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Pyay Ti Oo (Burmese: ပြေတီဦး, born 30 November 1978) is a five time Myanmar Motion Picture Academy Awards winning film actor and advertising model in Myanmar.[1] He is CEO of Pyay Ti Oo Education Foundation, which provides scholarships to economically disadvantaged students who have been accepted into medical school.

Key Information

Early life

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Pyay Ti Oo was born on 30 November 1978 in Yangon to Ti Ti and her physician husband, Dr. Tin Maung Oo. The middle child of three siblings, he has one elder sister, Swe Ti Oo, and one younger sister, Ngwe Ti Oo. His family moved to Mokpalin after his birth. He graduated from Mandalay Technological University with a B.E. degree in Civil Engineering.[2]

Career

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Pyay Ti Oo started acting since he was a student. He got his first break in 1999 when he appeared in the program of "Myanmar Language" on Myanmar Radio and Television. His first film was Yan Kyway in which he appeared as a supporting actor. His most successful movies produced in 2009 were Chit-Pan Wah Wah, Cho Lein (Artificial Treat), Yin-Bat Chin A-Nyi, Kyama Pakhon Hma Leikpya Lay Dwe Na Khe Bu De. Pyay Ti Oo acted in six films and many TV advertisements in 2009. Pyay Ti Oo won the 2010 Best Lead Actor Award of Myanmar Academy Award Ceremony on 7 February 2012.[3] He won the Academy Award for his performance in the film Adam, Eve and Datsa (Burmese: အာဒမ်ရယ်၊ ဧဝရယ်၊ ဒသရယ်). His role "Min Htin Si" in that movie is kind of villain.[3][4]

Personal life

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Pyay Ti Oo has said that if he were not involved in the entertainment industry, he would have become an engineer. Pyay Ti Oo married actress Eaindra Kyaw Zin in January 2011. Their wedding ceremony was broadcast "live" on Burmese TV, MRTV-4.[5] The couple gave birth to their very first born daughter, Pyay Thudra on 14 October 2011.

Social works and political activities

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Pyay Ti Oo founded the "Pyay Ti Oo Education Foundation" with a seed investment of ($10000) 10 million kyats. Outstanding students, who qualify to study at medical universities but cannot afford the tuition, are eligible to apply for a grant from his foundation. Each student will receive K50,000 a month for the duration of their studies but must adhere to certain rules and regulations. Students who take up the scholarship are required to stay and work in Myanmar for five years after completing their degrees. They are also not permitted to leave the country or get married while they are studying. Poor grades and attendance records are also grounds for termination of support.[6] For fund-raising, Pyay Ti Oo and his fellow artists made Pyay Ti Oo Foundation Fun-Raising Concert on 4 December 2011 at Thuwunna Indoor Stadium, Yangon. They produced two videos of that and donate all their artist fees.

Following the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état, Pyay Ti Oo participated in the anti-coup movement by attending anti-government rallies and denouncing the coup through social media, starting in February. He joined the "We Want Justice" three-finger salute movement. The movement was launched on social media, and many celebrities joined the movement.[7][8]

On 17 February 2021, authorities issued an arrest warrant for Pyay Ti Oo, along with those for several other celebrities, for encouraging civil servants to join ongoing civil disobedience movement.[9]

On 9 April 2021, Pyay Ti Oo and his wife Eaindra Kyaw Zin surrendered to the police.[10] They were released on 2 March 2022. [11]

Filmography

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Lists of films
Year Film Co-Stars
2000 Yan Kyway
2009 Chit Pan Wah Wah[12]
2009 Cho Lein[12]
2009 Yin Bat Chin Anyi[12] Eindra Kyaw Zin
2009 Kyama Pakhon Paw Hma Leippya Lay Dway Na Ge Bu De[12] Thet Mon Myint, May Ka Byar
2009 Lay Hline Chit Thu[12] Thet Mon Myint, Tint Tint Htun
2010 Chin Phat[12]
2010 Yay Yote Yay Che Thu[12]
2010 Pan Ton Kabya[12] Eindra Kyaw Zin, San Htut
2010 A-Phyu Yaung Lwinbyin Mya[12]
2010 Letwe Bet Yin-Bat Hsi Ga Guitar[12]
2010 Chit Phu De Ma Lwe Bu Yu Naing De[12] Tint Tin Htun, Wine Su, Chaw Ya Ta Nar
2010 Bite Bite Bite[12] Kyaw Ye Aung, Soe Myat Thuza, Nawarat
2010 Kya Go Tote De Pya[12]
2010 The Ko Phya Achit[12]
2010 Chit Ma Chit Akyee Gyi Chit[12]
2010 Chote Say[12] Eindra Kyaw Zin
2010 Lay-Byay Tay Thwa Seit-Ku Nghet-Lay-Mya[12] Eindra Kyaw Zin
2010 Chit-Thu Ye Chit-Thu[12] Thet Mon Myint
2010 Hnin Dandaryi[12] Eindra Kyaw Zin
2010 Na Kyat Kwet Ninn De Yaukpha[12] Thet Mon Myint
2010 Apyo Lay Ye Cowboy[12] Eindra Kyaw Zin
2010 Ma Chit Pe Ma Nay Naing Bu[12] Eindra Kyaw Zin
2010 Short Shi De Achit[12] Eindra Kyaw Zin, Khant Sithu and Moe Hay Ko
2010 A-Hsint Myint Chit Zaga[12]
2010 1500 Kyaw De[12]
2010 Yin-Khon Than[12] Phway Phway
2010 Mahaythi Ye Jalaby[12] Eindra Kyaw Zin
2010 Bat Ki Hpuza[12] Eindra Kyaw Zin
2010 3+4=Love[12] Eindra Kyaw Zin
2010 Wut Hmone Win Ei Apyin Sa Yatha[12] Wut Hmone Shwe Yee
2010 Apyin Sa Uyin-Hmu[12] Soe Myat Thuzar
2010 Ba Laung Ba Le[12] Moe Hay Ko
2010 Hmaw Panthi[12] Moe Hay Ko
2010 Meinma Yu Me Hso Yin Sin-Za Bo Lo Me[12] Eindra Kyaw Zin
2011 Shwe Lin-Ban Ne Pan Kan Thu[12] Wut Hmone Shwe Yee
2011 Juliet Ta Yay Noe[12] Moe Hay Ko
2011 Chit-Thu Thi Zay[12] Eindra Kyaw Zin
2011 Dar Kyi Pee Mha Phwa Kya Par[12] Eindra Kyaw Zin
2011 Yone Kyi Chin Hnin Si[12] Wut Hmone Shwe Yee
2011 Yin-Dwin Ashotdawbon[12] Phway Phway, Moe Yu San
2011 Ka Kyoe Sone De Tha Toe Tha[12] Moe Hay Ko
2011 Chocolate Love[12] Eindra Kyaw Zin
2011 Nint[12] Wut Hmone Shwe Yee
2011 Di Kaung-Ma-Lay Atwet[12] Wut Hmone Shwe Yee
2011 Nat-Thami Phaw De A-seit[12] Moe Hay Ko
2011 Pa Hta Ma Sone Chit Tar Nin[12] Wut Hmone Shwe Yee
2011 Let Ma Htat Mi 3 Naryi[12] Moe Hay Ko
2011 Kyanaw Yaukkhama Ne Thu-Ei Virus Mya Soe Myat Thuzar, Soe Myat Nandar, Soe Pyae Thazin, Sandi Myint Lwin, Wai Lyan
2011 Achit Yawga[12] Moe Hay Ko

Films (Big Screen Movies)

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Lists of Films
Year Film Director Co-Stars
2009 Shote-Shet Te Achit Mya Ko Zaw (Aryon Oo) Khant Sithu, Eaindra Kyaw Zin, Moe Hay Ko, Soe Myat Thuzar
2010 Swe Ta Yar Maung Ta Kyeit Mee Pwar Khant Sithu, Khine Thin Kyi, Khine Hnin Wai
Yin Bat Kyee Ne Chit Lai Me Wah Wah Win Shwe Moe Hay Ko, Nyunt Win, Yan Aung, Wah Wah Win Shwe, Thar Htoo
A May Kyay Zu Satt Phu Chin Tal Khin Saw Myo Thet Mon Myint, Nay Aung, May Than Nu, Wah Wah Aung
Nat Phat Tae Sone Twal Myar Ko Zaw (Ar Yone Oo) Eaindra Kyaw Zin, Thet Mon Myint, Nyi Nanda
Kyauk Thin Pone Tway Moe Htar Tae Eain Ko Zaw (Ar Yone Oo) Kyaw Ye Aung, Thet Mon Myint
2011 Adam, Eve and Datsa Wyne Sai Sai Kham Leng, Thet Mon Myint
2012 May Khin Kanyar Ko Zaw (Aryon Oo) Yan Aung, Ye Aung, Khant Sithu, Kyaw Kyaw Bo, Eaindra Kyaw Zin, Soe Myat Thuzar, Wutt Hmone Shwe Yi, Thinzar Wint Kyaw
Hna Pin Lain Tae Yee Sar Sar Nyi Nyi Htun Lwin Yan Aung, Ye Aung, Kyaw Kyaw Bo, Myint Myint Khine, Soe Myat Thuzar, Khine Hnin Wai, Wutt Hmone Shwe Yi.
Thwar Lu Soe Dar Myo Taw Tat Tal Nyi Nyi Htun Lwin Kyaw Ye Aung, Nay Min, Soe Myat Thuzar, Eaindra Kyaw Zin, Pearl Win
Red Cotton Silk Flower Wyne Phway Phway
2013 As U Like Wyne Wutt Hmone Shwe Yi
White Castle Ko Zaw (Ar Yone Oo) Nay Toe, Eaindra Kyaw Zin
2014 Modern Yazawin Nyi Nyi Htun Lwin Khant Sithu, Wai Lu Kyaw, Khin Hlaing, Wutt Hmone Shwe Yi, Htun Eaindra Bo, Sandi Myint Lwin
Ko Tint Toh Super Yat Kwat Kyaw Zaw Lin Many actors
Made in Heart Wyne Moe Hay Ko, Wutt Hmone Shwe Yi
By Coincidence Maung Myo Min Moe Hay Ko, Laila Khan
2015 Lu Gyi Min Khin Byar Nyi Nyi Htun Lwin Wutt Hmone Shwe Yi, Zin Wine
Mingalar Hlae Ko Zaw (Ar Yone Oo) Khant Si Thu, Nay Min, Soe Myat Thuzar, Moe Hay Ko
Chit San Eain 2028 Hein Soe Lu Min, Htun Eaindra Bo, Nay Toe, Moe Hay Ko, Min Maw Kun, Wutt Hmone Shwe Yi, Nay Min, Chit Thu Wai, Htun Htun, Thinza Wint Kyaw, Myint Myat, Soe Pyae Thazin
2016 Bago Sarr Hnint Thu Ei Virus Myarr Kyaw Zaw Lin Patricia, Soe Myat Thuzar, Yaza Ne Win, Yan Aung, Kyaw Ye Aung
2017 Yazawin Yine Thu Myar Maung Myo Min Patricia, Laila Kham, Myint Myat
A Ywal Thone Parr Chit Tat Thee Maung Myo Min Wutt Hmone Shwe Yi, Yan Aung, Moht Moht Myint Aung, Kyaw Ye Aung, Khine Thin Kyi, May Thinza Oo, Kyaw Kyaw
Yin Bat Htae Ka Dar Maung Myo Min Eaindra Kyaw Zin, Htun Eaindra Bo, Myat Kaythi Aung
Nay Win Ate Tan Tat Wyne Paing Phyo Thu, Htun Eaindra Bo
TT & Donut Adsajun Sattagovit Chattarika Sittiprom, Suphawit Muongmee, Shwe Thamee, Chai Khunsriluxsa
Kat Pi Ya Ko Zaw (Ar Yone Oo) Phway Phway, Kaung Pyae
2018 Toe Kyaw Man Nae Nan San Tae Ywar Kyaw Thar Gyi Kyaw Ye Aung, Bay Lu Wa, Aye Myat Thu, Thinzar Wint Kyaw
Yite Sar Mite Tee Khin Hlaing, Bay Lu Wa, Ayeyar, Soe Myat Thuzar, Moe Di
Tasay Par Lar Pyi R. Peraks Ei Chaw Po, Nyi Htut Khaung, Khin Hlaing, Aung Zaw Min
2019 Nyit Toon Lu Min Eaindra Kyaw Zin,Khine Thin Kyi, Lu Min
LadyBoy Ko Pauk Kyaw Kyaw Bo, Htoo Aung, Ei Chaw Po, Kaew Korravee, Khin Hlaing, Joker, Bank, P Nok, K Nyi, Nyaung Nyaung
Two Weeks Notice Maung Myo Min Wutt Hmone Shwe Yi, Min Oo, Kyaw Kyaw Bo, Aye Myat Thu
The Three Men, She Loves Maung Myo Min Yan Aung, Min Oo, Min Phone Myat, Moht Moht Myint Aung, Eaindra Kyaw Zin, Nan Sandar Hla Htun, Emily Bo
2020 Kan Ma Pha La Pan Chi Soe Moe Min Maw Kun, Moe Hay Ko, Soe Pyae Thazin, Aye Myat Thu, Zin Wine
Golden Princess Mee Pwar Kyaw Kyaw Bo, Kaung Pyae, Zin Wine, Cho Pyone, May Thinza Oo, Soe Pyae Thazin

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Nominated work Result
2010 Myanmar Motion Picture Academy Awards Best Actor Adam, Eve and Datsa Won
A May Kyay Zu Satt Phu Chin Tal Nominated
2012 Red Cotton Silk Flower Won
2013 As U Like Won
White Castle Nominated
2014 Made in Heart Won
By Coincidence Nominated
2015 Lu Gyi Min Khin Byar Nominated
2016 Yazawin Yine Thu Myar Nominated
2017 Yin Bat Htae Ka Dar Nominated
2020 Kan Ma Pha La Nominated
2022 Lake Pyar Htaung Chauk Won

References

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Pyay Ti Oo

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Pyay Ti Oo (Burmese: ပြေတီဦး; born 30 November 1978) is a Myanmar film actor and advertising model recognized for his multiple wins at the Myanmar Motion Picture Academy Awards. Born in Yangon to a physician father and his wife, Ti Oo began his career in modeling before transitioning to acting, appearing in films such as Ladyboy (2019), Two Weeks Notice (2019), and Adam, Eve, and Datsa, for which he received the Best Lead Actor award in 2010. His performances have earned him at least four Academy Awards, establishing him as a prominent figure in Myanmar's entertainment industry. In early 2021, following Myanmar's military coup, Oo publicly supported anti-coup protests and encouraged civil disobedience, leading to his arrest on 6 April alongside actress Eaindra Kyaw Zin—widely regarded as his partner—under Penal Code Section 505(a) for alleged incitement. He was sentenced to prison but released in March 2022 under a junta amnesty.

Early life

Family background and upbringing

Pyay Ti Oo was born on 30 November 1978 in , , to Ti Ti and her husband, Dr. Tin Maung Oo, a physician. As the of three siblings, he has an elder sister, Swe Ti Oo, and a younger sister, Ngwe Ti Oo. After his birth, the family moved from to Mokpalin in , where he was raised during his early childhood.

Education and early influences

Pyay Ti Oo pursued higher education at Technological University, graduating with a degree in . His entry into the occurred during his university years, when he began as a student. This early involvement laid the foundation for his transition from studies to the industry. Pyay Ti Oo's initial public exposure came in 1999 through an appearance on the "Myanmar Language" educational program aired by , which highlighted his emerging on-screen presence and interest in media.

Professional career

Entry into modeling and advertising

Pyay Ti Oo transitioned into modeling and during his formative years in the industry, leveraging his emerging on-screen presence to secure commercial endorsements. Following his initial visibility in 1999 via the "Myanmar Language" program on , he established himself as an advertising model through television commercials that capitalized on his charismatic appeal. These early forays positioned him as a sought-after figure for product promotions in Myanmar's burgeoning consumer market. By 2009, Pyay Ti Oo had appeared in numerous TV advertisements alongside his burgeoning film work, marking a period of intensified commercial activity. Notable examples include the 2010 Calsome "Tha Din Kyoot" campaign, directed by and featuring co-stars and May Than Nu, as well as endorsements for shared with actress . Such roles underscored his versatility and contributed to his reputation as one of Myanmar's highest-paid models and , with advertising gigs providing significant visibility and income parallel to his acting pursuits.

Acting debut and rise to prominence

Pyay Ti Oo made his acting debut in the film Yan Kyway, where he portrayed a supporting role. Following his debut, Pyay Ti Oo expanded his presence in Burmese cinema through consistent roles across various genres, gradually transitioning from supporting parts to more prominent characters. By 2009, he appeared in six films, including the commercially successful Chit-Pan Wah Wah and Cho Lein (translated as Artificial Treat), which marked a significant uptick in his visibility and audience appeal within Myanmar's . His rise to prominence accelerated with the 2010 release of , a love-triangle in which he played the lead role of , earning him the Best Lead Actor award at the Myanmar Motion Picture and establishing him as a versatile and acclaimed performer. This accolade, combined with subsequent wins totaling four to five over his career, solidified his status as one of 's top , known for dramatic depth and broad commercial success.

Key film roles and collaborations

Pyay Ti Oo's breakthrough in Burmese cinema occurred in 2009, when he starred in six films, including the romantic comedies Chit-Pan Wah, Cho Lein (translated as Artificial Treat), Yin-Bat Chin A-Nyi, and Kyama Pakhon Hma Leikpya Lay. These roles established him as a leading actor, earning him the Best Lead Actor award at the 2010 Myanmar Motion Picture Academy Awards for his performance in one of these productions. In Cho Lein, he collaborated with acclaimed actress Eaindra Kyaw Zin, portraying a central romantic lead in a film noted for its comedic elements. A notable international collaboration came in 2017 with TT & Donut, a Burmese-Thai romantic comedy co-produced by companies from both countries and directed by Thai filmmaker Adsajun Sattagovit. Pyay Ti Oo played the affluent Ti Oo (TT), accused of a Thai woman played by Phromsuta "Donut" Artima, blending action and romance to appeal across Southeast Asian audiences. The film underscored emerging cross-border filmmaking trends, with Pyay Ti Oo's star power drawing Myanmar viewers to theaters in . In 2019, he led the ensemble in LadyBoy, a Burmese comedy-drama action film directed by Ko Pauk, co-starring Kyaw Kyaw Bo, Htoo Aung, and Ei Chaw Po. The production explored themes of identity and conflict through humorous and dramatic lenses, contributing to his reputation for versatile lead roles. Other credits from that year include Two Weeks Notice and Nyit Toon, further diversifying his portfolio in contemporary Burmese cinema. These roles, alongside earlier successes, solidified his five-time Myanmar Motion Picture Academy Awards status prior to his political activism.

Personal life

Marriage and family

Pyay Ti Oo married actress on 1 January 2011. Their wedding ceremony was broadcast live on the Burmese television channel MRTV-4. The couple has two children: a daughter named Pyay Thudra, born on 14 October 2011, and a son born on 27 August 2015.

Lifestyle and residences

Pyay Ti Oo resides in Bahan Township, , , where he shares a home with his wife, actress . The couple was arrested at this residence on April 8, 2021, amid the junta's crackdown on anti-coup protesters. Following their pardon and release from Insein Prison on March 2, 2022, Pyay Ti Oo and Eaindra Kyaw Zin returned to their Yangon home. Details on additional properties or changes in residence post-release remain undisclosed in public records. Pyay Ti Oo's lifestyle, as reflected in limited available accounts, centers on family life with his wife and children, supplemented by occasional public appearances and vlogging activities shared via the couple's joint YouTube channel, which features personal vlogs. No extensive reports detail specific daily routines, hobbies, or luxury assets beyond his professional status as a high-earning actor.

Social contributions

Philanthropic activities

Pyay Ti Oo established the Pyay Ti Oo Education Foundation to support access to higher education for underprivileged youth in , with a focus on studies. The foundation, for which he serves as CEO, was seeded with an initial investment of 10 million kyats (approximately ) and provides scholarships to economically disadvantaged students who have qualified for admission to medical schools. The scholarships target outstanding candidates from low-income families, covering tuition and related costs to enable their professional training as physicians. In January 2021, the foundation announced an open application period, requiring submissions including handwritten personal statements, exam transcripts, national ID copies for applicants and parents, and household income documentation to verify eligibility. This initiative reflects Oo’s commitment to addressing educational barriers in a country where medical training opportunities are limited for those without financial means, though specific recipient numbers and long-term outcomes remain undocumented in public reports.

Public advocacy prior to 2021

Pyay Ti Oo founded the Pyay Ti Oo Education Foundation prior to 2015, serving as its CEO and publicly promoting access to higher education for economically disadvantaged students in . The foundation awards monthly scholarships of 50,000 kyats to qualified recipients accepted into , , or programs, conditional on maintaining academic performance and complying with behavioral guidelines aimed at fostering professional integrity. In 2015, it granted aid to 17 such students, demonstrating early operational scale in supporting fields critical to national development. This initiative represented his primary form of public advocacy before 2021, emphasizing and merit-based opportunity over direct political engagement. He seeded the organization with an initial investment of 10 million kyats (approximately US$10,000 at the time), underscoring a commitment to alleviating financial barriers in professional training. Unlike post-coup , pre-2021 efforts by Pyay Ti Oo and similar figures avoided political commentary, consistent with patterns among entertainers who generally limited public stances to apolitical social welfare amid the NLD government's constraints on dissent.

Support for civil disobedience post-2021 coup

Following the military coup on February 1, 2021, Pyay Ti Oo publicly endorsed the nationwide (CDM), which sought to undermine the junta through coordinated strikes, boycotts, and refusals by civil servants, healthcare workers, and other professionals to collaborate with the regime. He joined other prominent entertainers in calling for sustained resistance, emphasizing the movement's role in paralyzing government functions and supporting the ousted (NLD) administration. On February 17, 2021, authorities issued arrest warrants for Pyay Ti Oo under Section 505(a) of the Penal Code, charging him with for urging civil servants to join the CDM and thereby disrupting public order. In public statements during early protests in , he rejected junta claims that the opposition would fade, declaring, "They say we're like a brush fire and will stop after a while but will we? No," framing the CDM as an enduring challenge to military rule. Pyay Ti Oo's advocacy extended to amplifying calls for the CDM on and in interviews, aligning with broader efforts that reportedly mobilized thousands to withhold services from the junta, contributing to economic disruptions estimated to have halved Myanmar's GDP in the coup's first year. His support highlighted a among Myanmar's industry figures, who leveraged their influence to sustain anti-coup momentum amid escalating junta crackdowns.

Arrest, trial, and imprisonment

Pyay Ti Oo and his wife, actress , were arrested on April 6, 2021, by 's military authorities following the February 1 , amid their public support for anti-coup protests and movement. The couple faced charges under Section 505(a) of the Myanmar Penal Code, which penalizes statements causing public fear or incitement against public servants performing duties, often applied to suppress dissent against the military regime. Their trial occurred in a controlled by the , resulting in a sentence of three years' imprisonment with handed down on December 30, 2021, alongside other celebrities like actor-director Lu Min for similar anti-regime expressions. Pyay Ti Oo and were detained in Yangon's , known for housing political prisoners under harsh conditions including overcrowding and limited access to legal representation. The convictions drew international criticism from groups for targeting public figures who endorsed the Civil Disobedience Movement (CDM), which involved boycotts and strikes against the junta's seizure of power. During their imprisonment, the couple remained separated from public view, with reports indicating that enforced strict isolation for high-profile detainees to curb their influence on ongoing resistance activities. The junta justified such detentions as necessary to maintain order, though independent monitors documented over 15,000 arrests of CDM supporters by late 2021, including artists perceived as regime critics.

Release and subsequent pledges

Pyay Ti Oo was released from in on March 2, 2022, alongside his wife and other celebrities including actor Lu Min, director Wyne, and model-actor , as part of a issued by Myanmar's for individuals detained over anti-coup activities. The followed their December 2021 sentencing to three years of hard labor under Section 505(a) of the Penal Code for related to support for against the February 2021 coup. As a condition of release, the detainees reportedly signed legal documents pledging not to engage in further activities opposing the . The junta's official announcement framed the releases as an opportunity for the celebrities to redirect their talents toward "nation-building" via artistic contributions, rather than . No independent verification of voluntary compliance with these pledges has been publicly documented, and post-release public statements from Pyay Ti Oo remain limited, with reports indicating he and his wife returned home without immediate further commentary on the matter.

Broader context and viewpoints on his stance

Pyay Ti Oo's public endorsement of the movement (CDM) emerged in the immediate aftermath of the military's coup on February 1, 2021, which deposed the (NLD) government under State Counsellor on allegations of electoral irregularities in the November 2020 vote. This event sparked widespread strikes and protests, with the CDM involving key sectors like healthcare and civil services refusing to cooperate with the junta, leading to economic disruptions and over 8,000 detentions by late 2021. His calls for civil servants to join the CDM, issued alongside other entertainers, aligned with broader resistance efforts that evolved into armed conflict between junta forces and ethnic armed organizations plus the People's Defense Force, displacing hundreds of thousands by 2022. The junta framed such celebrity activism, including Pyay Ti Oo's, as incitement under Section 505(a) of the penal code, resulting in his April 2021 with his wife and a December 2021 sentence of three years' hard labor, later commuted via a March 2022 amid international pressure and domestic unrest. Pro-democracy advocates, as reported in outlets like , praised his role in leveraging fame to sustain momentum, viewing it as a principled stand against authoritarian overreach that encouraged public defiance despite lethal crackdowns killing over 2,000 by mid-2022. Critics aligned with the military, per junta statements during trials, portrayed his statements—such as assertions that opposition resembled an unquenchable "brush fire"—as destabilizing warranting suppression to restore order. Neutral international observers, including , highlighted how entertainers like Pyay Ti Oo faced selective prosecution amid a broader of , underscoring the junta's intolerance for high-profile figures amplifying CDM calls in a conflict that has protracted without resolution as of 2025. Post-release, his reduced visibility reflects ongoing risks for activists, with no verified shifts in position amid the junta's failure to hold promised elections nationwide.

Awards and achievements

Myanmar Motion Picture Academy Awards

Pyay Ti Oo has won the Best Lead Actor award at the Motion Picture Academy Awards four times, tying him with like Kyaw Hein for the second-most wins in the category behind Yan Aung's six. His first documented win occurred at the 2010 awards ceremony, held on February 7, 2012, for his role in the film Adam, Eve and Datsa, a love-triangle that also secured the top film prize. This performance as the character "Min Htin Si" was highlighted for its exceptional quality in contemporary Burmese cinema. Another win came at the 2014 ceremony on December 27, for his leading role in Made in Heart, a drama produced by Lucky Seven Film Production that also earned a Best Supporting Actor nod for Zin Wine. These accolades underscore his versatility in portraying complex leads across genres, contributing to his status as a prominent figure in Myanmar's prior to his political . Specific details on his remaining two wins remain less widely reported in English-language sources, though they align with his extensive filmography in the .

Other industry recognitions

Pyay Ti Oo has not been documented as receiving major industry awards or honors outside of the Motion Picture Academy Awards, based on available biographical and career summaries. His prominence in 's sector is instead reflected through consistent leading roles in commercial and extensive endorsements, establishing him as a key figure in local cinema and modeling without additional formal accolades from other organizations.

Filmography

Selected feature films

Pyay Ti Oo first rose to prominence in Myanmar cinema with leading roles in commercially successful films released in 2009, including Chit-Pan Wah Wah, Cho Lein (translated as Artificial Treat), Yin-Bat Chin A-Nyi, and Kyama Pakhon Hma Leikpya Lay Dwe. His performance in Adam, Eve, and Datsa (2010) earned him the Best Lead Actor Award at the Myanmar Motion Picture Academy Awards ceremony held on February 7, 2012. In As U Like (2013), Pyay Ti Oo portrayed a central character alongside co-stars Min Oo and Wut Hmone Shwe Yi, contributing to the film's recognition in industry awards. Later works include starring roles in Ladyboy (2019), Two Weeks Notice (2019)—a Burmese production distinct from the 2002 American film of the same title—and Nyit Toon (2019). He also featured in the horror film Tasay Par Lar Pyi (2018), directed by R. Peraks and co-starring Ei Chaw Po and Nyi Htut Khaung.

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