In Cambodia, when it comes to art troupes, some people will think of the now popular music and dance groups. However, the art troupe with the highest appearance, the strongest strength and the most far-reaching influence can be said to be hidden in the Cambodian royal family.
Strong artistic genes and cultural and artistic environment have made several generations of artistic talents emerge from the Cambodian royal family, let's take a look at this powerful "art troupe".
Prolific film director - self-directed and self-directed father of Sihanouk
The late Father of Sihanouk was an "all-round member" of the royal art troupe. He is very passionate about art, not only directing and acting in films, but also writing lyrics, singing and screenwriting.
In his memoirs, he said, "My love of cinema reached a level of fascination, which was completely nurtured by my father and mother." They didn't train me, but they took me to the movies every Saturday night. Our favorite stars are Marlene Darisi and Maurice Chevalier.
It is understood that Sihanouk's mother, Queen Gothaman, --- a dance artist, devoted her life to classical dance. She has made great contributions to the fusion of European theatre stage technology with Cambodian classical dance innovation, and has a strong focus on enhancing and shaping the public image of the Royal Dance Company.
Sihanouk grew up and was immersed in the arts. During his lifetime, Sihanouk made nearly 20 films, including "Mysterious City", "I Will Never See You Again, Oh, My Dear Cambodia", "Nippon Village Pass", "Goodbye Angkor", "The Poor Farmer", "Bodhisattva, Buddhism, Sangha, The Only Safe Haven", "Lake of Happiness" and other works.
Among them, he added a large number of Khmer classical dance national cultural elements to the film "I Will Never See You Again, Oh My Dear Cambodia", showing the distinctive Khmer national characteristics, so that classical dance and exquisite costumes have been widely publicized and promoted.
In his films, the themes range from classical Khmer art and culture, to reverence for Buddhist culture and monks, to ideas that reflect the realities of ordinary people's lives and defend the rights of vulnerable groups in Cambodian society. In the process of Cambodia's historical development, these works have left a strong mark on the formation and expression of unique national art and culture.
When it comes to Cambodian classical dance, the following royal family member is also indispensable, she is the late Princess Pahua Devi.
Choreographer and dancer – Princess Norodom Pahuadevi
Princess Norodom Pha Fadevi is a famous Cambodian politician, dancer, director of the Royal Cambodian Ballet, and former president of the Cambodian-Chinese Friendship Association. His biological mother was Princess Paganto.
Princess Phra Hua Devi, one of the most beloved daughters of Sihanouk's founding father, practiced court dance since childhood, becoming a leading dancer at the age of 15.
Her role as "Apsara" (fairy) is like a fairy on a mural painting at Angkor Wat.
At the age of 18, Pafadevi won the title of Principal Dancer of the Royal Ballet.
She also served as Cambodia's Minister of Culture, led the company to tour the world and promote the Royal Cambodian Court Dance, and led the company to perform in China.
Pa Hua Devi has devoted her life to the cause of Cambodian classical dance, and with her efforts, Cambodia's "Tiannu Dance" has been promoted to the world.
In order to burn herself with the flower of Cambodian classical dance art, although the life of Princess Phra Hua Devi fell like a shooting star, her artistic achievements and contributions are as beautiful as her name means "flower god", and are deeply imprinted in the hearts of Cambodians.
The royal family is like an artistic family, under the influence of a strong artistic atmosphere, King Sihamoni has been immersed in it since he was a child, and he is also very obsessed with dance, film art and culture.
Artist - King Sihamoni
Sihamoni, the current king of Cambodia and the seventh oldest in Sihanouk's knees, knew early on that he would not inherit the throne, so he became obsessed with art and traveled to Eurasia to study dance and film.
After completing primary school in Phnom Penh, King Sihamoni went to Europe to study. In 1971, at the age of 18, Prince Sihamoni entered the Prague Academy of Music and Arts, where he specialized in modern dance, music and drama and obtained a postgraduate diploma.
In 1975, Prince Sihamoni graduated from the Academy of Arts, but instead of returning home immediately, he went to North Korea to study cinematography.
During this period, he starred in and directed the shooting of three films, and the role he played in the movie in his 20s also had love scenes, and his appearance in the play was not inferior to the current idol star.
Sihamoni later recalled that his 80s as a dance professor at the Mozart Conservatory in France was the happiest time of his life. He not only teaches dance, but also actively participates in various performances, has won numerous awards, and is a small name in Europe.
Before becoming king, Sihamoni served as president of the Danse Khmère Society in France, director and artistic director of the Déva Ballet. He combined Cambodian culture and art with the world, spread Cambodian dance culture to the world, and let the world see the charm of Cambodia, an ancient country with East Asian history and civilization.
Some people once said of King Sihamoni, he is a dancer, actor, and artist, even if he changed from the role of artist to the king, his super high achievements in art have led Cambodian art and culture to the international stage, bringing Cambodian culture into line with the world, and all kinds of deeds are extremely precious.
Appeared in the Hollywood musical film Prince Norodom Khemuni
Prince Norodom Khemuni is the youngest son of Princess Norodom Arunrasmi of Cambodia. Arun Rasmi and King Sihamoni are half-siblings.
Prince Norodom Khemuni graduated from Phnom Penh International School and went to study in Malaysia and Germany. After discovering his passion for acting, he decided to move to the United States and graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in 2017.
Last year, he appeared in a Hollywood musical film in which he allegedly played the lead role. The film began filming in Los Angeles, initially released on music platforms, and subsequently released in other mainstream media.
Singing and dancing all-around - Princess Jenna
Princess Jenna is of mixed descent and was born in 2012 in Paris, France, her mother is Princess Norodom Popali and her father is French. Jenna is also the niece of King Norodom Sihamoni and the great-granddaughter of former King Norodom Sihanouk.
Jenna moved back to Cambodia with her parents when she was 3 years old, and she also learned traditional Khmer dance and modern dance, acting, and so on.
By the age of five or six, she had begun to make her mark in the Cambodian film and television industry and events, starring in many TV dramas and releasing solo songs to promote Cambodia. In addition, she also covers Thai, English and medium Chinese songs.
Today, Princess Jenna is well known in Cambodia and abroad. Not long ago, there was also news that she was picked up by a South Korean company and may become a top idol, like black pink member Lisa.
From the former King Sihanouk to his grandson, Princess Jenna, it can be seen that the royal family attaches great importance to the education and cultivation of the arts. The artistic genes of the Cambodian royal family have been passed down from generation to generation, and the cultivation of the favorable cultural and artistic family environment, coupled with the full appreciation and knowledge of the royal family's art treasures and superb skills, has made the royal family emerge many talents with artistic connotation and artistic achievements.
This powerful "art troupe" has played a huge role in inheriting and promoting Cambodian culture and art. #柬埔寨 #