Washington, Aug 29 (ANI): Actor Jim Carrey was certainly serious when he spoke for the release of Burmese peace activist and Noble laureate Aung San Suu Kyi.

In a video released on YouTube.com, Carrey has spoken on behalf of the Human Rights Action Center and the U.S. Campaign For Burma.

The Canadian funnyman said that Suu Kyi, who is under the country's military detention, is a champion in her own right and yet people in America are not aware of her.

"Even though she's compared to a modern day Gandhi or Nelson Mandela, most people in America still don't know about Aung San," Contactmusic quoted him, as saying.

The 'Ace Ventura' star added that the 62-year-old, who won the 19991 Noble Prize for Peace for her efforts to put an end to the country's tyrannical military rule, is an 'unsung hero'.

"Let's face it: the name's a little difficult to remember. Here's how I did it: Aung San sounds a lot like 'unsung', as in unsung hero. Aung San Suu Kyi is truly an unsung hero,' he added.

In May 2007, Suu Kyi, detention was extended for yet another year, which would keep her confined to her residence for a fifth straight year. (ANI)