Bai Fern Stars as Twins in 'Raeng Ngao' 2026 Remake

Leading actress Bai Fern Pimchanok Luewisetpaiboon takes on the challenge of the 2026 version of the legendary drama 'Raeng Ngao,' playing dual roles for the first time as sisters Munin and Muta. Today she shares her thoughts on the roles and her first experience playing twins, also revealing that some viewers have grown tired of the intense characters she often portrays because they feel repetitive.

★ How does this version differ from previous ones, since people have memories of them? Bai Fern: "I understand completely. But with a new interpretation and rewrite, only the basic plot and character names remain. The writer created a completely new story. Director Ekasit has a charm for adding depth and designing characters with intense, spicy flavor. Fern says it's not repetitive at all — even reading the script myself I thought, 'Oh! It goes this way?' It's something very new, but the intensity and full drama remain."

★ Does this role require a lot of preparation? Bai Fern: "A lot. Fern has never played twins before — this is the first time. I had to prepare two characters. For Muta, I interpret her as someone who worships love, who falls deeply. Munin, the older sister, is a more modern-minded woman. I took the scripts to study with all my acting coaches, and we designed the characters with Director Ekasit — why she becomes a minor wife, what are the reasons."

★ First time playing twins — any confusion during filming? Bai Fern: "Confusing, yes. I admire seniors who have played twins before — they're amazing. Switching from one character to another, changing face, wig, costume, then returning to play the same scene with the same camera angle — it's a filming technique I'm not used to. Quite difficult, confused throughout, but I got through it."

★ Did you enjoy the twin role? Bai Fern: "Not really. Maybe just this one project. It's exhausting but fun. If there's another time, it would have to be many years from now. Ask me today while we're still filming — I'm closing the door on twin roles. Director Ekasit said the same: 'I'm not directing twin dramas anymore.' Consider it a future possibility, but for now, no — the filming technique is extensive and difficult, plus the schedule is extremely tight."

★ Playing twins — double the pay? Bai Fern: "Can I say? (smiles) Not that much more. Money isn't the important thing — it's about the team and happiness in the work process."

★ After playing twins, has your acting skill leveled up? Bai Fern: "Only gained patience skills (smiles)."

★ Talk about love scenes with P'Pio (Nattawut)? Bai Fern: "P'Pio is so sweet. He always asks permission first: 'Fern, may I?' I say chill, go ahead. Because before filming we had full workshops, understanding, asking permission, and mutual respect. P'Pio is very professional, very comfortable."

★ P'Pio doesn't often get roles like this — was he shy with you? Bai Fern: "He was shy. P'Pio said, 'I'm shy, I don't often play like this.' Fern said no worries, relax — we're comfortable partners. The script has a certain level, then Director Ekasit added more, but it doesn't cross lines or exceed boundaries. P'Pio adapts behavior quickly. This team is familiar — I've worked with Director Ekasit on many projects, the whole crew knows each other well. I like teasing people, and P'Pio joins in."