Haing S. Ngor

Haing S. Ngor was a Cambodian-American physician and actor who garnered international acclaim for his role in 'The Killing Fields,' where he portrayed the character Dith Pran, a survivor of the Khmer Rouge regime. Ngor's performance earned him the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, making him the first Asian actor to win this honor. His life story is a poignant testament to resilience, as he survived the horrors of the Cambodian genocide before finding success in Hollywood.