Naw Phaw Eh Htar (S'gaw Karen: နီၢ်ဖီအဲၣ်ထါ, Burmese: နော်ဖောအယ်ထား; born 19 January 1996) is a Burmese actress and model.^[1] She gained popularity after starring in the 2019 thriller drama series The Missing Truth which brought her wider recognition.^[2][3]

Naw Phaw Eh Htar was born on 19 January 1996 in Taunggyi, Shan State, Myanmar, to parents Khun Tin Lynn and Naw Hsar Pho, who are of ethnic Pa'O and Karen descent. She is the middle child among three siblings, having an older brother and a younger sister.^[4] She finished her primary and higher education in Taunggyi. She went on to attend Mandalay University of Foreign Languages. She graduated with a B.A. (French language) from MUFL in 2018 and also earned the Diploma in Business Management from SHRM College in Singapore in 2019.^[5]

She was crowned campus beauty queen during her freshman year at the university. Since then, she has seized every opportunity that came her way, nurturing her dream of pursuing a career in the entertainment industry. Following her graduation, she participated in numerous music video productions, photo shoots, and wedding fairs. Additionally, she acted in an educational web series targeted at youth. She was chosen as the brand model for SAI Cosmetix by Sai Sai Kham Leng. Her dedication to modeling and acting in commercials caught the attention of the film industry, leading to a stream of casting offers.^[6][7]

She made her acting debut in the MRTV-4 series The Missing Truth, alongside Kaung Myat San, Htoo Aung, Aung Ye Htike, and May Myint Mo. The series aired on MRTV-4 in 2019.^[8] Her portrayal of the character Thudra garnered praise from fans for her acting performance and character interpretation, experiencing a resurgence of popularity.^[9] The same year, she starred in the documentary series Mythical Myanmar Bagan, alongside May Toe Khine. The documentary explores the exotic ancient city of Myanmar, Bagan, delving into its culture, heritage, and beauty.^[10]

In 2019, she was cast in the horror film Ma Phae Wah, a collaborative project with Thailand and directed by Pakphum Wonjinda, based on the story of Ma Phae Wah.^{[11][6][12][13]}

She ventured into the big screen with her debut role in the 2023 film Deli Taxi Love, sharing the screen with Hlwan Paing and Shin Mway La.

In 2019, she was appointed as brand ambassador for Telenor Myanmar, Sunkist and Free Fire in Myanmar.^[6][14]

Following the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état, Naw Phaw Eh Htar 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.^[15][16][17]

On 4 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.^[18]

On 29 June 2021, the state-owned MRTV News reported that charges against a total of 24 artists, including Naw Phaw and others, had been dropped.^[19]