Closing the legend of the famous hero "Manop Asavathep" who passed away at the age of 86.
Another sad news from entertainment. Especially the Thai film industry which recently had another loss with the sad news of the passing of Former famous Thai movie star Manop Asavathep who passed away peacefully on the morning of Saturday, October 28, 2023, aged 86 years.
This sad news story was reported by the Movie Star page. The Movie Star news team called to inquire with Khun Ae, Amanop's eldest daughter, and received information that
"Father just celebrated his birthday on October 16th. He was 86 years old. After that, last week he had stomach pain and was diagnosed with stomach stones. Had surgery to treat inflamed stomach stones. and have symptoms of infection Spread into the bloodstream Father died peacefully at the Naval Hospital at the age of 86."
The Abhidhamma recitation was scheduled. Sergeant Major Manop Asawathep at Wat Chao Am, Bang Khun Non Road. Bangkok Noi District Saturday, October 28, 2023 and cremation ceremony Tuesday, October 31 at 5:00 p.m. at Chao Am Temple crematorium.
Biography Manop Asawathep, nicknamed Ya, was born in Bangkok. Graduated from the Naval Sergeant School in Sattahip. Used to work at the Supreme Command Headquarters As the personal driver of Field Marshal Thanom Kittikachorn, he received the rank of Sergeant Major. Manop began entering the film industry under the name Navin Thepyothi. His first starring role was Nang Samingphrai (1963, Mitr-Trungjai), and he acted as the lead actor in Pichitthachan (1964), but was not successful. Therefore, he was another supporting actor in Phet Nam Phueng (1965, Sombat-Phetchara) Shed Blood of the Singha (1969, Sombat-Phetchara) until Vice Admiral Bandit Suwong advised him to go see His Royal Highness Princess Bhanuphan Yukon and Mom. Rim Bunnag then made him act as a leading man alongside Suthisa Pattanuch in the drama Lakorn Re and changed his name to Manop Asavathep.
The drama Rae was released on April 25, 1969, so Manop's name began to be known. But the movie that made him very famous was Chua by Piak Poster. It was released on December 28, 1972. From then on, Manop continued to act in movies, mostly in supporting roles, in the role of Dao Rai. Manop received the Golden Doll Award for Best Supporting Actor for the story Ngao Rahu (1976).
Manop Asawathep 's real name is Wiriya Chulamakorn, nickname Ya, born on October 16, 1934, graduated from the Naval Sergeant School in Sattahip. Served as a navy officer at the Supreme Command Headquarters and was the personal driver of Field Marshal Thanom Kittikachorn, receiving the rank of Sergeant Major.
Before entering the industry by chance in 1962 by meeting Sanan Kraprayoon, the owner of Nakorn Pink Film, at a barber shop using the name Navin Thepyothi in the entertainment industry, before having his first work on the silver screen in 1963, Nang Samingprai, opposite Mitr Chaibancha and Trungjai Walailak, later playing the role of a full-fledged leading man in 1964, Phichit Tachan, opposite Amara Asavanont, followed by Phet Nam Phueng (1965 ), Sud Phaendin (1967), Shed Blood Dan Singh (1969), opposite Sombat Metanee and Petchara Chaowarat. At that time, he was unable to fully accept acting because he was still serving as a navy officer.
Until Mom Prim Yukon Na Ayutthaya (Bunnag), who was the mother of Major General Phra Chao Worawongse His Royal Highness Prince Panuphan Yukon Contacted to be the lead actor in the movie of Asawin, the movie Lakorn Re, alongside Suthitha Pattanuch, along with new stars at that time, namely Sayan Chandrawiboon, Jaruwan Panyopas and Kanokwan Danudom, for which the film received awards. Compliment the art direction From the 15th Asia Pacific Film Festival in Manila, Philippines in the same year.
He then changed his stage name to Manop Asavathep until now. Later, there were successive works, both supporting roles and villains, until he received the Golden Doll Award for Best Supporting Actor from the story Ngao Rahu, directed by Piak Poster in 1976.
Personal life: Married to Khun Kung-Sunan Chulomkorn, has a total of 3 children and daughters, including many works in both movies and television dramas.