Danh Monika
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Danh Monica is a Cambodian actresses of the 2000s along with Keo Pich Pisey
Keo Pich Pisey
Keo Pich Pisey is a Cambodian actress, model, and former dancer.She is best known for her portrayal of San Chhay in the F4 Cambodian film series...

, Veth Rattana
Veth Rattana
Veth Rathana was a Cambodian actress who's popularity rose in the mid 2000s from 2003 to 2007. She was among the most successful Cambodian actresses of the 2000s alongside Danh Monika, Keo Pich Pisey, Sim Solika, and Suos Sotheara. In 2006, she married Tuk Vandy and in 2007 Rattana fled to The...

, Suos Sotheara, Chan Leakenna, Keo Nisa, Duch Sophea, and Sarai Sakana. She is the only Cambodian actress today who started acting as a child actor and who is skilled in classical Cambodian ballet.

Early life

Monica was born on November 7, 1986 to Danh Vansa and Men Chan Nary, a performing arts teacher. As an only child from a wealthy family, Danh Monica was very fortunate to have all the resources she would need to be what she wanted, an actress. Because her mother was a performing arts teacher, Danh Monica was exposed to traditional arts. She entered the film industry and starred in her debut film, The Snake King's Child
The Snake King's Child
The Snake King's Child is a 2001 Cambodian-Thai horror film, based on a Cambodian myth about the half-human daughter of a snake god. It is the first full-length feature film to be produced in Cambodia since before the Khmer Rouge era...

 at the age of 14, in 2001.

Career

In the 2000s, Danh Monica, along with Keo Pich Pisey, starred in the most amount of films including legendary films and modern films. The actress not only performs classical Cambodian ballet and operas, in which she learned from her mother from the ages of 7 through 16, but she also sing and perform in live concerts in countries such as France, China, the United States, and Canada. She has appeared in numerous music videos, karaokes, and live shows. Monica is also among one of the first Cambodian TV soap opera stars. She starred in her first TV show/soap opera Klen Pka 3 Po which in English mean "The Arrogance of the Three Colored Flower in 2008.
Currently, Monica does not plan to have any children.

Filmography

Year Film Role Other notes
2001 The Snake King's Child
The Snake King's Child
The Snake King's Child is a 2001 Cambodian-Thai horror film, based on a Cambodian myth about the half-human daughter of a snake god. It is the first full-length feature film to be produced in Cambodia since before the Khmer Rouge era...

Soriya Won for best child actress
2002 Jao Srotop Jek Folktale
Jet Mdai (A Mother's Heart) Modern
2003 Tum Teav Neang Teav Folktale, opposite of Sok Sophea
2004 3 Ace Modern
Ah Lev Folktale, opposite of Sovann Makura
Athitvongsa Sisoriyavong Folktale, opposite of Sok Sophea
Moranak Meada
Moranak Meada
Moranak Meada is a Khmer 2004 fantasy/drama film which received several awards in Khmer film festival including second prize of silver award for best movies.The film based on Khmer old folk tales which similar to Thai legend Bla Boo Thong and European fairy tale Cinderella.- Plot :After her...

Neang Moranak Meada Folktale, opposite of Heng Bunleap
Nieng Arp
Nieng Arp
Nieng Arp with international title as Lady Vampire also known as Vampire and Bodyless is a 2004 Cambodian horror film. The film features upon the religion and belief of domestic folklore about Krasue which present in common around Southeast Asia.Directed by a khmer-born director who took some...

Neang Ahp Horror
Horror film
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, opposite of Sovann Makura
Nieng Leak Neang Leak Folktale
Picheyvongsa Neang Mahouri Folktale, opposite of Heng Bunleap
2005 Athitvongsa Sisoriyavong Folktale, opposite of Meng Bunlo and Heng Dary
Boremei Preah Bodima Meas Horror
Horror fiction
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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 Bunleap
2006 Konsaeng Krohom
Pka Angkeabos Neang Pka Angkeabos
Soriya Lngeach Tngai Soriya Folktale, opposite of Heng Bunleap
2007 Preah Moha Monkoline Folktale, opposite from Sovann Makura
Sarai Andeth Sarai Andeth
Sompov Meas Folktale, Actor Unknown
Srok Srae Snae Knhom Modern, Country
Country
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, opposite of Tep Rundaro
Tep Rundaro
Tep Rindaro is known to be the longest starring actor in Cambodia since the fall of the Khmer Rouge. His first film was The Secret Tears in the Quiet Purple Night, released in 1987.-Early life:...

Tropeang Peay
Tropeang Peay
Tropeang Peay is a 1970 Khmer film starring Kong Som Eun and Vichara Dany.-Novel:The film was originally written as a novel by Ly Taly in the late 1960s before it was produced as a film in 1970.-Remakes:...

Folktale, opposite of Heng Bunleap
2009 Klen Pka 3 Po Modern, TV Series
Peus Snae Folktale, TV Series
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