My Name is Busaba, the newest Lakorn series that tells the story of Busaba (Bee Namthip Jongrachatawiboon), an excellent chef trained in Thai Cuisine. However, even with her talents, she was fired from the restaurant she was working at. Even worse, she found out that her boyfriend had been cheating on her and wanted to break up with her.
Now at the end of her ropes, she meets Miguel (Film Thanapat Kawila), the heir to a prominent family well known for their successful business ventures. However, instead of following in his family's footsteps, he chooses a different path and opened a restaurant on his own.
With Busaba's skills, Miguel has found his section chef for his restaurant.
Catch 'My Name is Busaba' starting September 11, Mondays to Fridays at 9 A.M. on GMA.
Meet the cast and get to know more about them in this gallery:
Namthip Jongrachatawiboon, also known as Bee, is a Thai actress, model, and singer, who started her career as a model when she was 14.
Bee plays the titular character Busaba, a talented Thai chef who was fired from the restaurant that she's working for.
She first made her debut as a singer in 1999 and released her first album the following year. She then transitioned into acting in 2001 in her first drama, Luerd Hong.
Thanapat Kawila, also known as Film, is a Thai actor who made his acting debut in 2015 in a supporting role. He then starred in his first main role in 2018.
Film plays the role of Miguel, the son of a prominent family and hotel owner. He hires Busaba as the section chef in charge of Thai cuisine in his new restaurant.
Film recently got to play his dream role as a member of the LGBTQ+. According to the actor, the role changed his outlook on life.
Before becoming an actor, Film was a flight attendant.
Natapat Wipataradachtragoon, who is also known by her nickname Puifai, is a Thai model, actress, and singer. She is one of the 12 finalists in season 4 of the reality show 'Academy Fantasia.'
Natapat plays the role of Cherry in 'My Name is Busaba,' the ex-girlfriend of Miguel who left him to go abroad.
Utt Uttsada Panichkul is a Thai-American actor and host who was born and raised in California. He studied there for a time, before transferring to Assumption University in Thailand with a degree in Communication Arts, majoring in Advertising.
Utt plays the role of Kim, the doctor who took care of Cherry while in the U.S. who eventually falls in love with her. He then follows her when Cherry returns to Thailand to get back with Miguel.
Utt hosted a variety of programs, from music, to travel and entertainment. He is in his elements when handling live events and telecast shows. He also starred in dozens of dramas, taking on a variety of roles.