Chattapong Pantana-Angkul

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Chattaphong Pantana-Angkul (Thai: ฉัฏฐพงศ์ พันธนะอังกูร, or Chatthapong Pantanaunkul, also known as Lewis Phantana, b. April 8, 1971 in Bangkok) is a Thai actor and martial artist. His films include Ong-Bak: Muay Thai Warrior and Born to Fight.

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Chattaphong was born the youngest of six in his family. He attended university and earned a master's degree in English, with hopes of becoming a professor. He got into acting at the suggestion of a friend who said extras were needed for the thriller film, 999-9999. He portrayed a Ferrari driver. He then decided he would like to try Muay Thai. He was already trained in Jiujitsu,reaching a 6th degree black belt. But his parents and family thought he should take up Muay Thai professionally for discipline and cultural reasons. At the same time he was pursuing an art degree, which he earned. He then auditioned for a part in Ong-Bak: Muay Thai Warrior, which led to further film roles.