Michael Shaowanasai
Acting
Biography
Michael Shaowanasai is a Thai-American artist and actor who lives in Bangkok, Thailand. His works includes performance art, photography, video, film and installations. Openly gay, his works are often provocative, such as photographic portrait of himself as a Buddhist monk made up to look like a woman.
Place of Birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Known For
55:15 Never Too Late
How many of us remember what our dreams were when we were children? What our hopes and aspirations were? How many of us grew up and realised that all the wonderous, innocent dreams that we had were probably not going to come true. That it was harder to become a superstar or a world-famous soccer player. How many of us spent all of our lives unable to express ourselves and love who we wanted, openly. This drama is about five such high school friends who also had dreams and goals but were unable to complete them. This is a story of second chances,of being able to love whoever you want,of dreams coming true, and of happiness.
Happiness of Kati
Kati, a nine-year-old girl whose mother is suffering from an incurable illness. She must go through steps of happiness and sorrow, bonding and separation, having her hopes fulfilled and losing something she loves.
The Believers
When their startup goes deep into debt, three entrepreneurs stage a risky scam using a Buddhist temple to pay back a massive loan before time runs out.
Khun Pan 2
Amid lawlessness and corruption, legendary police detective Khun Pan joins a formidable group of bandits but grapples with his loyalties.
Cupid's Last Wish
Childhood friends Korn and Win reconnect after 22 years of conflict when Win's soul ends up in his sister's body, sparking a life-changing journey.
Best of Times
When friendship deepens into what veterinarian Keng hopes could become love, he learns that beautiful Fai still harbors feelings for her ex-husband who also happens to be Keng's best friend.
How to Win at Checkers (Every Time)
An 11-year-old boy steals money for bribes to remove his gay older brother from Thai military conscription rolls, unaware of the ramifications.
Lucky Loser
Denied the coaching job he really wanted, a star footballer accepts his wealthy aunt's offer to assemble a ragtag team in a neighboring country.
Cave Rescue
When a youth football team of 12 boys, aged 11-16, and their 25-year-old coach is trapped deep inside a cave in Northern Thailand, thousands of volunteers and soldiers from around the world unite in a race against time to find them.
The Adventure of Iron Pussy
A gang of local thugs come in and start roughing up the customers and get abusive with the daughter. Suddenly, an elaborately coifed and tastefully dressed woman shows up and rescues the young woman and her father from further harm. This is Iron Pussy.
Filmography
as Monk Songchai
as Arun
as Tutee
as Thai Official
as Dhammarong
as Costumer at Cafe Lovely
as Peter
as Iron Pussy / Mongkol (segment "Iron Pussy")
as Judge
as Tong
as Referee
as Brother Bee
as Iron Pussy
as Waanjieab’s Mom