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 7778)
Years active1962–1975, 1993-present
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
1962Kbuon Chivit (Raft Life)
1963Anlong Veasna
1964Kathreuy Moha Sronoh
1965Veasna AkosalPresent Existence
Sayon Touch Yum
Lolok Nhi Chhmoul
L'oiseau Du ParadisKhmer-French joint film
1966Khyang Sangselachey
Neang Kev Nama, Thida Muk SehKev Nama
K'ek Proat Bangkang(
Katreuy Moha Sranah(
1967Pao Chouk SaoPresent Existence
Neang Vimean Chan
Neang Kev 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
Toek Phnek Leu Khnang Phnum(
1968Unlucky Life(Khmer/French film:1968)Present Existence
Love and War(Khmer/French film:1968)Present Existence
S'ek On Lea Bang Haeuy(
Kraitoung Neng Kropeu Charavan(
1969Crepuscule (Twilight), directed by and starring Norodom Sihanouk and Huoy KengNeang Sopheap(Khmer/French film:1969) Present Existence
Sdech Damrei Sa(King of the White Elephant)
Lea Haeuy 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
Lolok Nhi Chhmoul
Sayon Tuoch Yum
Sdech Damrei Sa
Botra Preah Athtih Psong Cheam Mday
1971Neang Lvea Chake
Velvinh Na BangRumchongPresent Existence
Kolab Pailin
Srey Krob Leak
S'ek On Lea Bang Haeuy
1972'Chivit Tmey'
Bopha Angkor
Mak Theung
Preah Song Mdai
Vongveng Pruah Snae(Confused Because of Love)
Phnhaeu Kang Chang Dai
Toek Phnek Leu Khnang Phnum(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
K'ek Proat Bangkang
Thngai Lich On Sranah (When The Sun Sets, I Miss You)
Thida Sak Puos (Snake Hair)
Pous Keng Kang 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
S'ab Nas Sralanh Nas(I Hate You, I Love You)
Anlong Veasna
1974Crocodile Man
Phnhnaeu Kang Chang Dai
Pruah Aprey Srey Rong Kam
Bopha Tol Den
Champa Battambang
1975Snake Girl In Drop(Khmer/Chinese film:1975)
Blood Boxing Girl(Khmer/Chinese film:1975)
1983Crocodile Men(Khmer/Chinese film:1983)
2002Neak M'daiDy Saveth portrays herself as a mother through her own experience.
2003Min Yok Te Bdey Chas, S'ab Nas Bdei Kmeng (I Don't Want Old Husbands but I Hate Young Husbands)
2004At Bei(3 Ace)
2005The Crocodile
2006Soriya L'ngeach Thngai
2008Kev Phnek Samnab Chet
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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