jet Mdai (A Mother's Heart) | Modern | ||
2003 | Tum Teav | Neang Teav | Folktale, opposite of Sok Sophea |
2004 | 3 Ace | Modern | |
Ah Lev | Folktale, opposite of Sovann Makura | ||
Athitvongsa Sisoriyavong | Folktale, opposite of Sok Sophea | ||
Moranak Meada Moranak Meada Moranak Meada is a Khmer 2004 fantasy/drama film which received several awards in Khmer film festival including second prize of silver award for best movies.The film based on Khmer old folk tales which similar to Thai legend Bla Boo Thong and European fairy tale Cinderella.- Plot :After her... |
Neang Moranak Meada | Folktale, opposite of Heng Bunleap | |
Nieng Arp Nieng Arp Nieng Arp with international title as Lady Vampire also known as Vampire and Bodyless is a 2004 Cambodian horror film. The film features upon the religion and belief of domestic folklore about Krasue which present in common around Southeast Asia.Directed by a khmer-born director who took some... |
Neang Ahp | Horror Horror film Horror films seek to elicit a negative emotional reaction from viewers by playing on the audience's most primal fears. They often feature scenes that startle the viewer through the means of macabre and the supernatural, thus frequently overlapping with the fantasy and science fiction genres... , opposite of Sovann Makura |
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Nieng Leak | Neang Leak | Folktale | |
Picheyvongsa | Neang Mahouri | Folktale, opposite of Heng Bunleap | |
2005 | Athitvongsa Sisoriyavong | Folktale, opposite of Meng Bunlo and Heng Dary | |
Boremei Preah Bodima Meas | Horror Horror fiction Horror fiction also Horror fantasy is a philosophy of literature, which is intended to, or has the capacity to frighten its readers, inducing feelings of horror and terror. It creates an eerie atmosphere. Horror can be either supernatural or non-supernatural... |
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Neang Keo Nama Tida Mok Ses | Double role as Keo Nama and Moni Rattana | Folktale | |
Tep Tida Kondol Saw | Folktale, opposite of Eng Rithy | ||
Vimean Chan | Neang Vimean Chan | Folktale, opposite of Heng Bunleap | |
2006 | Konsaeng Krohom | ||
Pka Angkeabos | Neang Pka Angkeabos | ||
Soriya Lngeach Tngai | Soriya | Folktale, opposite of Heng Bunleap | |
2007 | Preah Moha Monkoline | Folktale, opposite from Sovann Makura | |
Sarai Andeth | Sarai Andeth | ||
Sompov Meas | Folktale, Actor Unknown | ||
Srok Srae Snae Knhom | Modern, Country Country A country is a region legally identified as a distinct entity in political geography. A country may be an independent sovereign state or one that is occupied by another state, as a non-sovereign or formerly sovereign political division, or a geographic region associated with a previously... , opposite of Tep Rundaro Tep Rundaro Tep Rindaro is known to be the longest starring actor in Cambodia since the fall of the Khmer Rouge. His first film was The Secret Tears in the Quiet Purple Night, released in 1987.-Early life:... |
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Tropeang Peay Tropeang Peay Tropeang Peay is a 1970 Khmer film starring Kong Som Eun and Vichara Dany.-Novel:The film was originally written as a novel by Ly Taly in the late 1960s before it was produced as a film in 1970.-Remakes:... |
Folktale, opposite of Heng Bunleap | ||
2009 | Klen Pka 3 Po | Modern, TV Series | |
Peus Snae | Folktale, TV Series |