Engfa Waraha (Thai: อิงฟ้า วราหะ, RTGS: Ingfa Waraha, pronounced [ʔīŋ.fáː wá(ʔ).rāː.hàʔ]; born in 1995) is a Thai musician, beauty pageant titleholder and actress. She appeared in the seventh season of The Voice Thailand. In 2022, she won Miss Grand Thailand 2022 representing Bangkok. Later that year, she represented Thailand at Miss Grand International 2022, held in Indonesia on 25 October, where she finished as first runner-up.
In 2024, she starred in the movie The Paradise of Thorns, which broke the 151M baht box office record and earned her the Best Actress of the Year award at the 2025 Thailand Box Office Awards. Her performance and advocacy work gained international recognition, including an honor at the Red Sea Film Festival Foundation the Women in Cinema Gala held during the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. Her efforts also sparked important discourse around LGBTQ rights in Thailand.
Early life and education[]
Engfa was born on 15 February 1995 in Uthai Thani province into a family of musicians; her father was a keyboardist and her mother was a luk thung (Thai pop-country) singer. She has 2 older sisters, Keytawan and Plaifa (also known as Daaddaew).[1]
Recognition[]
Women In Cinema Spotlight[]
In May 2025, Thai actress Engfa Waraha was honored at the prestigious Women in Cinema Gala, hosted by the Red Sea Film Festival Foundation during the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. Held at the iconic Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Cap d’Antibes, the gala spotlighted seven women from the Arab world, Africa, and Asia who have made significant contributions to the film and entertainment industries.
Waraha was celebrated for her breakout role as Meena in the 2023 television series Show Me Love, followed by acclaimed performances in Bangkok Blossom (2024) as Kulap and delivered a standout performance as Hom Jongyoi in The Paradise of Thorns (2024), The film was a major box office success and earned her the Best Actress of the Year award at the 2025 Thailand Box Office Awards, as well as a runner-up position for Best Actress at the 14th Thai Film Director Awards.
Her growing body of work includes roles in Petrichor (2024) as Tul Chanwimol, along with appearances Unlimited Love and The Tipsy Mystery, further showcasing her versatility across genres.
Her recognition at Cannes coincided with the announcement of her upcoming film Lady Bee, a cinematic adaptation of the Thai literary classic The Story of Jan Dara. The project is currently being marketed international by Mokster Films.
With her expanding filmography and critically recognized performances, Engfa Waraha is fast becoming one of the most compelling actress of her generation.
The Women in Cinema initiative, now in its third year, aims to celebrate female storytellers and creators who are redefining the film industry. Waraha’s inclusion marked a milestone for Thai representation on the global stage, alongside fellow honorees such as Elham Ali, Jacqueline Fernandez, Gaya Jiji, Amina Khalil, Rungano Nyoni, and Sarah Taibah.
Filmography[]
Movies[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The Paradise of Thorns | Hom Jongyoi | Main role |
| 2026 | Lady Bee | Khun Boonleung,Lady Bee | Main role |
| TBA | Buppah Rahtree | Buppah Rahtree | Main role |
Dramas[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Show Me Love | Meena | Main role |
| 2024 | Club Friday Hot Love Issue | {Love Bully} Night | Main role |
| Bangkok Blossom | Kulap | Main role | |
| Petrichor | Tul Chanwimol | Main role | |
| TBA | The Tipsy Mystery | Ping | Main role |
| Four Elements | {The Water} "Nam" Apo Wathinwanit | Main role | |
| Unlimited Love | Plu | Main role |
Awards and Nominations[]
| Award | Year | Category | Nominee/work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Grand Bangkok | 2022 | Miss Grand Bangkok | — | Won | |
| Miss Grand Thailand | 2022 | Miss Grand Thailand | — | Won | |
| Miss Grand International | 2022 | Miss Grand International | — | 1st Runner-up | |
| TikTok Awards Thailand | 2022 | Best Live Creator Ent. & Music | Won | ||
| Celebrity of the Year | Won | ||||
| Kazz Awards | 2022 | Most Trending on Social Media | Won | ||
| Best Girl of the Year | Won | ||||
| Kom Chad Luek Awards | 2022 | Best Female Artist - Cover Folk Music | Won | ||
| TV Pool Stars Party Retire & Reborn | 2022 | Celebrity of the Year | Won | ||
| Couple of the Year (Englot) | Won | ||||
| The Idol Awards | 2022 | The Idol Award | Won | ||
| Thairath Best Of The Year | 2022 | Celebrity of the Year | Won | ||
| Entertainment News of the Year | Won | ||||
| Couple of the Year (Englot) | Won | ||||
| Sanook Top Of The Year | 2022 | Inspirational Woman of the Year | Won | ||
| Beauty Queen College Awards | 2022 | Queen of the Year | Won | ||
| Most Fans Favorite | Won | ||||
| Maya TV Awards | 2023 | Charming Woman of the Year | Won | ||
| Kazz Awards | 2023 | Shining Star of the Year | Won | ||
| Sanook | 2023 | Most Talked About of the Year | Won | ||
| Miss Grand | 2023 | Grand Voice Award | Won | ||
| Siamrath Online Awards | 2023 | Couple of the Year (Englot) | Won | ||
| The National Council On Social Welfare Thailand | 2024 | Royal Award | Grateful Child Award | — | ||
| EFM Awards | 2024 | The Rival Couple of the Year (Engfa-Jeff) | Won | ||
| HOWE Awards | 2024 | Hottest Actress Award | Won | ||
| Thailand Headline Person Of The Year Awards | 2024 | Most Popular Actress in Thailand & China | Won | ||
| Daily News Awards | 2024 | D-Superstar Award | Won | ||
| Likay Festival Soft Power Awards | 2024 | Soft Power Award | The Miracle of Life Foundation | — | ||
| Nineentertain Awards | 2024 | People Choice Award | Mahachon Award | Nominated | ||
| Cinefile Audience Awards | 2025 | Best Leading Actress | The Paradise of Thorns | Won | [better source needed] |
| Sanook Top Of The Year | 2025 | Actress of the Year | Won | ||
| 13th Thailand Social Awards | 2025 | Best Creator Performance on Social Media - Actor & Actress | Won | ||
| Thailand Box Office Awards | 2025 | Best Actress of the Year | The Paradise of Thorns | Won | |
| 4th The People Awards | 2025 | Popular of the Year | Won | ||
| Maya TV : Superstar Idol Awards | 2025 | Hot Star Female Idol of the Year | Won | [better source needed] | |
| 14th Thai Film Director Awards | 2025 | Best Actress in Leading Role | The Paradise of Thorns | Runner-up | [better source needed] |
| The Viral Hits Awards | 2025 | Best Yuri Couple of the Year (Englot) | Won | ||
| 16th Nataraj Awards | 2025 | Best Actress in Leading Role | Bangkok Blossom[citation needed] | Nominated | |
| Nineentertain Awards | 2025 | People Choice Award | Mahachon Award | Nominated | ||
| Best Actress of the Year | Won | ||||
| 21st Kom Chad Luek Awards | 2025 | Best Actress in Film | The Paradise of Thorns | Won | |
| 21st Baannang Klang Lakorn Awards | 2025 | Best Actress in Leading Role | The Paradise of Thorns | Nominated | [better source needed] |
| Kazz Awards | 2025 | People Of The Year | Won | [better source needed] | |
| Thailand Y Content Awards | 2025 | Best Leading Actress | Nominated | ||
| People's Choice Award | Nominated | ||||
| Trust Gu Thai Film Awards | 2025 | Best Actress in Leading Role | The Paradise of Thorns | Nominated |
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