Written by Admin on January 28, 2014. Posted in Entertainment, News, Top Stories
Khin Yu May, a fashion pioneer and two-time Academy award winner, died of cancer at 78 in Yangon on January 24, according to the Voice report.
She was famous for creative fashion designs in Myanmar's film industry and regarded as one of the most fashionable actresses of her time.
She left a son and two grandsons living in US.
She started her career as a singer since Grade 8 and sung songs in accompaniment to Gita Beikman band and MRTV band.
Some songs of hers are still being loved in Myanmar and covered by a number of famous singers.
She started appearing on the screen with the movie "In this life" and won her first Academy award in 1961 with the movie "Own Love".
She was awarded the Academy Award for the Actress in the Leading Role with "With gold and silver strings".
photo ref: internet
Source: http://www.news.myanmaronlinecentre.com/2014/01/29/myanmars-fashion-pioneer-dies-of-78/
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