Mai Charoenpura

Mai Charoenpura (; born 5 January 1969), formerly known as Mai Siriwimol (), is a Thai singer and actress.

Early life and education

Born in Bangkok, Thailand, Charoenpura is one of four daughters of Thai actor Surin, known by his stage name Ruj Ronnapop, and Winee Sontikool. She has three sisters, Venic White, Vipavee Maguire, and a half sister, actress Intira Charoenpura. She was educated at Farringtons School in England.

Career

Music

As a singer, Charoenpura has released several studio albums, music videos and performed in concerts since 1989. In 2007, Charoenpura performed in Manchester, for a concert organized by former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, to celebrate his ownership of Manchester City F.C.

Acting

Since the 1980s, Charoenpura has acted in several Thai television and film productions. As an actress, she's best known for her role as Pring in Khon Rerng Muang (). She portrayed the role twice in two different made-for-TV remakes consecutively in 1988 and 2002. She came to international attention for her portrayal of the villain Lady Srisudachan in the 2001 film, The Legend of Suriyothai, directed by Chatrichalerm Yukol, and released theatrically in the United States in 2003. In 2010 Charoenpura appeared in the anthology horror film Die a Violent Death, alongside Akara Amarttayakul and Supaksorn Chaimongkol. After a hiatus hiatus, she starred in Channel 3 drama Krong Kam as Yoi in 2019.

Discography

Studio albums

• 1989: Mai Muan
• 1990: Mai Mai Kid Fai
• 1992: Kwam Lup Sud Khob Fah
• 1994: Phee Seua Kab Payu
• 1997: Cheewit Mai
• 1998: Phlaeng Rit
• 2002: Kon Diao Nai Hua Jai
• 2006: Always Mai Sa-Mer

Non-album singles

• 2010: "Mai Mee Sing Nai"
• 2013: "Kho Kae Mee Thoe"
• 2016: "Rak Mai Mee Niyam"
• 2019: "Phit Rue Thi Rak Thoe"
• 2021: "Prakob Lok Khuen Mai"
• 2024: "Phuean Rak"

Special albums

• 1995: Khon Nok Gub Dok Mai
• 2000: Seven Vol.1
• 2000: Seven Vol.2
• 2003: Mai Red Album
• 2003: Mai Blue Album
• 2003: Phumphuang Nai Duang Jai Vol.1
• 2003: Phumphuang Nai Duang Jai Vol.2
• 2004: Phumphuang Nai Duang Jai Vol.3
• 2004: Phumphuang Nai Duang Jai Vol.4
• 2005: Mai Then & Now 1
• 2005: Mai Then & Now 2
• 2008: Mai Sing Asanee
• 2009: Mai & Tina Beauty on the beat
• 2024: Khon Nok Gub Dok Mai: Dream For Love

Filmography

Television

Drama

• 2019 Krong Kam () (/Ch.3) as Yoi () (ย้อย อัศวรุ่งเรืองกิจ ()) with Prin Wikran
• 2022 Sarb Sorn Ruk () (/Ch.3) as Dujhong (Hong) (ดุจหงส์ ยินดีพงษ์ปรีชา (คุณนายหงส์)) with สุรจิต บุญญานนท์

Sitcom

• 1989 ( ตอนที่ 6 ดาวหลบใน) (GMM Grammy/Ch.9) as (Cameo)

Film

• 2001 The Legend of Suriyothai
• 2008 Memory
• 2009 Meat Grinder () as But
• 2010 Die a Violent Death
• 2011 Mai Ka Mam Don Ka Don

Music video

• 1999 Glub Mai Dai Pai Mai Teung - Thongchai McIntyre (กลับไม่ได้ ไปไม่ถึง - ) (GMM Grammy/YouTube:GMM GRAMMY OFFICIAL)
• 2014 Kwan Thai Jai Nueng Deaw - Carabao (ขวานไทยใจหนึ่งเดียว - ) (Warner Music (Thailand)/YouTube:Carabao Official)

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