Htun Wai
Htun Wai also Tun Wai (Burmese: ထွန်းဝေ; 23 October 1920–8 August 2005 ) is a three-time Myanmar Academy Award winning Burmese actor.
Htun Wai | |
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ထွန်းဝေ | |
| Born | Htun Wai October 23, 1920 Natalin, Bago Region, Myanmar |
| Died | August 8, 2005 (aged 84) |
| Nationality | Burmese |
| Occupation | Actor |
Htun won his first Myanmar Academy Award in 1957 with the film Bo Mya Din , achieved his second award in 1959 with the flim Kagyi yae Ka and third award in 1983 with the film Tatiy aarwale ei dutiya waydanar .[1][2][3][4]
Early life and education
He was born on 1920 October 23 in Nattalin, Bago Division of Myanmar. His father is Kyaw Sein and mother is Shwe Yin. He was the oldest of his siblings.
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Myanmar Academy Award | Best Actor | Bo Myadin | Won |
| 1959 | Myanmar Academy Award | Best Actor | "Ka Gyi Yay Ka" | Won |
| 1983 | Myanmar Academy Award | Best Supporting Actor | "Tatiy aarwale ei dutiya waydanar" | Won |
Personal life
Htun first married Daw Saw. Then, after the death of his wife, Daw Saw, he remarried to his wife's niece, Daw Htwe Htwe. They have two sons.
Death
At Yankin Township, Yangon, Thiri Zeyar Road, he died at his home on August 8, 2005 at 1.25am. He is survived by his wife, Daw Htwe Htwe, and children and his grandchildren.
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