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Nyunt Win (Burmese: ညွန့်ဝင်း; 8 March 1941 – 1 July 2021)[2][3] was a Burmese film actor. He won seven Myanmar Motion Picture Academy Awards throughout his distinguished career,[4] the most of any recipient in Burmese history.

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Early life and education

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Nyunt Win was born on 8 March 1941 in the village of Zwekala in Thaton, British Burma (now Myanmar) to Thein Nyunt and Shwe Man Tin Maung, a Burmese dancer-actor, as the eldest of seven siblings.[5][6][2] His father Tin Maung founded an influential theatrical troupe, theater troupe, Shwe Man Thabin, in 1933.[6]

In his early childhood, Nyunt Win attended Mandalay Boy's School and St. Francis Boys' School (now Basic Education High School No. 5 Tarmwe) in Rangoon.[2] Between the ages of 10 to 20, he attended Darjeeling College in India.[2] He briefly attended the University of Cambridge to pursue a diploma in radio electronics, and Oregon State University to pursue a diploma in stagecraft.[2]

Career

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Nyunt Win debuted as an actor in the film Do Thami Alo Shi Thi (သတို့သမီး အလိုရှိသည်), directed by Thein Zaw.[2] Throughout his career, he received 7 Myanmar Motion Picture Academy Awards.[2]

Nyunt Win helped pioneer the revival of cricket in Myanmar, a sport he had played as a child. In 2005 he became the inaugural president of the Myanmar Cricket Federation.[7][8][9]

Death

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He died on 1 July 2021 and was survived by his wife and three children.[2]

Filmography

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Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Nominated work Result
1968 Myanmar Motion Picture Academy Awards Best Actor Bando Lu-Lay Nae Thuzar Won
1971 Chit-Thu Waing Waing Lal Won
1983 Ta-Ti-Ya A-Ywal Ei Duh-Ti-Ya Way-Da-Nar (The Second Heartbreak of the Third Age) Won
1993 Best Supporting Actor Thidar Khunnit-Tan Won
1997 Thu Kyun Ma-Khan-Bi (Never Shall We Be Enslaved) Won
2002 Hsan Yay' (Upstream) Won
2004 Hlyo-hwat-thaw-hnin (Mystery of Snow) Won

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Nyunt Win was a Burmese film actor known for his prolific career in Myanmar's cinema, where he earned seven Myanmar Motion Picture Academy Awards. He was celebrated for his versatile performances across several decades and regarded as one of the most prominent figures in Burmese film and theater. Born on March 8, 1941 Nyunt Win was the eldest son of U Tin Maung, a notable figure in Burmese cinema, who encouraged his son's interest in acting from an early age. He appeared in numerous films, including Hmae Ta Pout (1973), Bone Pyat Ba Maung (1983), and Hlyo-hwat-thaw-hnin (2005), contributing significantly to Myanmar's film industry through his work in both dramatic and other roles. Nyunt Win passed away on July 1, 2021 after succumbing to COVID-19 during the pandemic's severe third wave in Myanmar, which claimed many prominent artists and cultural figures in the country. His legacy endures as a veteran film star whose achievements helped shape modern Burmese cinema.

Early life

Family background

Nyunt Win was born on 8 March 1941. He was the eldest son of Shwe Man Tin Maung, a prominent Burmese dancer-actor and founder of the Shwe Man Thabin troupe. The Shwe Man Thabin is one of Myanmar's most revered traditional performing arts troupes, representing a living link to the country's court and popular folk traditions through the stylized all-night zat pwe performance form that incorporates dance, comedy, acrobatics, and live hsaing waing ensemble music. Growing up in this family environment, Nyunt Win was immersed in traditional Burmese theater from an early age, with multiple family members—including his brothers and sisters—participating in the troupe's activities. His father, also known as U Tin Maung, played a pivotal role in nurturing his interest in acting. In a later interview, Nyunt Win himself described how his father encouraged him to pursue acting within the context of the family's theatrical legacy. This foundational exposure to zat pwe through the Shwe Man Thabin troupe profoundly shaped his early connection to the performing arts.

Education

Nyunt Win attended Mandalay Boy's School and St. Francis Boys' School (now known as Basic Education High School No. 5 Tarmwe) in Rangoon during his early childhood. From ages 10 to 20, he studied at Darjeeling College in India. He briefly attended the University of Cambridge, earning a diploma in radio electronics, and Oregon State University, where he obtained a diploma in stagecraft. The training in stagecraft provided a foundation that later supported his work in the performing arts.

Acting career

Debut and early career

Coming from a family with a theater background as the son of U Tin Maung, founder of the Shwe Man Thabin troupe, Nyunt Win transitioned to film roles in Burmese cinema during the 1960s. He earned his first Myanmar Motion Picture Academy Award for Best Actor in 1968 for Bando Lu-Lay Nae Thuzar, establishing his presence in the industry early on. During this period, Nyunt Win's work focused on building his career through roles in local productions.

Breakthrough and major successes

Nyunt Win rose to prominence in Burmese cinema during the 1970s and 1980s through a series of acclaimed performances that established him as one of the industry's leading actors. He won another Myanmar Motion Picture Academy Award for Best Actor in 1971 for Chit Thu Waing Waing Lal, highlighting his ability to portray compelling dramatic roles and gaining him widespread recognition. He consolidated his status with his starring role in the 1972 black-and-white drama Aww Main Ma Main Ma, directed by Thukha, where his performance further demonstrated his versatility. In the 1980s, Nyunt Win achieved another major success with Tatiya A Ywal Ei Dutiya Waydanar (1983), earning him an additional Myanmar Motion Picture Academy Award for Best Actor. These key roles and awards during the 1970s and 1980s, along with earlier and later wins, contributed to his record of seven Myanmar Motion Picture Academy Awards overall—the highest number received by any actor in Myanmar's history.

Later career

Nyunt Win continued his acting career into the 1990s and 2000s, transitioning to supporting and character roles while remaining a respected figure in Burmese cinema. He won Best Supporting Actor in 1993 for Thidar Khun Hna Tan and Best Actor in 1997 for Never Shall We Be Enslaved (Thu Kyun Ma-Khan-Bi). In the early 2000s, he won Best Actor awards for Hsan Yay (2002) and Hlyo-hwat-thaw-hnin (Mystery of Snow, 2005). His later credits include roles in films such as Kyan Sit Min (2005) and The Dance of Alchemist (2014), demonstrating his enduring commitment to Myanmar cinema over several decades as he shifted from leading parts to ensemble work.

Awards and honors

Myanmar Motion Picture Academy Awards

Nyunt Win won seven Myanmar Motion Picture Academy Awards during his career. These awards were received over multiple decades and reflect his sustained excellence in Burmese cinema across leading and supporting roles.

Other recognitions

Nyunt Win was posthumously awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Myanmar Motion Picture Organisation in 2022 for his outstanding performance and contributions to the Myanmar film industry. The honor, consisting of Academy Golden Statues adorned with a five-tical gold star, was presented during the ceremonies marking the 102nd Myanmar Motion Picture Day on 13 October 2022. In Burmese media, Nyunt Win has long been referred to as the "king of the academies" (အကယ်ဒမီများရှင်) and the "great leading actor" (မင်းသားကြီး), titles that underscore his prominence and success in Burmese cinema. These honorifics appear prominently in coverage of his career and legacy, including in obituary tributes following his death.

Personal life

Family

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Other pursuits

Nyunt Win played a pivotal role in the revival of cricket in Myanmar after a long period of dormancy in the sport. He served as the founding president of the Myanmar Cricket Federation (MCF), a position he assumed upon the organization's establishment in 2005. Under his leadership, the federation worked to develop the game domestically, including efforts to promote cricket among schoolboys in Yangon and plans to expand it to other states. He oversaw key infrastructure developments, such as the inauguration of a new cricket ground at Saw Pong in Yangon in 2010. Nyunt Win expressed cautious optimism about the sport's progress, noting in an interview that while cricket was "not very exciting as yet," improvements were forthcoming following Myanmar's affiliation with the Asian Cricket Council. His tenure as president marked the foundational phase of organized cricket in the country.

Death and legacy

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