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{{short description|Cambodian singer}}
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| name = Aok Sokunkanha
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| background = solo_singer
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1987|09|14}}
| birth_place = [[Phnom Penh]], [[Cambodia]]
| origin = Cambodia
| instrument =
| genre = Cambodian Music (various genres of music)
| occupation = [[Singer]], [[Actress]], [[Brand Ambassador]]
| years_active = 1999-present
| label = {{plainlist|
*Rasmey Stung Sangke (1999-2004)
*U2 Production (2004-2008)
*Sunday Production (2008)
*Rock Entertainment Production (2008)
*Rasmey Hang Meas Production (2008 – present)
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{{Infobox musical artist
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1987|09|14}}
| birth_place = [[Phnom Penh]], Cambodia
| origin = {{CAM}}
| genre = Pop, traditional Khmer music, blues
| occupation = Singer, actress, brand ambassador
| years_active = 1999–present
| label = {{bulleted list|Rasmey Stung Sangkae (1999–2005)|U2 Entertainment (2006–2007)|Rock Music Production (2008)|Rasmey Hang Meas (2008–present)}}
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'''Aok Sokunkanha''' ([[Khmer language|Khmer]]: ឱក សុគន្ធកញ្ញា; born 14 September 1987), simply known as '''Kanha''', is a Cambodian singer, actress and brand ambassador. She is known for being a judge in the [[reality show]]s ''[[The Voice Cambodia]]'', ''[[Cambodian Idol]]'', ''[[The Voice Kids]] Cambodia'' and ''[[The X Factor]] Cambodia''.
''' Aok Sokunkanha''' ({{lang-km|ឱក សុគន្ធកញ្ញា}}; born 14 September, 1987) is a popular female singer in [[Cambodia]]. One of Cambodia's leading contemporary recording artist, she records for the Cambodian production company "Rasmey Hang Meas". She is Hang Meas's top female artist after the male artist, Preap Sovath. She is recognized as the Best Female Pop/Rock singer in Cambodia.មួយម៉ាត់ណាក៏បែក, which was one of '''Aok Sokunkanha''' songs recorded in 2017 reached 11M in July, 2018. It was the top 3 most viewed on Hang Meas's Official Channel. Moreover, her collaboration with [[Preap Sovath]] called រាំអញ្ជេក hit 20M views, which was the No.1 song top hit in Hang Meas Production in the year the song was released. [[Aok Sokunkanha]] is the first female artist to get more than 50 music with more than millions views in Cambodia. Kanha, with her single, rock every stage. Most of her songs hit the top chart. With her record, Aok Sokunkanha soared to the top to become the No.1 Top Female Singer in Cambodia. She got married on May, 16, 2019.


==Solo Album==
== Early life ==
Aok Sokunkanha was born on 14 September 1987 in [[Chamkarmon]] District, [[Phnom Penh]]. Her father, Aok Boni, was a musician, and her mother, In Sokun, was a teacher and dance instructor at the [[Royal University of Fine Arts]]. She is the eldest among three children. After graduating from high school, she also went on to study art at the Royal School of Fine Arts. Sokunkanha started to have a passion for arts at the age of 10. At first, her father never knew she could sing, so one day he was surprised to hear his daughter sang so he got off the wall while teaching other students to sing. From then on, her father would take her with him every time he performed. Her father wrote a song for a dance performance wishing her a happy day in the absence of his band singer. Sokunkanha also had the opportunity to sing in the performance. She and her mother often went to Eav Vathana's house to sing karaoke. Eav Vathana, who later became the producer of Rasmey Stoeng Sangke Production, at that time, Sokunkanha entered the art field during 1999. She joined the first song that was produced by the production.<ref> [[Google Play]] [https://apkpure.live/aok-sokunkanha Aok Sokunkanha APK Version History] (23 August 2017)</ref>
*Bong chea avey

*2013-Love Record
== Career ==
*2014-Coffee shop girl
=== 1999{{ndash}}2005: Start of music career in (RSK) Production ===
*2015-Forever Love(ពេលបងចាស់ទៅ)
Aok Sokunkanha first entered the art world in 1999. The production that she first sang was Steong Sangke Production, which during the years (1999–2004), Reaksmey Steong Sangke Production did not have many songs for her. In 2005, RSK started releasing many songs for her to sing, which included a song that made Sokunkanha began to get noticed and known: (Where Did You Get My Number) RSK Vol.25 2005 And later in 2005, Reaksmey Steong Sangke Production announced its closure. Sokun Kanha also went out to sing at U2 Entertainment Club at night. Started a career at U2 Entertainment Club was led her to know the new production, U2 Entertainment Production in 2006.<ref> [http://m.freshnewsasia.com/index.php/en/freshnewsplus/164810-2020-07-09-10-52-52.html Aok Sokunkanha, Biography From Freshnewsasia.com]</ref>
*2016-KANHA-វ៉ែនតាខ្មៅ អាវស្បែក

*2017-KANHA-ឆ្លើយសំណួរអូនសិន
=== 2006{{ndash}}2007: U2 Entertainment Production ===
*2018-KANHA-កាត់ចិត្តបែបណា
In 2006, Sokunkanha released a series of songs for U2 Production, but did not receive any support. That year, she had many song competitions in various productions.
In 2007, Sokunkanha released a joint album with members of U2 production, including Mr. [[Khemarak Sereymun]], whose song seems to have received a lot of support from young people, which made her very popular in the song "Mae tha" U2 Vol.17 2007 This song is a cover version from the Thai Band Bazoo. In the same year 2007, U2 Entertainment Production announced the closure due to lack of sufficient support, and when Sokunkanha went to Rock Music Production in 2008.<ref> Let's find out the biography of famous singer [http://m.camnews.com.kh/detail.aspx?id=29722&nocount=true Aok Sokunkanha Camnews.com.kh] (16 November 2016)</ref>

=== 2008: Rock Music Production ===
In 2008, Sokunkanha provided a song for the [[Cambodian Television Network|CTN]] series ''Snam Sneh Samuth Ream''.<ref> U2 Production Released 2006 Vol.4 Music Composer Rethy Dona</ref> That same year, Rock Music Production released her song "Khmer National Pride" which was well received by the public. At the end of 2008, Sokunkanha left Rock Production to join Rasmey Hangmeas Production.<ref> m.tnot.com [https://m.tnaot.com/zh/m/detail/video/9426696 Khmer National Pride By Rock Zone (2008)]</ref>

=== 2008{{ndash}}present: Reaksmey Hang Meas Production===
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== Brand Ambassador ==
=== 2020{{ndash}}present: Chip Mong Land and Chip Mong Bank===
In 2020, Aok Sokunkanha signed agreements and has officially become the brand ambassador with Chip Mong Land<ref>{{Cite web |title=CMLD {{!}} Home |url=https://chipmongland.com/ |access-date=2022-04-05 |website=chipmongland.com}}</ref> and Chip Mong Bank, Cambodia.

==Achievements==
=== Awards and recognition ===
{{Awards table|4}}
|-
| align="center"| 2010
| align="center"| Top 1 Music Show
| align="center"| imuzik A Award of Music
| {{Nominated}}
| align="center"| Metfone imuzik Concert
|<ref> Metfone imuzik A Award of Music 2010</ref>
|-
| align="center"| 2012
| align="center"| Top1 Singer Music Billboards
| align="center"| Top10 Music Billboards By Cool FM
| {{Nominated}}
| align="center"| Cool FM Cambodia
|<ref>[https://www.yp.com.kh/mobile/listings/kh46874-cool-fm-100-7-radio Cool-fm 107 radio Cambodia Top10 Music Billboards 2012]{{Dead link|date=September 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
|-
| align="center"| 2018
| align="center"| Best Female Artist of The Year
| align="center"| NRG Music Award
| {{won}}
| align="center"| NRG 89FM Cambodia
|<ref> NRG Music Awards [https://nrg89fm.com/ Best Female Artist By NRG 89FM.com 2017]</ref>
{{end}}

== Discography ==
{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
|-
! Album name
! Artist
! Released
! Label
|-
|''Where Did You Get My Number''
| ASK
| 2005
| RSK Production
|-
|''Snam Sne Samuth Ream''
| ASK
| 2006
| U2 Production
|-
| ''Khmer National Pride''
| Rock Zone
| 2008
| Rock Production
|}


==Live performances==
==Live performances==
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*The Voice Cambodia Tour Concert 2014
*The Voice Cambodia Tour Concert 2014
*Cambodian's Idol Tour Concert 2015
*Cambodian's Idol Tour Concert 2015
*Solo Tour Concert
*Tour Concert (Tour Concerts are available on special events)


==TV Show==
==Filmography==
* Coach for "The Voice Cambodia Season 1" 2014 with her co-worker [[Nop Bayyareth]], Chhorn Sovannareach, and [[Pich Sophea]]
* Judge of "Cambodian's Idol Season 1" 2015 with her co-worker at Hang Meas Production [[Preap Sovath]], [[Nop Bayyareth]], and Chhorn Sovannareach
* Coach for "The Voice Cambodia Season 2" 2016 with her co-worker [[Nop Bayyareth]], Chhorn Sovannareach, and [[Pich Sophea]]
* Judge of "Cambodian's Idol Season 2" 2016 with her co-worker at Hang Meas Production [[Preap Sovath]], [[Nop Bayyareth]], and Chhorn Sovannareach
* Coach of "The Voice Kid Cambodia Season 1" 2017 with her co-worker at Hang Meas Production [[Preap Sovath]], [[Sokun Nisa]]
* Judge of "Cambodian's Idol Season 3" 2017 with her co-worker at Hang Meas Production [[Preap Sovath]], [[Nop Bayyareth]], and Chhorn Sovannareach
* Coach of "The Voice Kid Cambodia Season 2" 2018 with her co-worker at Hang Meas Production [[Preap Sovath]] , [[Sous Visa]]
* Judge of "X factor Cambodia Season 1" 2019 with her co-worker at Hang Meas Production [[Khemarak Sereymun|Khemarak Sereymum]] , [[Nop Bayyareth]] , [[Sok Seylalin]]


==Films==
===Film===
* Kmouch Pchea Bat (Cambodia Horror movie) - Support Role -
* ''Kmouch Pchea Bat'': Supporting role
* Pdey Laor-Leading Role-
* ''Pdey Laor'': Lead role
* Coffee Shop Girl - The Star (2013 SunSilk Movie) - Main Role -
* ''Coffee Shop Girl – The Star'': Main role
* ''Momeach Proleng Plarng'': Supporting role


==Award==
=== TV shows ===
*2014: Judge, ''[[The Voice Cambodia (season 1)|The Voice Cambodia Season 1]]''
Top Female Artist in Cambodia 2010-2013
*2015: Judge, ''[[Cambodian Idol (season 1)|Cambodian Idol Season 1]]''
Credit: Aok Sokunkanha
*2016: Coach, ''Cambodian Idol Season 2''
*2016: Coach, ''[[The Voice Cambodia (season 2)|The Voice Cambodia Season 2]]''
*2017: Coach, ''The Voice Kid Cambodia Season 1''
*2017: Judge, ''Cambodian Idol Season 3''
*2018: Coach, ''The Voice Kid Cambodia Season 2''
*2019: Judge, ''The X Factor Cambodia Season 1''


==Activities==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
The talented singer started to know Somaly Mam Foundation and AFESHIP organization where those who are victims of human trafficking are saved and given vocational education. Often times, Aok Sokunkanha has joined activities to give hope and motivation to those people by visiting the foundation and organization, being a spokeswoman at HMFM, and attending annual social event held to fight against the illegal act. Not only does she take part alone, but she has also introduced the places and activities to HM, its stars, and others. What is more appreciable is that she has made the hook-up between HM and the organizations to have concerts so as to raise people’s awareness regarding human trafficking. By ways of all these activities, Aok Sokunkanha has been appointed a goodwill ambassador honored by the organizations at the Ministry of Women Affaires on 7 December 2010. Apart from this, she has also used her free time to be a guest in radios’ programs talking about HIV education among young people as well.
Credit: Website (អំពី ឪក សុគុន្ធកញ្ញា)


==External links==
==External links==
* {{Facebook|sokunkanha}}
*Rasmey Hang Meas Production's Website [http://www.hangmeas.com.kh]
*Aok Sokunkanha's Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/aok.sokunkanha]


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Latest revision as of 17:02, 4 December 2024

In this Cambodian name, the surname is Aok. In accordance with Cambodian custom, this person should be referred to by the given name, Sokunkanha.
Aok Sokunkanha
ឱក សុគន្ធកញ្ញា
Born (1987-09-14) 14 September 1987 (age 37)
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Origin Cambodia
GenresPop, traditional Khmer music, blues
Occupation(s)Singer, actress, brand ambassador
Years active1999–present
Labels
  • Rasmey Stung Sangkae (1999–2005)
  • U2 Entertainment (2006–2007)
  • Rock Music Production (2008)
  • Rasmey Hang Meas (2008–present)
WebsiteAok Sokunkanha on Instagram

Aok Sokunkanha (Khmer: ឱក សុគន្ធកញ្ញា; born 14 September 1987), simply known as Kanha, is a Cambodian singer, actress and brand ambassador. She is known for being a judge in the reality shows The Voice Cambodia, Cambodian Idol, The Voice Kids Cambodia and The X Factor Cambodia.

Early life

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Aok Sokunkanha was born on 14 September 1987 in Chamkarmon District, Phnom Penh. Her father, Aok Boni, was a musician, and her mother, In Sokun, was a teacher and dance instructor at the Royal University of Fine Arts. She is the eldest among three children. After graduating from high school, she also went on to study art at the Royal School of Fine Arts. Sokunkanha started to have a passion for arts at the age of 10. At first, her father never knew she could sing, so one day he was surprised to hear his daughter sang so he got off the wall while teaching other students to sing. From then on, her father would take her with him every time he performed. Her father wrote a song for a dance performance wishing her a happy day in the absence of his band singer. Sokunkanha also had the opportunity to sing in the performance. She and her mother often went to Eav Vathana's house to sing karaoke. Eav Vathana, who later became the producer of Rasmey Stoeng Sangke Production, at that time, Sokunkanha entered the art field during 1999. She joined the first song that was produced by the production.[1]

Career

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1999–2005: Start of music career in (RSK) Production

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Aok Sokunkanha first entered the art world in 1999. The production that she first sang was Steong Sangke Production, which during the years (1999–2004), Reaksmey Steong Sangke Production did not have many songs for her. In 2005, RSK started releasing many songs for her to sing, which included a song that made Sokunkanha began to get noticed and known: (Where Did You Get My Number) RSK Vol.25 2005 And later in 2005, Reaksmey Steong Sangke Production announced its closure. Sokun Kanha also went out to sing at U2 Entertainment Club at night. Started a career at U2 Entertainment Club was led her to know the new production, U2 Entertainment Production in 2006.[2]

2006–2007: U2 Entertainment Production

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In 2006, Sokunkanha released a series of songs for U2 Production, but did not receive any support. That year, she had many song competitions in various productions. In 2007, Sokunkanha released a joint album with members of U2 production, including Mr. Khemarak Sereymun, whose song seems to have received a lot of support from young people, which made her very popular in the song "Mae tha" U2 Vol.17 2007 This song is a cover version from the Thai Band Bazoo. In the same year 2007, U2 Entertainment Production announced the closure due to lack of sufficient support, and when Sokunkanha went to Rock Music Production in 2008.[3]

2008: Rock Music Production

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In 2008, Sokunkanha provided a song for the CTN series Snam Sneh Samuth Ream.[4] That same year, Rock Music Production released her song "Khmer National Pride" which was well received by the public. At the end of 2008, Sokunkanha left Rock Production to join Rasmey Hangmeas Production.[5]

2008–present: Reaksmey Hang Meas Production

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Brand Ambassador

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2020–present: Chip Mong Land and Chip Mong Bank

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In 2020, Aok Sokunkanha signed agreements and has officially become the brand ambassador with Chip Mong Land[6] and Chip Mong Bank, Cambodia.

Achievements

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Awards and recognition

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Year Nominated work Category Award Result Notes Ref.
2010 Top 1 Music Show imuzik A Award of Music Nominated Metfone imuzik Concert [7]
2012 Top1 Singer Music Billboards Top10 Music Billboards By Cool FM Nominated Cool FM Cambodia [8]
2018 Best Female Artist of The Year NRG Music Award Won NRG 89FM Cambodia [9]

Discography

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Album name Artist Released Label
Where Did You Get My Number ASK 2005 RSK Production
Snam Sne Samuth Ream ASK 2006 U2 Production
Khmer National Pride Rock Zone 2008 Rock Production

Live performances

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  • Best of the Best: Live Concert is a concert performed annually
  • Hang Meas Music Top Show: Live Concert
  • The Voice Cambodia Tour Concert 2014
  • Cambodian's Idol Tour Concert 2015
  • Solo Tour Concert

Filmography

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Film

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  • Kmouch Pchea Bat: Supporting role
  • Pdey Laor: Lead role
  • Coffee Shop Girl – The Star: Main role
  • Momeach Proleng Plarng: Supporting role

TV shows

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References

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  1. ^ Google Play Aok Sokunkanha APK Version History (23 August 2017)
  2. ^ Aok Sokunkanha, Biography From Freshnewsasia.com
  3. ^ Let's find out the biography of famous singer Aok Sokunkanha Camnews.com.kh (16 November 2016)
  4. ^ U2 Production Released 2006 Vol.4 Music Composer Rethy Dona
  5. ^ m.tnot.com Khmer National Pride By Rock Zone (2008)
  6. ^ "CMLD | Home". chipmongland.com. Retrieved 5 April 2022.
  7. ^ Metfone imuzik A Award of Music 2010
  8. ^ Cool-fm 107 radio Cambodia Top10 Music Billboards 2012[permanent dead link‍]
  9. ^ NRG Music Awards Best Female Artist By NRG 89FM.com 2017
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