Bongkoj Khongmalai
- Actress
- Director
- Writer
Bongkod Bencharongkul aka Bongkoj Khongmalai (her maiden name and her acting name before married) made her debut on the screen with the legendary historical film "Bang Rachan (2000)" at the age of fifteen as a result of her determination in her role and the unique appearance She received the Royal Award "Phra Suratsawadi" from her role in her first movie. Following by another Thai legendary film " Kun Pan (2002)". In 2004 Bongkod was once again the talk of the town when she accepted the challenging role of a mad young woman. " The Judgement; Ai Fag, Kampipaksa " and to be followed by few more films before another International acclaim film landing her two more awards, "the best actress and New best actress top award", Tom Yum Goong 2005" co staring with Tony Ja ( Panom Yeerum). Bongkod appeared in more than 10 featured films the next 7 following years,this has made Bongkod accepted as a high quality actress in Thailand.
Year 2012 we see her in the international acclaim role in "Jan Dara"
Year 2013 Bongkod had her first chance to co-direct in a full length drama film " Angel : Nang Fah" once again landed her a new award of " New Director Award" and nominated for "Best supporting actress" for her co acting in the film she directed, by the Thai Critics Association. Sad Beauty is Bongkod first full length film which directed by her.