Zenn Kyi


Zenn Kyi is a Burmese actor, scriptwriter, writer and singer. He is best known for his leading role in films and Mudras Calling, Now and Ever,which propelled him to fame in Myanmar.

Early life and education

Zenn was born on 25 August 1984 in Mandalay, Myanmar but grew up and studied in New York City, United States, and returned to Myanmar in 2009. He graduated with Music at City College of New York and Film Scoring at Institute of Audio Research.

Career

Zenn released his first solo album The Lost World in 2009. He made his acting debut with leading role in the 2018 film Mudras Calling alongside actress Hla Yin Kyae, directed by his wife Christina Kyi, and which premiered in Myanmar cinemas on 16 March 2018 which was a huge commercial success, topping film ratings and becoming the most hit film at that time.
In 2017, he starred in his second film Deception alongside Thet Mon Myint and Kaew Korravee. The film is directed by the same director of Mudras Calling, Christina Kyi, premiered in Myanmar cinemas on 19 January 2018 stayed in local theaters for a record seven weeks and was also screened in Singapore.
The two films was both a domestic hit, and led to increased recognition for Zenn Kyi. He was a nomination as the 2018 Myanmar Academy Award for Best Actor.
Now & Ever earned 2.4 million kyat at the box office in Myanmar, becoming one of the most successful films of the decade there.

Personal life

In 2006, Zenn married Christina Kyi, a film director. The couple have two sons, the firstborn son died young and the second son was named Noah.

Political views

In 2019, Zenn Kyi and his wife publicly announced on their official Facebook pages that they are strong supporters of Aung San Suu Kyi who faced genocidal charges for the Rohingya genocide at the Criminal Court of Justice at the Hague.

Filmography

Discography

Solo albums

Academy Awards