Wutt Hmone Shwe Yi Biography: Age, Husband, Net Worth, Height, Sister, Awards, Career, Controversy

Wutt Hmone Shwe Yi is a Burmese actress and commercial model who first gained widespread recognition through her appearances in popular television commercials and print ads.

She gradually stepped into film acting around 2008, drawing considerable attention for her authentic presence and screen versatility.

Her breakthrough came in 2013 when she delivered a standout performance in the film As U Like, earning her Myanmar’s top acting honor.

Since then, she has become one of the top figures in Myanmar’s cinema industry.

Profile

• Full name: Wutt Hmone Shwe Yi
• Date of birth: 10 August 1988
• Age: 37 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Mogok, Mandalay Region, Myanmar
• State of origin: Mandalay Region
• Nationality: Burmese
• Profession: Actress, commercial model
• Height: 5 ft (152 cm)
• Parents: Win Thein Naing (father) Mi Mi Lwin (mother)
• Siblings: one younger sister, Nadi Shwe Yi
• Spouse: Naing Phyo Kyaw
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: Married (as of November 2023)
• Ethnicity: Shan descent
• Net worth: $15.6 million

Early Life and Education

Wutt Hmone Shwe Yi is now 37 years old and was born on 10 August 1988 in Mogok, Mandalay Region, Myanmar.

She is the eldest daughter of Win Thein Naing and Mi Mi Lwin, and has a younger sister named Nadi Shwe Yi.

She attended Basic Education High School No. 2 Kamayut (St. Augustine) and later graduated from Dagon University with a Bachelor’s degree in English.

Her family background is of Shan descent.

Personal Life

Wutt Hmone Shwe Yi is married to Naing Phyo Kyaw, a prominent businessman who is the chairman of MG Myanmar and a founding figure at 7th Sense Creation, as well as vice president of Green Circle Company.

Their marriage in November 2023 drew public attention due to his ties to prominent figures within the ruling military, sparking criticism from activists.

She is also the cousin of fellow actress Phway Phway.

Career

Wutt Hmone Shwe Yi’s career began with modeling and appearances in magazines like Teen and Beauty, and she later featured in high-profile commercial campaigns for brands such as Kanebo and Hometex starting around 2005.

Her film debut came in 2008, and she earned the Myanmar Academy Award for Best Actress in 2013 for her lead role in As U Like.

She achieved the Best Supporting Actress award in 2014 for her role in Made in Heart.

By various accounts, she has appeared in more than 300 TV commercials, 200 direct-to-video projects, and numerous films.

In 2016 she starred in My Lovely Hate and in If Lover Was a Flower alongside Sai Sai Kham Hlaing, and in From Bangkok to Mandalay which was filmed in both Myanmar and Thailand.

She appeared in the critically and commercially successful horror film The Only Mom (2019), which became one of Myanmar’s highest-grossing films.

She was named one of Myanmar’s 50 Outstanding Women by The Myanmar Times and in 2014 became a brand ambassador for Huawei.

In 2018, she represented L’Oréal Paris Myanmar at Paris Fashion Week, and later collaborated with Emporio Armani.

Awards

• 2013: Myanmar Motion Picture Academy Award for Best Actress in As U Like – Won
• 2014: Myanmar Motion Picture Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in Made in Heart – Won
• 2024: Myanmar Motion Picture Academy Award for Best Actress in The Art of Cloud (Tein Pa Chi) – Won

Net worth

Wutt Hmone Shwe Yi’s estimated net worth is approximately $15.6 million, reflecting her earnings across film, modeling, endorsements, and commercial work.

Controversy

Following Myanmar’s 2021 coup, she briefly expressed support for civil disobedience movements but later faced backlash when she married Naing Phyo Kyaw due to his links with the military regime.

Critics cited that her prior support for protest movements seemed inconsistent with her personal choices.

Social Media

• Instagram: @wutthmoneshweyi

Filmography

• As U Like (2013)
• Made in Heart (2014)
• My Lovely Hate (2016)
• If Lover Was a Flower (2016)
• From Bangkok to Mandalay (2016)
• The Only Mom (2019)
• Two Weeks Notice (2019)
• The Art of Cloud (Tein Pa Chi) (2024)

Books

• Photo album: The Portfolio of Hmone Hmone (2011)
• Handmade pillow kit (2014)
• Scarfs collection (2014)
• Brooch, earrings & necklace collection (2015)
• MiniKitKit (2016)