Patricia (Burmese: ပတ်ထရစ်ရှာ), also Sue Sha Naing (Burmese: စူးရှနိုင်; born Win Thinzar Thaw on 13 December 1997), is a Burmese actress and model. She began her entertainment career in 2012 as a photo model.[1] She then made her acting debut in 2015, and gained popularity after starring in the film Yarzawin Yine Thu Myar which brought her wider recognition.[2]
Patricia began her modeling career while in Grade 10. Actress Myat Kayti Aung is her aunt, whose acting Patricia reportedly hopes to emulate. Patricia has no formal training in acting; however she says actors Pyay Ti Oo and Myint Myat, and the director Mg Myo Min, have taught her a lot.[4] Then, she appeared on many local magazine cover photos. Then came the offers for TV commercials. She has appeared countless more commercial advertisements. Her hardwork as a model and acting in commercials was noticed by the film industry and soon, movie casting offers came rolling in.[5]
Patricia made her acting debut in 2015 with a leading role in the film Ma Kyway Par Nae Sakura, alongside Aung Ye Lin, based on the novel by Ponnya Khin, and directed by Ko Zaw (Arr Yone Oo).[6][7] She then starred the female lead in her second film Oo Yae A Yoke, alongside Pyay Ti Oo. The film was both a domestic hit, and led to increased recognition for Patricia. She has since appeared in over 30 films and the video markets crumpled.[5][8]
2016–present: Breaking into the big screen and rising popularity[edit]
Patricia at her film Happy Ghost press show in 2019
She took on her first big-screen role in the film Yarzawin Yine Thu Myar, alongside Pyay Ti Oo, Myint Myat and Laila Kham, was screened in Myanmar cinemas in 2017 and received positive reviews for her portrayal of the character, which led to increased popularity for her. Her second big-screen film was Pego Sar and His Virus, alongside Pyay Ti Oo, Yaza Ne Win, Kyaw Ye Aung, Yan Aung and Soe Myat Thuzar, which screened in Myanmar cinemas on 16 December 2016.[9] After this film, she starred in comedy film Zoot Kyar where she played the main role with Kyaw Ye Aung, Myint Myat, Moe Aung Yin, Ye Lay, Htet Aung Shine, Khine Thin Kyi, Thandar Bo and May, which screened in Myanmar cinemas on 29 September 2017 and processed huge hit and successes.[10][11]
Following the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état, Patricia was active in the anti-coup movement both in person at rallies and through social media. Denouncing the military coup, she has taken part in protests since February. She joined the "We Want Justice" three-finger salute movement. The movement was launched on social media, and many celebrities have joined the movement.[13][14]
On 5 April 2021, warrants for her arrest were issued under section 505 (a) of the penal code by the State Administration Council for speaking out against the military coup. Along with several other celebrities, she was charged with calling for participation in the Civil Disobedience Movement (CDM) and damaging the state's ability to govern, with supporting the Committee Representing Pyidaungsu Hluttaw, and with generally inciting the people to disturb the peace and stability of the nation.[15][16]
Patricia was once reportedly in a relationship with actor Nay Toe, which ended after some years. In June 2017, she was in a relationship with a non-celebrity.[19][20]
On her 17th birthday, Patricia donated one million Myanmar Kyat in cash, as well as food and school supplies in support of orphans living at a monastery.[21]
