Bongkot Kongmalai Apparently, she’s got more than just a pretty face and a sexy body. Tak, now 24, is starring in Tewada Ta Ja Teng and plans to dab her fingers in more than just acting.

When I was 14 or 15, I had guys trying to woo me with the weirdest techniques. There’s one guy who brought a bag of fried grasshoppers and left it in front of my door. Cute, I suppose.

Now, I have older guys hitting on me. They think I’m sexy maybe. They mostly have big egos and flashy looks.

I really don’t like guys with sexist attitudes. Especially those who look down on women.

I feel more responsible today. When I have some free time, instead of hanging out with friends or partying, I worry about finishing my work.

It’s not too difficult for me to work in the film industry. I’m already in it. I know a lot of people who can give me advice. But final decisions remain mine on my projects.

I know nothing about business. However, I have been told that investing in a film means a lot of money and you have to stick to your ideals in a realistic way. I’ve also been told that there are more than one kind of business persons. You can do business, have morals and be generous all at once.

I’m trying hard to make business and artistic ideals go together. When I dream about something, I go straight for it.

Tewada Ta Ja Teng is my first comedy film. It was fun; I didn’t prepare much for the role but I didn’t improvise either, unlike seasoned comedians. I tried it in my first scene and it didn’t work. I’m just not good at making jokes.

The movie is a comedy, I can’t deny that. However, I don’t want people to think, “Oh no. A comedy. Again.” I want them to simply ask themselves if it works, if it makes them laugh. Because I laughed non-stop.

I like the lead character of Tewada Ta Ja Teng the most. He is so innocent. He knows that some things are impossible, but he goes ahead and does them anyway.

If I had a guy like that hitting on me? I would be impressed, but I wouldn’t choose to be with him.

People can say what they want about me. I want to be judged on my work.

I don’t want to be in another profession. I have tried many things, but I wasn’t as successful as I am in films. I want to focus and do a great job of doing one thing.

I’ve reached a certain level of success in the film business, but I’m not at my peak yet. I’m progressing gradually. I’m in no hurry.

It’s quite difficult to go inter. To get there, I need to star in a great film and to have a chance to showcase the film internationally.

I want to play the roles I want. Now, I’m writing and producing a film. It will be an erotic drama.

I’m just trying to do my best and am waiting for my chance.

I think a woman can be sexy and clever at the same time. I just feel that there is no job that needs my brains. Most of my jobs are the creations of other people and they only draw on my sexiness.

I’m bored of that, but that fact is, Thai show business focuses on selling sex appeal.

I am close to my mom—it’s been just the two of us since I was very young.

I look to her for inspiration. When she decides to do something, she never stops—like going on a diet, for instance.

Now I want stability in my life. I want to work and to create new and exciting things. I don’t want to follow other people’s orders anymore.

I don’t plan my future. I just let things be. Growing up, all my dreams came true. Everything I’ve wanted to do, I’ve done it already.

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