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Taya is a VJ at Fame TV

This is teaser from Fame Channel. Taya's still cool.
http://www.facebook.com/fametv

Venus Flytrap on Facebook and VEVO on youtube

Let's join Venus Flytrap fanpage on facebook www.facebook.com/venusflytrapmusica special picture and unsensor video's there. You can leave a massage for the VF member directly too and after we can't see MV Visa For Love for a while. Now Venus Flytrap got venusflytrapVEVO on youtube already. So we can watch that video again! Enjoy!

Venus Flytrap - Visa For Love - HQ

Labels: Amy, Bell, Bobo, Gina, Mew, Nok Yollada, Taya, Venus Flytrap

Shade of Divas in Bangkok Post : Like a Natural Woman

Ladyboy group Shade of Divas is making people rethink the gender issue in Thailand and beyond
Published: 23/06/2010
Newspaper section: Outlook

As much as the portrayal of gender diversity has been provocatively acknowledged by Thai audiences, Teerawat Thongmitr of Shade of Divas ladyboy troupe still hope for changes for the better, and more doors of opportunity becoming available for transgenderists.

"While male and female actors are commonly cast as different characters in showbiz, when it comes to transgender or transvestite roles, not many producers care to cast the actors. They usually just take the same old actors, let alone adopt scripts that would break the stereotypes involved with the issue," said outspoken transgenderist Teerawat, who prefers to be addressed as Tina.

At the end of last year, while performing a small showcase with her friends in Udon Thani, Tina began to take such thoughts more seriously, and the result was the birth of talented ladyboy group Shade of Divas.

Comprised of members with different career backgrounds - emcee, fashion stylist, former ladyboy band member - as the leader of the group, Tina explained that the idea of the project was also ignited by the fact that she found great talent among her friends, and uniting as a group could possibly gain the attention of others and offer them a chance at success.

"Most people have had very little contact with transgenderists or transvestites, and they usually assume that katoey work only as make-up artists or cabaret performers," she said. "But, actually we exist in various corners of society. Every year, many of us graduate with good degrees or possess great talent, but there are only limited careers available to pursue," said Tina, who received a degree in Fine Art and works as a graphic designer.

Amatya ‘Lukpad’ Chaiyakam
"We hope to create a group or an agency for transvestites and transgender women. For those film or television producers out there, if you are looking for a 'unique' katoey character, you know where to go now," said Tina, laughing.

On top of their full-time responsibilities, members of Shade of Divas have continuously been bombarded with offers for gigs, from modelling to dance shows. According to Tina, for such a new and small project, the feedback has been beyond expectations. Earlier this month, Tina fulfilled her dream by impersonating her admired diva Christina Aguilera as part of a promotional campaign in Thailand for the star's new album. But her most coveted offer came when German theatre director Nir de Volff was in Thailand to stage his debut physical theatre at Patravadi theatre early this year.

"Together with some friends from Shade of Divas, I attended the auditions for the show," said Tina. "Luckily, I was offered the chance. The experience of being part of the show was amazing."

Entitled Ministry of Truth, the performance was inspired by the famous reality show Big Brother, and has gained rave reviews and filled audiences. Tina was allowed to be herself and offered her ideas in order to develop the script with the other performers.

"The show centred around a mixed group of Thais and foreigners who shared days and nights together in a house, with one to emerge as the winner. My role was to express my thoughts on being a transgender woman. I found it fascinating for a show to dig deeper in the issue of gender, going far beyond the usual portrayal of ladyboys. As my first professional acting role, it was a great challenge, but I was so glad to be part of it," said Tina.

Teerawat ‘Tina’ Thongmitr performs in the theatre production, ‘Ministry of Truth’.
"More importantly, while working on the show, I learned to appreciate foreigners in the way respect you for who you are, regardless of your gender. If you have good ideas to share, they will listen to you," she added, noting that although Thai society is amazingly open about issues of gender, there is still a gap in equality to be filled.

"Working as a graphic designer, there have been a few cases where clients seemed to have liked my ideas, only to change their minds when they learned of my sexuality," said Tina.

After the groundbreaking success of the performance in Bangkok, Tina and other cast members of the Ministry of Truth travelled to Berlin last week as the show was commissioned to stage under its new title, On Air, at Tape Pub and Gallery, with the premiere scheduled for Friday.

"I feel lucky to have been given the chance to go to Berlin, I will see if any opportunities arise out of the Shade of Diva performances," she said.

At the photoshoot, Tina introduced 'Outlook' to the magnetic members of the group. An owner of flawless skin, a petite body and a little voice, Amatya "Lukpad" Chaiyakam, who is rather hard to imagine as a boy, was the first to share her story.

"When Tina told me about the Shade of Divas project, I thought it was a great idea to be able to work with our friends and start a strong community among transgenderists and transvestites," said Amatya, who was crowned the first runner-up at Miss Alcazar in 2005 and the winner of Miss Alcazar Lip-sync Contest 2008, marking her name among the top transgenderists in showbiz today.

Born to a Chinese family with a father who once served as a soldier, Amatya has been through a tough time fighting for her identity.

"My family runs an elephant show in Pattaya and when I was a little boy I helped my family business by riding an elephant and being a tour guide for foreign tourists. I was really good at it and, at that time, my parents thought I was going to be the one to continue the business in the future," recalled Amatya.

"It was very difficult at first. I began wearing make-up during junior high school. My family, my father in particular, couldn't stand it. We would fight often," she said. "I was very obstinate, and he eventually realised there would be no turning back for me, and stopped fighting it."

After years of guilt, she finally made amends with her parents. While competing in the Miss Alcazar beauty pageant, she took to the stage and apologised to her parents for the past and thanked them both for their support and understanding.

"Now, my parents introduce me as their 'daughter'," she said, flashing her sweet smile.

Besides being a member of Shade of Divas, Amatya is among the top performers at the Alcazar, one of the leading cabaret shows in Pattaya.

On the other hand, another member Tay "Taya" Peeraya, has a different background story.

"I was blessed for never having to struggle to be who I am," said Tay. "My family has always been very supportive."

While completing her degree in Textile Design in Australia, Taya followed her friend to attend another renowned transgender beauty contest, Miss Tiffany, and ended up with the first runner-up title in 2005. Shortly after, Taya became a member of Thailand's first ladyboy group, Venus Flytrap.

"I have always love singing and dancing, so being part of the group has been a great experience," said Taya, who currently works as a presenter of an entertainment programme on cable network Live TV's Fame Channel.

This year, her contract with the group has reached the final chapter, however, with the emergence of Shade of Divas, and Taya hopes to be able to do more of what she loves doing with her dear friends.

While the group is waiting for the completion of its official website, Shade of Divas can now be reached at its temporary house, http://www.facebook.com/shadeofdivas. And, an opportunity for other transgender women and transvestites to become new divas is now open.

"Although, all our members have been through a beauty pageant, it is not a prerequisite to join the team. What we need most is talent," explained Tina.

"To make others understand and accept us, we must show them our capabilities," she added. "And one day, a change for the better will come. Who knows? In the future, a member might be the first transgender women to play a born-woman character."

Labels: Lukpad, Mew, Pungpond, Rei, shade of divas, Sol, Taya, Wattina, Zee

Taya as a VJ Fame Channel, Live TV

Taya Cool Venus as VJ now at Fame Channel, Live TV on air Monday - Friday 18.00-19.00.
http://www.livetv.co.th

Labels: Taya

Shade of Divas, the sassy ladyboy show in Thailand

Shade of Divas is an Thailand pop ladyboy group, dance ensemble and showgirl lip sync with great show. The member are Lukpad, Taya, Wattina, Spice and some more girls. They love to perform with classic and new song. Guarantee by the leader Lukpad who's Miss Alcazar Lipsync Contest 2008. Be come a Shade of Divas fanpage HERE and Shade of Divas Website is coming soon..

โชว์ Shade of Divas : Alcazar Pattaya - Hilight Show HQ

โชว์ Shade of Divas : Alcazar Pattaya - Hilight Show II HQ

Labels: Lukpad, shade of divas, Spice, Taya, Wattina

Taya in Fashion Biz Magazine

Taya Cool Venus from Venus Flytrap in Fashion Biz Magazine, column 'Time to be cool' a snap shot who're intrend and Taya appear 2 pictures. It's time to be cool with cool venus.

Labels: Taya, Venus Flytrap

Update Venus Flytrap 2009 picture

Update Venus Flytrap lastest photoshoot for promotion. All venus looking great! Hope they Flim and 2nd is coming out soon.

Let's play VF quiz on facebook it's fun!http://apps.facebook.com/xlvdnthrbprit-gdafaf

Labels: Bell, Bobo, Gina, Mew, Taya, Venus Flytrap

“THE IDYLLIC NOVELTY part 5” Master's degree Project Exhibition

“THE IDYLLIC NOVELTY part 5” Master's degree Project Exhibition
Last year, I posted Taya on Fashion Show : "THE NEX" . This year we'll see the new fashion show “THE IDYLLIC NOVELTY part 5” Master's degree Project Exhibition again. Specially got a Thai ladyboy designer 'Boonyanisaa Tuntipiboon' in her collection 'The True Man Show' nice transgender collction (In detail amd picture will post soon). Koko (Iron Ladies), Rei, Tina (VF searching) and some TG will be a model for this collection too. Wow.. don't miss this!

MFA 5 - THE IDYLLIC NOVELTY part 5
Department of Creative Art
Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts
Chulalongkorn University
1st floor, Forum Events at Central World Plaza
Date: 17-18 March 2009, Time: 19.00 pm

Labels: Rei, Taya, Tina

Taya Venus Flytrap in Rak Tong Som thai series

Taya Cool Venus has join in Thai TV comedy 'Rak Tong Som', Channel 5 as be herseft. It's the same gig just funny scence don't be serious.

Taya Venus Flytrap in Rak Tong Som thai series

Labels: Taya, TV drama, Venus Flytrap

Taya on Fashion Show : "THE NEX"

Taya from Venus Flytrap appears in Fashion Show "THE NEX" from The Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts depart Creative Arts Chulalongkorn University at Siam Square and she also a model in a thesis book too I'll post asap
In 'Midnight Rose' Collection Taya walked with many ladeez-b gals you can see more here!

Fashion Show : "THE NEX" reality beyond imagination
Vanue : The Style, by Toyota, Siam Square
Date / Time : 7 March 2008 ,18.30

Credit: www.thaicatwalk.com

Labels: Taya, Venus Flytrap

Venus Flytrap 2 new member!

Finally Venus Flytrap got 2 new members they're Bell and Mew. The Final 5 also Lookpad, Kapoon and Zee too. Venus Flytrap will start making 'Venus Flytrap The Movie' in next month. So..you can see the performance of 12 gals in VF program in livetv.co.th. Keep watching them and congratulation with the gals wooo...!!

Venus Flytrap 2 new member

Labels: Bell, Bobo, Gina, Mew, Taya, Venus Flytrap, Venus Flytrap search for the missing puzzle

Venus Flytrap Search For The Missing Puzzle TV Program

Venus Flytrap Search For The Missing Puzzle TV Program started this week and you can watch 12 girls on www.livetv.co.th by Pop Channel. Who's the new member of VF don't miss!
TUE 11.00 - 11.30 pm
THU 04.30 - 05.00 pm
SAT 09.00 - 09.30 pm
SUN 10.00 - 10.30 pm

Labels: Bobo, Gina, Taya, Venus Flytrap, Venus Flytrap search for the missing puzzle

Venus Flytrap interview in Ran CHam Yam Chao

31 Oct 2007 , TITV Chanel

VFT At "Ran-Cham-Yam-Chao" - 31oct2007
Uploaded by TLBz

Labels: Bobo, Gina, Taya, Venus Flytrap

Believe it or not, man chosen as Ripley’s most beautiful woman

Kathy Heinecke presents the crown to Nong Taetae (Taya), Ripley’s Most Beautiful Wo-man of 2005.

Believe it or not, man chosen as Ripley’s most beautiful woman
Suchada Tupchai

Ripley’s Believe it or Not! Museum at the Royal Garden Plaza welcomed 32 Miss Tiffany Universe 2005 contestants on May 5 to the Ripley’s Most Beautiful Wo-man 2005 contest as a foretaste of the real event.

Contestants had lunch with celebrities and reporters at Food Wave on the third floor before gathering in front of the museum. General manager of Royal Garden Resort Public Co Ltd Amorn Amornkul gave a welcome speech before the “women of the second category” walked on stage to display their talents and participate in the activities.

Ripley’s staff also led them around “the world’s biggest haunted house” and the newly installed Infinity Maze, a great attraction for all of the contestants.

Present was Miss Tiffany 2004 and Miss Queen International 2004, Nong Poi-Treechada Petcharat, who was introduced to everyone.

Later, seven contestants were selected to answer the committee’s questions. Kathy Heinecke from the Minor Holding (Thai) Company placed the crown on the head of Ripley’s Most Beautiful Wo-man, contestant No 31, Nong Taetae/Pheeraya Ruangroongroj, a student from Rangsit University. The prize was 10,000 baht and a certificate from Ripley’s Believe it or Not! Museum.