Who is Patara Eksangkul? We discuss the Thai actor after his recent appearance in a highly anticipated Netflix series
The interesting thing about the rise of streaming platforms in the West is the access that fans of film have to productions that would perhaps struggle to find distribution in theatres locally. I could argue that my knowledge of Swedish noir and K-drama has increased exponentially since I have been able to access films and TV shows from all over the globe.
Satisfyingly, there has also been an increase in the number of foreign language films finding their way to cinemas that ten years ago would not have been considered. In some ways, as far as availability goes, we are in a golden age of film and TV, and in other ways, the industry has never been so scared.
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At the time of writing, the Hollywood strike is still in full swing. Actors and writers have suspended production on a number of upcoming projects, and with the walkout now continuing and sailing past the fifty-day mark, don’t be surprised if you see even more shows on your platform from overseas.
The interest in foreign language film and TV, of course, leads to an interest in the stars behind the shows, and one such name is Patara Eksangkul. This talented actor has been making a name for himself and looks set to become even more well-known as he is introduced to an even larger worldwide audience.
An adaptation of the film 6ixtynin9 has found its way to Netflix, and Patara is one of the stars of the show.
The mysterious story of a woman fired from her job at the financial institute she works at, who returns to her humble home to find a box of money at the front door of her home. She, of course, decides to keep the cash, but that brings problems of its own.
This short article will give you a quick look at one of the stars of that show and answer the question, who is Patara Eksangkul?
Who is Patara Eksangkul?
Also known as Foei, Patara is a Thai actor and host for GMMTV. He graduated from the Faculty of Communication Arts at Chulalongkorn University and was selected to be one of the school’s Generation 5 mace-bearers for the 70th Chula–Thammasat Traditional Football Match in 2015.
A chance arose when he was picked to be a lead in his faculty production of the musical Pic Ka An way back in 2013. This was unusual, but it was his first big break into the world of entertainment.
It would be the start of a long and successful career for the actor, who is finding a new audience through his latest Netflix series, 6ixtynin9: The Series.
Where is Patara Eksangkul from?
Patara is from Thailand, where he still works and lives.
How old is Patara Eksangkul, and when was he born?
He was born on May 10, 1995, making him twenty-eight years old at the time of writing.
What is Patara Eksangkul most known for?
Patara has a huge catalog of appearances, but here are a few that you may recognize him from.
His TV work included roles in shows such as Kwarn Ruk Krang Sudtai, Theory of Love, Manner of Death, Nabi, My Stepdarling, Oh My Boss, Baker Boys, The Player, Dirty Laundry, Midnight Museum, Double Savage and 6ixtynin9: The Series that is currently available on Netflix.
