Danh Monica facts for kids

In this article, the family name is Danh. In accordance with Cambodian custom, this person should be referred to by the given name, Monica.

Quick facts for kids Danh Monica
Born	4 November 1986 (1986-11-04) (age 34) Phnom Penh, People's Republic of Kampuchea (in present-day Cambodia)
Occupation	Dancer, actress
Years active	2001–present

Danh Monica (born 4 November 1986) is a Cambodian actress 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.

Early life

Monica was born 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 Child at the age of 14, in 2001.

Career

In the 2000s, Danh Monica, along with Keo Pich Pisey, starred in a large number 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 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
2001	The Snake King's Child	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
	Ah Lev
2004	3 Ace		Modern
	Ah Lev		Folktale, opposite of Sovann Makura
	Athitvongsa Sisoriyavong		Folktale, opposite of Sok Sophea
	Moranak Meada	Neang Moranak Meada	Folktale, opposite of Heng Bunleap
	Nieng Arp	Neang Ahp	Horror, opposite of Sovann Makura
	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
	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, opposite of Tep Rundaro
	Tropeang Peay		Folktale, opposite of Heng Bunleap
2009	Klen Pka 3 Po		Modern, TV Series
	Peus Snae		Folktale, TV Series