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23 or 24 April 2008 - Nangdee.com Interview with RAIN
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23 or 24 April 2008 - Nangdee.com Interview with RAIN
Q: You’ve already seen the preview for your movie ‘Speed Racer’. How do you like it?
A: This is my first Hollywood movie so I’m pretty much excited about it. It’s really well made and enjoyable.
Q: Which is your most favorite part in the movie and which part was difficult to film?
A:If difficulty in filming, there wasn’t any because everyone on the setwas really close to each other. The working environment was bothenjoyable and fun. We sometimes even went out together.
Q: Did you know of the Japanese manga ‘Mach Go!Go!Go!’ before accepting your role in ‘Speed Racer’?
A:The first time I saw ‘Mach Go!Go!Go!’ was when I was still reallyyoung, so I don’t really have a recollection of it. But before westarted filming for the movie I had the chance to watch it again. Itwas good.
Q: While filming, you had to use a lot ofimagination because of the special effects. Does this make it harderthan regular acting?
A: I had to film against a green screen sobasically there wasn’t a co-actor to relay out the scenes with. I hadto act alone and get along by myself. It was different and hard, butnot too hard. It was kinda fun.
Q: What was it like to film a movie with the Wachowski brothers?
A:Two things that I can tell you about the brothers are that they arevery detailed and they are geniuses. I really enjoyed filming withthem. The times when we weren’t filming, they were very friendly; ableto talk to you about anything. But when it was time to work, theyreally concentrated and always gave it their all. These are their twooutstanding points.
Q: Are you satisfied with your first Hollywood movie?
A:I’m very satisfied. One, I had the opportunity to work with highlyacclaimed directors, and two, the output is really good. I’m verysatisfied.
Q: How is the Hollywood production system different from that in Asia?
A:I don’t think that there really is much of a difference in the workingenvironment because acting is acting; it’s all the same. But thedifference lies in the funding and the large amount of money involved.In Hollywood, they tend to invest large sums of money in movieproduction, while in Asia movies are built upon new ideas that have yetto be presented.
Q: I heard that you are training your body for your new movie. Can you tell us a little bit about it?
A:In my next movie, I’m also collaborating with the brothers again. It’llbe a story about a ninja; a martial arts film. It’ll probably be shownaround sometime next year. I think my fans will like it and I hope thatthey will wait for it. I’m also preparing my body for this film aswell.
Q: Will your fans be able to see you in a Korean series sometime soon?
A:I really want to do a series as well and I think I will in the future.However, there hasn’t been a script that’s hit the spot for me yet. Butwhen there’s a script that’s able to move me, then the fans in Asiawill definitely see me return to night time series.
Q: If you could pick a Hollywood actor to co-star with, who will it be and why?
A:I’ve liked Al Pacino ever since I was a kid. And if I could choose, itwould definitely be him because I’ve always liked him.
Q: What kind of roles do you wish to play in Hollywood movies?
A:Honestly, it would be the character I am about to play in my next moviebecause it’s a role that I’ve always dreamed of playing. It’s an actionpacked movie where I think the character will leave a deep impressionupon the viewers. And now that dream has come true as I also play theleading role. I’ll do my best!
Q: What pushed you to enter the entertainment business to become an actor/singer?
A: Three simple answers: Because I really love to dance, I really love to sing, and I really love to act.
Q:In Asia, you are known to play the leading role. But in your firstHollywood debut, you chose to play the antagonist. Is it because youwanted to leave an impression on the audience?
A: Actually I wasthe one who persisted for this role. There was an audition set up bythe company. After I auditioned, I found out that I got the role.That’s how I came about to be in the movie.
Q: Do you usually drive yourself? Do you like speeding?
A:Yes, I usually drive myself around and I do like speed. But nowadays,I’ve come to slow down for safety. But if I had the chance I would liketo go somewhere where I could go full speed. (aiyaaa =P)
Q: Your public image seems to be so perfect. But are there any faults that you think you possess?
A:Honestly, ever since I entered the entertainment business, I’ve alwayslooked ahead and have never looked back. I’ve always worked so hard forthe past 10 years and it’s making me quite exhausted and drained. Butafter I’ve finished filming my next movie I really want to take timeoff and go somewhere without telling anyone. I want to disappear forabout a week to rest, relax and indulge in my own personal life.Because right now, I really don’t have time even for myself.
Q: Just for a week? That’s so few.
A:It might seem like a week for others, but for me it’s like a whole yearbecause I’m always working non-stop. When I don’t have a schedule for aday or two my hands start to shake and I constantly check my phone.It’s a habit I’ve obtained from working too much. But judging from mypersonality, I don’t think I would last a week; maybe two to three daysat most.
Q: What is your ideal girl like?
A: The must-have is must know how to cook well. If she’s pretty, it’ll be good. If she’s nice, that will also be good.
source and (c): NangDee.com (Thai) - listen his voice here!
Thai to English translations by farmer-sexybi
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