Is Aung San Suu Kyi A-List?
No — Aung San Suu Kyi is currently ranked F tier — a public figure with minimal cultural presence.
Reached A-list in 2015
NLD Wins General Election
Lost A-list status in 2017
Dropped to C tier — Rohingya Crisis Response
Ranking Timeline
Forms National League Democracy
Forms the NLD and becomes a prominent leader of the democracy movement.
Placed Under House Arrest
Begins years of house arrest, becoming a global symbol.
Wins Nobel Peace Prize
Awarded for non-violent struggle, gaining respect.
Released from House Arrest
Released from house arrest, returns to political activity.
NLD Wins General Election
Leads NLD to landslide victory, becoming State Counsellor.
Rohingya Crisis Response
Criticized for handling the Rohingya crisis, tarnishing image.
Overthrown in Military Coup
Overthrown, arrested, and imprisoned by the military junta.
Last updated: February 23, 2026