Kanya Rattapetch
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Kanya Rattanapetch in Thailand, is a Thai
model and actress. She is best known for her role in the 2007 film, The Love of Siam
as Ying.
, Thailand
. She is currently studying at the University of Bangkok.
Her acting career started when she was 13 or 14 years old, and she was seen first in 2005 Thai Horror Film Scared
(Rab Nong Sayong Kwan) as Tarn. Aside from acting she was also in the field of modeling. She did two more films Mor.8 in 2006 and Sick Nurses
in 2007, She rise to fame when she played the martyr girl named 'Ying' in the most acclaimed Thai film Love of Siam (Rak Haeng Sayam).
The year after she started getting supporting roles for TV Series / Lakorn from 3 major TV Station in Thailand. She was first cast in Ch.5's Sitcom Ruk Rhythm. After the sitcom she was cast at ch.3' Lakorn 'Ruk Sorn Kaen', then 2009, she got a role as Noodee in a Lakorn titled 'Mea Luang' in ch.7 (Ch.3's rival network). After that series Kanya is back at ch.3 for 'Sapai Glai Peun Tiang' which is currently airing in Thailand. She will be back in ch.7 for a Lakorn where she will play in a lead role. The tentative title of the said Lakorn is 'Coke E-Ling Hansa'.
Aside from that, after her performance in the Love of Siam, she was chosen to be WAN's leading lady for his single's music video for "Safe Distance". the song and the music video itself topped charts Thailand due to the chemistry between Kanya and Wan. It was proceeded with another music video for WAN's next single 'What the Rest'. The music video follows the story from the 1st video, yet ended in a sad end. Kanya was also featured in 2 music videos of the Thai band "AM Fine" where she acted a rocker-emo who fell in love with a guy who loves someone else.
In 2008, she made another movie titled 4 Romance
alongside her fellow cast in the Love of Siam, Mario Maurer
and Witwisit Hiranyawongkul
. The three actors were not actually seen in a same scene because they all have their lead roles in three different segments of the film. Witwisit is in the segment 'Dream', Mario in 'Kiss' and Kanya in segment 'Shy'.
Music Video's with WAN
Music Video's for Am Fine Band
Thailand
Thailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the...
model and actress. She is best known for her role in the 2007 film, The Love of Siam
The Love of Siam
The Love of Siam is a 2007 Thai gay-themed romantic-drama film written and directed by Chookiat Sakveerakul. A multi-layered family drama, a groundbreaking element of the story is a gay romance between two teenage boys....
as Ying.
Biography
Kanya Rattanapetch was born in BangkokBangkok
Bangkok is the capital and largest urban area city in Thailand. It is known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon or simply Krung Thep , meaning "city of angels." The full name of Bangkok is Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahintharayutthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom...
, Thailand
Thailand
Thailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the...
. She is currently studying at the University of Bangkok.
Acting career
Scared (2005 film)
Rab Nong Sayong Kwan is a Thai horror film directed by Pakphum Wonjinda. In this movie, a group of freshmen on a road trip survive an accident, only to end up in an abandoned town where they are hunted down and killed one by one.- Cast :...
(Rab Nong Sayong Kwan) as Tarn. Aside from acting she was also in the field of modeling. She did two more films Mor.8 in 2006 and Sick Nurses
Sick Nurses
Sick Nurses is a 2007 Thai horror film, written and directed by Piraphan Laoyont and Thodsapol Siriwiwat.-Plot:In a run-down, suburban Bangkok hospital, young Dr. Tar and seven nurses have been running a scheme to sell dead bodies on the black market. However, one nurse, Tahwaan , has found out...
in 2007, She rise to fame when she played the martyr girl named 'Ying' in the most acclaimed Thai film Love of Siam (Rak Haeng Sayam).
The year after she started getting supporting roles for TV Series / Lakorn from 3 major TV Station in Thailand. She was first cast in Ch.5's Sitcom Ruk Rhythm. After the sitcom she was cast at ch.3' Lakorn 'Ruk Sorn Kaen', then 2009, she got a role as Noodee in a Lakorn titled 'Mea Luang' in ch.7 (Ch.3's rival network). After that series Kanya is back at ch.3 for 'Sapai Glai Peun Tiang' which is currently airing in Thailand. She will be back in ch.7 for a Lakorn where she will play in a lead role. The tentative title of the said Lakorn is 'Coke E-Ling Hansa'.
Aside from that, after her performance in the Love of Siam, she was chosen to be WAN's leading lady for his single's music video for "Safe Distance". the song and the music video itself topped charts Thailand due to the chemistry between Kanya and Wan. It was proceeded with another music video for WAN's next single 'What the Rest'. The music video follows the story from the 1st video, yet ended in a sad end. Kanya was also featured in 2 music videos of the Thai band "AM Fine" where she acted a rocker-emo who fell in love with a guy who loves someone else.
In 2008, she made another movie titled 4 Romance
4 Romance
4 Romance is a 2008 Thai romantic comedy, released in Thailand's cinema on December 25, 2008. This film was directed by four directors: Chukiat Sakveerakul, Prachya Pinkaew, Bandit Thongdee, and Rachain Limtrakul.-Plot:...
alongside her fellow cast in the Love of Siam, Mario Maurer
Mario Maurer
Mario Maurer is a Thai of German and Chinese descent model and actor. He is best known for his lead roles in the 2007 film, The Love of Siam and the 2010 sleeper hit, First Love .-Biography:...
and Witwisit Hiranyawongkul
Witwisit Hiranyawongkul
Witwisit Hiranyawongkul in Chiang Mai, Thailand, is a Thai actor and singer and matinee idol . He is the best known for his movie The Love of Siam portrayed as a gay.-Early life:...
. The three actors were not actually seen in a same scene because they all have their lead roles in three different segments of the film. Witwisit is in the segment 'Dream', Mario in 'Kiss' and Kanya in segment 'Shy'.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Scared (2005 film) Scared (2005 film) Rab Nong Sayong Kwan is a Thai horror film directed by Pakphum Wonjinda. In this movie, a group of freshmen on a road trip survive an accident, only to end up in an abandoned town where they are hunted down and killed one by one.- Cast :... |
Tarn | |
| 2006 | Mor.8 | Petchara | |
| 2007 | Sick Nurses Sick Nurses Sick Nurses is a 2007 Thai horror film, written and directed by Piraphan Laoyont and Thodsapol Siriwiwat.-Plot:In a run-down, suburban Bangkok hospital, young Dr. Tar and seven nurses have been running a scheme to sell dead bodies on the black market. However, one nurse, Tahwaan , has found out... |
Ae | |
| Love of Siam | Ying | The Martyr | |
| 2008 | 4 Romance 4 Romance 4 Romance is a 2008 Thai romantic comedy, released in Thailand's cinema on December 25, 2008. This film was directed by four directors: Chukiat Sakveerakul, Prachya Pinkaew, Bandit Thongdee, and Rachain Limtrakul.-Plot:... |
Tong | Lead Role: Segment: Shy |
| 2009 | Pai In Love | Lead Role | |
| 2010 | WHO R U? | Lead Role | |
TV Series / Lakorn
| Year | Title | Role | TV Station |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Ruk Rhythm | Nurse PiangOr | Ch. 5 |
| Ruk Sorn Kaen | Ploysai | Ch. 3 | |
| 2009 | Mea Luang | Noodee | Ch. 7 |
| Sapai Glai Peun Tiang | Nampetch | Ch. 3 | |
| TBA To be announced To be announced, To be confirmed, and To be determined are placeholder terms used very broadly to indicate that although something is scheduled or anticipated to happen, a particular aspect of that thing remains to be arranged... |
Wong Wien Hua Jai | Ch. 7 | |
| TBA | Coke E-Ling Hansa | Ch. 7 |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Organization | Award | Result | Film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Kom Chad Luek Award Nomination | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated | Love of Siam |
| Thailand National Film Association Awards Thailand National Film Association Awards The Thailand National Film Association Awards is a Thai film industry ceremony held annually by the Federation of National Film Associations of Thailand... |
Best Supporting Actress | Nominated | Love of Siam |
Other appearances
Kanya also did star in 2 music videos, one for the thai singer WAN and another for the Thai band AM Fine. which both was proceeded by a sequel.Music Video's with WAN
- Safe Distance:AF2 (Wan: Soloist).
- What the Rest:AF2 (Wan: Soloist).
Music Video's for Am Fine Band
- Chan Di Mai Pho Due Thoe Mai Pho Sak Thi by Am Fine.
- Fear Night by Am Fine.