[6][7] Zay Ye Htet was born on 2 January 1986 in Lewe, Myanmar.

He made his acting debut with a leading role in film Pyaw Loh Ma Phit Buu, alongside May Kabyar, and directed by Thamee Myat Kyaw.

[9][10] Zay Ye Htet made his big-screen debut with Online Paw Ka Wi Nyin alongside Nay Toe, Phway Phway and Chan Mi Mi Ko, which screened in Myanmar cinemas in January 2015.

In 2018, he took on his first big-screen leading role in film Yar Zawin Yine Khae The alongside Aung Lay, Ye Aung, Zin Zin Zaw Myint and Khin Zarchi Kyaw which screened in Myanmar cinemas on 20 July 2018 and received critical acclaim and positive reviews for his portrayal of the character.

[12] Then he had to play in several films in 2019, such as Wine Gyi Choke Sponsor, Youk Pha Sit Sin Yay, Yamamin & Lucky Man and Noh Bi Lu.