May Myat Noe facts for kids

Quick facts for kids May Myat Noe
မေမြတ်နိုး
Born	(1998-10-13) 13 October 1998 (age 26) Yangon, Myanmar
Nationality	Burmese
Occupation	Model, Actor, beauty queen
Years active	2014–present
Parent(s)	San San Htwe
Modeling information
Height	1.74 m (5 ft 8+1⁄2 in)
Hair color	Black
Eye color	Brown
Agency	Basic models Singapore

May Myat Noe is a talented actress, fashion model, and beauty queen from Myanmar. She was born on October 13, 1998. She became well-known after winning the Miss Asia Pacific World competition in 2014. She also reached the finals of Asia's Next Top Model in 2016.

Early Life and School

May Myat Noe was born in Yangon, Myanmar. She spent some of her childhood in Singapore. There, she went to Punggol Primary School and CHIJ Saint Nicholas Girls' School. When she returned to Myanmar, she joined a TV singing contest called Eai Mat Sone Yar. Later, she was invited to compete in the Miss Asia Pacific World pageant.

Beauty Pageants

Miss Asia Pacific World 2014

In 2014, May Myat Noe won the title of Miss Asia Pacific World. However, about three months later, the organizers in South Korea took the title back. They said she was difficult to work with. May Myat Noe, on the other hand, said the organization had a bad reputation. She also said she refused to return the crown until she received an apology. The crown was very valuable, worth about $100,000.

Career Highlights

Modeling Career

In 2016, May Myat Noe was chosen as one of the top fourteen models for the fourth season of Asia's Next Top Model. She was the first person from Myanmar to be on the show. During the competition, she won a special trip to New York Fashion Week. This prize was sponsored by Maybelline. She was eliminated in the seventh episode of the show. After Asia's Next Top Model, she joined Basic Models in Singapore. She has also worked as the face of CLEAR Myanmar. She has done campaigns for big brands like L'Oréal, Pocari Sweats, Maybelline, and Pepsi.

Music Career

May Myat Noe started her music journey in 2011. This was before she won Miss Asia Pacific World. She competed in the sixth season of Eain Met Sone Yar, a singing competition. She released several songs and music videos. Some of her popular songs include "Single is the best," "Tagal Ma Chit Yin," and "Oh Boy."

Acting Career

May Myat Noe began acting in 2014. She has appeared in many Burmese movies and videos. Some of her early works include "Ti Kyat" and "Professor Dr.Seik Phwar." She also acted in "Charm Series" and "Motor and Fan." She was part of "Achit Pincin Essay" and "Palat Kywat Thwar Tat Achit." Her other projects were "A Phyu Htal Lu Mike Gyi," "Akhar Taw," and "Khyay Kyi Tal."

May Myat Noe also co-starred with Johnny Strong in the American film Invincible. This movie was directed by Daniel Zirilli. In 2019, she was in ‘SPIRIT OF FIGHT Season 1’. Her major films released in 2020 included ‘25%’, ‘DIARY’, and ‘YURI- The Film’.

Speaking Up for Her Country

After the events in Myanmar in 2021, May Myat Noe used her social media to support peaceful protests. She joined the "We Want Justice" movement. She also took part in the three-finger salute movement. This symbol shows support for democracy. Many famous people joined this movement to speak out. She encouraged people to peacefully stand up for their rights.

Filmography

Film