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Swe Zin Htaik

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Other names
  
Grace

Years active
  
1971–1991

Name
  
Swe Htaik


Swe Zin Htaik Grace Swe Zin Htaik spokeswoman for human rights in Myanmar Movies

Born
  
13 June 1953 (age 70) (
1953-06-13
)
Rangoon, Burma

Alma mater
  
Rangoon Institute of EconomicsState High School No. 2 Sanchaung

Awards
  
Myanmar Academy Award (Supporting Actress, 1977)

Website
  
www.graceswezinhtaik.blogspot.com

Education
  
Yangon Institute of Economics, Basic Education High School No. 2 Sanchaung

Rio Helmi & 'Grace', Movie Star Turned Activist


Swe Zin Htaik (Burmese: ဆွေဇင်ထိုက် [sʰwè zɪ̀ɴ tʰaɪʔ]; born 13 June 1953; also spelt Swe Zin Htike and Grace) is a Myanmar Academy Award-winning actress, acting in over 200 movies throughout her film career, debuting in 1971. She retired from filming in 1991. She currently works with Population Services International, an international NGO in Burma, focusing on sex and HIV education. Swe Zin Htaik graduated from State High School No. 2 Sanchaung (now BEHS 2 Sanchaung) and subsequently attended the Rangoon Institute of Economics, graduating in 1977 with a bachelor's degree in commerce.

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Swe Zin Htaik Wikipedia