Famous Burmese Women

Aung San Suu Kyi is a Burmese politician and a Nobel Peace Prize laureate. She is credited with co-founding the National League for Democracy, which eventually ended the rule of Myanmar's military junta. In 1999, she was named one of the Children of Gandhi by Time magazine for enduring almost 15 years of house arrest for the greater good of Myanmar.

Annabella Lwin is an English-Burmese record producer and singer-songwriter. She is known for her association with the new wave band Bow Wow Wow, where she performs as the lead singer. Also known for her humanitarian efforts, Lwin was a featured vocalist during a fundraising concert, which was intended to help the victims of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami.

Khin Kyi was a Burmese diplomat and politician. She is best remembered for her marriage to Aung San, a prominent politician, revolutionary, and independence activist. Khin Kyi is also remembered for her service as the Minister of Social Welfare from 1953 to 1960. She also served as the Burmese Ambassador to India from 1960 to 1967.

Cho Cho is a Burmese political figure best known as the wife of popular Burmese politician, Win Myint. During her husband's presidency, Cho Cho was the First Lady of Myanmar. She is often praised for supporting her husband through thick and thin of his political career.

Su Su Lwin is a Burmese politician best known for her role as the First Lady of Myanmar from 2016 to 2018. She is currently serving as a member of the House of Representatives. Prior to her political career, Su Su Lwin worked as an educator and is credited with founding a non-profit organization named Hantha Educators in 2006.