May Myint Mo Biography: Age, Parents, Net Worth, Career, Sibling, Awards, Controversy

May Myint Mo Aung is a Burmese actress who first turned heads in the series Pan Nu Thway on MRTV-4 in 2013, and then again with her role in A Yake in 2018.

Those performances brought her into the spotlight, paving the way for a flourishing career in television and film.

Her presence on screen and steady rise in Myanmar’s quickly made her one of the most talked-about actors of her generation.

Profile

• Full name: May Myint Mo Aung
• Nickname: May, May Lay
• Date of birth: 11 May 1995
• Age: 30 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Yangon, Myanmar
• State of origin: Yangon Region
• Nationality: Burmese
• Profession: Actress, commercial model
• Parents: Aung Ko (father) and Myintzu Htut (mother)
• Siblings: One younger brother, Shinn Myat
• Spouse: N/A
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: N/A
• Net worth: US $1.5 million

Early Life and education

May Myint Mo Aung is now 30 years old.

She was born on 11 May 1995 in Yangon to parents Aung Ko and Myintzu Htut.

She has one younger sibling, a brother named Shinn Myat, who is also active in the entertainment industry.

Her education includes attendance at Basic Education High School No. 1 Dagon, followed by a law degree (LLB) from the University of Yangon, which she completed in 2016.

Personal Life

May Myint Mo has not disclosed any information concerning her romantic affairs.

She may be single at this time, or in a low-key relationship.

Career

May Myint Mo began her journey in the public eye in 2012, engaging in modeling, magazine covers, and appearing in music videos and advertisements during her studies.

Her acting debut came soon after in the third season of the television series The Sign of Love, selected from among nearly a hundred hopeful actresses by Forever Group.

Her breakthrough came in 2013 with the series Pan Nu Thway, where she played the leading role and earned growing acclaim.

In 2017–2018, she continued to gain momentum with roles in Sone See Chin Moe Tain Myar and the widely appreciated A Yake.

In 2018 she began appearing in films, taking her first big-screen role in Magical Inscription (also known as Mhaw Kyauk Sar) and leading in Moe Pann Pwint Yae Thin-Kay-Ta.

She continued her television career with appearances in The Missing Truth (2019), Legends of Warriors (2020), Ywar Lal Tae Phoo Sar (2022), and Kar Yan Lwae Myittar (2023 and its second season in 2024).

Awards

• 2018: Star Award, Rising Star Award (Female) in Sign of Moe Pan Pwint – Won
• 2023: Myanmar Motion Picture Academy Award, Best Supporting Actress in Mone Khwint – Won

Net worth

May Myint Mo estimated net worth, is approximately US $1.5 million. This comes from her combined earnings as an actress, model, and commercial endorser.

Controversy

In 2024, May Myint Mo became the focus of a boycott campaign by anti-junta activists.

The backlash stemmed from her participation in projects produced by companies linked to the military regime, including 7th Sense Creation owned by Khin Thiri Thet Mon.

When she attended the opening of the MLM brand SP Coffee on 20 July 2024 in Mae Sot, protesters confronted the event, even attempting to throw eggs, prompting her to leave the venue early.

Social Media

• Instagram: @may_myint_mo
• Facebook page: May Myint Mo

Filmography

• The Sign of Love: Season 3 (2013)
• Pan Nu Thway: Season 1 (2013)
• Pan Nu Thway: Season 2 (2015)
• Sone See Chin Moe Tain Myar (2017)
• A Yake (2018)
• Bagan Myo Thu (2018)
• The Missing Truth (2019)
• Legends of Warriors (2020)
• Ywar Lal Tae Phoo Sar (2022)
• Kar Yan Lwae Myittar (2023)
• Kar Yan Lwae Myittar: Season 2 (2024)