Entertainment Star – 'Namwan' Guards Her Happiness! Playing 'City Curse' Wins Over Fans
Actress Namwan makes her film debut in the horror thriller 'City Curse' playing an emotionally vacant ghost character, marking her first project as a freelance artist after leaving Channel 3 over a year ago.
After transitioning to freelance acting following the end of her Channel 3 contract over a year ago, 'Namwan' Purita Supinchumphu makes her first film appearance in 'City Curse', playing the ghost character 'Bua Tong'.
Namwan recently shared insights about her acting role and personal updates.
On her character in 'City Curse': Namewan explained, "I play a ghost spirit character that's difficult to portray because she shows no emotions or facial expressions. It's quite mysterious—why she appears, why she enchants the male lead. She's neither good nor evil, more of an enigmatic character. The design is both challenging and simple. The difficulty lies in playing a ghost with inner depth and story, but who must remain very still and unexpressive. The director wanted a level of coldness and indifference, as if feeling nothing at all."
On why she accepted the role: "First, the character speaks Northern Thai dialect, and filming takes place in Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai. I'm from Chiang Rai but never had a role requiring Northern dialect before, so that was the initial draw. After that, it was about the character itself."
On her scene partners: "I got along well with both Pee Namtaan (Pichakkhana) and Tee (Bunyankerati). I already knew Pee Namtaan from working at the same channel before, but meeting Tee was new. In this film, I interact more with Pee Namtaan."
On similarities between the character and herself: "Not similar at all—complete opposites. Her character has existed for so long she's become legend, clinging to love and promises. She's a ghost who worships love and won't let go of the past, causing all sorts of trouble. But I don't allow myself to sink into the past or cling to things that cause me suffering."
On her freelance status: "Yes, I've been independent for over a year now. This film is my first project after ending my contract, though I still have dramas airing on Channel 3 that were filmed earlier. Being a freelance actress versus being under a studio is different. Being under a company felt more comfortable, like a comfort zone, but going independent requires more self-care, harder work, more exhaustion, and more thinking. And there are no frameworks for accepting work—if the role interests me, I take it."
On the current entertainment industry: "There's been tremendous change. Online platforms like TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube have become income and content channels. I believe if you're hardworking, disciplined, and find your angle, you can keep going without hitting a wall. I've started doing TikTok and it's fun—like working from home on my own terms. But I'm still finding my content style. I'm not the adventure type; friends say I like staying home and organizing it, so I should try that content angle. But I value my privacy, so I'm trying to balance it right. You can follow me on TikTok at whan.pp."
On her love life: "I'm single. People come around occasionally, but I haven't committed to anyone yet. It's more of a getting-to-know-each-other phase. I prefer older, more mature men with reason, reliability, and they must be outside the entertainment industry. I'm not picky, but we choose our own happiness and peace of mind. If I meet someone who clicks and is willing to be patient together, that works."
On being single and marriage: "I haven't been single for long. Regarding marriage, in my 20s I thought I had to be married by 30, but now at 32, life genuinely feels fun and free. I have both maturity and financial stability, so I don't want to rush. If marriage happens, great; if not, that's also fine. I'm not afraid of being left without care in old age because happiness is possible either way."
