Aok Sokunkanha Biography: Age, Parents, Height, Net Worth, Movies, Songs, Career, Awards

Aok Sokunkanha, known simply as Kanha, is a Cambodian singer, actress, and brand ambassador who first captured public attention in the early 2000s through her distinctive musical style that blends pop, traditional Khmer sounds, and blues.

She gained wider recognition when she began serving as a judge and coach on prominent reality singing competitions in Cambodia, including The Voice Cambodia, Cambodian Idol, The Voice Kids Cambodia, and The X Factor Cambodia.

Profile

• Full name: Aok Sokunkanha
• Nickname: Kanha (meaning “September”)
• Date of birth: 14 September 1987
• Age: 38 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Chamkarmon District, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
• State of origin: Phnom Penh Province
• Nationality: Cambodian
• Profession: Singer, actress, brand ambassador
• Height: 165 cm
• Weight: 55 kg
• Parents: Father – Aok Boni; Mother – In Sokun
• Siblings: Two younger siblings (one sister and one brother)
• Spouse: N/A
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: Single
• Ethnicity: Khmer Cambodian
• Net worth: $1 million

Early Life and Education

Aok Sokunkanha is now 37 years old and was born on 14 September 1987 in Chamkarmon District of Phnom Penh. She is the eldest of three children, with one younger sister and one younger brother. Her father, Aok Boni, is a musician and currently lives in Australia, while her mother, In Sokun, is a dance instructor and teacher at the Royal University of Fine Arts.

After completing high school, she studied art at the Royal School of Fine Arts (also called Royal Fine Arts School), with a major in Khmer traditional dance.

Personal Life

Aok Sokunkanha is currently single and there are no records of marriage, spouse, or children.

Career

Aok Sokunkanha began her singing career in 1999 when she joined Reaksmey Steung Sangke (RSK) Production, initially featuring in early releases though prominence came in 2005 with the song “Where Did You Get My Number” on RSK Vol.25, as the production began releasing more of her music. Following RSK’s closure in 2005, she performed at U2 Entertainment Club, which led to her joining U2 Entertainment Production in 2006.

In 2007 she gained popularity with the song “Mae Tha” (U2 Vol.17), a cover of a Thai band’s work. After U2 Production closed in 2007, she moved to Rock Music Production in 2008, where her song “Khmer National Pride” resonated positively with audiences. By the end of 2008 she joined Rasmey Hang Meas Production, where she remains active.

In addition to her singing career, she has appeared in films and television as an actress. Her film roles include Kmouch Pchea Bat (supporting role), Pdey Laor (lead role), Coffee Shop Girl – The Star (main role), and Momeach Proleng Plarng (supporting role).

From the mid-2010s onward, she became well known as a judge and coach on major Cambodian singing reality shows, including The Voice Cambodia, Cambodian Idol, The Voice Kids Cambodia, and The X Factor Cambodia. In 2020 she expanded her presence into commercial endorsements, becoming a brand ambassador for Chip Mong Land and Chip Mong Bank.

Awards

• Top 1 Music Show (imuzik A Award of Music) – 2010
• Top 1 Singer Music Billboards (Cool FM Cambodia) – 2012
• Best Female Artist of the Year (NRG Music Award, NRG 89 FM Cambodia) – 2018

Net Worth

Aok Sokunkanha’s net worth is estimated to be at least $1 million. She has earned income through her career as a singer, actress, television judge/coach, and brand ambassador roles.

Social Media

• Instagram: @sokunkanha

Filmography

• Kmouch Pchea Bat
• Coffee Shop Girl – The Star
• Momeach Proleng Plarng

Discography

• បេះដូងអ្នកប្រដាល់ (Heart of a Boxer) (2003)
• ព្រមទាំងអាល័យ (Prom Tang Ahlai) (2004)
• អងន្ទងស្នេហ៍ (Anganthong Sneh) (2005)
• ម៉ែថា (Mae Tha) – duet with Aok Sokunkanha (2006)
• Slow Motion – duet with Khemarak Srey Pov (2007)
• Worried with the Moon (2008)
• I Was Wrong (2009)
• Leave the Opportunity Some of You Can (2010)
• Get a French Husband (2010)
• Want a Wife (2010)
• Sad Man (Cambodia Version) (2018)
• Sveng Yol Preah Reach Pithi Bon Omtouk (feat. Aok Sokunkanha) (2021)
• I’m Not A Gang (2021)
• Tik Pnek Thlak Choul Samout (2021)
• Roam Mouy Phoum (2021)
• Kromom Khmer (2021)
• Sralanh Srei Sliek Khlei (2021)
• Chhnam Nis Oun Merl Kamchrouch Chea Mouy Nak Na (2021)
• Happy New Year 2021 (2021)
• Chlorng Chhnam Pi Nak (2021)
• Pheakdey Snea Lous Morana (2024)