Fai Amata (Thai: ไฟอมตะ; RTGS: Fai Amata; transl. Be a Better Man; transl. Eternal Flame[3][4]) is a Thai drama television series. It aired on Saturday and Sunday nights on Channel 9 MCOT starting 10 Apr, 2010,[5] starring Shahkrit Yamnam, Sonia Couling Vacharasinthu, Nirut Sirijanya and Uthumphon Silaphan.
| Fai Amata | |
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| Genre | |
| Based on | Be a Better Man by Vikrom Kromadit |
| Developed by | Sanlaya |
| Starring |
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| Country of origin | Thailand |
| Original language | Thai |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 26 |
| Production | |
| Producer | Philaiwan Bunlon |
| Production locations | |
| Running time | 60 minutes |
| Production companies |
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| Original release | |
| Network | Channel 9 MCOT |
| Release | April 10 – July 4, 2010 |
The series is adapted from the autobiography Be a Better Man by Vikrom Kromadit[6][7][8][3], developed by Sanlaya, produced by JSL Global Media co., Ltd and Amata Foundation.[9]
Cast edit
Main cast edit
- Shahkrit Yamnam as Athit
- Sonia Couling Vacharasinthu as Kelly Yao
- Nirut Sirijanya as Thungfat; Athit's father
- Uthumphon Silaphan as Chia; Athit's mother
Supporting cast edit
- Somphop Benchathikun as Yao Papa; Kelly's father
- Dueantem Salitun as Yao Mama; Kelly's mother
- Phitsamai Wilaisak as Grandmom
- Saat Piamphongsan as Granddad
- Chalao Prasopsat as Grandmom
- Rong Khaomunkhadi as Uncle Yin
- Nat Phuwanai as Uncle Sen
- Daran Boonyasak as Nari; Athit's lover
- Sarocha Wathittaphan as India; Athit's sister
- Suphot Chancharoen as Ting; Athit's brother
- Athaphon Thimakon as Lan; Athit's brother
- Chalisa Bunkhrongtrap as Wiphawi
- Tin Chokkamonkit as Wibun; Athit's brother
- Chakrit Chatuphonwatthanaphon as Wiwat
- Chutima Thangsri as Nora
- Jamie Bouher as Somhathai
- Thanaphat Thitiphalathip as Fuk
- Naowarat Suesat as Benchamat
- Saithan Miyomkan as Siam
- Chanana Nutakom as Rattana
- Ranya Siyanon as Aet; Thungfat's second wife
- Wasitthi Srilofung as Ku
- Narin Na Bangchang as Hiang
- Kuensit Suwanwatthi as Tunyoen
- Thanom Samthon as Chenlei
- Haek Chuanchuen as Yom
- Wanwisa Damkham as Rabiap
- Phiphat Witthayapanyanon as Chittakon; Athit's best friend
- Sariya Atsawaloetphanit as Da Yi; Kelly's best friend
- Chonnasorn Sajakul as Kaiwei Yao; Kelly's sister
- Phuchisa Suphathanaphat as Piak
- Panwet Saiklai as Tai
Awards edit
| Year | Awards | Category | Nominee(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 25th TV Gold Awards | Best TV Drama | JSL Global Media co., Ltd | Nominated |
| Best TV Script | Sanlaya | Won[10] | ||
| Best Actor in a Lead Role | Shahkrit Yamnam | Nominated | ||
| Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Nirut Sirijanya | Nominated | ||
| Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Uthumphon Silaphan | Nominated | ||
| 2nd Nataraja Awards | Best TV Drama | JSL Global Media co., Ltd | Nominated | |
| Best Director | Philaiwan Bunlon | Nominated | ||
| Best Actor in a Lead Role | Shahkrit Yamnam | Nominated | ||
| Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Nirut Sirijanya | Nominated | ||
| Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Uthumphon Silaphan | Nominated | ||
| Best TV Script | Sanlaya | Nominated | ||
| Best Original Soundtrack | Phaphasin Khitawongwat | Nominated | ||
| Art Direction | Sarannon Phan-akat | Nominated | ||
| 2011 | 4th NineEntertain Awards | Best Actor | Shahkrit Yamnam | Won[10][11] |
| Best TV Drama | JSL Global Media co., Ltd | Won[10][11] | ||
| Asian Television Awards 2011 | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Nirut Sirijanya | Nominated[12] |
Trivia edit
- Based on true story of the book Be a Better Man, the autobiography of Vikrom Kromadit, a Thai businessman and writer. He is the founder and chief executive officer of Amata Corporation PCL.[3][4] The book has sold over 1.6 million copies in Thailand,[6] and is being translated into different languages.[3]
- Athit is form Vikrom Kromadit and Kelly Yao is form Kelly Yao, his first wife.
- This is the second time Shahkrit Yamnam and Sonia Couling have worked together.
- The first Thai television series of Sorn CLC[13]
- filmed at Bopiliao Historic Block in Taipei, National Taiwan University, Yangming Mountain, Tamsui, Chien Mu's residence, Hsinchu High School, among others.[3]
References edit
- ^ "'ซอนย่า-ชาคริต' ปลื้ม 'ไฟอมตะ' บินถ่าย 'ไต้หวัน'". 13 June 2010.
- ^ "Official site". Archived from the original on 2018-07-19. Retrieved 2018-07-19.
- ^ a b c d e "Bopiliao Historical District Attracts Thai Drama Team to Taiwan - Taipei Film Commission". Taipei Film Commission.
- ^ a b "Thailand: A New Asian Tiger?". Canadianmetalworking. January 10, 2011.
- ^ "JSL-Ch9เตรียมลงละครฟอร์มยักษ์'ไฟอมตะ'". Sanook (in Thai).
- ^ a b "Man with a mission : Vikrom Kromadit aims to educate and inspire for the greater good". Bangkok Post. 12 Mar 2012.
- ^ "ไฟอมตะ..จากประวัติชีวิตของ คุณวิกรม กรมดิษฐ์..ผู้ที่เกือบจะฆ่าพ่อผู้บังเกิดเกล้า". Oknation (in Thai).
- ^ "ชมชีวิต วิกรม กรมดิษฐ์ ผ่านละคร "ไฟอมตะ"". Post Today (in Thai).
- ^ SQUARE, JSL. "JSL Square : ไฟอมตะ". jslsquare.com (in Thai). Archived from the original on 2018-07-19. Retrieved 2018-07-19.
- ^ a b c SQUARE, JSL. "JSL Square : รางวัลที่ภาคภูมิใจ". jslsquare.com.
- ^ a b ""พลอย-ชาคริต"คว้านักแสดงแห่งปี,"บี้"ซิวขวัญใจมหาชน 3 ปีซ้อน ไนน์เอ็นเตอร์เทน อวอร์ดส์ 2011". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2018-08-14.
- ^ "โตโน่ ปลื้มชิงนักแสดงสมทบชาย เอเชียน อวอร์ด | daradaily". www.daradaily.com.
- ^ "My ultimate bias in CLC: Sorn | K-Pop Amino". K-Pop | aminoapps.com.
External links edit
- Fai Amata on Official site Archived 2018-07-19 at the Wayback Machine