Perhaps not as well known as its Asian contemporaries, the Thai film industry is often known as the "Cinema of Thailand." Nonetheless, the business continues to be an underdog in producing high-caliber movies that garnered worldwide notice. Thai movies are widely distributed to engage their audience in various genres, from adventure to comedy, passion to sagas, and comedy. The elegance of Thai actresses is one of the keys that draw moviegoers to the theatres, in addition to engaging stories and well-executed sequences.
1. Mai Davika
Popular Thai actress Mai Devika Hoorne made her acting debut in 2010 by taking the lead in a hit TV drama. She developed an appetite for success and went on to star in successful movies like Heart Attack and Suddenly Twenty. She has received endorsements from well-known foreign companies like L'Oreal, Michael Kors, and Dolce & Gabbana.
2. Baifern Pimchanok
Baifern, a stage name for Pimchanok Luevisadpaibu, is one of the most well-known Thai actresses. She entered into a six-year contract with Channel 7 in 2010 to appear in several Thai television shows, including Banlang Hong, Wai Puan Guan Lah Fun, and many more. She won the Nataraja Award twice—in 2017 and 2020—for her performances in Lhong Fai and Falling Leaves.
3. Yaya Urassaya
Yaya, whose real name is Urassaya Sperbund, is one of Thailand's most well-known actors. Yaya is incredibly beautiful since she is part Thai and part Norwegian. She started out as a model before turning to Thai soap operas. In 2008, she made her television debut, and her performance in Duang Jai Akkanee established her as a household name. She was the first Thai celebrity to appear in US Vogue due to her successful modeling career and flawless style.
4. Bella Ranee
Ranee Campen, commonly known as Bella Ranee, is renowned for her talent at portraying characters in period comedies or dramas. She has been in the historical drama Look Tard and the television series Porn Prom Onlaweng, where her career peaked in 2011.
5. Mookda Narinrak
Mookda is adored throughout the nation! She is primarily well-known for her appearance and glass-smooth skin. She entered To Be Number One Idol in 2012 after winning Miss Teen Thailand in 2011, which catalyzed her career. When she secured a deal with Channel 7 in 2016, she was drawn into the Thai film industry. She currently appears in several Thai plays and soap operas.
6. Chompoo Araya A. Hargate
Renowned Thai actor, supermodel, and Television star Araya Alberta Hargate. Araya, also known as Chompoo, is of Lao, Thai, and British ancestry. After winning the Miss Motor Show Contest beauty pageant in 1998, she made a breakthrough. Her performance in the popular soap opera "Pleng Prai'' on Channel 7 helped her become well-known throughout the nation. She has served as a L'Oreal Paris ambassador due to her beauty. She has received multiple invitations to both the Shanghai and Cannes film festivals.
7. Aum Patcharapa Chaichua
The most well-known and greatest actress in Thailand since 1997 is Aum Patcharapa. She started working in the entertainment and beauty industries in 1997, and she shot to fame after winning the HACKS beauty pageant. She is a successful businesswoman with restaurants and her perfume line in addition to acting. The first celebrity-branded fragrance in Thailand was hers!
8. Kimmy Kimberley
Kimmy Kimberley has German and Thai ancestry. She rose to fame in 2010 as "Nam" in the Thai television series "Thara Himalaya." The actress, who appears in numerous TV episodes, is said to be a "sweet, energetic, and brave young actress" and is considered one of the "cuties" of Thai show business.
9. Pancake Khemanit Jamikorn
The well-known Thai TV actress "Pancake" is also a singer and a model. Pancake started her acting career through beauty contests and won the Thai Supermodel Contest in 2004. She was also named China's Top Model of the World that same year! She is renowned for her disposition of respect and courtesy. According to a survey of 3 billion women globally, she has even been dubbed "an angel on earth." She appears in a lot of Thai TV soap operas and commercials. In Thailand, you can't even turn on the TV without seeing her!
10. Mew Nittha
Nittha Khuhapremkit, also known as "Mew," was previously known as Nittha Jirayungyurn. She started out in the drama Khun Chai Pawornruj, where she gained immediate notoriety. She rose to become Thailand's most sought-after face. Since then, she has made numerous film and music video appearances and numerous television and billboard commercials.
