Apinya Sakuljaroensuk


Apinya Sakuljaroensuk, also known as Saipan, is a Thai actress.

Early life and education

She graduated in a bachelor of Communication Arts from Rangsit University.

Career

Apinya debuted with a role in the movie Ploy in 2007 directed by Pen-Ek Ratanaruang which premiered during the Directors' Fortnight at the 60th Cannes Film Festival. For her performance in the film, she received Best Supporting Actress awards from the Suphannahong National Film Awards and Asian Film Awards. She then starred in the horror film 4bia, the romance-drama Friendship, and the comedy Boonchoo 9.
In the Detlev Bucks-directed film Same Same but Different in 2009, she acted alongside German actor David Kross. She prepared for the role by studying English and Khmer everyday, and even dubbed the film in German. The film received a Variety Piazza Grande Award at the International Film Festival organised in Locarno.

Filmography

Film

Television

Appointment With MeBomb Tom Version 3: Get A Paintball FieldForgiveness and Girls are FreeSweet Oranges, Sugar, SourThe Role of WaterTadhagpleaiwandStrawberry CheesecakeClub Friday Season 6: The Fault, Dear Friend
  • ''Club Friday the Series Continued: The Fault, Dear Friend''

Music video appearances

  • "Microsoft Press Club"
  • "Assert"
  • "I Do Not Like"
  • "Roo Mai Wa Love"
  • "Someone Dreamed About My Music"
  • "I Fear the Film is the Fourth Crossroads"
  • "I Would Also Like"
  • "If I Die"
  • "Know that... Love"
  • "Kiss Me Sweet Dreams"
  • "Embrace the Same"
  • "We are Thai"
  • "Starting at the End"
  • "Mai Ngao Mai Chai Mai"
  • "Yeun Yan"

Endorsements

Accolades