Kezang Wangmo

Kezang Wangmo is a Bhutanese politician, actress, poet, singer, dancer and goodwill ambassador for organic farming in Bhutan. Kezang was born in Paro District, western part of Bhutan, where she learned to act at her school.[1]

Professional career

Before becoming an actress, Kezang is recognized as a singer from her country, with a hit local-song "A La La Ngi Sem". She starred in various films from her country and rapidly gained fame which brought her to win 2 national awards, including the best newcomer and best female lead actor for her role in Sem Gi Damtse.[2]

Political career

She joined politics in 2013.[3]

She was elected to the National Assembly of Bhutan as a candidate of People's Democratic Party from Dokar-Sharpa constituency in 2013 Bhutanese National Assembly election.[4] She received 3,571 votes and defeated Chencho Dorji, a candidate of Druk Phuensum Tshogpa.[5]

Filmography

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See also
  • The Destiny, A Film which Kezang Wangmo also starred in.

References
  1. "Kezang Wangmo: Volunteering in Bhutan". volunteering in bhutan. 5 March 2011. Retrieved 19 November 2015.
  2. "Kezang Wangmo: Best Lead Actress in Bhutan's First Film Awards". bhutan films. 11 May 2010. Retrieved 19 November 2015.
  3. "Actress Kezang D Wangmo to enter Politics via PDP".
  4. "Kezang Wangmo". nab.gov.bt.
  5. "A win and a loss each for PDP and DPT in Paro".
  6. "Kezang Wangmo Filmography". IMDb. Retrieved 21 November 2015.
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