Danh Monica (born 4 November 1986) is a Cambodian-born actress, dancer and entrepreneur based in Australia.
[2] Monica's mother, Men Chennary, was a court dancer when the Khmer Rouge seized power, and later became a teacher at the dance academy.
[3] At the age of 8, Monica started studying classical Cambodian dance and opera at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts.
[3] According to director Fai Sam Ang, she was chosen for the starring role for her beauty, acting skill, and calm demeanor around snakes.
[3] In the 2000s, Danh Monica starred in a large number of films, including Tum Teav (2003) directed by Fai Sam Ang.