Don Theerathada is one of the most exciting talents ever to grace the
Thai film and TV industry. Don won the prestigious Golden Statue Award
for Best Actor in a Leading Role in the film
Fah (1998) (nominated for 22
Golden Statue awards and Thailand's highest grossing film at that
time). After that, came a slew of parts in features that lead to 6
series regulars for network Thai TV.
Years prior, while attending George Mason University, Don competed in
the 110m High Hurdles for the Thai National Track & Field Team as well
as representing the U.S. National Tae Kwon Do Team instantly making him
a national hero. Don's newfound status garnered him large campaigns for
Nike, Tag-Huer, Ray-Ban, and Oakley. This lead to commercials, and
ultimately starring roles in feature films.
In 1999, Don was sought after by Chris Lee for management in America
but Don chose to stay in Thailand due to his increasing popularity and
demand. While in Thailand, Don was also heavily recruited by the
prestigious Jackie Chan Artists Group. They currently still represent
him in Hong Kong.
Now Don has recently relocated to California. It has always been Don's
dream and plan to return to the states to further his acting career.
What Thailand loses in one of it's brightest young stars will be our
gain in what hopefully will be a new blossoming career in
America.