Mai Charoenpura

Mai Charoenpura
ใหม่ เจริญปุระ
Charoenpura in 2017
Background information
Born
Mai Charoenpura

(1969-01-05) 5 January 1969
Bangkok, Thailand
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • actress
Years active1980s–present
LabelsGMM Grammy

Mai Charoenpura (Thai: ใหม่ เจริญปุระ; born 5 January 1969), formerly known as Mai Siriwimol (Thai: ใหม่ สิริวิมล), 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.[1]

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 (Thai: คนเริงเมือง). She portrayed the role twice in two different made-for-TV remakes consecutively in 1988 and 2002.[2] 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.[3] After a hiatus hiatus, she starred in Channel 3 drama Krong Kam as Yoi in 2019.[4]

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" (feat. Tono)
  • 2013: "Kho Kae Mee Thoe" (Ost. Sap Phra Pheng)
  • 2016: "Rak Mai Mee Niyam" (Ost. Club Friday The Series 8)
  • 2019: "Phit Rue Thi Rak Thoe" (Ost. Krong Kram)
  • 2021: "Prakob Lok Khuen Mai"
  • 2024: "Phuean Rak"

Special albums

  • 1995: Khon Nok Gub Dok Mai (Featured)
  • 2000: Seven Vol.1 (Collaborated Album)
  • 2000: Seven Vol.2 (Collaborated Album)
  • 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 (Featured / EP)

Filmography

Television

Drama

Sitcom

Film

Music video

References

  1. ^ "Thai fever hits City". The Nation. Thailand. 6 August 2007. Archived from the original on 24 August 2007. Retrieved 7 August 2007.
  2. ^ "27ปีของใหม่เจริญปุระ". komchadluek.net (in Thai). 22 August 2011. Archived from the original on 5 November 2018. Retrieved 4 November 2018.
  3. ^ Thai Horror Anthology Wants You To 'Die a Violent Death'. Bloody-disgusting.com. March 9, 2010. Retrieved 23 June 2012.
  4. ^ Kanokporn Chanasongkram (10 April 2019). "Sweet return". Bangkok Post.