These actresses proved that acting is not a cakewalk. These actresses took the challenge to play these complicated characters. Challenging roles can either make their careers or break them. The viewers were astonished and overwhelmed to see these award-winning performances. These actresses are the real meaning of girl power. The actresses constantly push their boundaries and accept these challenging roles. It is not easy to portray these characters. They are worthy of all the respect and appreciation.
1. JeeJa Yanin
JeeJa Yanin is a trained martial art artist. She played the role of Zen in the film Chocolate. She plays an autistic child who grows up liking martial arts. Zen develops extraordinary reflexes and watches action movies. Jeeja Yanin is a black belt holder. She performed all the stunts in the film. She also played the lead in her second film Raging Phoenix. She plays a young lady who gets kidnapped and convinces the kidnappers to teach her martial arts. She gets caught by Stockholm syndrome and falls in love with one of the abductors. The movie utilized JeeJa Yanin’s skills beautifully and mixed martial arts with dancing.
2. Anne Thongprasom
Anne Thongprasom portrayed the role of Dew in The Letter. Dew is a computer specialist who meets Ton at a funeral. They develop feelings for each other but get separated. The film got based on the famous line, the right person, but the wrong timing. Anne Thongprasom expresses her emotions and extraordinary acting skills. She won the Thailand National Film Association award for Best Actress. She gave a tear-inducing performance, and the viewers couldn't control their river of tears from flowing after watching her spectacular acting skills.
3. Yaya Urassaya
Yaya Urassaya played the role of Jeed in Duang Jai Akkanee. The series is about two family friends arguing all time because they work on the same farm. But develop feelings for each other. Jeed’s father is hostile and doesn't want her to marry a poor guy. She got known for her sensitive acting skills. She prepared for the role with dedication. The viewers were amazed by her comic timing and visuals. She has also played the villain in Klin Kasalong.
4. Kimberley Anne Woltemas
Kimberly Anne Woltemas played the role of Thiptara "Nam" Adisuan in the series Thara Himalaya. The series is about Nam being one of four children in her family. She lives an ordinary life, but she is in love with the crown prince. He gets attacked by the opposition and pretends to have forgotten his identity. He meets Nam and develops feelings for her. Kimberly Anne Woltemas beautifully portrays the emotions, and the viewers appreciate her hard work. She got nominated for Best New Rising Female Actress. She has also worked in Brave Man Standing and Buang Hong.
5. Aff Taksaorn
Taksaorn Paksukcharern played the role of Prangthong in Nobody's Happy if I'm Not. The series is about Muanprae, who wants revenge on her cruel aunt, Prangthong. She is determined to destroy her, but people around her also get affected. Pithan wanted to end the battle of envy and hatred between the aunt and Muanprae. It is not an easy task. Taksaorn Paksukcharern played the antagonist and projected the cruel and vicious character using perfection. The drama got appreciated, and the viewers wanted to see more of Taksaorn Paksukcharern’s acting skills as the main character.
6. Pim Pimprapa
Pim Pimprapa played Ornin in Mia Luang or The Wife. The series is about a couple who pretend to be happy in front of society, but the husband has multiple affairs. Ornin is one of them, and she fears nobody, not even the wife. She makes numerous attempts to break their marriage. They have money but got shattered on the inside. Pim Pimprapa played the role of mistress and received recognition for her sharp eyes and spectacular acting skills. She played the home wrecker, and the viewers were astonished by her visuals. She received many big offers after this character.
7. Diana Flipo
Diana Flipo portrayed the role of Clara in Lai Kinaree alongside Nadech Kugimiya and Yaya Urassaya. It is a period drama and is about a kingdom that is at risk of getting attacked. Three unknown people meet and try to solve conspiracies that could lead to possible answers to the culprit behind the captain’s murder. Diana Flipo got famous for her role as Clara. The part was short, but people recognized and appreciated her screen presence. The character was a challenge for her because it is an old-school drama. It is a puzzle-solving and mind-blowing Thai series. The acting skills were breathtaking.
8. Mai Davika
Mai Davika played the role of Wanthong in the Thai drama Wanthong. Wan Thong is an independent and powerful woman. She keeps her self-respect as the top priority. She got bashed by the people for having two lovers. She is in a dilemma. Both men are incompetent and disrespectful. But she loves both of them. Mai Davika played the role of this strong woman spectacularly. The expressions and body language were on point. She got appreciated for portraying a tough woman. It was challenging to maintain an intimidating posture and fierce aura. But she was the perfect fit for this role.
9. Araya A. Hargate
Araya A. Hargate played the role of "Kat" Namfah in the Thai series Suptar 2550, released in the year 2022. The series is about the highs and lows of fame. A man earned popularity at an early stage but now wants it back. Araya A. Hargate’s expressive eyes do justice to the character. She is full of energy and innocence. She also got recognition as she walked Cannes in 2017. She is multilingual and can speak English.
10. Woranuch BhiromBhakdi
Woranuch BhiromBhakdi played the role of Downel in Mae Ai Sa Eun. The series is about a girl who falls in love with a visitor. She comes from a family that performed a traditional dance to earn a livelihood. She goes to the city to find her crush, but she gets tricked into working as a prostitute. The series is about the grim ways by which life teaches us lessons. The actresses expressed emotions and anger perfectly.
