From performance art to film, this all-round artist is involved in many projects. He plays a supporting role in Kwamsuk Khong Kati, based on the award-winning novel.

I’ve worked hard and reached the point where I can be picky. I get a lot of offers but I only choose those that compliment me best. My work is my image, my selling point and my asset.

Kwamsuk Khong Kati captures the essence of Khun Ngampan Vejjajiva’s book by taking a very direct approach. I was impressed with its positivity and even more so when I met the author on the first shooting day. I knew from the director that she personally picked me to play the role of Kati’s gay uncle Tong. I was glad that she trusted me.

I’m neither angry nor afraid of being typecasted as gay. I am gay every day of my life. Why not get paid to portray a gay character? It makes the task of acting easier as I don’t have to pretend to be something I’m not.

I’m interested in many different roles, but my interests aren’t aligned with many directors’ visions at the moment.

I totally hate it when people say actors “play” in a film. It’s tiring. It’s hot. I starve and get pimple-faced—not exactly my idea of “playing.”

I pick up acting tips from watching Hollywood films. I’ll mimic how Julia Roberts acts and moves in a film, for example. That’s how I practice. I pay homage to Hollywood stars who manage to deliver gracious performances that make us forget about a film’s lame plot and cheesy lines.  

Some people might consider me a star, but I am not. A star needs to be on covers of glossy magazines. I am a diva from time to time, though.

Once while filming my video project, I snapped at a crewmember who was shooting a making-of. Although it wasn’t his fault, I felt as though I was being stalked. Every single moment was recorded—even the nose picking!

TV series are pretty sloppy these days. But I could still be persuaded for the right amount of money. Everyone from the motorcyclists to the vendors near my house will mock me if I appear in a cheesy drama, so it better be worth it.

I am not a good director, but I am gifted. Some nerve, huh? To shoot a film, a good director needs to map out a plan, a storyboard, and make sure everything goes exactly as planned. I, on the other hand, never know what will happen next. I’m debunking the traditional directing style that isn’t in tune with my ideas.

I can compromise to a certain level. I have my opinions on what is too commercial and should be avoided. If I believe that a project is really not going to work out, I’d rather walk away. There will be other opportunities and projects.

Perfection, for me, is boring. Imperfection is what I find appealing. Although I’m not a perfectionist, I take my work very seriously. My office is a mess, but I know where to find things when I need them. There’s order within my chaos.

You’ll never know what the future holds. If you want to do something, just take the first step and let the pieces fall where they may.

The most annoying thing I encounter every day is buses that won’t stop at the bus stops. (Yes, I take the bus.) I’m sorry, isn’t it their job to stop at the bus stop?

My childhood dream was to be a flight attendant. But, with all due respect, I have grown up realizing that I can do and be more. I am still fascinated by planes and airports, though.

My greatest achievement was when I decided to become an artist. As a banker, I was well-paid but also bored to tears.  The turning point was on my 30th birthday. I was having a birthday dinner with my friends and suddenly it hit me that there must be something more to life.

Success is not on my agenda. My wish? To get laid regularly and continue to have the money and motivation to keep on working.