Choosak Eamsuk or spelt Chusak Iamsuk (, nicknamed Nong), known professionally as Nong Cha-cha-cha (โหน่ง ชะชะช่า) is a famous Thai comedian, actor, and former dancer.

Biography and career

He was born in Ongkharak,

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, about northeast of

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. Eamsuk entered the showbiz at the age of 12 as a dancer for many

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bands and began to show a

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. He then became a dancer for

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show in

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where he met his wife. After he became a comedian in the popular comedy troupe Chernyim, he was invited by

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(Mum Jokmok) to be the MC of the TV show ''

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'' by

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in 1998. It made him famous and widely known ever since. Eamsuk was one of the MCs with

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(Theng Therdtherng) and Sudarat Butrprom (Tukky Samcha). His younger brother Chukiat Eamsuk (Nui Chernyim) is also a famous comedian. In addition to the performing career, he is also the owner of the noodle franchise, ''Nong Cha-cha-cha noodle'', which has branches in various locations.

Filmography

*''Phi mae mai pai daeng'' (1995) *'' Headless Hero'' (2002) ( cameo) *'' Man of Ma Year'' (2003) (cameo) *'' The Bodyguard'' (2004) (

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) *''

Pattaya Maniac ''Sai Lor Fah'' ( or ''Pattaya Maniac'') is a 2004 Thai crime-comedy film written and directed by Yuthlert Sippapak. Filmed on location in Pattaya,Formalin Man'' (2004) *'' Beautiful Wonderful Perfect'' (2005) *'' In The Name Of The Tiger'' (2005) *'' Warewolf In Bangkok'' (2005) *''

Nong Teng Nakleng-pukaotong ''Nong Theng Nakleng-pukhaothong'' ( or ''Nong and Teng, the Gangsters of Golden Mount'') is a 2006 Thai comedy film starring Pongsak Pongsuwan and Choosak Eamsuk. Plot In 1920s Siam, Bunteng, a member of a likay performing troupe, is faced wit ...

'' (2005) *'' Teng Nong kon maha hia'' (2007) *'' The Bodyguard 2'' (2007) (guest) *'' Wo maba maha sanuk'' (2008) *'' Little Cupid'' (2008) *'' 32nd December Love Error'' (2009) *''

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'' (2010) *'' Tukky, jaoying khaai gop'' (2010) *'' Saturday Killer'' (2010) (with Cris Horwang) *'' I Am Grandmother'' (2010) *'' Teng Nong jiworn bin'' (2011) *'' Friday Killer'' (2011) (guest) *'' This Girl Is Bad Ass'' (2011) *'' Mai ka Mam don ka don'' (2011) *'' Cat a Wabb'' (2015) *'' Thailand Only'' (2017) *'' Happy New You'' (2019)

Awards

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2008 (Best Comedy Performance by an Actor)

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Eamsuk, Choosak

Choosak Eamsuk Choosak Eamsuk or spelt Chusak Iamsuk (, nicknamed Nong), known professionally as Nong Cha-cha-cha (โหน่ง ชะชะช่า) is a famous Thai comedian, actor, and former dancer. Biography and career He was born in Ongkharak, Na ...

Living people 1973 births