Tep Rindaro

About

Film actor, entertainer, artist, and performer who is widely recognized for his appearances in several well-known and popular movies such as The Snake King's Child, Lon Nol Lon Non Lonnoliens, and Arsina, Le Cid Khmer.

Before Fame

He moved to Vietnam to work for for the Ho Chi Minh City airport for three years. At age 12, the young boy was sent to a work camp to do hard labor for the next three and a half years. Somehow, Rindaro managed to survive this terrible period though tragically, his father and several other family members did not survive the Khmer Rouge era. Afterward, though he still dreamed of becoming an actor, he wanted to honor his father's wishes for him to be a doctor, a prestigious position in Cambodian society. Rindaro chose to study something more practical and decided instead to become an airplane mechanic.

Trivia

He has appeared in seveal karaoke music videos. He has been given the Royal Officer ranking of Sina Mony Sophon. In the year 2023, he appeared in the film Wishing Lollipop. In the year 2005, he was awarded with a Certificate of Appreciation from Princess Bopha Devi on behalf of the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts.

Family Life

He married in the year 1987, but the couple eventually divorced. He has a daughter from the marriage.

Associated With

He has collaborated with fellow artist Pisith Pilika.