Preap Sovath Bio: Age, Net Worth, Wife, Children, Height, Parents, Albums, Songs, Movies, Instagram

Preap Sovath (Khmer: ព្រាប សុវត្តិ), widely known as the “King of Cambodian Pop,” is a Cambodian singer, actor and brand ambassador.

He rose from humble beginnings in Kandal Province to become the defining voice of modern Khmer music, blending traditional melodies with contemporary pop, rock, R&B, and dance.

With over 30 solo albums, countless hit duets, dozens of television dramas, and high-profile brand endorsements, Sovath has sold millions of CDs and VCDs, filled stadiums for decades, and remains the undisputed top male artist in Cambodia at age 50.

Profile

• Full Name: Preap Sovath
• Stage Name: Preap Sovath
• Born: May 25, 1975
• Age: 50 years old
• Birthplace: S’ang District, Kandal Province, Cambodia
• Nationality: Cambodian
• Occupation: Singer, Actor, Brand Ambassador
• Height: Unknown
• Parents: Pho Samnang and Preap Sovuth
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Long Sreymom (m. 1997)
• Children: Sovath Monivann, Sovath Monineak, Sovath Sereyvuth
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $5.44 million

Early Life and Education

Preap Sovath was born on May 25, 1975 in S’ang District, Kandal Province, during the Khmer Rouge era. His father, Preap Sovuth, died in 1977 under the regime.

His mother, Pho Samnang, raised him alone, and he spent part of his childhood in an orphanage before moving to Phnom Penh in 1982.

He grew up with limited public details about siblings.

He finished high school in Phnom Penh in 1991. Details of further education are not documented.

He is of Khmer ethnicity; religion is not publicly disclosed.

Career

Preap Sovath started performing in Phnom Penh restaurants while serving as a military political commissar.

In 1994 he joined Rasmey Hang Meas Production and released his first professional tracks around 1996–1997, often duetting with Touch Sunnix.

Early success came through karaoke VCDs that reached every corner of Cambodia and the diaspora.

Covers of Thai hits and original pop-folk songs quickly made him a household name among urban youth.

His popularity exploded in the 2000s with annual Best of the Best concerts at Phnom Penh Olympic Stadium, hit albums, and lead roles in films like The Crocodile (2005).

He won multiple national awards, performed at the 2008 MTV EXIT anti-trafficking concert, and began judging major talent shows.

Over a thousand recorded songs and constant live appearances cemented his status as Cambodia’s top male vocalist.

Preap Sovath continues to release music, most recently with Galaxy Navatra, and serves as a judge on Cambodia’s Got Talent and The Voice Kids Cambodia.

His sons occasionally perform with him, and his TikTok-famous eldest son carries the family name forward.

Through concerts, endorsements, and businesses, he remains the most recognizable face in Khmer entertainment.

Social Media

• Facebook: Preap Sovath (official page)
• Instagram: @preapsovath
• Twitter: Unknown

Personal Life

Preap Sovath married Long Sreymom in 1997.

They have three sons: Sovath Monivann, Sovath Monineak, and Sovath Sereyvuth. The family lives in Phnom Penh.

Sovath keeps his private life quiet, focusing instead on music, his restaurant, and a wedding-services business.

Filmography

• The Crocodile (2005)
• Have You Ever Loved Me? (2013)

Net Worth

Preap Sovath has an estimated net worth of $5.44 million. His income comes primarily from music sales, karaoke VCD royalties, large-scale concerts, television judging fees, film roles, brand endorsements, and profits from his restaurant and wedding boutique.