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Kezang Wangmo

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Kezang Wangmo is a Bhutanese politician, actress, poet, singer, dancer and goodwill ambassador for organic farming in Bhutan.[1] Kezang was born in Paro District, in western Bhutan, where she learned to act at her school.[2]

Professional career

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Before becoming an actress, Kezang was recognized as a singer from her country, with a hit local-song "A La La Ngi Sem". She starred in various films in Bhutan and rapidly gained fame which brought her 2 national awards, including the best newcomer, and best female lead actor for her role in Sem Gi Damtse.[3]

Political career

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She joined politics in 2013.[4]

She was elected to the National Assembly of Bhutan as a candidate of People's Democratic Party from Dokar-Sharpa constituency in 2013 Bhutanese National Assembly election.[5] She received 3,571 votes and defeated Chencho Dorji, a candidate of Druk Phuensum Tshogpa.[6]

Filmography

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See also

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  • The Destiny, A Film which Kezang Wangmo also starred in.

References

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  1. ^ "loden". Happy Bhutan. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
  2. ^ "Kezang Wangmo: Volunteering in Bhutan". volunteering in bhutan. 5 March 2011. Retrieved 19 November 2015.
  3. ^ "Kezang Wangmo: Best Lead Actress in Bhutan's First Film Awards". bhutan films. 11 May 2010. Retrieved 19 November 2015.
  4. ^ "Actress Kezang D Wangmo to enter Politics via PDP".
  5. ^ "Kezang Wangmo". nab.gov.bt.
  6. ^ "A win and a loss each for PDP and DPT in Paro".
  7. ^ "Kezang Wangmo Filmography". IMDb. Retrieved 21 November 2015.