Nearysocheata Thai
| Birthday | June 17, 1995 |
|---|---|
| Age | 31 Years (November, 2026) |
| Birth Place | Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
Biography
Nearysocheata Thai, also written Thai Neary Socheata and known professionally as Fiyata, is a Cambodian singer, actress and model who was crowned Miss Universe Cambodia 2025. She was born on 17 June 1995 in Phnom Penh and is Cambodian by nationality; she was 30 when she won the national title.
She represented Cambodia at the 74th Miss Universe pageant in Thailand in November 2025. Her participation made regional headlines because Cambodia's licence holder, ELEVENTO9, announced shortly before the event that it would not send a delegate, citing tensions between Cambodia and Thailand, and she travelled to Thailand anyway. She did not place in the final.
Wikipedia lists Than Rthna as her successor as Miss Universe Cambodia in 2026.
She represented Cambodia at the 74th Miss Universe pageant in Thailand in November 2025. Her participation made regional headlines because Cambodia's licence holder, ELEVENTO9, announced shortly before the event that it would not send a delegate, citing tensions between Cambodia and Thailand, and she travelled to Thailand anyway. She did not place in the final.
Wikipedia lists Than Rthna as her successor as Miss Universe Cambodia in 2026.
Early Life
Nearysocheata Thai grew up in Phnom Penh. Little has been published about her family or education. She first came to public attention as a teenager through local beauty and modelling contests: in 2010, competing under her given name, she was runner-up in the Freshie Girl competition.
That early exposure led to work in modelling and, later, singing and acting, where she became known by the stage name Fiyata.
That early exposure led to work in modelling and, later, singing and acting, where she became known by the stage name Fiyata.
Career
Before entering Miss Universe Cambodia, Fiyata worked across modelling, music and screen acting in the Cambodian entertainment industry. She was one of 20 contestants in the 2025 national pageant, and on 12 September 2025 she won the title at a ceremony at the National Olympic Stadium in Phnom Penh. Sokea Kimleang was first runner-up and Pich Votey Saravody second runner-up. She succeeded Davin Prasath, who had given Cambodia its first Miss Universe placement the previous year.
The 2025 international pageant was hosted by Thailand at a time of strained relations between the two neighbours. ELEVENTO9, the Miss Universe Cambodia licence holder, announced that it would not send a representative, saying diplomatic relations had not returned to normal and that it would not accept responsibility for any risks. Thai media also reported that she had missed a meeting on the pageant's activities and rules. Fiyata nonetheless travelled to Thailand in early November 2025 and went on to compete as Cambodia's delegate.
At the preliminary stage she wore a custom gown reported to weigh about 10 kilograms. The final of Miss Universe 2025 was held on 21 November 2025 in Nonthaburi, and she was not among the placed finalists. Her reign as Miss Universe Cambodia ended in 2026, when Than Rthna of Kampong Cham took the title.
The 2025 international pageant was hosted by Thailand at a time of strained relations between the two neighbours. ELEVENTO9, the Miss Universe Cambodia licence holder, announced that it would not send a representative, saying diplomatic relations had not returned to normal and that it would not accept responsibility for any risks. Thai media also reported that she had missed a meeting on the pageant's activities and rules. Fiyata nonetheless travelled to Thailand in early November 2025 and went on to compete as Cambodia's delegate.
At the preliminary stage she wore a custom gown reported to weigh about 10 kilograms. The final of Miss Universe 2025 was held on 21 November 2025 in Nonthaburi, and she was not among the placed finalists. Her reign as Miss Universe Cambodia ended in 2026, when Than Rthna of Kampong Cham took the title.
Nearysocheata Thai: Quick Facts
How old is Nearysocheata Thai?
Nearysocheata Thai is 31 years old, born on June 17, 1995 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
What is Nearysocheata Thai known for?
Nearysocheata Thai is best known for appearing in Miss Universe Cambodia.
