Marion Ursula Marsha Vadhanapanich (Thai: มาช่า วัฒนพานิช; RTGS: Macha Watthanaphanit; born 24 August 1970) is a Thai singer, model and actress. She is widely recognized as one of the most beautiful artists and actresses in Thailand, with a successful career in the entertainment industry spanning over 40 years. Currently, she is ranked as one of Thailand's most famous public figures and remains one of the best-selling female singers in the country.
Early life and education
Vadhanapanich was born in West Germany to a Thai Chinese father and a German mother. In 1986, Vadhanapanich graduated from Benjamarachalai School while already in the entertainment industry. Following high school, she received a degree from Assumption University.
Marsha registered her marriage to Amphol Lampoon, the lead singer of the well-known band Micro, around 1988 after a brief hiatus from the entertainment industry. The couple has one son, Chaithat Wattanapanich, nicknamed Guy. They later divorced in 1997.
Films
Tamruat lek (1986)
Rak noi na (1986)
Wanali (1986)
Chip (1986)
Phet sian thong (1987)
Wai priao puek puek (1987)
Om kot satan (1987)
Kwa Ja Roo Dieng Sa (1987)
Tawan phloeng (1987)
Fa si thong (1987)
Wun thisut... sadut rak (1987)
Pisat si ngoen (1988)
Jong rak (1988)
Phetchakhat si chomphu (1988)
Wiwa chamlaeng (1988)
Ichu ku pu pa (1988)
Ma (1989)
Alone (2007)
Phobia 2 (2009)
Dark Flight (2012)
Love on the rock (2014)
Television
Kwa Ja Roo Dieng Sa (1988)
Yu phuea rak (1989)
Fai chon saeng (1992)
Wang nam won (1992)
Som song saeng (1994)
Nangsao mai chamkat namsakun (1997)
Hong nuea mangkon (2000)
Jao Sao Mue Ar Cheap (2001)
Sailom Kub Sangdao (2002)
Boung Ban Ja Thorn (2002)
Kho phlik fa tam la thoe (2004)
Che dan... chan rak thoe (2005)
Likhit saneha (2011)
Rock Letter (2017)
Khun Mae Mafia (2020)
The Sweetest Taboo (2024)
TV Series
Spy The Series: 24 Cases Forbidden (Guest appearance, EP.3) (2007)
Carabao The Series: Welcome to Thailand (2013)
Diary of Tootsies (Guest appearance) (2016)
Melodies of Life: Bad Friends (2016)
Selected television programmes
The Acting Queen (2010)
The Face Thailand (season 3) (2017)
Discography
Albums under GMM Grammy Public Company Limited.
Special Project Albums
1993: "Son" Khon Dontree (10th Anniversary of Grammy) (Sept 30, 1993)
Song: Mai Pen Rai Loei (ไม่เป็นไรเลย)
1995: Feather and Flowers (Khan Nok Gub Dok Mai) - Thongchai McIntyre (Feb 24, 1995)
Song: Fak Fa Talay Fun (ฝากฟ้าทะเลฝัน)
1994/1995: Rock (Z)one (April 20, 1995)
Song: Term Nam Man (เติมน้ำมัน)
1999: The Special 4 (Oct 14, 1999)
Songs: Puk Trong Nee (พักตรงนี้), Khwan Fai (ควันไฟ), Khob Jai Jing Jing (ขอบใจจริงๆ)
1999: Rock for Life Vol. 1 & 2 (Dec 23, 1999)
Songs: Ngao (เหงา), Yim Ngao Ngao Sao Ngam Ngam (ยิ้มเหงาๆ เศร้างามๆ)
2000: Long Oei (Brothers & Sisters Sing Asanee-Wasan) (Jan 18, 2000)
Song: Thong Mai Roo Ron (ทองไม่รู้ร้อน)
2000: X-Track 4 (OST. Hong Nuea Mangkorn) (April 2000)
Song: Mai Luea Khrai (ไม่เหลือใคร)
2000: Seven (Nov 30, 2000)
Songs: Het Karn Mai Khoey Plian (เหตุการณ์ไม่เคยเปลี่ยน), Hong Nee (ห้องนี้), Klub Ma Ha Phuean (กลับมาหาเพื่อน)
2002: X-Track 7 (OST. Sai Lom Gub Saeng Dao) (Feb 2002)
Songs: Chao Khong Chun Khue Ther (เจ้าของฉันคือเธอ), Phror Ther (เพราะเธอ)
2004: The Guitar Man (Sept 2004)
Song: The Game of Love
2005: Sleepless Society by Narongvit (March 15, 2005)
Song: Mai Lub Mai Non (ไม่หลับไม่นอน)
2006: See Fah Deep Blue (Oct 2006)
Song: Ma-Laeng Len Fai (แมลงเล่นไฟ)
2007: Alone OST. Alone
Song: Suan Nueng Khong Chun (ส่วนหนึ่งของฉัน)
and more.
Awards
Source:
Saraswati Royal Award (Silver Doll): Best Rising Female Star of 1986, for the film Iron Cop (Tamruat lek).
Saraswati Royal Award (Golden Doll): Best Actress of 1987, for the film Jong Rak.
Golden Television Award: Best Actress of 1992, for the drama series Fai Chon Saeng.
Golden Television Award: Best Actress of 2000, for the drama series Hong Nuea Mangkon.
Suphannahong National Film Award: Best Actress of 2007, for the film Alone.
Fantastic Fest 2007: Best Actress, for the film Alone.
The New York City Horror Film Festival 2008 (USA): Best Actress, for the film Alone.
and more.
Solo Concerts
Source:
Marsha Marshow (1991) at MBK Hall
Marsha Tastes (1993) at MBK Hall
Masha with Special Person Presented by LUX (2000) at MCC Hall
One Fine Day With Marsha (2001) at Chatuchak Park
Marsha My Reflection (2004) at Impact Arena
Marsha Open Heart (2006) at Impact Arena
Sleepless Society Concert
This Is It Concert (Tribute to Michael Jackson)
Green Concert # 16 Seven Return
The Masterpiece concert
Feather and Flowers: the original return
AmpSha concert
The lyrics of love: greatest hits of Dee & Boyd
GRAMMY X RS: 90's Versary Concert
Cassette Fest mega hits
and more.