The Latest News of Cambodian Film Stars

There is a rumor that Preap Sovath is competing neck to neck with Sapoun Midada to be selected for the main character as Sdech Korn - the up-coming big scale movie by Hang Meas Productions. According to a news article released by Everyday on 08/24/2007, Preap Sovath was working out pumping his muscles so he could look bigger and stronger for the role. Also, the article said Preap Sovath was spending money to treat very important people who might be able to help him get the role. Some people believe Preap Sovath has a better edge over Sapoun Midada as the “Crocodile” movie which he played the main male character is very successful; whereas Sapoun Midada has not played for any successful big scale movie so far. Talking about the fans, they both have about the same popularity though Preap Sovath tends attract younger and city fans and Sapoun Midada tends to attract older and rural fans. For the body build, they both look about the same though Sapoun Midada looks a little bigger than Preap Sovath.

A report by Reaksmey Kampuchea newspapers said that Sapoun Midada is leading because his popularity is more toward middle and old age fans who are more likely to like the movie. It was said Preap Sovath’s popularity has been going down hill these days due to the death of his song writer – Chum Bun Thouen. There are some new Rasmey Hang Meas Productions’ DVDs that don’t even have one Preap Sovath’s song in them. Preap Sovath is seen losing focus as he is involved with a lot of businesses which may require his undivided attention. Recently, Modern Magazine released a news article about his new Beautician (Preap Sovath’s Som Arng Ka) shop run by his mother-in-law – Kong Chantu had recently opened. There are different services ranging from $700USD to $2,000USD per wedding. For $1,500 and up, Preap Sovath will perform live at the wedding as part of the service. Around July 2007, he has opened a restaurant called Slok Chak (Chak Leaf). On the opposite, Sapoun Midada has been very focusing on singing, acting and song writing for Hang Meas Productions.

So far there is no new official information regarding who is leading in this race but there seem to be more publicity on Preap Sovath and as usual not much publicity on Sapoun Midada. All other roles of the movie have been filled except the main male and female characters which were said to be selected by Mao Ayouth, the Secrectary of the News Department and so far he has not given any hint as to who he will select. On a side note, there is a rumor about Sokun Nisa being speculated as a possible actoress for the female character role.

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