Preap Sovath

In this Cambodian name, the surname is Preap. In accordance with Cambodian custom, this person should be referred to by the given name, Sovath.

Oknha Preap Sovath
ព្រាប សុវត្ថិ
Oknha Preap Sovath performing during the 32nd SEA Game in Cambodia, 2023
Born	(1975-01-25) January 25, 1975 Kandal Province
Occupations	Singer Actor Brand Ambassador
Musical career
Genres	Pop, Rock, Folk, Hip-Hop, and Traditional Khmer
Instrument(s)	Vocals
Labels	Rasmey Hang Meas (1997–2020) Galaxy Navatra (2020–present)

Preap Sovath (Khmer: ព្រាប សុវត្ថិ [priəp soʋat]; born January 25, 1975) is Cambodian singer. His career spans approximately thirty years, and he continues to be one of the most well-known artists in Cambodia. He is also an actor - he appeared as a main actor in the movie The Crocodile.[1] He was an audition judge on international TV programs such as Season 1 of Cambodian Idol, Season 1 of Cambodia's Got Talent, and The Voice Kid Cambodia Seasons 1 and 2, and received the honorary title of Oknha via royal decree in 2022.

Early life

During the year 1975, he was born under the Streblus asper Lour. Subsequently, his mother assigned him the name (Khmer: ស្នាយ), which was derived from the tree name from which he was born. 1975, the year he was born, was the year that the majority of Cambodians were subjected to the oppressive rule of the Khmer Rouge government. He was born during the forced evacuation of Khmer Rouge, during which his mother was forced to walk for 3 days after 12 hours of giving birth to him. He suffered from a lack of food from the moment he was born, which is not different from what other Cambodians experience. His mother was unable to produce enough breast milk for some reason, which forced her to ask another mother to feed him. In 1977, his father was ordered to work at another place, but he never returned, leaving him to continue his life journey with his mom without his father until the present.

Career

Oknha Preap Sovath and his mom were living in Kaoh Thum District, Kandal Province, from 1977 to 1982. Due to poverty, his mother decided to move to Phnom Penh City. On the journey without a home, the mother and son slept in the eaves whenever dusk came. His mother later joined the Army, which supported him in the pursuit of a bachelor's degree in economics after receiving his high school diploma in 1991. His journey to become a singer is unexpected, as he never expected to become a singer. The unexpected journey began in 1990 when he collaborated with one of the most popular artists, Touch Sunnix, and people started to appreciate his talent. Before joining the army in 1992, there was a party at which he sang, which attracted more attention and helped him land a job to sing in the pub at night and work for the army during the day. Due to his passion for music, he joined Rasmey Hang Meas in 1997, where he recorded songs across various genres, including pop, rock, folk, hip-hop, and traditional Khmer music. After spending 23 years with Rasmey Hang Meas, he signed for Galaxy Navatra, where he remains one of the most respected and successful singers in Cambodia.

Family

Oknha Preap Sovath's mother's name is Pho Samnang, and his father's name is Preap Sovuth (he passed away in 1977). Oknha Preap Sovath and his wife, Long Sreymom, got married in 1997. He has three sons, and his musical DNA has been passed down to them, who are all exceptionally talented musicians. This prompted his children to enter the music industry. In 2018, his three sons debuted their first song, កែវភ្នែក, in one of the well-known music productions, Hang Meas, at a very young age. Sovath Monivann was twenty, Sovath Monineak was eightteen, and Sovath Seyreyvuth sixteen. Sovath Monivann joined his father at Galaxy Navatra in 2023, while his youngest son, Sovath Sereyvuth, joined in 2024. Oknha Preab Sovath is well-known not only for his singing and acting abilities but also for being a good husband and father. It is commonly believed that his family exemplifies the ideal of a beautiful family, in which all family members exhibit appropriate behavior and show respect for one another.

A prosperous life

His success in life is not solely attributable to his voice and acting abilities; it is also a result of his ability to successfully manage his personal life. The fact that some celebrities are obsessed with their fame may have resulted in scandals and other problems that have an impact on their image. In contrast, he is a family man who has never had any issues with others that have impacted his image. Thanks to his stable and solid marriage and the respective family that pushed him to this level, he was considered a role model in the music industry and family life. Not only is he talented as a singer, but he is also generous in his heart, as evidenced by the fact that he has participated in numerous charity concerts and donates money to assist the community. His fame, generous heart, and humbleness enable him to be granted a prestigious "Oknha" title by the king via royal decree in 2022. Despite decades of fame, he remains Cambodia's leading artist, representing Cambodia in numerous national and international events .

​​Business

Both in his singing career and in his business endeavors, Oknha Preap Sovath has achieved a great deal of fame and success. To a significant degree, he has been successful in both of these areas. He is the owner of a number of businesses, some of which are in the fields of food production, hair-cutting salons, real estate development, and beauty products. The Preap Sovath Haircut and Salon was the first establishment that he opened for business, and it was introduced to the public. The salon and barber shop have been in operation for a considerable amount of time, during which they have offered a wide range of fashionable and numerous other services, with hair stylists who are well-trained and experienced, as well as a clean atmosphere that is hygienic and of high-quality product use, and they have delivered results that have exceeded the expectations of their customers, and they continue to be among the most reputable barbershops and salons in Phnom Penh. Pteas Preap Sovath is a restaurant that serves the best food in town, specifically Khmer cuisine, which serves a variety of delicious Khmer food. The restaurant's view is refreshing, with green and water surrounding it, attracting many customers to taste the delicious Khmer food. His third business is beauty products, which is also growing rapidly. beauty products such as lotion, body wash, shampoo in hair care, and scrubs. As a result of the successful development of the property market in Cambodia, he started his own property business, Preap Sovath Investment, which sells different kinds of property, such as land and housing, in Phnom Penh and the provinces around the country .

Public View

Despite the fact that he is famous, Oknha Preap Sovath is a straightforward individual. The general public has the impression that he is a modest individual who never raises any controversy or causes any trouble. Over the course of several decades, his character has maintained him as the most prominent Cambodian artist. Not only the audience but also those working in the industry respected him as a senior figure. In any situation of contentiousness or when people disrespect him by any means, he maintains his composure and remains silent. This behavior has garnered a great deal of support from Cambodians all over the world, and it is one of the role models for the next generation, whether they are in the music industry or in everyday life, to live a life that is humble and filled with happiness. Due to the fact that he has been working in the music industry for a few decades, Cambodians are very familiar with him from one generation to the next. He is a model that everyone looks up to, remains a beloved figure among fans, and continues to delight audiences with his performances both on stage and on screen .

Performances

Oknha Preap Sovath took part in the MTV EXIT Concert in Phnom Penh on December 12, 2008. The concert was part of a campaign to raise awareness to end exploitation and human trafficking in Asia.

Oknha Preap Sovath has performed at the Best of the Best: Live Concert, a concert which has taken place annually since 2004 at Phnom Penh Olympic Stadium and has included performances by Cambodian singers from Raksmey Hang Meas and more. The concert is free to the public; DVD sales cover the costs. He also performed at Best of the Best 2012 on February 14, 2012, at Koh Pich's Concert Hall.

Oknha Preap Sovath has also been involved in many international concerts such as:

• Japan Music Festival – 2003
• Thai-Cambodian Friendship Concert 2010
• Japan ASEAN Music Festival for Healing 2013

Achievements

Year	Category	Institution or publication	Result	Notes	Ref.
2007	Cambodia Best Actor	Top Honor at Cambodian Film	Won	The Crocodile (IMDb-2005)
2012	Cambodia Top Singer Award	Anachak Dara	Won	Sabay Company
2013	Best Male Singer Award	Anachak Dara	Won	Sabay Company
2014	Representation of Cambodia	World Music Awards	Nominated	Monte Carlo Monaco 2014

Logo Brand	Brand Name	Brand Ambassador Institution	Year
	Isuzu Motors Ltd.	Isuzu-Cambodia	2019
	Vivo (technology company)	Vivo Mobile-Cambodia	2019

Discography

Album Name	Released	Label
Beam Preah Mok Sbot Kor Min Jer	2004	Rasmey Hang Meas VCD Vol.56
Sexy Lady	2005	Rasmey Hang Meas VCD Vol.59
Rodern Mean Sneh	2004	Rasmey Hang Meas VCD Karaoke Vol.85
U Better Not Come Home	2005	Rasmey Hang Meas CD Vol.255
So Cool-So Hot	2005	Rasmey Hang Meas CD Vol.276
Last Year	2007	Rasmey Hang Meas CD Vol.324
My Sexy Lady	2018	Rasmey Hang Meas CD Vol.603

Solo albums

Album Name	Released	Label
Soft Rock	2004	Rasmey Hang Meas VCD Vol.55
Koa Tnei Pram	2003	Rasmey Hang Meas VCD Karaoke Vol.44
Slight Pain	2004	Rasmey Hang Meas VCD Karaoke Vol.87
Preap Sovath Noodle	2006	Rasmey Hang Meas CD Vol.268
Real Rock	2006	Rasmey Hang Meas CD Vol.316
Early Morning	2007	Rasmey Hang Meas CD Vol.331
Lady	2016	Rasmey Hang Meas CD Vol.530
Ah Neth Meas Bong	2016	Rasmey Hang Meas CD Vol.545

Compilation albums

Album Name	Released	Label
Better Day	2004	Rasmey Hang Meas VCD Karaoke Vol.53
Cham Bong Mean Sen	2004	Rasmey Hang Meas VCD Karaoke Vol.86
Chet Prey Psai	2004	Rasmey Hang Meas VCD Karaoke Vol.90
Style Sneh	2005	Rasmey Hang Meas VCD Vol.69

Filmography

• 2005: The Crocodile ("នេសាទក្រពើ")
• 2013: Have You Ever Loved Me? ("ធ្លាប់ស្រលាញ់ខ្ញុំទេ?")

Television

• 2014: Cambodian's Got Talent Season 1 (judge) Hang Meas HDTV
• 2015: Cambodian Idol Season 1 (judge) Hang Meas HDTV
• 2016: Cambodian Idol Season 2 (judge) Hang Meas HDTV
• 2017: The Voice Kids Cambodia Season 1 (coach) Hang Meas HDTV
• 2017: Cambodian Idol Season 3 (judge) Hang Meas HDTV
• 2018: Cambodian's Got Talent Season 2 (judge) Hang Meas HDTV
• 2018: The Voice Kids Cambodia (coach) Hang Meas HDTV
• 2018: The Voice Kids Cambodia Season 2 (coach) Hang Meas HDTV
• 2019–2020 Cambodian Idol Junior (judge) Hang Meas HDTV