Nyi Pu

Nyi Pu (1900 - 1996) is considered to be the first film actor in Myanmar cinema and was one of the accomplished film directors from A1 films. He participated in the First University Strike against the British rulers. Later, Nyi Pu worked together with the photographer Maung Maung and attempted to make films.

In 1920, he starred in the first Burmese feature film Myitta Ne Athuyar (Love and Liquor) as the protagonist. Later, he also became a filmmaker and made many films of different genres. Most of his films are silent and shot in black-and-white.

Nyi Pu is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 3 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes The Daughter of Japan (1935), Ma Nu: A Village Maiden (1921), Love and Liquor (1920). The recorded credits span 1920 to 1935, including 3 movies and 0 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.