Being a nationally acclaimed celebrity is a fabulous thing. And being an internationally known and acclaimed celebrity is even better. Follow up on this article to learn about some of Thailand’s on-screen celebrities who have been a part of international releases.
1. Tony Jaa
Tatchakorn Yeerum, better known as Tony Jaa, is a well-known Thai celebrity. He is an actor, action choreographer, stuntman, martial artist, traceur, and director. He has been a part of the famous movies ‘Tom-Yum-Goong’ and the ‘Ong-Bak’ series. Initially, Tony worked as a Muay Thai stuntmen and appeared in many of Rittikrai Panna’s films.A few of Tony Jaa’s famous international works include ‘Furious 7’ starring alongside Vin Diesel and ‘XXX: Return of Xander Cage’ once again alongside Vin Diesel.
2. YayaYing
Rhatha Phongam, professionally known as YayaYing or Ying, is an actress and pop singer. She is the daughter of the renowned comedy actor Noi Phongam. She has worked with some of Thailand’s top talents and released her first album at the age of 16. Yayaying is an internationally sought-after actress, having starred in Germany and Hollywood. Her supporting role in ‘Only God Forgives’ along with Ryan Gosling is one of her most well-known pieces of work.
3. Krystal Vee
Krystal Vee is a Thai actress. Shel began working at the age of 8 when she did her first TV commercial. By the time she was 15, she was instantly sought-after for commercials in Thailand. She made her first on-screen with ‘Maid’. As a child, Krystal had traveled quite a bit due to her father’s Diplomatic work. She was a part of the movie ‘Scorpion King 3’, directed by Roel Reine. It is one of her most widely known roles to international fans.
4. Jeeja
Yanin ‘Jeeja’ Vismitananda (Jeeja pronounced as ‘ChiCha’) is of Thai descent with English and Burmese ancestry. She is a Thai actress and martial artist specializing in Muay Thai. Jeeja has been training in Taekwondo since she was 11 and now holds a 3rd dan blackbelt. Jeeja was cast as a part of the movie ‘Never Back Down: No Surrender’ a Hollywood movie featuring Michael Jai White.
5. Sonia Couling
Sonia is a Thai actress, TV personality, and model. She is of Eurasian origin, born to an English father and a Thai mother. Sonia can speak Thai, French, Italian, German, and English. Sonia started modeling at 13. She was voted as Thailand’s sexiest woman by FHM (For Him Magazine) in the year 1999. She was the second sexiest actress in Asia. In 2016, she was selected as the most beautiful Thai Actress.Sonia has been featured in several international films and dramas including ‘The Mark’, ‘The Mark: Redemption’, and ‘Strike Back: Legacy’.
6. Mike Angelo
Mike Pirat Nitipaisalkul, nicknamed Mike Angelo is a Thai-Chinese actor, singer and model. He was a part of the music duet Golf-Mike, featuring his brother Pichaya Nitipaisalkul (Golf). The duet was active from 2005 to 2010. Mike debuted as an actor with the 2008 drama ‘Ubatruk Karmkobfah’. He has also starred in quite a few Chinese dramas, including ‘My Little Princess’ and ‘Delicious Destiny’. In 2021, Mike was selected to be a part of the US film ‘The Misfits’.
7. Nawat Kulrattanarak
Nawat Kulrattanarak, nicknamed Pong.He is an A-List actor under Exact. He is known for his roles in ‘Dum Kum’ and ‘Proong Nee Gor Ruk Ter’. Proong Nee Gor Ruk Ter is known to be Pong’s best role to date by his fans. Pong was cast along with Luo Yi Xiao in the Chinese drama ‘Love Jewelry’.
8. Itthipat Thanit
Itthipat Thanit, also known as God, is an actor and model. He studied at Assumption University. After being cast in the series ‘2Moons’ his popularity increased. God was a part of the Chinese drama ‘Hi, I’m SAORI’.
9. Puttichai Kasetsin
Puttichai Kasetsin, professionally known as Push, is an MC, model, actor, and Radio DJ for Chill FM 89. He started his acting career working with small roles in Thai dramas. His debut was in the drama ‘Leh Nangfah’, where he starred along with Wannarot Sontichai. Since then, Push has starred in many drama’s and with every role, his popularity has increased quite a lot. Today, Push is known to be one of Exact’s best actors.
10. Sucharat Manaying
Sucharat Manaying, also known as Aom, is a Thai singer-actress. Aom is popularly known for her role in the movie ‘Yes or No’, released in the year 2010. Aom was cast alongside Leon Li Chuan in the chinese horror film ‘Haunted Road 2’ in 2017.
