'Physical: Asia' star James Rusameekae Fagerlund sings an OPM hit to thank Filipino fans
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Thai actor and comedian James Rusameekae Fagerlund delighted Filipino fans by lip-syncing Roselle Nava's iconic hit “Bakit Nga Ba Mahal Kita” on social media.
Thai actor and comedian James Rusameekae Fagerlund, one of the fan-favorite contenders from Netflix's Physical: Asia, recently expressed his heartfelt appreciation for his Filipino supporters.
Taking to Instagram, James delighted fans with a video of himself lip-syncing to Roselle Nava's classic OPM ballad “Bakit Nga Ba Mahal Kita,” as a fun and touching way to thank his growing Pinoy fanbase.
The clip quickly gained attention online, with viewers praising James for embracing Filipino music and showing genuine gratitude to his fans in the Philippines.
“thank you for your love and support from Philippines,” James captioned his post.
James further entertained his followers with another playful video, this time strutting down a runway while recreating former Miss Universe Catriona Gray's iconic “lava walk.” The memorable walk, which Catriona performed during the Miss Universe 2018 competition held in Thailand, served as the perfect inspiration for James's humorous yet impressive tribute.
“Thanks again for all your love and support from the Philippines,” James wrote. “Permission to post the clip as a thank you to the fans from the Philippines.”
He also added, “Thank You - Khab Khun Kaa Filipino.”
James recently shared his excitement over meeting boxing legend and former senator Manny Pacquiao, posting a photo of their encounter on social media.
“It's an honor to work with a legend, love ya @mannypacquiao,” he captioned the photo, adding the hashtag #วิถีคิงคอง.
The Thai star has quickly captured the hearts of viewers, especially in the Philippines, with his funny antics, magnetic personality, and fair play. A particularly memorable moment was his excited “Wow!” when Filipino mixed martial artist Mark "Mugen" Striegl entered the arena for their death match challenge, where the two had to keep possession of a ball until the clock ran out.
James immediately turned heads with his bold and flashy entrance, sporting a shiny robe and outfit amid a group of elite athletes. While his playful “diva” personality won laughs, he also earned respect for his impressive strength during the "Shipwreck" episode, where he single-handedly lifted a 50-kilogram crate.
