Dechen Pem facts for kids

Dechen Pem is a talented singer from Bhutan. She began her singing journey in 1994 and even released an album with Norling Drayang.

She has won many awards, including 'Best Playback Singer (Female)' at the 8th National Film Awards. She also won the same award at the 1st Viewers Choice Awards. Dechen Pem is known as one of the most experienced 'rigser' singers in Bhutan. Currently, she is a judge on 'Druk Super Star,' a national singing competition. This show helps find new singing talent.

About Dechen Pem

Dechen Pem is married and has two children. Before becoming a full-time singer, she studied at the Teacher Training College in Paro in 1993. She became a teacher after graduating. By 2005, she decided to focus on singing and making films again.

Her Music and Films

Dechen Pem is famous for her beautiful singing in many Bhutanese films. She has sung many popular songs.

Popular Songs from Films

Here are some songs Dechen Pem sang for different films:

• Final Cry (a film)
  • Phu Ru Ru Ru
  • Zamling Miee Bumo
• Perfect Girl (a film)
  • Tendre
  • Gawai Semten
• Norbu My Beloved Yak (a film)
  • Gang Thowai
  • Olo Lo Lai
  • Gungsa Yala
• Golden Cup (a film)
  • Gangchen
  • Gesar Shichham
• Arunachal Pradesh to Thimphu (a film)
  • So Ya So Ya
  • Ha Hu..
  • Tawang Bazer
  • Tharingsa

Films She Acted In

Besides singing, Dechen Pem has also acted in several films:

• Sergyel
• Sem Gai Demtse
• Sem Hingi Sangtam

Awards and Recognition

Dechen Pem has won eight awards for being the best female playback singer. This means she sings the songs that actors lip-sync to in movies. One of her awards was for 'Best Female Playback Singer' for the film Sem Gi Damtse.