Danh Monica
Danh Monica is a Cambodian-born actress, dancer and entrepreneur based in Australia. Classically trained in Cambodian ballet and opera, Monica started her career as a child actor, starring in The Snake King's Child. She was one of the first television soap opera stars in Cambodia.
Early life
Monica's mother, Men Chennary, was a court dancer when the Khmer Rouge seized power, and later became a teacher at the dance academy.At the age of 8, Monica started studying classical Cambodian dance and opera at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts. She and her mother sometimes performed, side by side, for King Norodom Sihanouk.
At the age of 13, Monica was cast in her debut film, The Snake King's Child. According to director Fai Sam Ang, she was chosen for the starring role for her beauty, acting skill, and calm demeanor around snakes.
Career
In the 2000s, Danh Monica starred in a large number of films, including Tum Teav directed by Fai Sam Ang. Monica featured as Teav, a role which her mother had performed in stage productions throughout the 1960s.She later moved to Australia, where she started her own international online business.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Other notes | Ref. |
| 2001 | The Snake King's Child | Soriya | Won for best child actress | |
| 2002 | Jao Srotop Jek | Folktale | ||
| 2002 | Jet Mdai | Modern | ||
| 2003 | Tum Teav | Neang Teav | Folktale, opposite of Sok Sophea | |
| 2003 | Ah Lev | |||
| 2004 | 3 Ace | Modern | ||
| 2004 | Ah Lev | Folktale, opposite of Sovann Makura | ||
| 2004 | Athitvongsa Sisoriyavong | Folktale, opposite of Sok Sophea | ||
| 2004 | Moranak Meada | Neang Moranak Meada | Folktale, opposite of Heng Bunleap | |
| 2004 | Nieng Arp | Neang Ahp | Horror, opposite of Sovann Makura | |
| 2004 | Nieng Leak | Neang Leak | Folktale | |
| 2004 | Picheyvongsa | Neang Mahouri | Folktale, opposite of Heng Bunleap | |
| 2005 | Athitvongsa Sisoriyavong | Folktale, opposite of Meng Bunlo and Heng Dary | ||
| 2005 | Boremei Preah Bodima Meas | Horror | ||
| 2005 | Neang Keo Nama Tida Mok Ses | Double role as Keo Nama and Moni Rattana | Folktale | |
| 2005 | Tep Tida Kondol Saw | Folktale, opposite of Eng Rithy | ||
| 2005 | Vimean Chan | Neang Vimean Chan | Folktale, opposite of Heng Bunleap | |
| 2006 | Konsaeng Krohom | - | - | |
| 2006 | Pka Angkeabos | Neang Pka Angkeabos | - | - |
| 2006 | Soriya Lngeach Tngai | Soriya | Folktale, opposite of Heng Bunleap | |
| 2007 | Preah Moha Monkoline | Folktale, opposite from Sovann Makura | ||
| 2007 | Sarai Andeth | Sarai Andeth | ||
| 2007 | Sompov Meas | Folktale, Actor Unknown | ||
| 2007 | Srok Srae Snae Knhom | Modern, Country, opposite of Tep Rundaro | ||
| 2007 | Tropeang Peay | Folktale, opposite of Heng Bunleap | ||
| 2009 | Klen Pka 3 Po | Modern, TV Series | ||
| 2009 | Peus Snae | Folktale, TV Series |