Wutt Hmone Shwe Yi received the Myanmar Academy Award for Best Actress for her first female leading role in the 2013 film As U Like, cementing her status as a leading figure in Myanmar’s entertainment industry. Her career began with commercial modeling, featuring in publications like Teen Magazine and Beauty Magazine, and campaigns for brands such as Kanebo cosmetics and Hometex. Her acting debut in advertisements in 2005 quickly led to her recognition as one of Myanmar’s highest-paid and most commercially successful actresses. Following this breakthrough, Wutt Hmone Shwe Yi continued to build her extensive filmography, starring in over 60 films and 200 direct-to-video productions.

In 2020, Wutt Hmone Shwe Yi served as a judge at the Bangkok International Documentary Film Awards and collaborated with luxury brand Emporio Armani. Her contributions during the COVID-19 pandemic were acknowledged by The Irrawaddy in their Stars of 2020 feature. Most recently, in 2024, she was honored with the Best Actress Award for her performance in The Art Of Cloud, further solidifying her ongoing impact and critical recognition within the film industry.