Looking for love in Yangon

 

 

How do you expect the film’s reception to be once it hits the theatres in Myanmar and Thailand? 

Having observed the shooting in Myanmar, I would say the Myanmar team are highly professional. They are also quite close to each other. I expect the film to be a great success. I hope audiences of both countries will give their support to the film. When the film opens in Thailand, it will enjoy popular support, I guess, because there are many Myanmar people [residing] in Thailand. This is very interesting because it is a joint collaboration between Myanmar and Thailand. 

 

Were you surprised to learn that you’d landed the role?

I was very excited and happy as well. It's become all the more exciting especially when you know the film will be released in both Myanmar and Thailand. I will do my best in my work.

 

How much do you know about your co-star?

 I believe my co-star Pyay Ti Oo will help me a lot. I have learnt that he is quite famous in Myanmar. He is an Academy Award-winning actor. That's why I believe he must have gained valuable practical experience. I’ve asked him to help identify my weaknesses so that I can improve myself and meet the film’s requirements whenever we’re on the set.

 

Tell us about your work in Thailand.

I was one of the contestants in Miss Teen beauty pageant, and later competed in Miss Thailand World 2014, from which I emerged as the second runner-up.  I have done some commercials and modelling for fashion shows and have appeared on magazine covers. This is my debut film.

 

How are you preparing for the role?

I’m supposed not to talk about my role in advance because I want it to be a surprise for the audience. I’m doing everything I could for my role.

 

Why did you decide to take on this role?

I think this is a great opportunity that I should not miss. I believe I can gain valuable experience as this is a joint collaboration. Knowing that I will be playing opposite an Academy Award-winning actor like Pyay Ti Oo, I knew it was impossible to turn down offers like that. I have always dreamed of being in entertainment since I was young. I believe my time with this film will be filled with many good experiences as I’ve gone from modelling to acting.  

 

Have you met any Myanmar people living in Thailand? What do you think of them?

Myanmar and Thailand already have a good relationship. There are many Myanmar people in Thailand. Thai and Myanmar people have similar faces so it's difficult to tell them apart when you first meet them. I have often seen the Myanmar people so I can't really differentiate between Myanmar and Thai people. Regardless, Myanmar and Thai people are all the same. 

 

I hear you are pursuing a BA in journalism and mass communication. Are you very interested in it?

Yes. I'm interested in it. I think this is something related to my work. That's why I chose to study this programme. As I started out on this course, I found that it was quite related to the entertainment industry.

 

Any word to the Myanmar fans?

I have done a lot in preparation for this film. I will immerse myself in it once filming starts. I will try to meet every requirement by learning on the job. I want to tell the Myanmar fans to give me their support.