Nay Toe
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Nay Toe | |
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| နေတိုး | |
| Born | Nay Lin Aung 9 September 1981 Taw Htu Village Manaung, Arakan State |
| Other names | Zin Min, Nyi Toe, Ko Latt, Lu Ni |
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| Spouse |
Thae Su Myat Shwe (m. 2022) |
| Children | Gon Shein Toe (son) |
| Parent | U Aung Than + Daw Than Myaing |
| Relatives | Zaw Lin Aung (brother) Min Thway (brother) Su Mon Aung (sister) |
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Nay Toe (Burmese: နေတိုး [nè tó]; born Nay Lin Aung on 9 September 1981) is an Arakanese film actor and comedian with the Burmese traditional anyeint troupe Htawara Hninzi. He won Myanmar Motion Picture Academy Awards for Best Actor three times: in 2009 with Moe Nya Einmet Myu, in 2015 with Nat Khat Mhar Tae Tite Pwal and in 2017 with Tar Tay Gyi. He also won the Star Award for the film Bridge of Clouds in 2018. He is one of the highest-paid actors in Myanmar.
Early life
Nay Toe was born on 9 September 1981 in Tawhtu village in Manaung Township, Cheduba Island, to ethnic Rakhine parents, U Aung Than and Daw Than Myaing. He is the second child of four siblings. His younger brother Min Thway is also an actor.[1] He began his career as a model and eventually transitioned to cinema.[2] He graduated from Yangon University with a B.Sc. in mathematics. [citation needed]
Career
Nay Toe moved to Yangon in 1999, where he joined the YIIK modeling agency and took singing lessons. He gained some titles in modeling contests. He modeled under the name Zin Min.
He released an album in 2000, but without any success.[3]
He starred in music videos and began exploring acting. In 2001, he starred in his first movie, 3 Weeks.[2]
Since 2007, Nay Toe has been acting with the Htawara Hninzi (Eternal Rose) Burmese cultural dance show, in which he is one of the supporting comedians, along with Tun Tun, Moe Moe, Ye Lay and Kyaw Kyaw Bo. The director of the show is Maung Myo Min.[4]
In 2011, he won an academy award for Best Leading Actor for his role in Moe Nya Einmet Myu.[5][6] His role in the movie was said to be intricate, as the character he portrayed was suffering from multiple personality disorder and displayed three different personalities throughout the story.[7]
Other projects
Television commercials
Nay Toe has appeared in several television commercials, including those for Myanmar Airways International, soft drinks, jewelry stores, fashion, and sports apparel.
Propaganda films
Nay Toe has appeared in a pro-regime propaganda film, Lotus at Dawn.[8]
He has been criticized for starring in the film, especially by Burmese pro-democracy groups in exile. However, an anonymous source from the Burma film industry reported that the actors had been compelled to play their respective roles in the film by the SPDC, threatening the cast that they might be censored for at least one year if they refused to take part in the film.[9]
Many leading Burmese actors and actresses took part in the film, including Lu Min, Pyay Ti Oo, Eindra Kyaw Zin, and Wyne Su Khine Thein.
Nay Toe acted in another propaganda film on the history of the Burmese Army called Kye Sin Mawgun (Epic of the Stars). The film started with the Thirty Comrades during the independence struggle and ended with the current military regime.[10]
| Year | Film | Director | Co-stars |
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| 2009 | Ar Yone Oo Mhar Phu The Kyar | Tin Than Oo | Lwin Moe, Kyaw Ye Aung, Lu Min, Khant Sithu, Soe Myat Thuzar, Eindra Kyaw Zin |
| 2010 | Tu Hnaing Mel Thitsar | Tin Aung Soe | Nay Aung, Ye Aung, Khant Sithu, Kyaw Ye Aung, Hein Wai Yan |
| 2010 | Kye Sin Mawgun | Soe Moe | Lu Min, Pan Phyu, Eaindra Kyaw Zin, Thet Mon Myint |
Publications
Nay Toe released his autobiography and fashion book, Un Tightened Doors (ေစ့ထားေသာ တံခါးမ်ား), on 1 January 2011.[11] The 21 chapters of the book review both his career and his personal life, including a large photo gallery. The book focuses on his religious insight into Buddhism as a devoted Buddhist.[2]
Entertainment tours
Nay Toe traveled to Japan, Singapore and Malaysia in 2011 on entertainment tours. He has also been invited to Australia,[12] Singapore,[13] London,[14] Malaysia,[15] Japan[16] and New Zealand.[17]
Humanitarian work
Nay Toe's humanitarian work includes raising funds for those affected by the cyclones Nargis[12] and Giri.[16] He has also participated in various charity shows held in Burma and overseas. He donated to several retirement homes and orphanages as a celebration of winning the Academy Award in January 2011 in place of holding a lavish party.[18] For his 30th birthday, he sponsored a place of worship in the center of his hometown.
Personal life
Personality
Nay Toe is introverted, reserved and reticent in nature; people often mistake him for being arrogant.[2] This aura of coldness is how he got his nickname, "Ice Prince".
Relationships
He married Thae Su Myat Shwe on 5 February 2022, at their house in Yangon. Now, he has a son name Gon Shein Toe.
Hobbies and interests
Nay Toe has revealed his artistic ability and has held an interest in crafts since he was young, especially in paintings and sculptures. His favorite painting techniques are watercolor and acrylic. He has won prizes for his drawings and sculptures since primary school. Other hobbies include reading, photography, music and travelling. His favorite sport is swimming, and he also plays tennis and golf occasionally.[2]
Religion
Nay Toe is known for being a pious Theravada Buddhist.
The religious section of his biography includes four chapters where he expresses his religious beliefs, Buddhist teachings that inspired him, and his experience and thoughts on Vipassanā meditation.[2]
Nay Toe described Buddha as the most respectable and inspirational person in his life in the chapter "Character in My Religious Sight".[2]
In another chapter, "The Most Important Movie of Life From Vipassanā Point of View", he mentioned Vipassanā as a director of life that can guide people to achieve their inner peace and liberation, eventually attaining enlightenment through Vipassanā.[2]
In the chapter "Standard of Life", he emphasizes his belief that one's standard of life is determined by having knowledge of and practicing Vipassanā meditation rather than materialistic possession.[2]
In the "Vipassanā and Me" chapter, Nay Toe elaborates on why and how he practices Vipassanā meditation.
Filmography
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Film
| Year | Title | Burmese title | Role | Director | Note(s) | Ref(s). |
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| 2005 | Mingalaba | မင်္ဂလာပါ | Mee Pwar | |||
| 2006 | Pan Pyo Thu To Alinkar | Hein Soe | ||||
| Yaung Pyan Daar | Khin Hla (Aung Zalat Paing) | |||||
| 2007 | Moe Paw Khone Tat Ka Lite Chin Par Tal | Nyunt Myanmar Nyi Nyi Aung | ||||
| Who Is This Man? | Nyi Nyi Htun Lwin | |||||
| Wingaba Achit nit thu ei chit ko ko chit | Thein Han | |||||
| 2008 | Academy Shock | Nyi Nyi Htun Lwin | ||||
| Hna Lone Taar Si Yin Khan | Wyne | |||||
| Myint Mo Htet Ka Tha Ya Phu | Thein Han | |||||
| 2009 | 101 Nights with Mother-in-Law | Mee Pwar | ||||
| Chair Wheel | Thein Han | |||||
| Chit Lote Sa Tar | Thein Han | |||||
| Kyo Kyar Taung Pan Khat Than | Sin Yaw Mg Mg | |||||
| Moe Nya Einmet Myu | မိုးညအိပ်မက်မြူ | Mg Nyo Maing / Ko Myint Wai / Ko Thit Sar | Kyi Phyu Shin | |||
| Mommy Shein | Nyi Nyi Htun Lwin | |||||
| Zaw Ka Ka Nay The | ဇော်ကကနေသည် | Zawgyi | Mee Pwar | |||
| 2010 | Burmeton | ဘာမီတွန် | That Ti | Khin Maung Oo, Soe Thein Htut | ||
| Good Shea Ta Met | Nyi Nyi Htun Lwin |
| Year | Film | Director | Co-stars |
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| 2011 | Falan Falan Phyit Dae A Chit | Nyi Nyi Htun Lwin | Yan Aung, Moht Moht Myint Aung, Eaindra Kyaw Zin |
| Lar Htar Arr Bwarr (2) | Ko Zaw (Arr Youn Oo) | Wai Lu Kyaw, San Htut, Soe Myat Nandar, Thet Mon Myint | |
| Change | Thein Han | Kyaw Kyaw Bo, Eaindra Kyaw Zin | |
| 2012 | Hna Lone Taar Abidan | Wyne | Phway Phway |
| Naing Ngan Kyaw Yout Shin Min Thamee | Mee Phwar | Aye Myat Thu, Soe Myat Thuzar, Aung Lwin | |
| Aung Padin Inn Padaung[19] | Win Tun Tun | Thet Mon Myint, Bay Lu Wa, Kin Kaung | |
| 2013 | White Castle | Ko Zaw (Arr Yone Oo) | Pyay Ti Oo, Eaindra Kyaw Zin, Yoon Yoon |
| A Htar A Thit Nae Hna Khar Chit Mal | Nyi Nyi Tun Lwin | Min Maw Kun, Wutt Hmone Shwe Yi, Chit Thu Wai | |
| 12 Nar Ye Tha Tot Thar | Nyi Nyi Tun Lwin | Thet Mon Myint | |
| A Lann Lun A Lun Lann | Nyi Nyi Tun Lwin | Wutt Hmone Shwe Yi, Melody, Moe Hay Ko, Thinzar Wint Kyaw, Soe Pyae Thazin, Nan Su Yati Soe, Chan Me Me Ko | |
| Satan's Dancer | Wyne | Thet Mon Myint | |
| 2014 | Mar Yar Project | Wyne | Thet Mon Myint, Phway Phway |
| Ko Tint Toh Super Yat Kwat | Kyaw Zaw Lin | Many actors | |
| 39 Bite Pu | Nyunt Myanmar Nyi Nyi Aung | Wutt Hmone Shwe Yi, Wai Lu Kyaw, Chaw Yadanar, Soe Myat Thuzar | |
| Black Sheep | Win Tun Tun | Thet Mon Myint, Khine Thin Kyi, Thinzar Wint Kyaw | |
| 2015 | Online Paw Ka Wit Nyin | Nyi Nyi Htun Lwin | Phway Phway, Zay Ye Htet, Chan Mi Mi Ko, Aung Lwin, Nay San, Soe Moe Kyi |
| Nat Khat Mhar Tae Tite Pwal | Nyunt Myanmar Nyi Nyi Aung | Thet Mon Myint, Yadanar Phyu Phyu Aung | |
| I'm Rose, Darling | Wyne | Phway Phway, Yoon Yoon, Heavy Phyo | |
| Slaves of Cupid | Wyne | Sai Sai Kham Leng, Phway Phway | |
| 2016 | A Chit Sit | Thein Han | Shwe Hmone Yati, Hsu Myat Noe Oo |
| Anubis | Lu Min | Lu Min, Shwe Hmone Yati, Hsu Myat Noe Oo | |
| Oak Kyar Myet Pauk | Nyunt Myanmar Nyi Nyi Aung | Nay Min, Htun Htun, Thet Mon Myint | |
| From Bangkok to Mandalay | Chartchai Ketnust | Sai Sai Kham Leng, Wutt Hmone Shwe Yi, Nan Wun | |
| 2017 | La Yaung Phyar Tae Inle Mhar | Nyunt Myanmar Nyi Nyi Aung | Wutt Hmone Shwe Yi, Wah Zin |
| Eternal Mother | Sin Yaw Maung Maung | May Than Nu, Ye Aung, Wutt Hmone Shwe Yi | |
| Tar Tay Gyi | Wyne | Shwe Thamee | |
| Kyauk Kyauk Kyauk | Aww Ratha | Htun Htun, Min Thway, Kyaw Kyaw, Joker, Khin Wint Wah, Nan Myat Phyo Thin | |
| Kyun | Nyunt Myanmar Nyi Nyi Aung | Myint Myat, Wutt Hmone Shwe Yi | |
| Shwe Din Gar Ko Htway Khinn Ka Sar Mal | Ei Chaw Po, Nay San, Kyaw Kyaw | ||
| Aung Say Paing Say | Maung Myo Min | Lu Min, Nyi Htut Kaung, Ei Chaw Po, Khine Thin Kyi, Min Yaza | |
| 2018 | Mway Chat Ka Taw Lon Lonn Tal | Kyaw Zaw Lin | Thet Mon Myint, Aung Lwin, War War Aung |
| Koe Zat Lann Mar Ko Thar Zat Lite | Htun Htun, Wutt Hmone Shwe Yi | ||
| Bridge of Clouds | Aww Ya Tha | Htun Htun, Khin Wint Wah, Ngu Yen Taran Huyen My | |
| Mone Lote Ya Yin Mone Chin Tal | Aung Zaw Lin | Min Oo, Thinzar Wint Kyaw, Yadanar My | |
| T Kyat | Steel (Dwe Myittar) | Thinzar Wint Kyaw, Shwe Thamee, May Myat Noe, Nang Khin Zay Yar, Yin Let | |
| A Mone Tway Khauk Htar Lite | Thar Nyi | Moe Hay Ko | |
| Mi | Na Gyi | Paing Phyo Thu, Ye Aung, Min Oo | |
| Clinging with Hate | Aww Ya Tha | Min Thway, Kyaw Kyaw Bo, Phway Phway, Aye Wutyi Thaung | |
| Killing Field | Thar Nyi | Min Thway, Si Phyo, Nay Ye, Htoo Char, Paing Phyo Thu, Thet Mon Myint | |
| 2019 | Tar Too | Kyaw Zaw Lin | Thet Mon Myint, Lwin Moe |
| Pyone Shwan Yay Pyaw Ye Lar | Win Tun Tun | Shwe Hmone Yati, Aye Myat Thu, Kyaw Kyaw Bo | |
| Nha Par Thwar Update | Kyaw Zaw Lin | Wutt Hmone Shwe Yi, Aung Lwin | |
| The Dark Cinema | Pyae Zaw Phyo | Nan Su Oo, Min Thway, Riya Ray, Kyaw Kyaw Bo | |
| The Greatest Love | Pwint Theingi Zaw | Nay Chi Oo, Soe Myat Thuzar, Ye Aung | |
| Responsible Citizen | Steel (Dwe Myittar) | Min Thway, Min Maw Kun, Htun Htun, Nay Htet Lin, Zin Wine, Nay Myo Aung, Nay Ye, Shwe Thamee | |
| A Htet Tan Sar | Nay Paing | Nyi Htut Khaung, Myat Kay Thi Aung | |
| Sponsor | Aung Zaw Lin | Paing Phyo Thu, Ye Lay, Myat Kay Thi Aung, Kyaw Kyaw, Zin Wine | |
| Box No. 88 | Win Lwin Htet | Eaindra Kyaw Zin, Htun Htun, Thar Nyi, Jenny | |
| Bo Nay Toe | Steel (Dwe Myittar) | Thet Mon Myint, Paing Phyo Thu, Nay Myo Aung, Tun Ko Ko, Min Oo, Nay Ye | |
| Kyauk Kyauk Kyauk 2 | Aw Ratha | May Myint Mo, Nan Su Oo, Htun Htun | |
| Chi | Nyunt Myanmar Nyi Nyi Aung | Thet Mon Myint, Shwe Thamee | |
| 2020 | Myet Nu | Pwint Theingi Zaw | Wutt Hmone Shwe Yi |
| Ywar Zaw Gyi | Kyaw Zaw Lin | Eaindra Kyaw Zin, Nay Naw, Yoon Shwe Yi | |
| 2023 | Never Give Up | Steel (Dwe Myittar) | Soe Myat Thuzar, Aye Myat Thu, Shwe Thamee |
| Thel Thel Lote | Kyaw Zaw Lin | Kyaw Htet Zaw, Soe Myat Thuzar, Shwe Hmone Yati | |
| A Chain Lun Moe | Nay Hein | Aung Min Khant, Moe Hay Ko, Chue Lay |
Direct-to-video
Nay Toe has starred in over one hundred direct-to-video films since 2001. The following is a list of these works.
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Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated Work | Result |
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| 2009 | Myanmar Motion Picture Academy Awards | Best Actor | Moe Nya Einmet Myu | Won |
| 2013 | Satan's Dancer | Nominated | ||
| Sone Pyue | Nominated | |||
| 2015 | Nat Khat Mhar Tae Tite Pwal | Won | ||
| 2017 | Tar Tay Gyi | Won | ||
| 2018 | Clinging with Hate | Nominated | ||
| 2018 | Star Awards | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Bridge of Clouds | Won |
| 2019 | Shwe FM Music Awards | Best Theme Song in Film (La Yaung Chout Tay) | ("La Yaung Phyar Tae Inle Hmar") | Won |
| 2019 | Myanmar Motion Picture Academy Awards | Best Actor | Chi | Nominated |
| 2020 | Myanmar Pride Awards | Best Pride Actor | Won | |
| 2020 | Myanmar Motion Picture Academy Awards | Best Actor | Myet Nu | Nominated |
References
- ^ MYMC. "Interview with Nay Toe on MYMC". Myanmar Youth Media Club. Retrieved 30 June 2011.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Toe, Nay (11 January 2011). "21" (Paperback). Un Tightened Doors (in Burmese) (First ed.). Yangon, Myanmar: Treasure Publishing House. p. 180. Retrieved 27 June 2011.
- ^ Su Kabya. "Story of a Man behind the un-tightened doors". Snapshot Journal (in Burmese). Snapshot Publishing Group.
- ^ Lin Lat, Na Yi. "Eternal Rose Group and their parody have becoming popular in Myanmar". Irrawaddy. Retrieved 29 June 2011.
- ^ Khin Lay Myint (26 January 2011). "2009 Academy Notes". The Ray of Light (in Burmese): 1–14. Retrieved 20 June 2011.
- ^ Nay Htun Naing (23 January 2011). "The Myanmar Motion Picture Outstanding Awards (Academy Awards) for 2009 Ceremony was celebrated in Nay Pyi Taw". Bi-Weekly Eleven. Weekly Eleven Publishing Group. Archived from the original on 15 August 2011. Retrieved 30 June 2011.
- ^ Myanmar Academy. "Myanmar Academy Award 2009". Myanmar Academy Award. Archived from the original on 26 January 2011. Retrieved 29 June 2011.
- ^ Burmeses. "Lotus at Dawn, the Burmese Junta's Propaganda Movie and US Burmese Community". Free Burma Info. Retrieved 29 June 2011.
- ^ Lin Latt, Na Yi. "Complications of Lotus at Dawn Films". Irrawaddy. Retrieved 30 June 2011.
- ^ Kyaw, May. "Film on the history of Tatmadaw (Army)". Mizzima News. Retrieved 30 June 2011.
- ^ PN (3 January 2011). "Nay Toe launch his mini Biography and fashion book on 1 January 11". Popular Myanmar. Archived from the original on 18 July 2012. Retrieved 29 June 2011.
- ^ a b Thida Win. "Australian Tour of nine Myanmar artistes". Bi-Weekly Eleven. Weekly Eleven Publishing Group. Archived from the original on 29 January 2013.
- ^ Phoe Sai. "Success Story of Entertainment Tour of Eternal Rose Group to Singapore". Snapshot Journal (in Burmese). Snapshot Publishing Group.
- ^ X Big (3 August 2010). "Myanmar Celebs to England". Kumondra Journal. Kumondra Publishing Group.
- ^ Phoe Sai. "Entertainment Tour of Eternal Rose Group to Malaysia". Snapshot Journal (in Burmese). Snapshot Publishing Group.
- ^ a b Nwan Boy (31 March 2011). "Burmese Celebs faced earthquake in Japan during charity show". The Myanmar Times (in Burmese). The Myanmar Times Publishing Group.
- ^ "Many Applauds for Eternal Rose Group in New Zealand". Popular Myanmar Journal. Archived from the original on 14 July 2012. Retrieved 29 June 2011.
- ^ Popular News (3 January 2011). "Nay Toe's Donation as a celebration of Academy Award". Popular Myanmar Journal. Archived from the original on 15 July 2012. Retrieved 29 June 2011.
- ^ Aung Kaung Myat (22 August 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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