Akara Amarttayakul (, born Puttichai Amarttayakul ; April 19, 1974), nicknamed Gof, is a Thai actor, model and singer. He made is film debut in Euthana Mukdasanit's 1991 film, ''Vithi Khonkla'', but the first feature film to star him was '' Mae bia'' (2001). Some of Akara's most notable works include ''

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'' (2005) and '' Muay Thai Chaiya'' (2007). After his role in ''Spirit War'' (2014), Akara featured in no roles in both film and television before returning in 2022 for the Thai adaption of the South Korean television series, '' Bad Guys'', as a supporting character. Akara also won several awards.

Biography

Akara Amarttayakul was born as Puttichai Amarttayakul on 19 April 1974 in Bangkok, Thailand. Akara has a younger sister, Thanasorn Amarttayakul, who is a news anchor for Channel 3. At age 11, he moved to the

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, where he later graduated from the

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. While back in Thailand during a holiday, he was cast by director Euthana Mukdasanit in ''Vithi Khonkla'' in 1991. He made his debut feature film leading role in '' Mae bia'' (''Snake lady''), opposite Napakpapha Nakprasitte. Next was '' Saving Private Tootsie'', portraying the young captain of a Royal Thai Army unit assigned to rescue some transvestite entertainers from a plane crash on the Myanmar border. He was cast in a Thai television drama based on life of Mitr Chaibancha, He co-starred with

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in the TV drama ''Plai Tien''. In '' Jom kha mung wej'', he portrayed a policeman who sets out to hunt down a criminal ( Chatchai Plengpanich) skilled in black magic. The film won several awards in Thailand. Also in 2005, he was cast in '' The King Maker'', an Anglo-Thai historical epic adapted from ''

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'' story. Akara portrayed Pan Bud Sri Thep, the lover of Lady Si Sudachan. After undergoing extensive training and martial arts coaching for the role of Piak, a

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fighter, he starred in the 2007 drama film '' Muay Thai Chaiya.'' On 15 January 2011, he became the 105th person to imprint their hand and footprints at Landara. From 2014 to 2022, Akara spent his time in both Thailand and the United States, where he attempted to try a business. After not 8 years of not starring in any film or television series, Akara returned for the 2022 series ''Bad Guys'', which is a Thai adaption of the South Korean series of the same name.

Filmography

Television

Film

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* 1974 births Living people Akara Amarttayakul Akara Amarttayakul Akara Amarttayakul Akara Amarttayakul

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