Taa-Ning Reveals Challenges Filming Nakee 3 Fantasy Epic
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Actress Taa-Ning Kanyawee Songmuang collaborates for the first time with acclaimed director Off Pongpat Wachirabunjong on the major fantasy film "Nakee 3: Krutha Nakee." In a candid interview, she shares insights into accepting the role, the experience of acting opposite lead actor Khem Hasweer Phakphongphaisan, her evolving perspective at 30, and her current relationship status.
Asked how she landed the role, Taa-Ning said: "Initially I was shocked, completely surprised. When my manager told me the Krutha Nakee film wanted me, alongside producer Mae Daeng Thanya Wachirabunjong, I wondered if they had the wrong person. I grew up with the Garuda and Naga legends and felt I might not suit a period piece. But they insisted, saying the character required my look, and Director Off envisioned it as fantasy wanting my face. I agreed, especially since it's Off and Mae Daeng, and Nakee is a coveted role for any actor.
At first I thought I'd just play a sweet, beautiful heroine, but later learned she's a warrior who rides horses. I can ride, but the style was completely different — cowboy style, not what I knew. We had only three days of training, two hours daily. On day one I was just getting the hang of it when Khem arrived for a workshop and just vaulted onto the horse. I thought, 'Oh my God.' The pressure was intense: archery on horseback, everything happening fast."
On pressure from expectations: "I felt pressure from all sides — my look, my acting, since film differs from series and lakorn. But Off said he'd seen my work and wanted this specific portrayal. I thought my character would be repressed and emotional, but after discussing with Off, it clicked.
The hardest part was syncing everything — horse riding is hard enough, but controlling the horse amid unexpected events like the animal spooking in crowds, plus archery on horseback, all simultaneously. There's no room for error, but the whole crew's energy was incredibly supportive."
On resilience: "Yes, women are inherently resilient. Whatever happens, I must get through today, give my all at that moment, so I never regret it later."
Asked if she questioned why Off trusted her: "Never asked, never doubted my own effort. I give 100% every job, and I believe the crew sees that, just as they give 100% too."
Biggest obstacle — heat or CGI? "For me, the heat. It affected my skin, darkened it by about three shades. We reapplied sunscreen every half hour. Some crew fainted because it was so exposed, no shade. The battle scenes ran seven days straight. Sometimes I hit peak sun hours, 11 a.m. to late afternoon."
