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Honey Nway Oo () is a former Burmese actress and current
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in the Student Armed Force (SAF). Initially working in acting, she openly opposed the
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following the
2021 Myanmar coup d'état A coup d'état in Myanmar began on the morning of 1 February 2021, when Elections in Myanmar, democratically elected members of the country's ruling party, the National League for Democracy (NLD), were deposed by the Tatmadaw, Myanmar's milita ...
, and left her acting career to join the SAF; a warrant was issued for her arrest. Honey has been regarded as one of the most prominent
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in Myanmar and is often called the "people's girl" for her role in anti-coup movements.


Early life and education

Honey Nway Oo studied at Yangon University of Foreign Languages (YUFL), where she earned a B.A. (German) in 2020. She was picked as the "university's beauty queen" as a freshman at the university. In 2018, she founded the first YUFL football team and served as its captain.


Acting career

While studying German at YUFL, Honey began modelling for local magazines and music videos in 2019. She appeared in over 20 TV commercials and was a brand endorser for
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. She made her acting debut in a main role in the 2020 film ''Yangon In Love''. She participated in the non-profit organization Care Teen, which provides school supplies and health and education services to underprivileged children.


Rebel career

In the aftermath of the
2021 Myanmar coup d'état A coup d'état in Myanmar began on the morning of 1 February 2021, when Elections in Myanmar, democratically elected members of the country's ruling party, the National League for Democracy (NLD), were deposed by the Tatmadaw, Myanmar's milita ...
, Honey organized anti-coup protests and left for the jungle. She, along with several other celebrities, was charged with calling for participation in the
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(CDM), damaging the state's ability to govern, supporting the
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, and generally inciting the people to disturb the peace and stability of the nation. On 3 July 2021, military forces arrived at her family's home in
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and posted a notice declaring that it had been confiscated by the junta. Honey later joined the Student Armed Force and is currently serving as a senior officer.


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External links


Exclusive Interview with People's Star Honey Nway Oo
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