Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Cambodian film star Dy Saveth nears half a century in the biz

Mom Kunthear

Phnom Penh Post

Renowned Cambodian film star Dy Saveth, 64, has been acting since 1960, getting her start at the age of 16 after winning Cambodia's first beauty pageant the year before.

Her distinguished career began by chance when a movie producer approached her.
Being one of the most recognisable faces in Cambodia, Dy Saveth fled the country for France when the Khmer Rouge came to power in 1975. Prior to leaving, she and her then-husband Huoy Keng ran a movie production company.

In 1975 they separated - Huoy Keng escaped to Hong Kong - and were later divorced.
Together the pair have two children, and Dy Saveth has since adopted two more. A big family suits the actress, who was herself one of seven children.


Photo by: Sovann Philong
Dy Saveth today, and a photo of the popular actress in her role in Sak Pos, or Snake Hair.


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