Danh Monica (born 4 November 1986) is a Cambodian-born actress, dancer and entrepreneur based in Australia.[1] Classically trained in Cambodian ballet and opera, Monica started her career as a child actor, starring in The Snake King's Child (2001).[2] She was one of the first television soap opera stars in Cambodia.[2]
Danh Monica | |
|---|---|
| Born | 4 November 1986 (age 38) |
| Occupation(s) | Dancer, actress |
| Years active | 2001–present |
Early life
editMonica's mother, Men Chennary, was a court dancer when the Khmer Rouge seized power, and later became a teacher at the dance academy.[3]
At the age of 8, Monica started studying classical Cambodian dance and opera at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts.[3][2] She and her mother sometimes performed, side by side, for King Norodom Sihanouk.[3]
At the age of 13, Monica was cast in her debut film, The Snake King's Child.[3] According to director Fai Sam Ang, she was chosen for the starring role for her beauty, acting skill, and calm demeanor around snakes.[3]
Career
editIn the 2000s, Danh Monica starred in a large number of films, including Tum Teav (2003) directed by Fai Sam Ang.[4] Monica featured as Teav, a role which her mother had performed in stage productions throughout the 1960s.[4]
She later moved to Australia, where she started her own international online business.[1]
Filmography
editThis section needs additional citations for verification. (July 2024) |
| Year | Film | Role | Other notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | The Snake King's Child | Soriya | Won for best child actress[citation needed] | [2] |
| 2002 | Jao Srotop Jek | Folktale | ||
| Jet Mdai (A Mother's Heart) | Modern | |||
| 2003 | Tum Teav | Neang Teav | Folktale, opposite of Sok Sophea | [4] |
| 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 |
References
edit- ^ a b "ដាញ់ ម៉ូនីកា ចែករំលែកគន្លឹះលក់អនឡាញឆ្លងប្រទេសឱ្យជោគជ័យ" [Danh Monica shares tips for successful cross-border online sales]. AMS Infotainment. Cambodia: Apsara Media Services. 2022. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
- ^ a b c d Erny Suzira (2014). "Top 5 Cambodian actresses". Cinema Online. Malaysia. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e Mydans, Seth (September 4, 2001). "In Cambodia, Fame, Not Fortune, for a Film Star at 15". The New York Times. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
- ^ a b c Weinberger, Evan; Rith, Sam (July 18, 2003). "A Khmer classic hits town – twice". The Phnom Penh Post. Archived from the original on October 27, 2017.