Baby can wait as Nat tries on the producer's hat
SHOWBIZ STARS CERTAINLY get to do a lot, but few can actually say, "I've done it all." One who can indeed make the claim, though, after almost two decades on the scene, is 37-year-old Myria "Nat" Benedetti.
The Thai-Swiss actress-singer has also done turns as a TV personality, event emcee and model, and recently she embarked on a new challenge as a series producer for digital channel True 4U.
Nat’s in charge of the new three-season series “Jao Wei Ha”, a star-studded production starring big names like Woranuch “Noon” Pirompakdee, Andrew Gregson, Khemanit “Pancake” Jamikorn and Jesdaporn “Tik” Pholdee. It’s also got Atichart “Aum” Chumnanon, who also happens to Nat’s husband, which just goes to show that connections are important!
Experienced film-industry hand Bandit Thongdee is directing the series, which has a Bt150-million budget and is scheduled to premiere in March.
Being a producer is “much more difficult and detail-oriented than acting”, Nat tells Manager Online. “There are a lot of people involved and there are always surprises hidden in every step – mostly troubles and complications. For a newbie like me it’s been quite an overwhelming experience. I’d consulted my best friend Anne [Thongprasom], who was producing TV shows long before I tried, and she did warn me about this. So it’s a lot of work, but at the same time I enjoy it very much.”
Nat’s asked if she’s given up on acting. “There have been a few proposals, but the biggeast problem for me right now is time,” she says. “The series takes all of my time and energy, and there are the second and third seasons to work on after this, so I guess you won’t see me acting anytime soon.”
Since their marriage in 2014, Nat and Aum are among the celebrity couples who’ve been trying to have a baby. But with both of them working so hard on this show, that’s a wish that, like Nat’s acting, is going to have to wait awhile. “We’ve stopped trying for now so we can focus on work,” Nat says.
Ray lights up Tata’s life
Pop singer Amita “Tata” Young has joined the roster of new celebrity mums, giving birth to her firstborn a few days ago at Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital. She’s been married to entrepreneur Chatadul “Mor” Seenapongpipit for two years.
Their son arrived by caesarean section and is in perfect health. They’ve named him Ray, as in a ray of light, a nice match for “Amita”, which means “eternal light” in Sanskrit.
Just hours after Ray’s debut, his 35-year-old mum broke the news on Instagram (TataAmitaYoung) with a cute and moving “message” to her little boy. “Finally this day has arrived,” she declared, “the day that Mummy and Daddy get to meet you in person after waiting for 238 days.
“During those days we were waiting for your arrival in happiness and we got to enjoy a lot of new experiences, all thanks to you. Sometimes it was hard, but we fought harder for you, Ray. You are the love of our lives and we love you so much. There is so much to talk about. Let’s talk soon now that you’re here with us!”
We look forward to eavesdropping on their happy conversations as the little guy grows up.
