Maung Tin Oo
Maung Tin Oo (Burmese: မောင်တင်ဦး ) is a five-time Myanmar Academy Award-winning Burmese film director.[1][2][3]
Maung Tin Oo | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ah Par 21 March 1942 Mandalay, Myanmar |
| Resting place | Mandalay |
| Occupation | Film Director |
| Partner | Tin Tin Aye |
| Parent(s) | Taingchit Thakin Thein Pe (father) Mya Mya (mother) |
| Awards | Myanmar Motion Picture Academy Awards |
Early life and education
He was born on 21 March 1942 in Mandalay. His father is Thakin Thein Pe and his mother is Daw Mya Mya from Mandalay. He is the eldest of three siblings. His younger siblings included Zaw One, a Burmese actor and singer, and Swe Swe.
He studied a basic education at his mother's Taingchit High School. He studied up to 10th grade.
Careers
He entered the film industry in 1964-65. In 1968, he studied under U Kyaw. He co-directed with U Kyaw in the film Say Lo Ya Say. The first directed film was Nay Htwet Thaw Nya (နေထွက်သောည).
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Myanmar Academy Award | Best Director | Takhar Ka Tabawa | Won |
| 1985 | Myanmar Academy Award | Best Director | Thingyan Moe | Won |
| 1972 | Myanmar Academy Award | Best Director | Nayhtwat Thaw Nya | Won |
| 1995 | Myanmar Academy Award | Best Director | Titepwalhkawthan | Won |
| 2011 | Myanmar Academy Award | Best Director | Good Hearted-Stupid Person | Won |
Personal life
He was married to Daw Tin Tin Aye. They have three daughters, including Mee Mee Tin Oo.
References
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