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James Wilby was born on 20 February 1958 in Rangoon, Burma [now Yangon, Myanmar]. He is an actor, known for Maurice (1987), Gosford Park (2001) and A Handful of Dust (1988). He has been married to Shana Louise Magraw since 25 June 1988. They have four children.

Harry H Corbett (he added the "H" to avoid being confused with Sooty's friend) was born in Burma in 1925. His father was an officer in the army. His mother died when he was very young and he moved to England as a child and was brought up in Manchester by an aunt.

After his war service, he joined a repertory company and during the 1950s appeared in many stage productions. At the end of this period he made the move to the big screen and appeared in about twenty movies (mostly 'B' pictures) during the years from 1959 to 1980, including the starring role of Detective Sergeant Bung in Carry on Screaming! (1966), Rattle of a Simple Man (1964) and the two "Steptoe and Son" movies in the early 1970s. He suffered a series of heart attacks between 1979 and 1982, before his premature death aged 57.

Helen was born in Burma to an Anglo Indian father named George Desmier and a Burmese mother named Marlene. Her father went missing during the Second World War. Her family migrated to India in 1942 as refugees in order to escape from the Japanese invasion of Burma. Helen was introduced to Bollywood in 1953 by the famous dancer Cuckoo. She got her break in 1958 when she performed the song 'Mera Naam Chin Chin Choo' in the movie Howrah Bridge. Helen rarely got roles as the lead heroine in movies. So, she opted dancing which proved to be her fortune. Throughout the 1960's, 1970's to 1985, she danced in more than 600 movies establishing herself as a prolific dancer. Her best performances are in films Pipili Saheb, Naya Aadmi, Halaku, Yahudi, Howrah Bridge, Uttamputhiran in Tamil, Bedard Zamana Kya Jane ,Sri Valli in Tamil, Hum Hindustani, Half Ticket, Hongkong, China Town, Woh Kaun Thi, Gumnaam, Kaajal, Jewel Theif, Yakeen, The Train, Caravan, Sange Muzhangu in Tamil, Zakhmee, Mere Jeevan Saathi, Ginny Aur Jhonny, Bairaag, Deewangee, Khel Khilari Ka, Inkaar, Don, Inteqaam, Kab Kyun Aur Kahan, Pagla Kahin Ka, Apradh, Mere Jeevan Saathi , Dil Daulat Duniya,Lahu Ke Do Rang, Shararat, Khamoshi, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam. Her last few films for which danced Cabaret were Sawaal in 1982 and Pakhandee in 1984.

She was known for wearing different colors of wigs, contact lenses and skimpy outfits in her movies. In the late 1970's, her demand started diminishing because of her age along with the entry of younger dancers like Padma Khanna, Jayshree T, Bindu, Aruna Irani and Kalpana Iyer. In 1979, she won the best supporting actress award for her role as Vinod Khanna's Chinese wife in 'Lahu Ke Do Rang'. She officially retired from movies in 1984. She was married to director Prem Narayan Arora from 1957 to 1972 and she divorced him and later married screenwriter Salim Khan in 1981.

Win Morisaki was born on 20 August 1990 in Yangon, Myanmar. He is an actor, known for Ready Player One (2018), Kamen Rider W (2009) and The Real Thing (2020).

Peter Townsend was born on 22 November 1914 in Rangoon, Burma, British India [now Yangon, Yangon, Myanmar]. He was a writer, known for Passeport pour le monde (1959), Dee Time (1967) and L'invité du dimanche (1968). He was married to Marie-Luce Jamagne and Cecil Rosemary Pawle. He died on 19 June 1995 in Rambouillet, Yvelines, France.

Peter K. Yap, born in Rangoon, Burma (Yangon, Myanmar), is a renowned Asian American Indie Filmmaker and Music Producer. He made waves with his groundbreaking charity film "Myittar, aka Unbroken Ties (Festival Screenings 2024)," a joint U.S. and Myanmar production that follows an orphan's inspiring quest for purpose. In addition to this achievement, Mr. Yap is a Producer and Executive Producer for the acclaimed short film "Family Fiction (2022)," selected in over ten festivals and won at Shenzhen International Film Festivals. This thought-provoking work explores family fractures and the consequences of infidelity and divorce. Beyond his cinematic endeavors, Mr. Yap holds an unwavering belief in the power of filmmaking to unite people through curiosity and imagination. He envisions filmmakers as architects of emotion, shaping shared experiences that can influence the course of history. His mission is clear: to share stories that resonate with the human soul, inspiring all to become better citizens of the world. Beyond his work, he actively supports orphaned children through the Mary K. Yap Foundation's nonprofit. Education plays a pivotal role in Mr. Yap's journey, as he holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in International Business from San Francisco State University, a Master of Business Administration Degree from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey, and proudly elevates his status as an Alumni of the Stanford Executive Program at the Graduate School of Business of Stanford University in Palo Alto, California. On a personal note, Mr. Yap cherishes his role as a devoted single father to four remarkable children, exemplifying his commitment to family and community. In every aspect of his life, Peter K. Yap's passion for storytelling and unwavering dedication to uplifting humanity shine brightly, leaving an indelible mark on cinema and beyond.

Ko Omm is the social media persona of Zaw Myo Htut, who is Myanmar's stand-up content creator. He started as a street food content creator, and he won his audiences' awareness with his enormous eating style. By collaborating with his chef buddy, Ko Chak Gyi, their presentation style became an instant success. Their creation themes thus became uniquely known as Ko Omm and Ko Chak. The name of Ko Omm was named by his fans (he used to name his fan as his family) on 23.8.2021.

#TKO #TheKoOmm #k0_0mm #KoOmm

Kaung Kyaw was born on 30 May 1988 in Yangon, Myanmar. He is a producer, known for Mystery of Burma: Beyond The Dotehtawady (2018), Toxic Man (2018) and Tin String (2019).

Thuzar Wint Lwin was born on 18 October 1998 in Yangon, Myanmar.

Wayne Khin was born on 29 November 1963 in Yangon, Myanmar. He is a composer, known for Mr Unbelievable (2015), Decadence: Decline of the Western World (2011) and The Apartment (2012).

Kyi Aye was born on 13 December 1929 in Yangon, Myanmar. She was a writer, known for Mi (2019) and Seasonal Rain (2018). She died on 28 December 2016 in the USA.

U.A. Khader was born in 1935 in Rangoon [now Yangon], Burma [now Myanmar]. U.A. was a writer, known for Chantha (1995) and Anyarude Bhoomi (1979). U.A. died on 12 December 2020 in Kozhikode, India.

Zun Thansin was born on 26 June 1995 in Yangon, Myanmar.