Casting Director Soe Moe told Mizzima on July 3 that the spouse of actress Suu Pan Htwar was selected for the Galan Oo Saw character in the upcoming “Aung San” movie.

Casting Director Artist Soe Moe said Okkar Kyaw had been chosen as he resembled the character in terms of his face and his height and he was able to act.

The “Aung San” movie character selection committee shortlisted Okkar Kyaw in the first stage and in second stage he will be interviewed and then screen test and character make-up test will come within a few days.

Previously the grandson of Oo Saw, Zaw Zaw Paing, was selected for this character but he was unable to take up the role due to objections from parents and relatives and therefore applications were requested for the character.

An advertisement for the Galon Oo Saw character was put placed on June 5 and a total of 29 applications were received.

Casting Director Artist Soe Moe and Director Lu Min made the selection for this character from applicants based on their resemblance in age, height and facial features and then Okkar Kyaw was finally shortlisted.