Cherry Khemapsorn Sirisukha

Дата и место рождения: Aug 28, 1980, Nan, Thailand

Once a shy, unconfident girl who never dreamt of becoming famous, Khemapsorn Sirisukha (Cherry) has stepped graciously into the limelight. She is known for her nang-Ek roles in many hit TV series like Dao Lhong Fah and Kaew Ta Pee. Back in 2000, the TV star first appeared on the big screen with Satang and won a best supporting actress award. After a nine-year hiatus, Cherry is back with a big-budget, star-studded fantasy action flick, Opapatika, scheduled to hit theaters in October. "Acting wasn't my childhood dream. When I was young, I was quiet, shy, and introverted. I didn't like being the center of attention. I loved painting and drawing, and I wanted to be an architect. But by coincidence, I got into the entertainment business, and before I knew it, I starred in my first TV drama when I was only 17. What you see is not necessarily what you get. People always assume actors and actresses are the characters they play. But work is work, and that's all. Personally, you might get uncomfortable in public or front of the camera, but when it's work, you've got to get it done. My first works were quite a disaster. My spirits were low, especially during filming Jub Tai Wai Rai Sai Samorn. It was my third lakorn and there were lots of action scenes. I was scolded a lot because I couldn't deliver what the director wanted. It was very difficult for me. Acting helps me break out of my shell. I used to be a shy kid, who hardly made eye contact and easily got nervous. But now, I've learned to control my anxiety and to express myself better. Showbiz has changed me in a good way. Before, whenever I felt annoyed, upset, or distressed, you could see it on my face. Now I've learned to keep my emotions in check. Plus, I've learned to work as a team and to be more responsible. Opapatika is my second movie. It's an action fantasy, in which I got to work with seven other magnet stars and a young director. It's a real challenge because my character, Pran, is somber and en