Anne Jakkaphong Jakrajutatip is a force to be reckoned with.
She is a Thai transgender billionaire and CEO of JKN Global Media Public Company Limited, also known as Anne JKN.
Before becoming the CEO that she is today, she completed her Bachelor's Degree in International Relations from Bond University in Australia and even got a certificate in Real Estate Development Program from Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok.
In 2016, she completed her Director Accreditation Program from the Thai Institute of Directors Association.
Years later, she set up the Life Inspired For Transsexual Foundation (LIFT) to advocate for transgender's right to dignity and opportunities
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Meet Anne Jakkaphong Jakrajutatip, who is said to be one of Southeast Asia's wealthiest transwomen.
She is the chief executive officer of JKN Global Media, a top content management and distribution company in Thailand, providing content to digital television.
Anne is also known for redefining societal norms by proudly coming out as a transwoman. She captioned this photo on Instagram with: “Don't call me a rich girl. Call me a Thai trans woman Billionaire.”
According to a feature in bloomberg.com, Anne finished International Relations from Bond University in Queensland, Australia.
After graduating, Anne helped manage her family's video rental business and worked on her goals of putting up her own company.
It wasn't an easy road for Anne, who experienced extreme pain after her surgery for transitioning into a transwoman, which was one of her toughest life decisions.
Although Anne is now one of the most successful Thai trans women worldwide, she remains modest and friendly. Kapuso actor Clint Bondad is among Anne's Kapuso friends.
Anne gave Clint a warm welcome during his recent trip to Thailand, and accompanied him on a Tuk Tuk ride.
Anne and Clint have posted photos of them together. Clint captioned this photo, “With my sidekick.”
Anne posted this photo of her and Clint and wrote, “Thank you for accepting who I am. You are the great gentleman, my dear.”
Anne also met Kapuso actors Derrick Monasterio and Ken Chan. She thanked GMA Network in this photo and wrote, “Thank you GMA for your kind support and the great business relationship that we together have for more than 5 years.”
Sincerity in friendship matters a lot for Anne, who praised Derrick for his genuine personality. She wrote on Instagram, “Your sincere character impressed me a lot when we first met.”
Anne also met Kapuso celebrities Alden Richards and Dennis Trillo during a JKN gala dinner last September.
Anne poses with a luxurious Aston Martin, showing that hard work truly pays off.
She's not only a CEO, she's also talented in stage performances.
Anne's perseverance and fight for gender equality is truly inspirational.
As a transwoman, Anne is an advocate for all things pride. In fact, as one of the richest transwomen in the country of Thailand, she's using her voice to inspire equality and even set up the Life Inspired for Transsexual Foundation (LIFT) to advocate for transgender's right to dignity and opportunities.
Anne has met her soulmate in the form of a Britishman whom she fondly calls her “destiny.” According to the JKN Global Media CEO, they met around 2013. She, however, did not disclose any information about his name.
In an interview for The Bangkok Post, Anne revealed that she previously studied in an all-male school and was sexually harassed by her teacher and mocked by her friends for her gender identity. Because of this, she quit to study in Australia and worked at a gas station to support herself.
When she returned to Thailand, she became a pioneer in the country by bringing Indian series to Thai TV, earning her the nickname “Queen of Indian Content.”
In her interview for The Bangkok Post, Anne said she aims to be a living example for others. She said, “I want to lead, teach, and inspire people. If not me, who will? When you're successful, you have to do something for society too.”