★ HOW OLD IS PAWO CHOYNING DORJI?
Pawo Choyning Dorji is 42 years old, born June 23, 1983 in BT · Cancer.
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About
Pawo Choyning Dorji directed Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom, a Bhutanese feature that earned an Oscar nomination for Best International Feature Film. Born June 23, 1983, he's a filmmaker and photographer whose second film, The Monk and the Gun, was shortlisted for the Academy Awards. Dorji became Bhutan's youngest recipient of the Druk Thuksey, the nation's highest civilian award. A Cancer, he brings introspective storytelling to global cinema.
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Biography
Pawo Choyning Dorji is a Bhutanese filmmaker and photographer whose feature directorial debut Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom (2019) entered international awards conversation when it was nominated for Best International Feature Film at the 94th Academy Awards. His second film, The Monk and the Gun (2023), was shortlisted for Best International Feature Film consideration at the 96th Academy Awards. Beyond directing, Dorji works as a screenwriter, shaping narratives across multiple formats. He holds membership in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. In 2024, he received an Honorary Doctorate in Fine Arts from Lawrence University, his alma mater, and delivered the commencement address. Born June 23, 1983, in Bhutan, Dorji is a Cancer—a water sign associated with emotional depth and intuitive storytelling. As a filmmaker, he participates in the broader creative ecosystem of cinema, from conceptualization to production. Bhutan's cultural landscape shaped his artistic sensibilities; he remains the youngest ever to receive the Druk Thuksey, the Heart Son of the Thunder Dragon, bestowed by King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck. His life-path number is 5, traditionally linked to adaptability and communication across boundaries.
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Trivia
- Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom (2019) was his feature directorial debut and earned a Best International Feature Film nomination at the 94th Academy Awards.
- The Monk and the Gun (2023) was shortlisted for Best International Feature Film at the 96th Academy Awards.
- Dorji is the youngest recipient of the Druk Thuksey, Bhutan's highest civilian award, presented by King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck.
- He is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
- In June 2024, Dorji received an Honorary Doctorate in Fine Arts from Lawrence University and was the commencement speaker for the graduating class.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Free Spirit
Restless and adventurous. Pawo Choyning Dorji reinvent often: new sounds, new platforms, new cities. Expect career pivots over decades.
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Birthday compatibility
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★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Pawo Choyning Dorji?
- Pawo Choyning Dorji is 42 years old (born June 23, 1983).
- When is Pawo Choyning Dorji's birthday?
- Pawo Choyning Dorji was born on June 23, 1983.
- What is Pawo Choyning Dorji's zodiac sign?
- Pawo Choyning Dorji is a Cancer, born June 23, 1983.
- What is Pawo Choyning Dorji's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Pawo Choyning Dorji was born in 1983, the year of the Water Pig.
- Where is Pawo Choyning Dorji from?
- Pawo Choyning Dorji is from BT.
- What does Pawo Choyning Dorji do?
- Pawo Choyning Dorji is a writer.
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