PHNOM PENH (Cambodia Herald) -

Actress Ny Monineath was preparing to celebrate her 22nd birthday Friday with a lavish party for 300 guests at Borey Piphop Thmey.

She said she had not calculated the cost of the reception, which is also a house-warming party, but said it was being paid for by her own earnings.

The talented young actress emerged as a rising star after two CTN television movies, Rachany Doung Chet (Rachany, My Heart) and Phka Knong Phka (Flower in Flower).

Born in Phnom Penh in 1990, Ny Monineath is the eldest daughter among four children. Father Sok Vanny and mother So Phealy are self employed.