Dy Saveth

Dy Saveth (Khmer: ឌី សាវ៉េត, born 1944) is a Cambodian actress and first Miss Cambodia (1959). She was featured in many films throughout the 1960s and 1970s until the communist takeover in 1975, and later from 1993 to present. She married Huoy Keng, an actor, producer and film director, during the 1970s. Just as Van Vanak ran his own production company, Huoy Keng and Dy Saveth jointly ran Sovann Kiry. After the Khmer Rouge came to power in 1975, Dy Saveth and Huoy Keng escaped to France together and later moved to Hong Kong. There they separated while Keng continued his film business and became one of Hong Kong's first millionaires.

Dy Saveth
Born1944 (age 7677)
Years active1962–1975, 1993-
Spouse(s)Huoy Keng (divorced)

Saveth returned to Cambodia in 1993 and resumed acting. In 2011, she appeared in the documentary Golden Slumbers by filmmaker Davy Chou. In 2012, she made her stage debut in the play Cambodia, Here I Am[1] by Jean-Baptiste Phou.

Films

Dy Saveth has starred in over 100 Cambodian films, most of which were lost due to the Khmer Rouge era, including:

YearMovieRoleOther notes
1962Kboun Chivit (Raft Life)
1963Onlong Veasna
1964Kathreuy Moha Sronoh
1965Veasna AkosolPresent Existence
Sayon Touch Yum
Loloke Nhee Chmole
L'oiseau Du ParadisKhmer-French joint film
1966Kyong Sangselajey
Neang Keo Nama Thida Muk SehKeo Nama
Ka ek Prot Bongkong(
Katreuy Moha Sronoh(
1967Pao Chouk SaoPresent Existence
Neang Vimean Chan
Neang Keo NamaThe film was directed by Dy Saveth herself. There are 2 versions of Neang Keo Nama released before the Khmer Rouge.
Ombre Sur Angkor(Chaya Leu Angkor)1st wife of general Mcholpich
Teuk Pneik Leu Knong Phnom(
1968Unlucky Life(Khmer/French film:1968)Present Existence
Love and War(Khmer/French film:1968)Present Existence
Sa'ek Oun Lea Bong Heuy(
Kraitoung Neng Kropeu Charavan(
1969Crepuscule (Twilight), directed by and starring Norodom Sihanouk and Huoy KengNeang Sopheap(Khmer/French film:1969) Present Existence
Sdach Domrei Saw(King of the White Elephant)
Lea Heuy Duong Dara(Khmer/French film:1969)Present Existence
Sayon Koma, Neang Preah,Neang Teptida(
Chompa ThoungPresent Existence
1970The Snake King's Wife (The Python)This film won 6 awards in Singapore International Film Festival
Loloke Nhee Chmole
Sayon Touche Yuom
Sdach Domrei Saw
Botra Preah Athtih Psong Cheam Mday
1971Neang Lvea Chake
Velveng Na BongRumchongPresent Existence
Kolap Pailin
Srey Krop Leak
Sa'ek Oun Lea Bong Heuy
1972'Chivit Tmey'
Bopha Angkor
Mak Teung
Preah Song Mdai
Vongveng Pruos Snae(Confused Because of Love)
Pnhau Kong Chong Dai
Tuk Pneik Leu Knong Phnom(Tears On The Back of a Mountain)'
1973Chivit Psong Praeng(Khmer/Thai film:1973)Soundtrack in both Khmer and Thai. Duet by Sinn Si Samouth and Dy Saveth herself in both languages. Present Existence
Ok Pruot TronumPresent Existence
Dao Dek 32
Ka'ek Pruot Bongkong
Tngai Lich Oun Sronoh(When The Sun Sets I Miss You)
Thida Sak Pos (Snake Hair)
Pous Keng Kong 2Soriya(Khmer/Thai film:1973) The Sequence to The Snake King of 1972 which won 6 awards at the Singapore International Film Festival. The film includes 2 versions(A male and female)of the songs "Soriya Psong Snae" by Sinn Sisamouth and Ros Serey Sothear
Sa'op Nass Srolanh Nass(I Hate You I Love You)
Onlong Veasna
1974Crocodile Man
Pnhnau Kong Chong Dai
Pros Aprey Srey Rong Kam
Bopha Tol Den
Chompa Battambang
Snake Girl (Teeda Sok Puos)
1975Snake Girl In Drop(Khmer/Chinese film:1975)
Blood Boxing Girl(Khmer/Chinese film:1975)
Tngai Lich Oun Sronoh
1983Crocodile Men(Khmer/Chinese film:1983)
2002Neak MdaiDy Saveth portrays herself as a mother through her own experience.
2003Min Yoke Te Pdey Jass Saóp Nass Pdei Kmeng(I Don't Want an Old Husband but I Hate Young Husbands)
2004Att Bey(3 Ace)
2005The Crocodile
2006Soriya Lngeach Tngai
2008Keo Pnake Somnop Jet
2012I Am Super Student
2014The Last ReelDy Saveth's character is Srey Mom/Sothea. The film won The Spirit of Asia Award at the 2014 Tokyo Film Festival.

Theater

YearPlayRoleOther notes
2012Cambodia, here I amMetha

See also

References

  1. "Cambodia, Here I Am, official website". Archived from the original on 2015-07-25. Retrieved 2012-12-22.


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