Lalita Thawisakulrat (b. 2001)
Birthplace:
Bangkok, Thailand
Born:
December 8, 2001
Lalita Thawisakulrat was born on December 8, 2001. She began her career in the film industry as an actress in 2018, at the age of 17. Initially, she performed in school theater productions before transitioning to independent acting. Her screen debut came in the 2020 short film "Bonne en rouge," where she starring the lead character, Pim, significantly increasing her recognition in the Thai short film scene. Her early experiences as an actress in music videos and commercials ignited her passion for storytelling through film, prompting her to pursue a degree in Film at Chulalongkorn University, where she recently graduated with first honors. Stepping out of her comfort zone, she wrote and directed her personal story for a filmmaking assignment in her sophomore year, titled “I Love You Very Much (2022).” This project earned her her first nomination at the 26th Thai Short Film and Video Festival, helping her realize the power of storytelling and deepening her passion for it. In 2023, she joined CYPH.Film as a director trainee, where she worked under the mentorship of Thanaram Prameboon. "Linn Linn Linn (2024)" is her thesis short film, where she leverages her experiences and insights from both acting and directing.