Entertainment Star Feefo Turns Away from Showbiz – Not Taking It Seriously and Fading from the Spotlight

Two years after marrying his girlfriend Mardy Madeena Leachorajib, a non-celebrity, young actor Feefo Premanon Sripanich has largely disappeared from public view, leading many to believe he has left the entertainment industry. Recently, the young actor has re-emerged to greet fans and update them on his current life.

What's your life like these days? Feefo – "After getting married, I committed to work. When my wife became pregnant, I committed to work even more. Now I spend most of my time working in the online world, so you won't see my face on TV much. As for entertainment work, I still enjoy it, but as a Muslim, there are limitations on the roles I can accept. For example, I cannot perform traditional Thai wai greetings to anything other than God. Additionally, interactions with women in intimate scenes are forbidden in Islam, so I've stepped back from that. It also gives my wife peace of mind. Actually, I was quite religious even before marriage. I was born into a Muslim family, and while I lived a typical teenage life at first, as I studied more, my faith grew stronger. I want to follow religious principles more strictly. With all these limitations, we don't know what the future holds in the entertainment industry, but I believe everything happens according to God's will."

What's your latest work that fans have seen? Feefo – "My latest drama ended last year, Muang Kaew, where I worked with Khem (Hasweer) and Pink Ploy (Papawadee). Actually, we shot it almost 2 years before it aired, so there was a long gap. Regarding future entertainment work, I've planned that if I find something that aligns with my limitations and I like it and want to do it, I'll reach out to casting directly. I still love acting, but only in roles that I'm passionate about and can do wholeheartedly with peace of mind."

You're not turning your back on the industry? Feefo – "No, I'm not turning my back on the industry. Right now, I'm focusing on business. If a good opportunity comes up in entertainment, I could join various projects. But currently, what I'm doing is online retail, social media business, and food stall operations. I'm also helping with the seafood import-export company that my wife owns, managing the social media aspect."

When the marriage news broke, many were shocked. What made you decide to start a family at such a young age? Feefo – "At that time, I was 25 or 26, and it was shocking for me too. But with the intention of doing things correctly according to Islamic principles, we got married."

What kind of husband are you – brave, considerate, or indulgent? Feefo – "I stand on principles of justice. (laughs) I hold firm to what's right, but I'm flexible where I can be. We're really a couple that listens to each other, respects one another."

How has your life changed? Feefo – "My role has changed a lot. Responsibility has increased. I've started thinking about how much I've built for myself. Now I have a family and someone to take care of. Being married has made me more mature, made me think about the future more. And now that we're going to have a child, I need to be even more mindful."

When did you find out you were going to be a father? Feefo – "I was shocked. We waited for 2 years and thought maybe God wasn't giving us a child, but suddenly it happened. I was very surprised and happy. Fatherhood came automatically. I started thinking about expenses, and I need to be more active myself. But it's not a burden – it's pleasant, exciting, and I'm happy to do it. I want to take responsibility for things with all my strength. My wife is currently 4 months pregnant, and we already know it's a boy. Really, we would have been happy with either gender. But my wife needs extra special care. I can see the sacrifice and suffering she's going through carrying the heavy pregnancy until the baby is born. She also suffers from morning sickness. Whatever I can help with, I do."

Gradually building a complete family.