List of people of Zo descent
Appearance
The following is a list of notable people belonging to Zo people.
Mizo
[edit]- Laldenga, Chief Minister
- Zoramthanga, Chief Minister
- Hannah Lalhlanpuii, Author
- Lalduhoma, Chief Minister, IAS Officer
- Jeje Lalpekhlua, Footballer
Zomi
[edit]- Gokhothang was a powerful Guite prince from Mualpi, also known as Goukhothang, Go Khaw Thang, Go Khua Thang, or Kokutung (the latter being the name used by the historians Carey and Tuck). He is the only Zomi prince whom the neighboring Meitei (Manipur) Kingdom ever acknowledged as Raja (or Ningthou in Metei language). His powerful dominion included over seventy cities, towns, and villages.[1] He became known as the leader of all Zo people.[2]
- Pau Cin Hau was a Zomi prophet who lived around 1859. He created a script for the Zo people named Zo tuallai. He also founded the Laipan religion. This religion was very popular among the Zo people before the arrival of American missionaries.
Chin
[edit]- Living around 1867, Khai Kam Suantak was a famous Chin leader. He ruled over the largest country in the Chin hills. Khai Kam College in Kalemyo was named in his honor, although it had since been renamed Kale College.
- Zoramthanga, was a boxer who won a bronze medal at the 1990 Bombay Boxing World Cup.
- Taik Chun, a recipient of Aung San Thuriya medal, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry and bravery.
- Henry Van Thio, politician and vice-president of Burma.
- Cheery Zahau is a Chin human rights activist, women's right activist, feminist, politician, writer, development and peace leader. She is the founder and leader of "Women's League of Chinland" and winner of UNDP's N-Peace Awards 2017.
- Thet Mon Myint is Chin actress, one of the legendary actresses in the industry. She won two Myanmar Academy awards for best actress.
- Benjamin Sum, singer and Myanmar Idol season 4 runners up
- Esther Dawt Chin Sung, singer and winner of Myanmar Idol season 4
Kuki
[edit]- Paokai Haokip, Politician
- Chengjapao Doungel, Thadou chief in Colonial India
- Chungkhokai Doungel(1940/41–2023), Indian politician
- Seiminlen Doungel(born 1994), Indian football striker