Kyaw Hein
Biography
Kyaw Hein (Burmese: ကျော်ဟိန်း) was a Burmese actor, film director and singer. He is the five-time winner of the Myanmar Motion Picture Academy Awards. He starred in and directed hundreds of films, and was considered one of the most important actors in Burmese cinema.
Known For & Full Filmography11 Titles
Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
The film is a romantic drama that portrays the love story of young people, focusing on the mysterious ways of fate that bring together two lovers (or young individuals) with different backgrounds and personalities. Kyaw Hein’s Acting Debut This film was the first movie that U Kyaw Hein acted in before becoming a leading actor, marking a historic beginning in his artistic career. A Memorable Theme Song The film’s theme song, “Phu Sar Lan Sone” (The Crossroads of Destiny), became widely popular across generations and remains deeply cherished in the hearts of audiences to this day.
Movie - 1970, 2h 15m • as Thet Htway
Directed by Tin Aung Myint Oo, “Nu Nu Nge Nge” (1970) is a black-and-white Myanmar drama that portrays the life of an innocent rural girl who comes to the big city of Yangon and faces various hardships. Along the way, she falls in love with Thet Htwe and struggles to overcome the challenges of life together with him.
Movie - 1997, 2h 15m • as သောက်ထွန်း
A Myanmar drama film released in 1997 starring Kyaw Hein, Nandar Hlaing, Lu Min, and Myo Thandar Tun.
Movie - 1976, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Movie - 1990, 2h 15m • as Aung Wai
After his wife's death, Aung Wai relies on his sister-in-law to help raise his young son and daughter in Yangon. When the children reach school age, his job transfers him to Pyay, forcing the family to face new challenges.
Movie - 1985, 2h 15m • as Pyar Laung
When rickshaw driver Pyar Laung falls for Datu, he hides his humble profession, but through helping his troubled friend Cho Yee with wisdom from Buddhist tales, he learns that truth and compassion matter more than deception.
Movie - 1989, 2h 15m • as Tar Tee
A selfless village teacher, Myint Htwe, strives to reform a proud and troubled palm picker, Tar Tee, whose love for the village girl Nyo Mya and ultimate redemption reveal the quiet power of patience and compassion.
Movie - 2009, 2h 15m • as Kyauk Ni
The story is based on the families of two poor fishermen who live on the sandbank. These two families fight one another because of their poverty. The movie clearly gives the message that nothing is permanent in our human lives, and hatred, anger, greediness, and selfishness can create enormous bad things to our lives. Based on the famous novel of the same name by Khin Khin Htoo. It was the last film of superstar Kyaw Hein.
Movie - 1978, 2h 15m • as Lu Zaw
Lu Zaw's journey to find his long-lost father while navigating young love and family tensions in this coming-of-age story about identity and belonging.
Movie - 1982, 2h 15m • as Ko Wyne
Ko Wyne, a reformed pickpocket and Khayay, a former prostitute find love and redemption as they struggle to build an honest life together in the harsh realities of urban life.
Movie - 1989, 2h 15m • as Tar Tee
In the village, there is a cheerful young man named Tar Tee. He loves a girl called Nyo Ma, but her mother dislikes him because he is illiterate. After his father died, Tar Tee became a drunk, hated by the whole village for always causing trouble. Feeling sorry for him, a decent young man named Myint Htway tries to help Tar Tee change and live right again.