Chetra Chap

Cambodian Top Rapper Makes US Debut as Music Festival Headliner

Cambodian rapper VannDa was featured at a California festival of Asian music and culture called Sabaidee Fest. VOA’s Malis Tum and Chetra Chap reports on this young rapper who’s shining a spotlight on Cambodian music, culture and history.

Retired U.S. Secret Service Officer Eyes Return to Cambodia to Help Train Dogs

Mr. Oun published his memoir, “A Refugee’s American Dream: From the Killing Fields of Cambodia to the U.S. Secret Service." He said he plans to donate the proceeds from the book to help school children in his hometown in Battambang province, Cambodia. 

ASEAN Remains Divided Over China’s Assertiveness in South China Sea

The bloc of 10 Southeast Asian nations operates on the principle of consensus and noninterference of sovereignty

In Cambodia, Hun Sen’s Legacy Includes Passing Rule to His Son

Hun Manet will become prime minister later this month. The West Point graduate belongs to a new generation of the ruling party’s leadership

US to Cambodia: AUKUS Sub Deal Is Not Nuclear Proliferation

Cambodia's prime minister had called the US sale of conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines to Australia 'the starting point of a very dangerous arms race' in the Indo-Pacific region

A Once-Forgotten Jungle Army Remembers Journalist Nate Thayer

American journalist Nate Thayer, best known for his coverage of the end of the Khmer Rouge and the emergence of modern Cambodia, died in early January at the age of 62. A unique group of Southeast Asian refugees recently held a memorial service in his honor.

Cambodia’s Phare Wins Guinness Record for ‘Longest Circus Show’

Cambodian American Filmmaker Dedicated to Explore Immigrant Identities

Filmmaker Caylee So, 41, came to the U.S. when she was a child refugee. After finishing high school, she spent eight years in the U.S. army and was deployed twice to Iraq. In the war-zone, she found her passion for storytelling.

Looters Helped Return Stolen Antiquities to Cambodia, Researchers Say

After an extensive joint investigation by the United States and Cambodia, about 30 Cambodian cultural artifacts were returned to their homeland. As VOA’s Chetra Chap reports, it turns out that some of the people who looted the antiquities helped bring some of them back to the Southeast Asian nation.

1,500-Year-Old Cambodian Hindu Sculpture Honored at American National Museum

An exhibition at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art is showcasing a sculpture of a Hindu god that was carved into a Cambodian mountain around year 600. VOA Khmer’s Chetra Chap reports on the importance of this Hindu sculpture to a nation that is now primarily Buddhist.

Cambodian Sci-Fi Film 'Karmalink' to Open Venice International Film Critics’ Week

Covid-19 Threatens Cambodian Dance Troupe’s Sacred Identity

For 14 years, a Khmer classical dance troupe in northern Cambodia has distinguished itself with its embrace of spirituality. But the impact of the coronavirus pandemic may end the troupe’s livelihood and spiritual identity – as VOA’s Chetra Chap reports.

Hollywood Artist Nurturing Creativity in Cambodia, Her Family Home

Sina San is the first Cambodian American to win an EMMY award for outstanding visual effects.

Cambodian American ICU Nurse Faces ‘Toughest’ Times During COVID-19

As a Cambodian, Vannthath Man faced many tough moments in life, from escaping a genocide to studying to become a Nurse in America. As a nurse for 15 years, he says COVID-19 is his toughest challenge. VOA Khmer's Chetra Chap reports.

Cambodian-American Doctor Dies of Covid-19 during First Vaccine Rollout

Escaping the Cambodian genocide to a refugee camp in Thailand, 17-year-old Linath Lim wanted to become a medical doctor after meeting an American dentist. Her journey in the medical field began in 1982, but ended as Covid-19 hit its peak in America. VOA’s Chetra Chap reports.

Netflix’s ‘GLOW’ Shines Light on Ellen Wong’s Cambodian Voice

When Cambodian Canadian actress Ellen Wong is cast as an Asian-American, she uses her background to persuade producers and writers to go beyond easy stereotypes to show the rich diversity of the Asian community. VOA’s Chetra Chap reports.

Emmy-Winning Visual Effects Artist Draws From Her Cambodian Roots

From a child of immigrants drawing on the walls of the family’s house to an Emmy-winning visual effects artist drawing for Hollywood, a Cambodian-American talent represents a classic success story of the American dream. Now, she hopes to bring the dream to her motherland. VOA’s Chetra Chap reports.

Cambodian-Canadian Actress Ellen Wong Plays Child of Refugee in Film

Ellen Wong – a Cambodian-Canadian actress known for roles in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, The Carrie Diaries, and Netflix’s GLOW – takes on a character whose story is closest to her own real life in a new film about her ancestral country Cambodia.

Renowned Cambodian-American Composer Urges Artists to Listen to Their Inner Voices

Dr. Chinary Ung is an internationally-celebrated composer who has recently earned one of the highest honors in the United States, a lifetime membership to the A

Cambodian-American Composer Receives High Honor

The American Academy of Arts and Letters, founded in 1898, is one of the most respected honor societies in the United States. With only 250 members, the society is made up of leading architects, artists, composers, and writers who administer 70 awards and prizes to "foster, assist, and sustain excel