Eaindra Kyaw Zin (, ; born 24 April 1977) is a three-time Myanmar Academy Award-winning Burmese actress and model. She is one of Myanmar's highest-paid actresses and an amateur painter. Now, being above 40, she still remains a popular actress in Myanmar.
Early life Eaindra Kyaw Zin was born to a well-to-do family in Yangon, the youngest child of Mya Thida and Kyaw Zin. She is a granddaughter of Bo Zeya, one of the Thirty Comrades who founded the modern Burmese Army, a niece of Dagon Taya, a writer, and a first cousin of singer Hayma Ne Win and singer and film star Yaza Ne Win. Kyaw Zin graduated from Yangon's Dagon 1 High School. She holds a BSc degree in chemistry.
Career In an interview with The Myanmar Times, Kyaw Zin admitted that film was not her initial choice of a career. Rather, she envisioned herself as an independent artist or a doctor but had to reevaluate her options after getting sub-par grades in school. Her first foray into the entertainment industry came by way of a local beauty contest. She won the Miss Kokkine contest in 1996, and then went on to win Miss Christmas the same year. Following 1996, she began to act in TV series such as Loving Editor (Chit Thaw Editor) and Ah Hnine Mae. She became popular in the Ah Hnine Mae TV series with a character called Po Tay. For the next two years she appeared in magazines and modeling shows. In 2000, she scored her big break as an actress in the film Pyaw Lai Kya Ya Aung (Let's Have Great Fun) as the lead actress. She was nominated as best lead actress at Tha-Mee-Shin Film for 2000 Academy.
Ironically, her film career in the early 2000s was handicapped by the top leading man of that day, Yaza Ne Win, her first cousin. In 2003, she spoke to Chiangmai-based The Irrawaddy magazine that "I have limited opportunities to act in current popular movies. In the movies, I can only perform sibling roles with my first cousin and we can not shoot love scenes." As it is leading men who score big at the box office in Burma, being cast aside by male superstars is an actress's best chance at fame.
Eaindra Kyaw Zin won the 2004 Myanmar Academy Award, playing a villain role in the movie, Flirtatious Sky (). She continues to act in films and model for commercials. Eaindra Kyaw Zin also won the 2017 Myanmar Academy Award, playing in the main role in the movie, Knife in the Heart ( Yin-Bat-Htae-Ka-Dar). Although she is over 40, she is still a top model and actress in an industry full of young starlets. She is also vice-CEO of Pyay Ti Oo Education Foundation and Chair-Person of Thudra Film Production and The Bridge Myanmar.
Political views and activities In December 2003, the Burmese actress was accused by The Irrawaddy for displaying "conspicuous patriotism". When the Thai film Bang Rajan—which featured scenes of one of Burma's 18th century invasions of the Thai kingdom—was screened at a Pan-Asian film festival in France in early 2001, Kyaw Zin stormed out of the theater before the film's end. Its director, Thanit Jitnukul, who took home the festival's Best Director award, recounted meeting Kyaw Zin that day. "She was very friendly at first," Thanit said. "Then she asked me about my movie. I told her its name, and she refused to talk to me again."
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 2 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.
On 9 April 2021, Eaindra Kyaw Zin and her husband Pyay Ti Oo, were arrested at their home. After almost 11 months, they were released on 2 March 2022.
Personal life She married actor Pyay Ti Oo on 1 January 2011. They have two children.
Social work Eaindra Kyaw Zin is socially involved with the community and various Burmese charities and is considered by her peers to be a good role model for young women in the country.
Filmography + Lists of films Year Film Director Co-Stars Notes1998KyaNaw KyaMa Doh ThiYi Wai Yan, Htun Eaindra Bo, Myo Thanda Htun, Ah Yei1999A Phyu Yaung AhTahMin Maw Kun, Hla Inzale Tint, Min Thu2000Thamee ShinKhin Maung Oo & Soe Thein HtutYan Aung, Dwe, Wyne, Sai Bo Bo, Khin Than Nu, Cho Pyone, Myo Thanda Tun, Soe Moe Kyi, Nwae Nwae SanNominated-Best Actress AwardMa Mone Lay Nae NgapaliZin Yaw Maung MaungYan Aung, Dwe, Moe Di, May Than Nu, Nwae Nwae San2001Pyin Sa Let Yin KhunMalikha Soe Htike AungDwe, Min Oo, Htet Htet Moe Oo, Hla Eain Za Li TintEain Met Yar ThiMee PwarDwe, Moht Moht Myint Aung, Nay Toe, Aung Lwin2002A Chit The Lay PyayKo Aung Min TheinDwe, Phyo Ngwe Soe, Sai Bo Bo, Kutho, Smile, NawaratNominated-Best Actress AwardYin Dwin ZagaKhin Maung Oo+Soe Thein HtutDwe, May Than Nu, Zaganar, Khu Thol, King KaungMin Nae Mha Chit Tat PyiKhin Maung Oo+Soe Thein HtutDwe, Nay Aung, Thu Maung, Wyne, Kutho, Phoe Phyu, Nga Pyaw Kyaw, Zu Zu MaungYin Wat PannMite TiDwe, Lu Min, Tun Tun WinNominated-Best Actress Award2003La Min Ko Sein Khaw Kya Thu MyaMaung Tin OoLu Min, Myint Myint KhaingNay Ka Mway Tae LaMaung Tin OoKyaw Hein, Min Maw Kun, Tint Tint TunThoo Mwae Hta ThissaWai Hmai NyoNyunt Win, Thiha Tin Soe, Lu Min, Sithu Tin Soe, May Than Nu, Htun Eaindra Bo, Nawarat, Nwae Nwae Mu, San San AyeChit Chin Yin Khon Yawng Kyi Swar PhyitLwin MinDwe, Tint Tint Tun2004Nauk Ma Kya KyayMaung Myo Min (Yin Twin Phyit)Dwe, Nanda, Ah-Yaing, Aung Lwin, Khine Thin KyiYin Khon Than A Yin Hni SoneNaung Tun Lwin+Nyi Nyi Tun LwinDwe, Phyo Ngwe Soe, Byite, Kyaw Htoo, Htin Paw, Wyne, Zaw Zaw Aung, Aye Wit Yi Thaung, Hnin Wit Yi Thaung, Gone Pon LayEain Met Nat ThameeKhin Maung Oo+Soe Thein HtutDwe, Thu Htoo San, Htun Eaindra Bo, Pearl WinMyet Nhar Myar Tae Kaung KinMaung Myo Min (Yin Twin Phit)Yan Aung, Lwin Moe, Tint Tint TunWon-Best Actress AwardStyleMite TiLwin Moe, Yar Zar Ne Win, Zarganar, Soe Myat Nandar, May Thinza Oo, Pyay Ti Oo2005Chit Chin Phwat Met TarKhin Maung Oo+Soe Thein HtutDwe, Phoe Kyaw, Min Thu, Min Htet Kyaw Zin, Myint Naing, Tint Tint Tun, Myat Kay Thi Aung, Su Pan Htwar, Khine Hnin WaiNominated-Best Actress AwardAh Chit Yae Nel Sat Ah Hmone Tae Myo YoeNaung Tun Lwin+Nyi Nyi Tun LwinKyaw Ye Aung, Dwe, Min Hein, Wyne, Ah-Yaing, NawaratKyo Nah SahKhin Maung Oo+Soe Thein HtutDwe, Tint Tint Tun, Myint Myint Khin, Ku Thol, Nyo Min LwinKaba Sone HtiKhin Maung Oo+Soe Thein HtutTun Tun, Wyne Su Khaing TheinModern A Chit MyarNyunt Myanmar Nyi Nyi AungLwin Moe, Yan Aung, Zarganar, Tint Tint Tun, May Thinzar Oo2006Ton Ton Le ChitMaung NandaYan Aung, Dwe, Sharr Nyo, Soe Myat Nandar, Hla Izzali Tint, Khine Hnin WaiMaik-ti Lay MyaMite TiLwin Moe, Lu Min, Yaza Ne WinNominated-Best Actress Award2007Wingaba Achit Ne Thu Ei Chit Koko ChitThein Han (Phoenix)Min Mawkun, Nay Toe, Be Lu Wa, Thinza Wint KyawMoe-Paw Khon-Tet Ka Laik Chin Ba DeNyunt Myanmar Nyi Nyi AungNay Toe, Htun Htun, Ye Lay, Nay Aung, Myat Kaythi Aung, May Thinzar OoDi Kaung Be Thu DohnNyi Nyi Tun LwinNay Toe, Moe Di, Moss, Met Tar, Khin Soe Paing2008Shock Shi Te A Chit MyaKo Zaw (Aryon Oo)Ye Aung, Khant Sithu, Pyay Ti Oo, Soe Myat Thuzar, Moe Hay KoMyint Mo Htet Ka TharaphuThein Han (Phoenix)Nay Toe, Tun Tun, Zin Wyne, Moh Moh Myint Aung2009Mommy SheinNyi Nyi Tun LwinYan Aung, Nay Toe, Moe Di, Moss, Thinza Wint Kyaw, Nan Su Yati SoeAhteik Ye Ahyeik (Shadow of the Past)Zin Yaw Maung MaungAung Thura, Zin Myo, Khine Hnin WaiNominated-Best Actress AwardHot Shot 2Thu Htoo San, Moe Aung Yin, Moh Moh Myint Aung, May Than Nu, MelodyGyogya Taung-Pan Khat ThanZin Yaw Maung MaungNay Toe, Kyaw Kyaw Bo, Wyne Su Khine Thein, Moe Yu SanNominated-Best Actress Award2010Nat Phat Tae Sone Twal MyarKo Zaw (Aryon Oo)Ye Aung, Pyay Ti Oo, Nyi Nanda, Soe Myat Thuzar, Thet Mon MyintHeart Hti TalNyunt Myanmar Nyi Nyi AungYan Aung, Ye Aung, Thu Htoo San, Moe Aung Yin, Moh Moh Myint Aung, Soe Myat Thuzar, Thin Zar Wint KyawAchit Larr Lar HtarNyi Nyi Tun LwinMin Maw Kun, Khant Si Thu, Moe Aung Yin, Kyaw Kyaw Bo, Khine Thin Kyi, Melody, Soe Pyae Thazin2011ChangeThein Han (Phoenix)Nay Toe, Kyaw Kyaw BoFalan Falan Phyit Dae AchitNyi Nyi Tun LwinYan Aung, Nay Toe, Moh Moh Myint Aung, May Thinzar Oo, Chit Snow Oo2012May Khin KanyarKo Zaw (Ar Yone Oo)Yan Aung, Ye Aung, Khant Si Thu, Pyay Ti Oo, Kyaw Kyaw Bo, Soe Myat Thuzar, Thinzar Wint Kyaw, Wutt Hmone Shwe Yi Thwar Lu Soe Dar Myo Taw Tat Tal Nyi Nyi Htun Lwin Kyaw Ye Aung, Pyay Ti Oo, Nay Min, Soe Myat Thuzar, Pearl Win2013Kyal-Sin Maw-Gun (Star Record)Pa Gyi Soe MoeYe Aung, Lu Min, Wai Lu Kyaw, Nay Toe, Tun Tun, Soe Myat Thuzar, Tint Tint Tun, Pan Phyu, Thet Mon Myint Nominated-Best Supporting Actress AwardWhite CastleKo Zaw (Ar Yone Oo)Nay Toe, Pyay Ti Oo, Kaung Pyae, Cho Pyone, Thandar Bo, Yoon Yoon Nominated-Best Actress Award 2014Ko Tint Toh Super Yat KwatKyaw Zaw LinAh Yine, Yan Aung, Ye Aung, Lu Min, Min Maw Kun, Pyay Ti Oo, Nay Toe, Myint Myat, Aung Ye Lin, Moe Pyae Pyae Maung, Soe Myat Thuzar, Thet Mon Myint, Wutt Hmone Shwe Yi, Phway Phway, Sandi Myint Lwin special appearance2015Chit San Eain 2028Hein SoeLu Min, Min Maw Kun, Pyay Ti Oo, Nay Toe, Tun Tun, Myint Myat, Nay Min, Htun Eaindra Bo, Moe Hay Ko, Chit Thu Wai, Soe Pyae Thazin, Thinzar Wint Kyaw, Wutt Hmone Shwe YiMaunt Eain ThuThi Dar Linn (Laurel)Lu Min, Tun Tun Win, Hla Yin Kyay, Yoon Yoon Nominated-Best Actress Award 2016Hnin Si Pan Tu (Rose Wearer)Hein SoeNaung Naung, Zin Wyne, Ye Aung, Zaw Oo, May Than Nu 2017Yin Bat Htae Ka DarWyne (Own Creator)Pyay Ti Oo, Nay San, Htun Eaindra Bo, Myat Kay Thi Aung, May Ka Byar, Khin Moh Moh Aye, Nwae Nwae San Won-Best Actress Award2018Kyi Lay KyiPyay Thein Thi HaLu Min, Khant Si Thu, Khin Hlaing, Khine Thin KyiReflectionLu MinHtun Eaindra Bo, Wut Hmone Shwe Yee, PatriciaPost-ProductionKyat GuLu MinLu Min, Myint Myat, Htun Eaindra Bo2019Hit TineHein SoeSai Wanna Aung, James, Htoo Pyae Aung, May Than Nu, Mone, Phyo Pa Pa Htoo, Sao Yoon Waddy OoThe Three Men, She LovesMg Myo Min (Yin Twin Phyit)Yan Aung, Min Oo, Min Bhone Myat, Moht Moht Myint Aung, Emily BoJin PartyYazawin KoYan Aung, Min Maw Kun, Yair Yint Aung, Htoo Aung, Bella, Yin Latt, Shwe Eain Si, Khin Hlaing, Ko Pouk, Joker, K NyiFrequencyKhant Mhan HtalHtun Eaindra Bo, many new actors...Yuu Aung Chit Mae LuAung Zaw LinNay Toe, Min Thar Ge, May Toe KhineNyit ToonLu MinLu Min, Pyay Ti Oo, Khine Thin Kyi, Htet Htet HtunA Mhya A MhyaSteel (Dwe Myittar)Khant Si Thu, Lin Zarni ZawYoma Paw Kya Tae Myet YayKo PaukMyint Myat, Khin Hlaing, Aung Yay Chan, Khine Thin Kyi, May Myint MoBox No. 88Win Lwin HtetNay Toe, Htun HtunTin StringAr KarPhyo Ngwe Soe, Aung Ye Htwe, Shwe Eain Si2020Lady DangerPwint Theingi ZawKhant Si Thu, Khar Ra, Htun Eaindra Bo, Paing Phyo Thu, Mone
Awards and nominations Beauty pageants YearRecipientHonourResult1996Eaindra Kyaw ZinMiss KokkineMiss Christmas
Myanmar Academy Awards