She won the first Best Supporting Actress Award in the history of Burmese film industry.
[3][4] May Nwae was born on February 13, 1919, to U Pe Hla and Daw Thein Shin.
He studied up to the seventh grade and studied music with Sayar Nyein Gyi, Shwe Pyi Aye, Khin Myint Gyi and Saw Mya Aye Kyi.
In 1938, she sang the songs of the period and formed the San Thida Band.
She won the Best Supporting Actress award for her films Shwe Yin Thein Thit in 1962 and Shwe Chi Ngwe Chi Tan Bar Loh (Gold and Silver Ribbons) in 1975.