Preap Sovath facts for kids
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Preap Sovath
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Sovath (front) in 2011
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| Born | 25 January 1975 Khmer Republic
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Preap Sovath (Khmer: ព្រាប សុវត្ថិ; born on January 25, 1975) is a famous Cambodian singer, actor, and brand ambassador. He started his singing career in the early 1990s. He has also acted in Cambodian movies like The Crocodile. Preap Sovath was a judge on popular TV shows such as Cambodian Idol, Cambodia's Got Talent, and The Voice Kid Cambodia. In 2022, he received the special royal title of Okhna.
Preap Sovath's Journey
Preap Sovath began his singing career in the 1990s. At that time, he was part of the army. He would work during the day and sing at restaurants or bars at night. This helped him gain experience and share his talent.
He sang with another artist, Touch Sunnix, for about a year, from 1995 to 1996. After this, he released his very first song. He signed a contract with Rasmey Hang Meas Production in 1994. This was a big step for his music career.
In 2014, Preap Sovath was chosen to represent Cambodia at the World Music Awards. This was a huge honor for him and his country. He was nominated for an award there. Later, in 2020, he joined Galaxy Navatra. He hoped to help Cambodian music and artists become known all over the world.
Amazing Live Shows
Preap Sovath has performed in many exciting concerts. On December 12, 2008, he took part in the MTV EXIT Concert in Phnom Penh. This concert helped raise awareness about important issues.
He has also performed at the "Best of the Best: Live Concert." This concert has happened every year since 2004 at the Phnom Penh Olympic Stadium. Many Cambodian singers perform there. The concert is free for everyone to enjoy. DVDs are sold to help cover the costs. He also performed at the "Best of the Best 2012" concert on February 14, 2012. This show was held at Koh Pich's Concert Hall.
Preap Sovath has also been part of many international concerts. These include:
- Japan Music Festival – 2003
- Thai-Cambodian Friendship Concert 2010
- Japan ASEAN Music Festival for Healing 2013
Awards and Recognition
Preap Sovath has received many awards for his talent. Here are some of his achievements:
| Year | Category | Institution or publication | Result | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2007 | Cambodia Best Actor | Top Honor at Cambodian Film | Won | The Crocodile (IMDb-2005) | |
| 2012 | Cambodia Top Singer Award | Anachak Dara | Won | Sabay Company | |
| 2013 | Best Male Singer Award | Anachak Dara | Won | Sabay Company | |
| 2014 | Representation of Cambodia | World Music Awards | Nominated | Monte Carlo Monaco 2014 |
Preap Sovath is also a brand ambassador for several companies. This means he helps promote their products. He has worked with:
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Isuzu Motors Ltd. | Isuzu-Cambodia | 2019 |
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Vivo (technology company) | Vivo Mobile-Cambodia | 2019 |
Movies and Music
Preap Sovath has released many albums throughout his career. Some of his albums include Beam Preah Mok Sbot Kor Min Jer (2002), Rodern Mean Sneh (2004), and Last Year (2007). He has also released solo albums like Soft Rock (2002) and Lady (2016).
He has also acted in a few movies:
- 2005: The Crocodile ("នេសាទក្រពើ")
- 2013: Have You Ever Loved Me? ("ធ្លាប់ស្រលាញ់ខ្ញុំទេ?")
See also
In Spanish: Preap Sovath para niños
