Lhaki Dolma
Lhaki Dolma is an Bhutanese actress and politician who has been a member of the National Council of Bhutan, since May 2018.[2]
Lhaki Dolma | |
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| Member of the National Council of Bhutan | |
| Assumed office 10 May 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Rinzin Dorji |
| Constituency | Punakha |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1979/1980 (age 40–42)[1] Punakha |
| Nationality | Bhutanese |
| Spouse(s) | Kuenga Lhendup |
| Children | 3 |
Education
Lhaki Dolma studied in the Semtokha Rigzhung School, a school for cultural and religious studies. She went on to pursue a Bachelor's degree in Language and Culture from College of Language and Culture Studies, under the Royal University of Bhutan. She also has a postgraduate degree (PG) in Development Management from Royal Institute of Management (RIM) in Thimphu.[3]
Film career
She has acted in 18 films in a career that she started when was attending her final year of the high school - securing the lead role in the Chepai Bhu (Beloved Son). Her performance in Chepai Bhu secured her the best actress award in the first National Film Awards in 2002. Ever since, she has been one of the most sought-after artistes in Bhutan.
Public service
Lhaki Dolma topped the prestigious civil service selection exams, and went on work with Ministry of Agriculture and Forests. Getting a government job is the dream of most educated Bhutanese. However, she resigned from the government after three years to pursue a career in films where she resumed her acting life and also started scripting, producing and directing feature films.[3]
Political career
Dolma was sought after by all the political parties prior to the elections of 2013 because of her popularity. However, she chose the non-partisan National Council - the Upper House of the Parliament representing her native district of Punakha. She won by a landslide against a field of eight competitors of seasoned politicians and newcomers.
She is very close to her home constituency and makes frequent visits, thanks mainly to the close proximity to the Capital city, Thimphu, where she has her office with other parliamentarians.
Personal life
Lhaki Dolma is deeply religious and a strict vegetarian. She is married and has two daughters and a son.[3]
Filmography
| Year(s) | Title | Notes | Ref |
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| 2001 | Chepai Bu | Debut film (Best Actress at the National Film Awards) | [4] |
| 2006 | Euchung Lhamo | [4] | |
| 2008 | Seday | Best Actress at the National Film Awards | [4] |
| 2009 | Bardo | [4] | |
| 2009 | Sha Dha Simo | Producer of the film (Best Film at the National Film Awards) | [4] |
| 2010 | Yee Thro Lhamo | [4] | |
| 2012 | Lue Dang Sem | Producer of the film (Best Writer-Lyricist at the National Film Awards | [4] |
| 2012 | Sa Dha Nam | [4] | |
| 2014 | Choegyal Drimed Kuenden | [4] | |
| 2016 | Lekzin | [4] | |
| 2016 | Hum Chewai Zamling | Last film | [4] |
References
- "Know Your NC Candidate: Punakha".
- "Hon. Lhaki Dolma". www.nationalcouncil.bt.
- "Actress aspires for National Council from Punakha". Business Bhutan.
- "Lhaki Dolma". Bhutanese Movies.
External links
- Lhaki Dolma on Twitter
- Interview with Lhaki Dolma: In Bhutan, we are very lucky that there is no discrimination between gender Asian Film Vault