Preap Sovath

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In this Cambodian name, the surname is Preap. In accordance with Cambodian custom, this person should be referred to by the given name, Sovath.

Oknha
Preap Sovath
ព្រាប សុវត្ថិ
Oknha Preap Sovath performing during the 32nd SEA Game in Cambodia, 2023
Born (1975-01-25) January 25, 1975 (age 49)
Kandal Province
Occupations
  • Singer
  • Actor
  • Brand Ambassador
Musical career
Genres
  • Pop, Rock, Folk, Hip-Hop, and Traditional Khmer
Instrument(s)Vocals
Labels
  • Rasmey Hang Meas (1997–2020)
  • Galaxy Navatra (2020–present)

Preap Sovath (Khmer: ព្រាប សុវត្ថិ [priəp soʋat]; born January 25, 1975) is an iconic and talented singer of the modern Cambodian music industry. His career spans approximately thirty years, and he continues to be one of the most well-known artists in Cambodia, which has inspired many young singers to follow in his footsteps. Aside from being a talented singer, he is also a talented actor; he appeared as a main actor in the well-known movie The Crocodile *[1]*. Being considered a legend in the Cambodian modern music industry, he had been chosen to be an audition judge on international TV programs such as Season 1 of Cambodian Idol, Season 1 of Cambodia's Got Talent, and The Voice Kid Cambodia Seasons 1 and 2. With his fame and tireless social work, he continued to represent Cambodia on the international stage and received the prestigious honorary title of Oknha via royal decree in 2022.

Early life[edit]

During the year 1975, he was born under the Streblus asper Lour. Subsequently, his mother assigned him the name (Khmer: ស្នាយ), which was derived from the tree name from which he was born. 1975, the year he was born, was the year that the majority of Cambodians were subjected to the oppressive rule of the Khmer Rouge government. He was born during the forced evacuation of Khmer Rouge, during which his mother was forced to walk for 3 days after 12 hours of giving birth to him. He suffered from a lack of food from the moment he was born, which is not different from what other Cambodians experience. His mother was unable to produce enough breast milk for some reason, which forced her to ask another mother to feed him. In 1977, his father was ordered to work at another place, but he never returned, leaving him to continue his life journey with his mom without his father until the present.

Career[edit]

Oknha Preap Sovath and his mom were living in Kaoh Thum District, Kandal Province, from 1977 to 1982. Due to poverty, his mother decided to move to Phnom Penh City. On the journey without a home, the mother and son slept in the eaves whenever dusk came. His mother later joined the Army, which supported him in the pursuit of a bachelor's degree in economics after receiving his high school diploma in 1991. His journey to become a singer is unexpected, as he never expected to become a singer. The unexpected journey began in 1990 when he collaborated with one of the most popular artists, Touch Sunnix, and people started to appreciate his talent. Before joining the army in 1992, there was a party at which he sang, which attracted more attention and helped him land a job to sing in the pub at night and work for the army during the day. Due to his passion for music, he joined Rasmey Hang Meas in 1997, where he recorded songs across various genres, including pop, rock, folk, hip-hop, and traditional Khmer music. After spending 23 years with Rasmey Hang Meas, he signed for Galaxy Navatra, where he remains one of the most respected and successful singers in Cambodia.

Family[edit]

Oknha Preap Sovath's mother's name is Pho Samnang, and his father's name is Preap Sovuth (he passed away in 1977). Oknha Preap Sovath and his wife, Long Sreymom, got married in 1997. He has three sons, and his musical DNA has been passed down to them, who are all exceptionally talented musicians. This prompted his children to enter the music industry. In 2018, his three sons debuted their first song, កែវភ្នែក, in one of the well-known music productions, Hang Meas, at a very young age. Sovath Monivann was twenty, Sovath Monineak was eighteen, and Sovath Seyreyvuth sixteen. Sovath Monivann joined his father at Galaxy Navatra in 2023, while his youngest son, Sovath Sereyvuth, joined in 2024. Oknha Preab Sovath is well-known not only for his singing and acting abilities but also for being a good husband and father. It is commonly believed that his family exemplifies the ideal of a beautiful family, in which all family members exhibit appropriate behaviour and show respect for one another.

A prosperous life[edit]

His success in life is not solely attributable to his voice and acting abilities; it is also a result of his ability to successfully manage his personal life. The fact that some celebrities are obsessed with their fame may have resulted in scandals and other problems that have an impact on their image. In contrast, he is a family man who has never had any issues with others that have impacted his image. Thanks to his stable and solid marriage and the respective family that pushed him to this level, he was considered a role model in the music industry and family life. Not only is he talented as a singer, but he is also generous in his heart, as evidenced by the fact that he has participated in numerous charity concerts and donates money to assist the community. His fame, generous heart, and humbleness enable him to be granted a prestigious "Oknha" title by the king via royal decree in 2022. Despite decades of fame, he remains Cambodia's leading artist, representing Cambodia in numerous national and international events.

Performances[edit]

Oknha Preap Sovath took part in the MTV EXIT Concert in Phnom Penh on December 12, 2008.[citation needed] The concert was part of a campaign to raise awareness to end exploitation and human trafficking in Asia.

Oknha Preap Sovath has performed at the Best of the Best: Live Concert, a concert which has taken place annually since 2004 at Phnom Penh Olympic Stadium and has included performances by Cambodian singers from Raksmey Hang Meas and more. The concert is free to the public; DVD sales cover the costs. He also performed at Best of the Best 2012 on February 14, 2012, at Koh Pich's Concert Hall.

Oknha Preap Sovath has also been involved in many international concerts such as:

  • Japan Music Festival – 2003
  • Thai-Cambodian Friendship Concert 2010
  • Japan ASEAN Music Festival for Healing 2013

Achievements[edit]

Year Category Institution or publication Result Notes Ref.
2007 Cambodia Best Actor Top Honor at Cambodian Film Won The Crocodile (IMDb-2005) [1]
2012 Cambodia Top Singer Award Anachak Dara Won Sabay Company [2]
2013 Best Male Singer Award Anachak Dara Won Sabay Company [3]
2014 Representation of Cambodia World Music Awards Nominated Monte Carlo Monaco 2014 [4]
Logo Brand Brand Name Brand Ambassador Institution Year
Isuzu Motors Ltd. Isuzu-Cambodia 2019 [5]
Vivo (technology company) Vivo Mobile-Cambodia 2019 [6]

Discography[edit]

Album Name Released Label
Beam Preah Mok Sbot Kor Min Jer 2002 Rasmey Hang Meas VCD Vol.56
Sexy Lady 2002 Rasmey Hang Meas VCD Vol.59
Rodern Mean Sneh 2004 Rasmey Hang Meas VCD Karaoke Vol.85
U Better Not Come Home 2005 Rasmey Hang Meas CD Vol.255
So Cool-So Hot 2005 Rasmey Hang Meas CD Vol.276
Last Year 2007 Rasmey Hang Meas CD Vol.324
My Sexy Lady 2018 Rasmey Hang Meas CD Vol.603

Solo albums[edit]

Album Name Released Label
Soft Rock 2002 Rasmey Hang Meas VCD Vol.55
Koa Tnei Pram 2003 Rasmey Hang Meas VCD Karaoke Vol.44
Slight Pain 2004 Rasmey Hang Meas VCD Karaoke Vol.87
Preap Sovath Noodle 2006 Rasmey Hang Meas CD Vol.268
Real Rock 2006 Rasmey Hang Meas CD Vol.316
Early Morning 2007 Rasmey Hang Meas CD Vol.331
Lady 2016 Rasmey Hang Meas CD Vol.530
Ah Neth Meas Bong 2016 Rasmey Hang Meas CD Vol.545

Compilation albums[edit]

Album Name Released Label
Better Day 2004 Rasmey Hang Meas VCD Karaoke Vol.53
Cham Bong Mean Sen 2004 Rasmey Hang Meas VCD Karaoke Vol.86
Chet Prey Psai 2004 Rasmey Hang Meas VCD Karaoke Vol.90
Style Sneh 2005 Rasmey Hang Meas VCD Vol.69

Filmography[edit]

  • 2005: The Crocodile ("នេសាទក្រពើ")
  • 2013: Have You Ever Loved Me? ("ធ្លាប់ស្រលាញ់ខ្ញុំទេ?")

Television[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ IMDb 2005 Web: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4270046/
  2. ^ Anachak Dara Award 2012 Official Web: https://sabay.com/
  3. ^ Anachak Dara Award 2013 Official Web: https://sabay.com/
  4. ^ World Music Awards Monte Carlo Monaco 2014 Web: http://camnews.com.kh/news/detail/67908/preap-sovath-in-the-list-of-world-music-awards-nominee
  5. ^ Preap Sovath becomes an ISUZU Brand Ambassador 2019 Web
  6. ^ Web: Preap Sovath becomes Vivo Mobile Brand Ambassador 2019 Web
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