Nang Khin Zay Yar
- In this Burmese name, Nang is an honorific.
| Beauty pageant titleholder | |
 Nang Khin Zay Yar at Miss International 2012 in Okinawa | |
| Born |
Nang Khin Zay Yar 4 March 1988 Taunggyi, Myanmar |
|---|---|
| Residence | Myanmar |
| Education | Law (LL.B) |
| Occupation | Tour guide, Model |
| Years active | 2011 - |
| Height | 5 ft 6.5 in (1.69 m) |
| Hair color | Dark |
| Eye color | Black |
| Title(s) |
Miss Myanmar 2012[1] Miss Yangon 2012 |
| Major competition(s) |
Miss Myanmar 2012 (Winner) Miss International 2012 (Miss Internet)[2] |
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Nang Khin Zay Yar (Burmese: နန်းခင်ဇေယျာ; born in Taunggyi on March 4, 1988) is a Myanma beauty pageant titleholder who won Miss Myanmar title in 2012.[1] She is a Shan- Pa'O, which are ethnic minorities from Myanmar. She also won the Missosology's Miss International 2012 People's Choice Award, Pageantology.net Miss International 2012 People's Choice Award and Miss Internet Award in Miss International 2012, Okinawa.[2]
Early life
Nang Khin Zay Yar was born in Taunggyi on March 4, 1988 to her mother Nang Phyu Phyu Khine and her father Khun Aung Myat. Nang Khin Zay Yar went to Basic Education High School No. 4 Taunggyi. Nang Khin Zay Yar finished her education from Taunggyi University, earning her degree as a Bachelor of Laws. After she finished her education, she opted to become a tour guide instead of a lawyer, shortly afterwards moving into model industry.[3] She can speak both English and German.
Career
Nang Khin Zay Yar became a model in 2011, taking photos for magazines, journals and model websites. In 2012, shortly after she won the title of Miss Myanmar 2012, she was offered to shoot for some advertisements. Currently she is appearing on many Burmese videos and movies as an actress. Although she does not have a clear intention to be a singer so soon, she is already singing both in local and foreign shows and concerts.[3]
Personal life
Nang Khin Zay Yar is a single. Her religion is Buddhism. She currently lives in Yangon, Myanmar. She is still working as a tour guide even though she's already a model.
Competitions
Miss Myanmar 2012
Nang Khin Zay Yar competed in Miss Myanmar 2012 which was held on March 25, 2012 at Myanmar Convention Center (MCC), Yangon. The competition was organized by the Myanmar Tourism Services (MTS) Co., under the supervision of Myanmar Travel Board (MTB) in order to promote tourism industry in the country and enhance the interest of citizens in the tourism sector. Nann Khin Zayar won Miss Yangon title, Miss Myanmar 2012 title and she was assigned as a tourism Ambassador of Myanmar.
Miss International 2012
Nang Khin Zay Yar participated in Miss International 2012 which is in Okinawa.[2] This is the first time Myanmar competed in an international beauty pageant since 1962. The Final was on October 21, 2012.[4] Nang Khin Zay Yar already won Pageantology.net Miss International 2012 People's Choice Award, Missosology's Miss International 2012 People's Choice Award on the night of October 20, 2012.[5] She won the Miss Internet Award in the competition.[6]
References
- 1 2 Video: Miss Myanmar 2012 Beauty Contest in Yangon ~ Myanmar Celebrity: All about Myanmar Celebrities
- 1 2 3 The Pagents | Miss International 2012 in Okinawa
- 1 2 Photo Making with Miss Myanmar 2012 - Nang Khin Zay Yar - YouTube
- ↑ Myanmar opens up
- ↑ Myanmar's Nang Khin Zay Yar won, Missosology Miss International 2012 People's Choice Award
- ↑ Myanmar won Miss Internet