Worarat Suwannarat
Born
Emma Masterson

(1977-01-22) January 22, 1977
Bangkok, Thailand
Other namesNong
Alma materAssumption University
Chulalongkorn University
University of Cambridge
University of Freiburg (Ph.D.)[1][2]
Occupations
  • Model
  • Actress
  • Television presenter
Height1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Beauty pageant titleholder
TitleMiss Asia Pacific 1997
Hair colorDark brown
Eye colorDark brown
Major
competition(s)
Miss Thailand 1997
(1st Runner-Up)
Miss Asia Pacific 1997
(Winner)

Emma Masterson, also known as Worarat Suwannarat (Thai: วรรัตน์ สุวรรณรัตน์, born 22 January 1977) is a Thai actress, model, and television presenter who was crowned Miss Asia Pacific 1997. She hosted talk show Sawasdee Bangkok and was an ambassador for the Tourism Authority of Thailand.[3]

Early life and education

Masterson was born in Bangkok but raised in Ireland to an Irish father and a Thai Irish mother. Despite being raised in Ireland, she is fluent in both English and Thai. She received her Bachelor's degree in Faculty of Business from Assumption University, with Principal’s Honor Roll, a Master's degree in Faculty of Liberal Arts, education of European Studies from Chulalongkorn University, with Principal’s Honor Roll, another Master's degree in Faculty of Philosophy, University of Cambridge, with Principal’s Honor Roll and a Ph.D. of Political Science from University of Freiburg, Germany.[1][2]

Pageantry

She was the first runner-up in the 1997 Miss Thailand pageant with the special award "Miss Popular Vote" from the audiences. She represented Thailand at the 1997 Miss Asia Pacific pageant held in Davao City, Philippines and won the competition, becoming the third Thai woman to capture the title.[4] She also won the special award title Miss Best Smile.

Actress

She starred in several Thai television soap opera, mostly as leading actress. Her most famous work is Angkor, an action series where she and Pete Thongchua lead the role, produced and directed by Chalong Pakdeevijit.[5] The series achieved Thailand TV rating of 30, highest achieved by the director of the series.[6][7] The three reunited in another action series Thong 5.

Year Title Role Notes Network
1999 Petch Ta Maew[8][9] Bussayarat Leading role Channel 5
Ku Antrarai Dab Khrueng Chon Princess Leading role Channel 7
2000 Angkor[10] Angkor Leading role Channel 7
2001 Thong 5 Tafa Leading role Channel 7
2002 Saphai Hi-So Leading role Channel 5
Nang Man[11] Ananyata Leading role Channel 7
2003 Lek Yai Mai Keao Kho Aew Duew Khon[12] Nisa Leading role Channel 7
2005 Sueb-Sao-Rao-Rak[13] Nisa Supporting role Channel 7

References

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  2. 1 2 "ภาพล่าสุด "เอ็มม่า วรรัตน์" นางเอก "อังกอร์" คนแรก ที่หลายคนยังคงคิดถึง". Sanook.com. 27 August 2018. Retrieved 2021-12-15.
  3. "Archived copy". archive.thaimiss.com. Archived from the original on 21 March 2012. Retrieved 13 January 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. "เกิดทันไหม ตำนานปิ้งไก่ 7 สี ยังไงดีวิกสามรีเมค "อังกอร์"". 7 August 2018. Retrieved 2021-12-15.
  5. "ฉลอง ภักดีวิจิตร เจ้าตำนานหนัง-ละครบู๊". Post Today. 13 April 2014. Retrieved 2021-12-15.
  6. "'ฉลอง'เจ็บลึก'นักฆ่าฯ'เรตติ้งตกอวบ". Komchadluek. 28 June 2010. Retrieved 2021-12-15.
  7. "ก็ว่าพล็อตคุ้น! 4 ละครรีเมค แค่เปลี่ยนชื่อ แต่บทประพันธ์เหมือนเดิม". UndupZapp via LINE Today. 19 October 2019. Retrieved 2021-12-15.
  8. "DiamondEye Cat: Petch Ta Maeow". IMDB. Retrieved 2021-12-16.
  9. "เกิดทันไหม ตำนานปิ้งไก่ 7 สี ยังไงดีวิกสามรีเมค "อังกอร์"". Dara Daily. 7 August 2018. Retrieved 2021-12-15.
  10. "นางมาร". storysiam.com. Retrieved 2021-12-15.
  11. "เล็กใหญ่ไม่เกี่ยวขอเอี่ยวด้วยคน". Sanook.com. 19 November 2004. Retrieved 2021-12-15.
  12. "สืบ-สาว-ราว-รัก". Sanook.com. 6 October 2005. Retrieved 2021-12-15.
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