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1^st of all, I get a lot of email and inquiries like this. And my first reaction always is “You cannot become a Thai Actor, because you are not Thai.”

Now if you want to become an actor in Thailand, of course, that is possible. But if you want to become a Thai actor, at some point you have to change your nationality to become a Thai citizen, you have to read and write thai and sing the national anthem in Thai and live here for 20+ years.

I am pretty sure that most people that ask me how can I become a Thai actor actually mean “How to become an actor in Thailand?”

Becoming an actor in Thailand is definitely easier than becoming a Thai actor.

To become an actor here in Thailand I would recommend the following steps:

1. Take acting classes here to meet people and build your network The people that you meet when taking acting classes are people that are serious about their craft and about their work. The people that I met at my first acting classes here in Thailand have become established actors in the Thai film industry and all have had major parts in Thai and international films. And we are still good friends.
2. Build your Network You may build your network by going to see theatre productions of others, or by joining workshops, or even online or by doing volunteer work in the field. It is of major importance that you are pro-active and don’t just sit by idly. You need to be outgoing. See and be seen. Talk to people, engage them. Listen and learn
3. Join theatre productions Most theatre work in Thailand is on volunteer basis. It is not paid, or if paid, it pays very little. Most of the actors on stage also have a career in the film industry or are aware of other acting jobs. Working in theatre is the most rewarding work you can do. It builds trust and you learn for life.

Whatever you do, you want to stick out from the masses. If you think you can establish yourself as an actor by taking on extra work and hope that you will be discovered while being an extra on set, think again. That doesn’t happen. Unfortunately, most of the time, extras are being treated very poorly on set. The crowd that you hang out with defines you, so if you want to be seen as an actor, being an extra is not the path.

You have to invest in yourself first. Take acting classes. Learn the craft. Set yourself apart from the masses. Build your network. Gain experience. In order to make it in this super competetive industry you either need to be super good looking or you need to be better than the rest.

You are worth it.

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More information on how to enter the acting industry in Thailand: https://youtu.be/IVd-hLvZ8ww

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Around 3 weeks ago a student asked me, ‘What do you like most about being a talent agent in Thailand?’

At first I struggled to find an answer to that question. It took me until the latest job before I realized why I love doing what I am doing.

I love connecting people. It is an integral part of what I feel makes me, me.

Ever since I was young I loved connecting people. Making the right connections. People who I knew would get along, could learn and grow from and with one another. 

Putting people in the right place. Connecting friends with one another. Helping them fulfill their goals.

I have turned this skill into my profession. As casting director and talent agent it is my job to connect people. Talent with the production. Director with the actor. The right actor for the right product to deliver the message to audience. Facilitating the process and making sure that the best people for each job meet each other is the most satisfying feeling for me.

I love bridging the gap of different cultures. Navigating between them has been part of my life since I was born. I was born in Germany, grew up in the Netherlands in the town where three countries meet, Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium. I have lived longer abroad than in Germany itself.

Being a western casting director and talent agent here in Thailand, having lived here for more than 18 years, speaking the language and understanding the culture gives me a unique advantage. I understand the needs of the local talent as well as the needs and communication of international productions and can form a bridge between the two.

Next to that come the challenges that each job as casting director and talent agent present. Finding that one person, the Sumo wrestler in Thailand, the little Indian girl that loves robotics, Thai gangster with tattoos all over his body, the female amputee athlete, the rescue worker that can climb up a wind turbine, that Asian transgender woman who is also a famous actress. This challenge of finding this one person and succeeding in finding that person is the most satisfying feelings.

The personal relationships that you form with casting directors is another blissful experience. As talent agent I enjoy working with casting directors that are dedicated to their job and the extra mile to find the right talents for the production. That share the same eagerness, dedication and passion that I have for the job.

This package of dedication, passion and professionalism, being able to form a bridge is what I am offering to my clients and that is what sets me apart.

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