This is a list of notable Cambodian Americans, including both original immigrants who obtained American citizenship and their American descendants. To be included in this list, the person must have a Wikipedia article showing they are Cambodian American or must have references showing they are Cambodian American and are notable. List Francois Chau - actor; known for his role as Dr. Pierre Chang in Lost Monirith Chhea - visual artist originally from Phnom Penh Arn Chorn-Pond - musician and human rights activist Bhante Dharmawara - Buddhist monk and teacher; helped resettle thousands of Cambodian refugees in the US; founded the first Cambodian Buddhist temple in the US Maya Gilliss-Chapman - founder and CEO of Cambodians in Tech, Miss Cambodian American, 2nd Runner Up Elizabeth Heng - politician, candidate for California's 16th congressional district in 2018 Vanna Howard - politician, first Cambodian American woman elected to the Massachusetts state legislature (17th Middlesex District) Soben Huon - Miss Utah USA 2006; Miss USA competitor Jessa Khan - martial artist/sportsperson SreyRam Kuy - first female Cambodian refugee to become a surgeon in the United States; former Chief Medical Officer for Medicaid for the state of Louisiana; former Deputy Under Secretary for Health for Community Care, United States Department of Veterans Affairs Yasmin Lee - LGBT pornographic actress Kalyanee Mam - filmmaker Laura Mam - musician and music industry entrepreneur. Sam Meas - first Cambodian-American congressional candidate Ros Mey - Buddhist monk and survivor of the Khmer Rouge regime, head monk of Wat Thormikaram in Providence, Rhode Island Rady Mom - politician, first Cambodian American elected to the Massachusetts state legislature (18th Middlesex District) Sochua Mu - politician, democracy and women's rights activist Chhom Nimol - lead vocalist for the band Dengue Fever. Haing S. Ngor (1940-1996) - Oscar-winning actor for his performance in the movie The Killing Fields; author, physician Ted Ngoy - "Doughnut King," entrepreneur and politician Chanthou Oeur - painter and sculptor Monty Oum - visual artist, designer, and animator, of Cambodian and Vietnamese descent Pisay Pao - actress Sopheap Pich - sculptor and visual artist Chath PierSath - poet, painter, and humanitarian Dith Pran (1942-2008) - portrayed in the movie The Killing Fields; photojournalist for The New York Times; human rights activist San Kim Sean - martial artist Sophiline Cheam Shapiro - choreographer and dance teacher Sichan Siv - former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Economic and Social Council