Rhatha Phongam | |
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รฐา โพธิ์งาม | |
 Rhatha at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival. | |
| Born | Weerawun Phongam (1983-05-19) May 19, 1983 |
| Alma mater | Bangkok University |
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| Years active | 1998–present |
| Partner | Athul (หญิง) |
| Relatives | Noi Phongam (mother) Suthep Po-ngam (uncle) |
| Musical career | |
| Also known as | Yaya Ying |
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Rhatha Phongam (Thai: รฐา โพธิ์งาม; RTGS: Ra-tha Pho-ngam; born 19 May 1983), nickname Ying (Thai: หญิง), is a Thai actress and singer. She is best known internationally for her supporting role in Only God Forgives in 2013.[1]
She is the daughter of a female comedian Noi Phongam and the niece of actor-comedian Suthep Po-ngam.
She has obtained a bachelor and a master's degree in Communication Arts from Bangkok University.
Filmography
Television series
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Raberd Terd Terng | Ying (Guest) |
| 2004 | Fak Din Klin Dao | Buarai |
| 2012 | Tom Yum Rum Shing | Fahsi |
| The Sixth Sense | Monlada / Baimon / Wayo | |
| Raeng Ngao | Saiwarin | |
| 2013 | Dao Kiao Duen | Onuma |
| Paap Ataan | Saluayket / Ketlada | |
| My Melody 360 Ongsa Rak | Rose | |
| Carabao | Nampetch | |
| 2015 | Luead Mungkorn | Yokmanee |
| Sud Kaen Saen Rak | Sudarat Mankij | |
| 2016 | Kamlai Mas | Sawita Saengpetch / Lompetch |
| Tian Mimi Rak Ni Chua Niran | Tingting Saelim | |
| 2017 | Tawan Yor Saeng | Primprao |
| Suea Chani Keng Season 2 | Oil | |
| Sri Ayodhaya | Jao Jom Ratree | |
| 2018 | Suea Chani Keng Season 3 | Oil |
| Club Friday Season 9 | Mat | |
| Secret Moon | Janerawee | |
| Seua Chanee Gayng: Freshy | Oil | |
| 2019 | Suea Chani Keng Season 4 | "Oil" Aphisara |
| A Gift For Whom You Hate | Khru Kim | |
| 2020 | Suea Chani Keng Season 5 | Oil |
| Fai Sin Chua | Vichuda | |
| Kadee Rak Kham Pop | Matthanin Saengsen | |
| 2021 | Suea Chani Keng Season 6 | Oil |
| 2022 | Drag, I Love You | Lucy |
| Mummy Tee Rak | Sarinta | |
| Club Friday Love & Belief | Phatcha | |
| To Sir, with Love | Cai Xiao Tong | |
| 2023 | The Office Games | Duangduea |
| 2024 | The Musical Murder | Khwanruthai[2] |
| 2025 | House of Flames | Duean |
| Game of Succession | Nuanjan Hemaratsiri | |
| Khemjira[3] | Ketkaew (Ep. 9, 12) | |
| Love in the Moonlight | Rachawadi | |
| 2026 | The Evil Lawyer | Jittri[4] |
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Jan Dara the Beginning | Boonlueang | Thai |
| 2013 | Tom Yum Goong 2 | No. 20 | |
| Angel (2013 film) | Roong | ||
| The Second Sight 3D | Joom | ||
| Only God Forgives | Mai | Hollywood | |
| Jan Dara: The Finale | Boonlueang | Thai | |
| 2014 | Lupin the 3rd | Miss V | Japanese |
| 2016 | Mechanic: Resurrection | Renee Tran | Hollywood |
| 2019 | SisterS | Ratree | Thai |
| 2021 | One for the Road | TaK | |
| 2022 | Fistful of Vengeance | Ku An Qi | Hollywood |
| 2025 | The Tutor | Wanna | Thai |
Plays
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Heaven and Sand The Musical | Kaech chee ya | Main Cast |
| 2012 | Mae Bia The Musical | Mekhla | Lead Role |
| 2015 | Wan Sal-a sode kub jode kao kao | - |
Voice roles
| Films | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2014 | Maleficent | Maleficent | Thai dub |
| Lupin the 3rd | Miss V | ||
| 2019 | Maleficent: Mistress of Evil | Maleficent | |
Discography
Solo albums
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 1998 | Yaya Ying |
| 2001 | Jeedd! |
| 2003 | Khor Thod Na Ka Khor Thod |
Special albums
| Year | Title | With |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Cheer Female | None |
| 2002 Rah Tree | Katreeya English, China Dolls and Jennifer Politanont | |
| 2003 | Cover Girls | Zaza, Suthapong Phongkul, 3G, Baby V.O.X, Jam, China Dolls |
| 2004 | Wan Wan 1-2 | None |
| Cover Girls 2 | Zaza, Suthapong Phongkul, Mod 3G, Lisa Bubblegirl | |
| 2005 | 2005 Tiwa Hula Hula | Katreeya English, China Dolls and Jennifer Politanont |
| 2006 | 2007 Show Girls | Katreeya English China Dolls (except Hwa Hwa) and Jennifer Politanont |
| 2009 | Brazia | China Dolls and Jennifer Politanont |
Singles
| Year | Title | Native Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | เด้งเด้งเด้ง | Deng Deng Deng |
| 2017 | อย่าแผ่ว | Ya Phaew |
| อยากสวย | Yak Suay | |
| 2018 | ไม่อยากเป็นแบบนี้ | Mai Yak Pen Baeb Nee |
Soundtracks
| Year | Song title | Drama/Movie Title | Notes | Notes (2) | Featuring |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | ฝากดินกลิ่นดาว Fak Din Klin Dao | ฝากดินกลิ่นดาว Fak Din Klin Dao | Drama | Thai | Sarawut Martthong |
| 2005 | เข้ามาใกล้ๆ Khaw ma kli kli | ตลาดน้ำดำเนินฯ...รัก Taladnaam Dumnern | - | ||
| 2012 | ของรักของหวง korng ruk kong haung | ต้มยำลำซิ่ง Tom Yum Lum Sing | |||
| รักแท้ไม่มีจริง Ruk Thae Mai Me Jing | The Sixth Sense สื่อรักสัมผัสหัวใจ The Sixth Sense Seu Rak Sampad Haujai | ||||
| 2013 | เพลงที่เขียนไม่จบ Pleng Ti Khien Mai Cob | จิตสัมผัส 3D The Second Sight 3D | Movie | ||
| ใจอ่อน Falling In Love | Only God Forgives | Hollywood | |||
| 2014 | เก็บด้วยน้ำตา Keb Dauy Nam tar | เลือดมังกร ตอน หงส์ LueadMungKorn - Hong | Drama | Thai | |
| 2016 | เถียนมีมี่ Thien Mi Mi | เถียนมีมี่ รักเธอชั่วนิรันดร์ Thien Mi Mi Ruk Ther Chaw Ni Ran | |||
| เสือ ชะนี เก้ง Suea Chani Keng | อย่าชะล่าใจ Xya Chala Jai | Sitcom | Tanatat Chaiat & Pongsak Rattanapong |
Music video appearances
| Year | Song | Singer |
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| 2003 | พูดทำไม (Phud Tham-mai) | Popetorn Soonthornyanakij |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Top Awards 2002 | Best Youth Singing Group | 2002 Ratree | Nominated |
| 2012 | Top Awards 2012 | Best Rising Female Star (Film) | Jan Dara the Beginning | Won |
| 2012 Entertainment Reporters Association of Thailand Awards | Outstanding Rising Star* (Special Award) | Nominated | ||
| 2013 | 23rd Suphannahong National Film Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Angel (2013 film) | Nominated |
| 2nd Kerd Awards | Kerd Award of the Year | — | Nominated | |
| Siamdara Stars Awards 2013 | Best Actress (Film) | Jan Dara: The Finale | Nominated |
References
- BBFC. "Only God Forgives". www.bbfc.co.uk. Archived from the original on June 8, 2021. Retrieved 2021-06-08.
- "เรื่องย่อซีรีส์ "ฆาตกรรม เดอะ มิวสิคัล - The Musical Murder"". mgronline.com (in Thai). 2024-11-11. Retrieved 2025-01-22.
- "Khemjira". Boys In Love. September 2025. Retrieved 2025-09-23.
- "เดือดทะลุชั้นศาล Netflix เปิดตัว "ทนายปีศาจ" ซีรีส์กฎหมาย ปนดราม่าสัญชาติไทย เริ่ม 11 มิถุนายนนี้". Sanook (in Thai). 2026-06-10. Retrieved 2026-06-15.