When two actors become popular as an on-screen couple, audiences naturally grow attached to the characters they portray and often hope to see that same connection in their future projects, even when the stories and circumstances are entirely different. For Thai actresses Ormsin Supitcha Limsommut and Folk Sutima Korkiatvanich, better known as OrmFolk, the success of their first major collaboration in Apple My Love introduced them to the West, but it also meant that their subsequent performances would inevitably be compared with the roles that first brought them recognition. Since then, they have worked together on a few productions, gradually becoming more confident in their skills and developing a better understanding of how each approaches acting. Yet, as they explained during our exclusive interview with View of the Arts, knowing each other so well has not taken away the excitement of working together, and even after spending considerable time on set, they still manage to surprise one another with their individual talents and different approaches to their work.
Their partnership first attracted considerable attention through Apple My Love in 2024, a Thai girls’ love (GL) drama in which Orm played Kris and Folk portrayed Karn. The series was important for Folk, whose experience as a television actress was still relatively limited.
Orm, meanwhile, had already spent several years working in the Thai entertainment industry, appearing in productions including Love Mechanics and La Pluie. They therefore approached their first major collaboration from different professional backgrounds, something that has become increasingly interesting as Folk has gained experience and both actresses have taken on more demanding roles.
Apple My Love was released at a time when Thai GL dramas were becoming popular outside Thailand, with more international viewers discovering these productions and taking an interest in the actresses behind them. Although Thai BL series had already enjoyed considerable success overseas for several years, dramas focusing on romantic relationships between women were gradually attracting their own dedicated fanbase, especially as streaming platforms made them easier to access and social media allowed fans from different countries to follow their favourite performers and discuss their work.
Their subsequent project, My Lady’s Bodyguard (องครักษ์พิทักษ์แม่หญิงจอมซน), produced by Kongthup Production, gave them a different setting from the contemporary romance of Apple My Love. Orm took on the role of Kaewked, a young woman whose circumstances led her to become a bodyguard, while Folk portrayed Rinkham, a spirited and mischievous young lady whose privileged upbringing has not made her particularly obedient.
Folk enjoyed playing Rinkham because she could see quite a few similarities between herself and the character, especially when it came to her personality and stubborn streak. She admitted that understanding Rinkham’s character came quite naturally to her, although Rinkham’s talent for getting into mischief was perhaps a little greater than her own.
“To be honest, I have to admit that ‘Mae Ying Rinkham’ is quite playful and stubborn by nature,” Folk explained, laughing. “That made it very easy for me to understand her right away. If you ask whether playing her was easy because she is just like me – well, there are definitely similarities! But as for her level of playfulness and mischief, I don’t think I’m quite on her level yet.”
She added, “I’m really grateful to her character for showing me that someone this mischievous actually exists!”
Folk still has to understand why the character behaves as she does, especially when her actions are influenced by a historical setting and social circumstances very different from her own. Rinkham’s mischievous personality gives the actress plenty of opportunities to explore comedy, but her behaviour also needs to feel believable within the story rather than simply becoming an extension of Folk’s own personality.
The contrast with Karn in Apple My Love is also interesting; Folk’s earlier character has been important to her, because of the recognition the series brought, but she now looks back at that performance with a greater understanding of acting and character development. Asked whether she would approach Karn differently if given the opportunity to play her again, she readily acknowledged that experience has changed the way she understands a role.
“If I were given the chance to encounter or portray ‘Khun Karn’ again right now, I would definitely understand her much better. Back then, I might not have grasped the character as quickly. However, I gave my absolute best in that moment, and I’m so happy that this role allowed everyone to get to know me better.”
Orm and Folk came into the industry with different levels of acting experience, but having worked together on several productions, they have had plenty of time to get to know each other’s habits and ways of approaching a role. They now have a much better understanding of how the other prepares for filming, and as their confidence in one another has grown, they have become more comfortable discussing their ideas, suggesting changes and trying different ways of performing a scene, rather than simply following the script exactly as it was originally planned.
When asked what they had learned about each other through their different productions, Orm candidly explained, “We’ve built up shared experience over time, leading to greater trust every day. It has taken our work together to another level because we feel bold enough to stay open and actively help brainstorm new elements to bring into scenes – much more than when we first started.”
While being friends for a while, their acting habits are quite different, with Orm admitting that she continues to be impressed by Folk’s skills to memorise dialogue word for word, something she finds much more difficult herself.
“As for what constantly surprises me, it’s Folk’s incredible memory skills. She can memorise lines word-for-word without missing a single detail. Meanwhile, since my own memory isn’t as sharp, I focus heavily on understanding the scene and remembering key concepts instead. Her precision and attention to detail never fail to amaze me.”
Folk has also come to admire Orm’s acting, especially during emotional scenes, and although they have filmed many romantic moments together, she is still surprised by how quickly Orm can bring herself to tears when a scene calls for it.
“Whenever I shoot scenes with P’Orm, especially the romantic ones, our timing and chemistry flow so naturally. What makes it feel effortless is how close we are. That said, there is still so much more for us to learn from each other as we go. What really amazed me, though, were the emotional scenes. When she delivers an emotional, tearful scene, she can bring herself to tears so quickly!”
Orm explained that she prefers a combination of preparation and spontaneity, especially when a scene involves strong emotions or physical contact.
“Honestly, I’d say it’s a 50/50 mix of both. When it comes to preparation, we place a lot of importance on it because everyone’s timing, rhythm, and emotional dynamics are different. This is especially true for heavy emotional scenes that involve physical contact, where establishing mutual safety and comfort beforehand is essential. However, once the camera rolls and we step fully into character, certain moments and reactions just unfold naturally without needing to be pre-planned.”
Her answer also shows how important it is for actors to feel comfortable with each other, especially when filming intimate or emotionally difficult scenes, as even performers who have worked together for years still need to communicate and respect each other’s boundaries. Folk shares a similar approach, explaining that rather than planning every movement or reaction, they usually discuss the scene with the director beforehand and allow the performance to develop naturally once filming begins.
“We don’t really sit down and plan things out to the level of ‘You go left, I’ll go right.’ Instead, we just talk to the director first to get a clear sense of what kind of tone or scene they want. Once the cameras start rolling, we just go with the flow and let things happen naturally.”
That understanding has become increasingly valuable as their partnership has developed outside Apple My Love. The series, which premiered in October 2024, followed Kris, a young woman who begins dreaming about someone she cannot identify after regaining her sight, only to recognise the eyes from her dreams when she encounters Karn.
Their subsequent work has allowed them to revisit the pairing while moving into different circumstances. The continuation (Your) Apple arrived in 2025, followed by My Lady’s Bodyguard in June 2026, where their characters faced restrictions that were quite different from those encountered by Kris and Karn. In the historical drama, Kaewked disguises herself as a man to support her ailing father and eventually becomes Rinkham’s bodyguard, with their growing affection complicated by social conventions and the considerable differences in their positions.
Moving from a modern romance to a historical drama meant that Orm and Folk had to think more carefully about how their characters would behave in a society where family expectations and tradition influenced many of their decisions. Rinkham’s stubborn and mischievous personality makes her someone who does not always follow the rules, while Kaewked has responsibilities that leave her with far less freedom, making their developing relationship more complicated.
Working on Apple My Love and later My Lady’s Bodyguard has also given the actresses time to grow professionally and become more confident around each other. Folk now looks back at her performance as Karn with a better understanding of the character, while Orm appreciates how much easier it has become for them to exchange ideas and try different approaches to their scenes, even though they still have their own ways of preparing for a role.
When asked whether recognition outside Thailand had changed Folk’s ambitions as an actress, she spoke more about the work she still wants to do than the attention she has already received.
“I still want to keep improving myself so much more. If I’m completely honest with myself, I know I’m still not that widely known yet. Being an actress is something I truly love and am passionate about. I want to become better, reach a broader audience, and have the opportunity to meet everyone in many more places all across the country.”
Folk clearly appreciates that recognition, but she does not appear to consider it a reason to become complacent; acting is something she wants to improve at. For Orm, whose experience in television predates their partnership, the growing attention has also brought opportunities to introduce their work abroad. The pair’s appearance at The A Festival in Paris on 25 October 2026 was one such occasion, bringing them to France as part of an event celebrating Asian entertainment. Held at the Paris Event Center over two days, the festival included music performances, appearances by actors and opportunities for European fans to meet artists whose work they had previously followed from afar.
When we spoke to Orm and Folk after the festival, both were enthusiastic about meeting their European supporters in person. For Orm, the trip represented an opportunity to finally see some of the people who had followed their work through a screen, something she had been looking forward to.
“We were super excited about our very first trip to Paris! Most importantly, we finally got to see our European fans face-to-face. Many of you may only know us through the screen, so for us, this is our first opportunity to actually meet everyone in person. We really can’t wait to be there.”
She continued, “What we were most eager to share was the sweet, lovely moments we spent together. We hope everyone left with happiness, warmth, and truly special memories to take back home with them.”
Folk was also appreciative of the support they had received: “First of all, thank you so much, everyone. P’Orm and I always talk about how grateful we are to have people who love us from so far away. We live almost on opposite sides of the world, yet everyone’s love always reaches us.”
Their next project, Love Bound (รักนี้ตีตรา), is scheduled to premiere in November 2026, with Orm playing Whiskey and Folk portraying Pim. The series will bring them together once again in different roles, giving both actresses another opportunity to show how much they have developed since their first collaboration.
Orm and Folk spoke openly about their experiences, their different acting habits and the things they continue to admire about each other. With more projects ahead of them and an international audience happy to follow their careers, the actresses have plenty to look forward to and judging by their enthusiasm for their work, they are just as interested in improving their skills as they are in continuing their successful partnership.
Written and interviewed by Maggie Gogler
Featured image © Amran Mohamed for View of the Arts
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