Pongsak Pongsuwan
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Pongsak Pongsuwan is a Thai
comedian
and actor
. He is best known in Thailand by his stage name, Theng Therdtherng .
A popular comedian in Thai nightclubs and on television, Theng made his feature-film debut in Killer Tattoo
, a 2001
action-comedy that was the directorial debut for Yuthlert Sippapak
. He portrayed Elvis M 16, an amnesiac
hitman-turned-Elvis impersonator
, who is lured back to do one more job. The film starred several other Thai comics, including Petchtai Wongkamlao
and Suthep Po-ngam
, all in sometimes dramatic, action-filled roles.
In 2005
, he starred in one of the year's biggest hits for the Thai film industry
, Luang Phii Theng (The Holy Man
), portraying a street hood who becomes a Buddhist monk. The comedy earned 141 million baht at the box office.
The television production house, Work Point, hoped to repeat that success in 2006
with Nong Teng Nakleng-pukaotong
, which teamed Theng up with Choosak Eamsuk (better known as Nong Cha Cha Cha). Theng starred as a likay performer in 1923 Siam, who is faced with the prospect of losing his theater due to the advent of films. With his friend (Nong), Theng tries to derail production of the first Thai film, Miss Suwanna of Siam
.
In addition to his film work, Pongsak regularly appears with Choosak and Petchtai Wongkamlao on the Ching Roi Ching Lan
television variety series. His trademark gag is one in which he pokes himself in the eye.
Thai people
The Thai people, or Siamese, are the main ethnic group of Thailand and are part of the larger Tai ethnolinguistic peoples found in Thailand and adjacent countries in Southeast Asia as well as southern China. Their language is the Thai language, which is classified as part of the Kradai family of...
comedian
Comedian
A comedian or comic is a person who seeks to entertain an audience, primarily by making them laugh. This might be through jokes or amusing situations, or acting a fool, as in slapstick, or employing prop comedy...
and actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
. He is best known in Thailand by his stage name, Theng Therdtherng .
A popular comedian in Thai nightclubs and on television, Theng made his feature-film debut in Killer Tattoo
Killer Tattoo
Killer Tattoo is a 2001 Thai action-comedy film written and directed by Yuthlert Sippapak...
, a 2001
2001 in film
The year 2001 in film involved some significant events, including the first of the Harry Potter series and also the first of The Lord of the Rings trilogy...
action-comedy that was the directorial debut for Yuthlert Sippapak
Yuthlert Sippapak
Yuthlert Sippapak is a Thai film director, screenwriter and producer. He's best known for his genre-blending films Killer Tattoo and Buppah Rahtree .-Biography:...
. He portrayed Elvis M 16, an amnesiac
Amnesiac
Amnesiac was generally well-received by critics. It was also ranked as one of the best albums of the year by several publications. The Village Voice Pazz and Jop poll ranked it number 6 on their top 10 albums of the year. Alternative Press declared it the #1 album of the year...
hitman-turned-Elvis impersonator
Elvis impersonator
An Elvis impersonator is someone who impersonates or copies famed American musician Elvis Presley. Professional Elvis impersonators can work all over the world as entertainers, and such tribute acts are in great demand due to the unique iconic status of Elvis...
, who is lured back to do one more job. The film starred several other Thai comics, including Petchtai Wongkamlao
Petchtai Wongkamlao
Petchtai Wongkamlao, , is a Thai comedian, actor and film director. He is best known in Thailand by his stage name, Mum Jokmok ; and is a popular Thai television personality...
and Suthep Po-ngam
Suthep Po-ngam
Suthep Po-ngam , also known by his stage name Thep Po-ngam, is a Thai comedian, actor, film director and screenwriter. He played the leader of a gang of inept hitmen in Killer Tattoo...
, all in sometimes dramatic, action-filled roles.
In 2005
2005 in film
- Highest-grossing films :Please note that following the tradition of the English-language film industry, these are the top-grossing films that were first released in the United States in 2005...
, he starred in one of the year's biggest hits for the Thai film industry
Cinema of Thailand
The cinema of Thailand dates back to the early days of filmmaking, when King Chulalongkorn's 1897 visit to Bern, Switzerland was recorded by Francois-Henri Lavancy-Clarke. The film was then brought to Bangkok, where it was exhibited...
, Luang Phii Theng (The Holy Man
The Holy Man
The Holy Man is a 2005 Thai comedy film. One of the top films at the Thai box office that year, it starred popular Thai television comedian, Pongsak Pongsuwan as a Buddhist monk.-Synopsis:...
), portraying a street hood who becomes a Buddhist monk. The comedy earned 141 million baht at the box office.
The television production house, Work Point, hoped to repeat that success in 2006
2006 in film
- Highest-grossing films :Please note that following the tradition of the English-language film industry, these are the top-grossing films that were first released in the United States in 2006...
with Nong Teng Nakleng-pukaotong
Nong Teng Nakleng-pukaotong
Nong Theng Nakleng-pukhaothong is a 2006 Thai comedy film starring Pongsak Pongsuwan and Choosak Eamsuk.-Plot:In 1920s Siam, Bunteng, a member of a likay performing troupe, is faced with the prospect of his art dying when he and his family are threatened with eviction by a businessman who hopes to...
, which teamed Theng up with Choosak Eamsuk (better known as Nong Cha Cha Cha). Theng starred as a likay performer in 1923 Siam, who is faced with the prospect of losing his theater due to the advent of films. With his friend (Nong), Theng tries to derail production of the first Thai film, Miss Suwanna of Siam
Miss Suwanna of Siam
Miss Suwanna of Siam, or Nang Sao Suwan, was a 1923 romance film written and directed by Henry MacRae, set in Thailand and starring Thai actors. It was one of first feature films to be made in Thailand, and was the first Hollywood co-production in Thailand...
.
In addition to his film work, Pongsak regularly appears with Choosak and Petchtai Wongkamlao on the Ching Roi Ching Lan
Ching Roi Ching Lan
Ching Roi Ching Lan , also known as Ching 100 Ching 1,000,000, is a Thai game show, and one of the most popular in the country, having run more than twenty years and won several awards. The show is in four sections, and the participants are the hosts, the comedy performers and celebrity guests...
television variety series. His trademark gag is one in which he pokes himself in the eye.
Filmography
- Killer TattooKiller TattooKiller Tattoo is a 2001 Thai action-comedy film written and directed by Yuthlert Sippapak...
(20012001 in filmThe year 2001 in film involved some significant events, including the first of the Harry Potter series and also the first of The Lord of the Rings trilogy...
) - 7 Pra-Jan-Barn (Heaven's Seven) (20022002 in filmThe year 2002 in film involved some significant events. The first significant releases of sequels took place between The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones, Men in Black II, Analyze That, Spy Kids 2: The Island of...
) - Spy Next Door (20032003 in filmThe year 2003 in film involved some significant events. Releases of sequels took place with movies like The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, 2 Fast 2 Furious, Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle, The Matrix Reloaded, The Matrix Revolutions, Pokémon Heroes, Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines,...
) - Luang Phii Theng (The Holy ManThe Holy ManThe Holy Man is a 2005 Thai comedy film. One of the top films at the Thai box office that year, it starred popular Thai television comedian, Pongsak Pongsuwan as a Buddhist monk.-Synopsis:...
) (20052005 in film- Highest-grossing films :Please note that following the tradition of the English-language film industry, these are the top-grossing films that were first released in the United States in 2005...
) - Nong Teng Nakleng-pukaotongNong Teng Nakleng-pukaotongNong Theng Nakleng-pukhaothong is a 2006 Thai comedy film starring Pongsak Pongsuwan and Choosak Eamsuk.-Plot:In 1920s Siam, Bunteng, a member of a likay performing troupe, is faced with the prospect of his art dying when he and his family are threatened with eviction by a businessman who hopes to...
(20062006 in film- Highest-grossing films :Please note that following the tradition of the English-language film industry, these are the top-grossing films that were first released in the United States in 2006...
) - Teng and Nong: The Movie (20072007 in filmThis is a list of major films released in 2007.-Top grossing films:Please note that following the tradition of the English-language film industry, these are the top grossing films that were first released in the USA in 2007...
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