Beautiful Boxer

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Beautiful Boxer is a 2003 biopic from Thailand, directed by Singapore-based director Ekachai Uekrongtham. It tells the life story of Nong Thoom, a famous kathoey (male-to-female transgendered person) former Muay Thai fighter, actress and model. She was portrayed by male kickboxer Asanee Suwan.

[edit] Awards and nominations

  • Torino International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival Best Feature Film - winner (2004)
  • Thailand National Film Association Awards Best Actor Asanee Suwan - winner; Best Makeup Kraisorn Sampethchareon - winner (2004)
  • San Sebastián International Film Festival Sebastian Award - winner (2004)
  • Milan International Lesbian and Gay Film Festival Best Film - winner (2004)
  • Outfest Achievement Award Outstanding Emerging Talent Ekachai Uekrongtham - winner (2004)
  • GLAAD Media Awards Outstanding Film Limited Release - nominated (2006)

[edit] External link

Beautiful Boxer on Internet Movie Database

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