May Nwe

Early life and careers

May Nwae was born on February 13, 1919, to U Pe Hla and Daw Thein Shin. She was the youngest of five siblings. He studied up to the seventh grade and studied music with Sayar Nyein Gyi, Shwe Pyi Aye, Khin Myint Gyi and Saw Mya Aye Kyi. She also learned traditional Burmese dance from Lakshna U Kyaw, Sein Op and Thein Op. She has been performing in Myanmar Drama Event since she was 9 years old. She later appeared as a Burmese dance actress as "Hinthar Sein".

Awards and nominations Year Award Category Nominated work Result 1962 Myanmar Academy Award Best Supporting ActressShwe Yin Thein Thit 1975 Myanmar Academy Award Best Supporting Actress Shwe-Chi Ngwe-Chi Tan-Bar-Loh (Gold and Silver Ribbons)

Personal life May married to U Kyi Maung. They have two daughters and three sons.

Death She died in Yangon on January 20, 2008, at the age of 89.