May Myat Noe facts for kids

Quick facts for kids May Myat Noe / That Htet Aung
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 (born on 13 October 1998) is a talented actress, fashion model, and beauty queen from Myanmar. She is well-known for winning the Miss Asia Pacific World competition in 2014. She also became a finalist in the fourth season of Asia's Next Top Model in 2016.

Early Life and School

May Myat Noe was born in Yangon, Myanmar, on 13 October 1998. She spent some of her school years in Singapore. There, she attended Punggol Primary School and CHIJ Saint Nicholas Girls' School. Later, she finished her high school studies at Myanmar International School. Before her modeling career, she took part in a TV singing show called Eai Mat Sone Yar.

Beauty Pageants

Miss Asia Pacific World 2014

In 2014, May Myat Noe joined the Miss Asia Pacific World contest. She won the competition and was crowned the winner. However, after three months, her title was taken away. This happened because of disagreements with the pageant organizers. May Myat Noe stated that she faced pressure from the organizers. She also said she would not return the crown until she received an apology. She later gave the crown to authorities in Myanmar.

Career Journey

Modeling Career

In 2016, May Myat Noe was chosen as one of the fourteen finalists for Asia's Next Top Model. She was the first person from Myanmar to join 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 the show, she continued her modeling career. She has worked for big brands like CLEAR Myanmar, 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 a singing show called Eain Met Sone Yar. 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 is also set to star in an American film called Invincible. In 2019, she appeared in 'SPIRIT OF FIGHT Season 1'. Her upcoming films for 2020 include ‘25%’, ‘DIARY’, and ‘YURI- The Film’.

Community Involvement

Following events in Myanmar in 2021, May Myat Noe used her social media to support calls for change. She joined the "We Want Justice" movement. This movement used the three-finger salute as a symbol. Many famous people joined this movement to speak up. Because she spoke out, May Myat Noe faced challenges. She was among several celebrities who were charged for encouraging people to join peaceful movements.

Filmography

Film