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Aok Sokunkanha
ឱក សុគន្ធកញ្ញា
Born (1987-09-14) 14 September 1987 (age 36)
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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Filmography

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Film

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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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