GOSSIP GIRL : Odette Henriette Jacqmin

GOSSIP GIRL

Few Thai celebrities have been the target of as many sordid rumors than model, singer and aspiring actress Odette Jacqmin. So what’s true then, and what’s not?

When Odette Henriette Jacqmin moved to Malaysia to be with her former boyfriend almost two years ago, gossipmongers had a feast. No longer around to defend herself, rumors about Odette that made the rounds bordered on the outrageous and absurd. But she’s back in town, single again, and adamant to set the record straight. As we sit down for lunch at Su Tha Ros, the upscale Thai restaurant of newly-opened Hotel Muse Bangkok – Odette flew in from Bali the previous night where she’d been on a short break with a bunch of friends – it’s evident that this is going to be a no-holdsbarred interview. “I want people to know me for who I really am,” Odette says as she digs into the Yum Som O Goong. “I am tired of all the gossip.” So she’s ready to answer any questions we have for her, openly and honestly.

TRUE OR FALSE

Rumor has it…

… that you’re a party girl; that you used drugs and had a booze problem.

Half true. [laughs] I enjoy going out, meeting people and having a social life. I like to have fun, but don’t enjoy getting wasted. I go to a lot of events, and upload these pictures on Facebook and Twitter. So maybe that’s why people think, “Oh my God she’s gone out again!” But socializing is part of my work – if I don’t go out people don’t see me. Drugs? I’ve heard that rumor since I was 18, and it’s not just about me. I think if you’re a celebrity the drug rumors come with the territory. Booze problem? Well, I’ll admit to drinking heavily when I was in Malaysia because I was homesick and miserable. I know that’s no excuse [to drink], but it’s the truth. Now that I’m back in Thailand I don’t have a reason to drink anymore. I didn’t have to go to rehab either. My hands don’t shake when I don’t have a drink.

… that you’re a diva and very difficult to work with.

That used to be true. When I started working I was always late; I was 18 and didn’t grasp the concept of ‘responsibility’. I just went with whatever mood I was in. If I felt like working I’d show up. If I didn’t, well, then I wouldn’t go. I got banned for a year from doing catwalk work in Thailand, but it wasn’t because I was partying too hard. I was a spoilt kid. But not anymore, I’m not 18 years old anymore. I’m 28 now. But I guess once you have a certain reputation it’s always going to stick with you – you can’t get rid of it so easily. I did those things when I was young, so I have to take responsibility for it.

… that you moved to Malaysia because nobody wanted to work with you here in Thailand.

False. I moved to Malaysia to be with my ex-boyfriend, who is based in Kuala Lumpur. We were going to get married, start a family. But it was a mistake – we jumped into the relationship too fast; plus, I thought I could live anywhere in the world.

… that you worked as a prostitute in Malaysia.

So false! I dropped down on the floor and cried when I heard that…It was so painful I thought I was going to die. The rumor started with an online column, and I don’t know who’s behind it. I have no clue what I’ve ever done to them to deserve this. They also claimed that I was pregnant, that I had an abortion, and that my ex boyfriend was a ‘fake rich person’ who ripped me off. It’s just horrible! I have never been pregnant. I love children and will never have an abortion if I discovered that I’m pregnant. I was never with my ex-boyfriend because he was rich. Another recent rumor is that I am HIV+. It’s just ridiculous!

… that you’re seeing Paradorn (Srichaphan) again.

False. It’s quite funny because I haven’t seen him since I’ve been back. We’re friends, and we will always be friends, but there’s zero chance of us ever getting back together.

… that you had a big fight with your former best friend and model Yo Yosawadee after borrowing 50,000 baht from her, and you said that you don’t consider Yo as a friend anymore

True and false. The story started six years ago when Yo and I used the same messenger. He would go around town running errands for us. One time he got me a simcard for my Blackberry. After I went to Malaysia I stopped using it, and totally forgot about it, which was my fault. They claim they couldn’t get hold of me while I was traveling [to pay the bill], so she ran to the press about it. But she could have contacted me through Facebook – there was no need to make such a big deal about it. Anyway, I’ve paid the money. I’m okay to work with her again and I respect her, but I wouldn’t say we are friends anymore.

… that you’re auditioning at the moment for a big role in a foreign movie production.

True. It’s an American film that will be shot here in Thailand. The role is playing the girlfriend of a Thai gangster, so I have to speak English very Thai-Thai, like “I love you long time.” The character is very loud and outspoken, which is easy for me because I’m quite bubbly. I only recently started acting and it’s quite fun.

THE INSIDE STORY

Why are people saying all these ugly things about you?

Honestly I have no idea. It’s really painful. I hope it will stop, because it’s killing me. My family and friends know it’s not true, but I worry about what people who don’t know me think. And yes, I do care what people think about me.

What did you do in Malaysia?

For the first year I did almost nothing, but then I got really bored. So I started working again; I did a few covers, a lot of catwalk work, photo shoots, and by the time I left Malaysia people started to recognize me. But I was miserable. I really missed Thailand. I missed home. My family, friends, my three dogs.

What has it been like to be back in Thailand?

My main priority has been to take care of my mom, who had a stroke and has been in hospital for the past three months since I’ve been back. She is like a two-year old baby; she cannot help herself, or even breathe by herself. When she gets better I will move on to the next step. [Subsequent to the interview with Odette, her mother passed away.]

What don’t people know about you? What are you really like?

I am very sincere and open. I don’t fake and I don’t lie. My family, my friends and my dogs mean the world to me. I’ve grown up. I’ve learned so much – the hard way. In Malaysia, I discovered a lot about myself; the direction I wanted to go with my life, that I wanted to be back in Thailand. The most important lesson I learned was not to jump into a relationship too fast. I’m seeing somebody at the moment, but we’re not dating officially yet. We’re going to take it slowly.

Oh, I also like cooking! My specialty is Thai cuisine. I have a website (www.chefdette.com) where I’ve uploaded some cooking videos. I used to dream about being a singer. Now I am one. I used to dream about being model. Now I’ve done that. I always wanted to be successful in life… I am still working on that. Mostly, I want to be a good person.

Odette’s career is managed by Angel & Bear Productions (www.angelandbearproductions.com).

BOUNCING BACK : PARADORN SRICHAPHAN (Part I)

BOUNCING BACK

IN AN EXCLUSIVE ONE-ON-ONE INTERVIEW WITH 2MAGAZINE, PARADORN SRICHAPHAN OPENS UP ABOUT THE INJURY THAT ENDED HIS TENNIS CAREER, HIS DIVORCE FROM MISS UNIVERSE 2005 NATALIE GLEBOVA, AND HIS NEW-FOUND POLITICAL AMBITION. François Oosthuizen

Once called ‘Super Ball’ by fans and foes, former tennis ace Paradorn Srichaphan has a new agenda. He wants to use the experience and know-how garnered from a successful international career to make sports promotion a national priority in Thailand. And for that he needs your vote.

2magazine: If you could turn the clock back to 2003 when you won your first ATP-level singles title and were named one of the year’s ‘Asian Heroes’ by Time magazine, would you?

Paradorn: Yes, it would be great to enjoy it all again, because it felt like time flew by too fast. Thinking back to that, it is a great memory, and I enjoyed it very much – especially 2003, which was the peak of my tennis career. At that moment it felt like all my hard work had paid off. I was happy for myself, but happy also that I was able to make my country proud.

Is there anything you would have done differently with regard to your tennis career, given the chance?

I’ve asked myself this question many times… But I think I did the best I could do. So I wouldn’t change anything, no. Being a Buddhist I know everything happens for a reason, not only when it comes to my tennis career, but also other parts of my life. I always try to apply the lessons that I have learned in my life.

Do you ever reminisce about ‘the good old days’?

Actually I very recently started to think back about that time. I went through a pile of newspaper clippings of my tennis career that my family kept, watched some of the tapes [match recordings]. It felt good, and brought a smile to my face. I think it’s important in life to look back at good memories. It motivates us for the future…

What stands out as the biggest highlight –the proudest moment?

Winning was of course always great, but personally, the biggest moment for me was when I got a chance to meet the king [HRH King Bhumibol Adulyadej]. That was more rewarding for me than any big match that I won. The king used to play tennis himself, and told me that he is a big supporter of mine. That made me very, very proud, and I will never forget it.

Who was your toughest competitor ever on court?

There were a lot of good players out there –different player, different style. But the one I always knew was going to be a long game is Lleyton Hewitt. His game was very solid – he seldom missed a ball. I played him a couple of times, and it was always a tough match.

Is there a victory that was particularly sweet?

If there’s one match I could never forget, a match that gave me a lot of confidence and boosted my tennis career, it would be beating Andre Agassi at the second round of Wimbledon. The match was played on Center Court, and to this day it is my best tennis memory. It was a very special moment.

After becoming the most successful and highest seeded Asian tennis player at the time on the ATP circuit, then came 2007 and a serious wrist injury after which your professional tennis career never quite got back on track… Do you have regrets about how far you could have gone – had it not been for that injury?

I felt very disappointed at the time. I was only 28, and that’s quite young to retire from tennis. But injuries are sometimes unavoidable, and again, everything happens for a reason. Despite the injury I still hoped to recover well enough to be able to play for another three to five years, but I also started to get involved in other things I could do, like becoming a businessman and coaching other players.

How exactly did the injury happen?

I injured the wrist on my right hand, the hand I play with. I would say that it was the result of over-use. My game style was quite aggressive; I used to hit the ball really hard. Maybe I pushed myself too hard, maybe I didn’t allow enough time to rest betweentournaments.

You’re credited for inspiring a whole new generation of Thais (and Asians) to pick up tennis racquets, while your success led to a spike in popularity of the game in Thailand… How does that make you feel?

If I had any part of that, I feel very honored. Tennis wasn’t really popular in Thailand or Asia back then, and it felt great to be an idol for many kids. Their parents started supporting them to play tennis, or to do other sport – and that’s a good thing. Sport teaches kids to be disciplined and committed, and there are also the health benefits.

Has tennis – and the fame that it brought – changed you as a person? What are the most important lessons you’ve learned from it?

Tennis didn’t really change me; I still remain the same person I always was. Even once I had made a name for myself and people were starting to recognize me. In retrospect, I think I managed to control that very well. I am from a normal middle-class background, which meant having to work hard for everything that I wanted – especially using tennis to make a living. I always remained focused on my goals. I learned a lot from my father and brother, who coached me. It wasn’t always easy; they were my coaches, and also my father, brother…But they taught me how to be a good boy on court and off court – how to ‘walk the line’, how to always behave correctly.

The fame and fortune on Thai shores (and beyond) also meant that you became a household name… It could not have been easy to live up to all that pressure, attention and adoration?

In the beginning I didn’t think much about that; I just focused on practicing, traveled for tournaments, played my best, came back home, started practicing again – that was my routine. Then, when I started to realize how many people were showing an interest in the game, the impact hit me. The pressure was good to motivate me, I turned it into a positive, but it took some time to get used to all the attention.

How did the motorcycle accident happen in 2010 which finally led to your retirement from professional tennis?

Since a young age I’ve always been interested in motorbikes, especially super-bikes. Before the accident I had actually already decided not to play tournaments again, and I got involved with the Super-bike Thailand team. Of course it’s a dangerous sport, and I broke my left-wrist, my fingers, a toe…

How important is tennis in your life today?

I think in one lifetime we don’t need to do just one thing. My tennis career is over. I look back, I smile when I recall the good memories, but now I’m stepping into a new chapter of my life. I’m more looking forward to this than thinking about the past. But the experiences I had and the things I learned from tennis is something that could be transferred to my new chapter. Tennis was never the beginning or the end. It was a step along the way.

The Srichapan Tennis Academy you set up with your brother is reputed to be doing great work. What are your long-term ambitions for this endeavour?

The first Srichaphan Tennis Academy we opened is in my home-town in the northeast, Khon Kaen, and there are now two more facilities in and around Bangkok that concentrate on beginners. Khon Kaen is more like a camp; we have an apartment there, and six tennis courts. There are a lot of kids from the northeast who train for periods of up to three weeks, and some of them have also moved school to Khon Kaen in order to train there. We’ve also had groups from India and Indonesia.

Is the search on for the next Paradorn?

Oh yeah. We’re looking for players who can go professional. We have a couple of good players, but it will take time. It depends on how well we can support them. For example, sending them to train and compete in tournaments outside of Thailand. I also assist the Lawn Tennis Association of Thailand as a coach of the national team. There is a lot of potential in Thailand, but there should be more kids playing to increase our chances. I try to draw on my own experiences, the difficulties I had turning pro. You need a sponsor to travel and compete internationally, so good support is key.

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CURTAIN CALL : Ploy Jindachote

CURTAIN CALL

It’s been two years since 2magazine last caught up with Ploy Jindachote, in which time the young actress has made headway towards that ultimate goal: breaking Hollywood. Tina Hsiao

“Are you here for the 2magazine interview?” I hear unawares as I sit in the pleasant environs of Face Bangkok on Sukhumvit 38, well prepared for the hour-long wait that usually precedes a celebrity interview. I stare at my laptop clock, amazed it’s only two minutes after the scheduled appointment time. Looking back up I see Ploy (whose name means ‘gem’ in Thai), extending a hand and apologizing for her tardiness – or lack of it. “You don’t mind if I put on makeup while we talk?” she asks, before amiably launching into a monologue about her power outage ordeals at home.

It’s been over two years since 2magazine last caught up with Ploy, and since that time her career has blossomed. In 2010 she was involved with three feature films, including the thriller Shadows alongside Academy Award-winner William Hurt, Cary Elwes (of Robin Hood: Men in Tights and Saw fame) and home-grown talent Paula Taylor. “During the filming,” she says, “William Hurt would give me pointers, and together we’d run through the scene before shooting.”

Ploy says her skills were constantly praised by Hurt, and after production wrapped up, she decided to enroll in an intensive acting course at the Lee Strasberg Theater & Film Institute in Los Angeles. Thanks to her past work as well as glowing recommendations from Cary Elwes, she was able to bypass the stringent admissions process for the three month course.

Upon returning to Thailand, she started filming Friday Killer, a Thai action/drama movie in which she played the role of a police officer, starring alongside top comedian Thep Pongam. Ploy then went on to film The Impossible in Phuket, a thriller based on the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami. In the movie, slated to be released at the end of the year, she plays the role of a Thai volunteer translator, alongside Ewan McGregor and Naomi Watts.

Ploy admits to her initial nervousness working with the Hollywood darlings; “At first I was intimidated, but at the end of the day we’re just all doing our jobs and they’re all very nice and easy to work with.”I ask her thoughts on the differences between Thai...International film sets are very different in the way they are run, but being in unfamiliar environments gives me opportunities to learn.”

In addition to her silver-screen credits, Ploy is currently in discussions with a certain five-star hotel in Bangkok to set up a wine bar at the property during Thailand’s ‘winter’ months, starting at the end of this year. The planned bar reflects her newfound interest in sparkling wines, which were introduced to her by her business and life partner.

“Do we have to talk about him?” she asks with a smile. She knows we do, and without much prompting, reveals that ‘OJ’ is not in the entertainment industry. “He noticed me on a plane to Macau about four years ago,” she says. “He must have told his sister about me, because a few years later she approached me while I was out with friends and asked me for my number.”

Despite objections from her friends, Ploy obliged. “I usually never give out my number,” she says, “but she was so adorable, and clearly loved her brother.” She giggles and exclaims, “It took him about a year to call after that!” But about one year ago, he finally did, and they have been together ever since. She adds, “If I see myself with someone for a long time, it’s him.”

“I’ve never had an acting role which came close to the way
I am in real life… I’m not the goody two shoes
I portray on-screen”

When she’s not working, Ploy is a selfproclaimed homebody, preferring to stay at home on school nights, with the exception of visiting Mellow restaurant and bar on Thonglor, whose owner she’s friends with, or catching the latest movie at the cinemas (her all-time favorite actor is Robert De Niro). Now in her late twenties, she claims “I get tired easily now, so I don’t go out as much as I used to.” On most weekends she leaves for nearby seaside destinations like Hua Hin and Pattaya with her high school friends and her boyfriend. She also likes to scuba dive, having been to the Similan Islands in Thailand, Sipadan in Malaysia, and Palau in the Pacific Ocean. “I try to take a diving trip at least once a year,” she says. “This year I want to go to the Red Sea.”

Ploy is very down to earth and curious, at times turning the tables and firing off questions at me. Much of her grounded nature she credits to friends (who tease her about her fame), and her tight-knit family, especially her mother. When she started landing acting jobs in high school, Ploy started to lose interest in attending classes, thinking she was able to earn an income without studying. “If it wasn’t for my mother,” she says, “the industry would’ve gotten to my head.” Her mother instilled the importance of education, even putting a halt to Ploy’s career for one-and-a-half years in preparation for her college entrance exams. The sacrifice paid off, and Ploy was accepted into Chulalongkorn, one of the country’s top universities.

“My mom wanted me to have a solid degree,” she explains about her business accounting degree. “I wasn’t too keen at first, but I did it because it was one of the few things I could do for my mom.” She goes on to describe her mother as a tough woman, saying, “She’s pushy,” before quickly adding with a smile, “but in a good way! She wants me to commit a hundred percent to whatever I do, and to do it well. It’s not enough to just pass or finish something – I have to succeed and be good at it.”

It seems Ploy’s mother’s teachings have paid dividends, as her recent breakthrough into Hollywood has already prompted several more offers. But despite a string of recent roles, there’s one part yet to come Ploy’s way: “I’ve never had an acting role which came close to the way I am in real life,” she says, mischievously adding, “I’m not the goody two shoes I portray on-screen.”

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TEEN DREAM : Jirantanin 'Guzjung' Pitakporntrakul

TEEN DREAM...

Barely 18 and with a leading role against Hollywood veteran Kevin Bacon already on her list of accomplishments, here’s a young Thai actress who’s tipped for even bigger things…Richard Mcleish

The notion of the child star has become acultural cliche but all celebrities have their origins, humble or otherwise. Jirantanin ‘Guzjung’ Pitakporntrakul is a newcomer on the big-screen scene who came to prominence in last year’s Elephant White feature film, which grabbed local headlines when veteran Hollywood player Kevin Bacon came on board the project. She landed the lead female role and launched a movie career that stands on a precipitous juncture of chance, talent and fair wind. But Guzjung gets plenty more than Warhol’s 15 minutes of screen fame in Elephant White, so perhaps a star has been born.

The youthful actress graced us in the cosy surrounds of Italian eatery Grossi at InterContinental Bangkok. Her entourage consisted of her best friend, shopping buddy and general partner in crime – her mum. She spoke in clean, articulate English, and translated freely for her mum, who was consulted many times.

“I wanted to become an actress since I was three or four years old,” she said in her bubbly tone over an orange juice. She realized language would be an integral part of her career and learned English at Ekamai International School, which prepared her for her first feature.

Elephant White was shot entirely in English, which proved a challenge for Guzjung. “It was fun but it was my first movie and quite hard because I needed to speak English, so I practised with my acting coach a lot. Acting is already difficult, but it becomes even harder if I have to speak English.” Directed by the man behind Ong Bak and Chocolate, Prachya Pinkaew, the film tells the story of a mercenary hired to take out a gang of Thai sex traffickers by a father whose daughter – Guzung’s character – has been kidnapped.

Guzjung spoke highly of Kevin Bacon, her co-star of Elephant White. At such a tender age, role models can be integral to navigating the streets of Hollywood successfully. “Kevin Bacon is very nice, not rude like some superstars,” she said. “He is like an ordinary person and was very friendly to everyone on set. For example, at lunch the crew would try to get him food, but he would tell them he can line up like everyone else. Many famous people have people to take care of them but he says he can look after himself. I want to be like that.”

Movies for her are the ultimate career path, she said. Off the back of Elephant White, she went on to a larger-budget feature. “Trade of Innocents [starring Mira Sorvino and Dermot Mulroney], my second film, was a bigger production but I didn’t have such a big role. Everyone was so nice on set. There was less pressure because my role wasn’t that big, so people weren’t so focused on me.” The film is set for imminent release in US cinemas.

It seems that despite – or rather, because of – Guzjung’s young age, she has already fallen victim to type casting, as the film once again deals with the subject of sex trafficking on the Asian subcontinent. This time the plot revolves around a couple who, after the loss of their daughter, set out to rescue girls caught up in the sex trade.

To her credit, the movie’s director, Christopher Bassette, and American casting agents were baffled at how she managed to perfect the Vietnamese, Khmer and English accents required of her role in just two days. After one audition she was hired immediately, with the director proclaiming that casting would be complete if he could only find five more of her in different ages. Unbeknown to Guzjung at the time, it later transpired that she was the highest paid Thai actress on set.

So, given Guzjung’s burgeoning Hollywood credentials, who does she want to work with in front of the camera? “There are so many great people in Hollywood... I particularly want to work with Leighton Meester from Gossip Girl. She looks so mean, but so cute. Her acting is perfect.”

As to whether Guzjung’s own lifestyle matches that of a real-life Gossip Girl, she says she can’t complain. She works for cable TV as a VJ to help pay the bills, but still has plenty of time for the rest of teenage life. “I go shopping when I wake up, around lunch time. I mostly have breakfast at noon. I can be lazy…”

When she’s not shopping, working or eating, she likes to see her friends. “I’m not [officially] old enough to go out partying yet, but sometimes I go anyway, mostly to Ekamai or Thonglor, maybe once a month. I go to Tease at J-Avenue sometimes. It’s a private club that fits about 15 people. It’s chill. I don’t see my guy friends often because they don’t go shopping. So I go to a club or party to meet them.”

Although deeply entrenched in the indulgences of teendom, she showed maturity beyond her years when talking about other pursuits. “I love to make money. Anything that can make money, I will do in my free time. We have a family business that at first sold clothes on the internet. Right now we are planning to open a boutique store.”

And our time was up. So the daughtermother duo was off to Siam Paragon for some more shopping. Guzjung is living the teen dream for now. Only time will tell if the starlet’s luminosity will be more enduring than her contagious cuteness.

“I love to make money.
Anything that can make money,
I will do in my free time”

Guzjung is represented by Asia Sports and Entertainment Associates (ASEA)
(www.angelandbearproductions.com)

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Source: 2 Magazine , August 2011 Issue 58

คู่รักระดับโลก บอล-ฟ้า พร้อมเปิดใจแถลงข่าว

นาตาลี-ภราดร พร้อมเปิดใจ คุยถึงการประกาศแยกทางรักของทั้งคู่ ที่รายการ "ตีสิบ" ของพิธีกรชื่อดัง วิทวัส สุนทรวิเนตร์ ที่ห้างเซ็นทรัลพระราม 2ในวันจันทร์ที่ 28 กุมภาพันธ์

หลังจากที่นายเจฟ ไฮท์ (Geoff Heydt) รองประทานบริษัท แองเจิ้ล แอนด์ แบร์ โปรดักชั่นส์และผู้จัดการส่วนตัวของคู่รักนักเทนนิสชื่อดัง บอล ภราดร ศรีชาพันธุ์ และ นาตาลี เกลโบวา ออกมาให้ข้อมูลว่า บอลและนาตาลีได้ตัดสินใจแยกทางกันและแยกกันอยู่ตั้งแต่เดือนกรกฏาคมปีที่แล้วในคืนวันพฤหัสที่ผ่านมา (24กุมภาพันธ์) ก็ได้เกิดกระแสข่าวต่างๆขึ้นมากมายเกี่ยวกับสาเหตุที่แท้จริงของการเลิกกันของคู่รักซุปเปอร์สตาร์ จนทำให้ทั้งคู่ตัดสินใจจะไปออกรายการ "ตีสิบ" ของ “เสี่ยวี.ที.” หรือ วิทวัส สุนทรวิเนตร์ พิธีกรชื่อดังเจ้าของรายการดังกล่าว ในวันที่ เพื่อเปิดเผยทุกรายละเอียดเกี่ยวกับชีวิตรักของทั้งคู่ โดยตลอด3 ปีที่บอลและฟ้าครองคู่รักกันมาได้เกิดข่าวระหองระแหงในความสัมพันธ์ของทั้งคู่เป็นระยะๆ

"ซูปเปอร์บอล" หรือ ภราดร ศรีชาพันธุ์ อดีตนักเทนนิสมือหนึ่งของประเทศ และ "น้องพราวฟ้า" นาตาลี เกลโบวา อดีตนางงามจักรวาลชาวแคนาดาเชื้อสายรัสเซีย ได้เข้ารับพระราชทานน้ำสังข์ในวันที่ 22 พ.ย. 50 และจัดงานเลี้ยงฉลองมงคลสมรสอย่างเป็นทางการในวันที่ 29 พ.ย. 50 โดยทั้งคู่ได้ใช้เวลาคบหาดูใจก่อนตกลงปรงใจแต่งงานกันเพียง 8เดือน

PARADORN AND NATALIE TO FILE FOR DIVORCE

BANGKOK, THAILAND, FEBRUARY 25TH, 2011. Thai tennis great, Paradorn Srichaphan, and former Miss Universe, Natalie Glebova, have mutually agreed on a legal separation in July of last year, citing an amicable split that was brought on by the significant demands and responsibilities of their respective careers.
The couple, who still enjoy a close friendship, plan to continue working together in several joint business ventures in Thailand and around the region, as well as supporting each other’s individual pursuits.
“Over the past couple of years our demanding schedules and business responsibilities have caused our lives to move in different directions. However, we still care about each other very much, will remain close friends, and will continue to support each other’s business and personal aspirations,” said the couple.
The superstar couple are currently discussing the terms of their divorce and they would appreciate some privacy as they work through the details.
Paradorn Srichaphan, the only Asian player to reach the coveted “top ten” on the ATP Tour, continues to be active in tennis around the region and currently has a number of successful business interests in Thailand. Natalie Glebova, the stunning Russian Canadian who won the 2005 Miss Universe crown, is actively involved in charitable causes throughout Thailand as well as being a successful model and television personality.

For further information and other inquiries please contact their management team at Angel & Bear Productions Ltd.
For Thai: Marina Kluding +662 693 2570
For English: Geoffrey Heydt +6689 068 5772

Odette Faces Press at Suphannahong Press Conference 2011

BANGKOK: Angel & Bear Productions Ltd. and Asia Sports and Entertainment Associates (ASEA) announced today the sultry Asian Supermodel/Actress Odette Henriette Jacqmin, subject of a number of recent scandalous media reports, has confirmed her attendance to the Suphannahong press conference to be held at Central Festival City in Pattaya on February 24th. According to her management representative from ASEA, Odette will make her first public appearance in Thailand since the recent scandals hit the Thai press. She will be attending the press conference on behalf of Angel and Bear Productions Ltd in support of their film Bitter/Sweet, which is one of the films in this years’ competition. Angel & Bear Productions Ltd, Producer of the film Bitter/Sweet and Executive Producer of the film Shadows, is a local production company with offices in Bangkok, Thailand and Los Angeles, California. Asia Sports and Entertainment Associates (ASEA), a local partner of Angel & Bear Productions Ltd., is a talent management firm representing Odette, Natalie Glebova, Paradorn Srichaphan, Ploy Jindachot and many other top Asian and US sports and entertainment personalities.