Phyu Phyu Kyaw Thein

Phyu Phyu Kyaw Thein (; born 22 April 1981) is a Burmese pop singer, known for her stage presence and costumes, which have drawn comparisons to Lady Gaga. She has been a UNICEF celebrity ambassador since 2008.

Career Phyu Phyu Kyaw Thein debuted in 2003 with the album Not Concerned Anymore . She joined the 2019 season of Myanmar Idol as a judge. She serves as a secretary for the Myanmar Music Association.

Philanthropy

Phyu Phyu Kyaw Thein has donated 100 million kyat donation for Arakanese Rakhine refugees in Rakhine state, with 82.234 million kyats specifically distributed to those in Kyaukphyu, Pauk Taw, Ann, and Ramree.

Political activities Following the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état, she participated in the anti-coup movement both in person at rallies and through social media. Denouncing the military coup, she took part in protests, starting in February. She joined the "We Want Justice" three-finger salute movement. The movement was launched on social media, and many celebrities have joined the movement.

On 13 April 2021, warrants for her arrest were issued under Section 505 (a) of the Myanmar Penal Code by the State Administration Council for speaking out against the military coup. Along with several other celebrities, she was charged with calling for participation in the Civil Disobedience Movement (CDM) and damaging the state's ability to govern, with supporting the Committee Representing Pyidaungsu Hluttaw, and with generally inciting the people to disturb the peace and stability of the nation.

Discography

Not Concerned Anymore (2003) The Curse of Love (2007) Memoir of a Diva (2011) Damsel in Distress (2013) Thou Shalt Be Remembered (2015) April Fool (mini-album) (2016) Storm (mini-album) (2018)

Accolades +

City FM awards 2008 Phyu Phyu Kyaw Thein Best Selling Studio Music Album Female Vocalist of the Year

2011 Is it Love?(အချစ်တဲ့လား?) Most Popular Song award 2013 Damsel in Distress Best album Joox Half Year Music Awards 2020 Just Go Away(ထွက်သွားပါတော့) Popular Song Award