Mya Chay Gyin Ma Ngwe Myaing

"Mya Chay-Gyin" Ma Ngwe Myaing (, ; born Ngwe Hlaing; 21 November 1894 – 20 September 1959) was a Burmese dance performer of the twentieth century, in the tradition of Ma Htwe Lay. She is said to be a mother of the Mandalay's third dramatic arts era.

Biography Early life Ngwe Hlaing was born in 1894 to U Aung Ba and Daw Nyein Zan at Obo ward, Kyimyindaing Township, Rangoon, and had nine other siblings.

Being passionate about singing and dancing, her father made her learn traditional dance when she was nine.

At her age 19, she entered into the anyeint industry. But after two years, she transferred to her original career– zat dancer.

Later life At her age 40, she retired from professional dancing, and started her life as an agent of Naga Daw Oo's Naga cigar chain. such as Shwe Kyee Nyo (The Golden Crow), Sandaku Myaing, Arkarthazoe and Saungdawku, and in stage plays, including "The History of Shwethalyaung Temple", "Phawt Phyu Mg Yaw", "Chaepawa Tahtaung Mg Me Gaung", "Aṅgulimāla" and "Hathtilinga".

Family She was married to sub-inspector Ko Ko Gyi at 21 but had no children. She adopted two children: Maung Maung and Sein Sein.