Aung Lay (Burmese: အောင်လေး) is a Burmese actor and model who rose to prominence with critically acclaimed roles in films like Yar Zawin Yine Khae The. Aung Lay was born San Tun Aung on January 26, 1992, in Hlaingthaya Township, Yangon, Myanmar. He is the youngest of three siblings.
He officially began his career in the entertainment industry in 2009 when he joined renowned model trainer John Lwin's model training. Following professional training, he quickly established himself as a runway and commercial model, becoming part of John Lwin's Star and Model Agency. His early career included numerous catwalk shows and appearances in popular music videos, which helped build his public profile.
Aung Lay's work in modeling and music videos led him to the film industry. He received acting training at the Sarkawar acting training class. His big-screen debut provided his major breakthrough. He is known for selecting roles that challenged him, often earning praise from critics and fans alike.
Yar Zawin Yine Khae The (2018) marked his major big-screen debut. He earned critical acclaim for his performance in the lead role, notably for his portrayal of a gay character. He co-starred in Ta Khu Lat (2018) film alongside actors like Tyron Bejay and Lin Aung Khit. Wind Up Dancer (2019) is a key film that solidified his status as a leading man in the Myanmar film industry.
Aung Lay remains an active and influential figure, known for his dedication to his craft and versatile career spanning modeling, acting, and music.
