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Ready-for-rent villa in Mayangone township
MAKE no mistake – this is a big house. The compound is about 10,000 square feet and the two-storey house has about 5000 square feet as well. And it’s just as well that there’s so much space because it’s a long way from downtown, at Thanlawaddy Street, off Pyay Road, in Mayangone township. more
2008 Myanmar Academy Awards
In this photo Moh Moh Myint Aung, surrounded by a crowd of devoted supporter’s, celebrates after taking home the Academy Award for best actress. Inside this special four page lift-out edition find everything you need to know about Myanmar’s most glamorous of nights. Pic: Aye Zaw Myo
Myanmar Academy Awards in Pictures
Pictures : Myanmar Times Photojournalists
Lwin Mg Mg & Aye Zaw Myo
Film accolades rewarded with gold
Myanmar films’ leading director, Nyi Nyi Tun Lwin described his films success saying that: “the movie was a hit as it was a mix of both comedy and drama”. “I wanted people to have fun watching my film but I also wanted to produce something with some substance,” he said.
“At first, because the film is essentially a comedy, I was unsure if the film would win any awards at all”.
Awards evolve into solid gold
The award ceremonies first began in 1952 and consisted of three major awards for best film – first, second and third – best actor and best actress. The trophies were either a golden “kinnaari,” silver peafowl or a bronze lion for first second and third best film, while the best actor and actress both received golden broaches.
The complete 2008 winners list
Khant Si Thu takes the Best Actor Award for his role in the film titled Ah Myar Hnit Ma Thet Saing Thaw Thu at the 54th Myanmar Academy Awards ceremony in Nay Pyi Taw, February 6.
