Danh Monica (born 4 November 1986) is a Cambodian-born actress, dancer and entrepreneur based in Australia. Classically trained in Cambodian ballet and opera, Monica started her career as a child actor, starring in The Snake King's Child (2001). She was one of the first television soap opera stars in Cambodia.
Early life Monica's mother, Men Chennary, was a court dancer when the Khmer Rouge seized power, and later became a teacher at the dance academy.
At the age of 8, Monica started studying classical Cambodian dance and opera at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts. She and her mother sometimes performed, side by side, for King Norodom Sihanouk.
At the age of 13, Monica was cast in her debut film, The Snake King's Child. According to director Fai Sam Ang, she was chosen for the starring role for her beauty, acting skill, and calm demeanor around snakes.
Career In the 2000s, Danh Monica starred in a large number of films, including Tum Teav (2003) directed by Fai Sam Ang. Monica featured as Teav, a role which her mother had performed in stage productions throughout the 1960s.
She later moved to Australia, where she started her own international online business.
Filmography
Year Film Role Other notesRef. 2001 The Snake King's Child Soriya Won for best child actress2002 Jao Srotop Jek Folktale Jet Mdai (A Mother's Heart) Modern 2003 Tum Teav Neang Teav Folktale, opposite of Sok Sophea Ah Lev2004 3 Ace Modern Ah Lev Folktale, opposite of Sovann Makura Athitvongsa Sisoriyavong Folktale, opposite of Sok Sophea Moranak Meada Neang Moranak Meada Folktale, opposite of Heng Bunleap Nieng Arp Neang Ahp Horror, opposite of Sovann Makura Nieng Leak Neang Leak Folktale Picheyvongsa Neang Mahouri Folktale, opposite of Heng Bunleap2005 Athitvongsa Sisoriyavong Folktale, opposite of Meng Bunlo and Heng Dary Boremei Preah Bodima Meas Horror Neang Keo Nama Tida Mok Ses Double role as Keo Nama and Moni Rattana Folktale Tep Tida Kondol Saw Folktale, opposite of Eng Rithy Vimean Chan Neang Vimean Chan Folktale, opposite of Heng Bunleap2006 Konsaeng Krohom Pka Angkeabos Neang Pka Angkeabos Soriya Lngeach Tngai Soriya Folktale, opposite of Heng Bunleap2007 Preah Moha Monkoline Folktale, opposite from Sovann Makura Sarai Andeth Sarai Andeth Sompov Meas Folktale, Actor Unknown Srok Srae Snae Knhom Modern, Country, opposite of Tep Rundaro Tropeang Peay Folktale, opposite of Heng Bunleap2009 Klen Pka 3 Po Modern, TV Series Peus Snae Folktale, TV Series
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