Plerng Phra Nang
Plerng Phra Nang (Thai: เพลิงพระนาง; RTGS: Phloeng Phra Nang; lit: Her Majesty's Flame; English title: The Royal Fire[2]) was a Thai TV drama or lakorn. It aired on Thailand's Channel 7 from February 17 to April 15, 2017 on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 20:30 for a total of 26 episodes.
| Plerng Phra Nang | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Drama Revenge Costume period |
| Written by | Kom-Raeng Ngao (concept story) Paak Rapee (writer)[1] |
| Directed by | Teerasak Promngoen[2] |
| Starring | Pachrapa Chaichua Chiranan Manochaem Kelly Tanapat Chawallakorn Wanthanapisitkul Tussaneeya Karnsomnuch |
| Opening theme | "Plerng Phra Nang" by Jennifer Kim |
| Ending theme | "Tuk Yang Puer Ther" by Ditkorn Disayanon |
| Country of origin |  |
| Original language(s) | Thai |
| No. of episodes | 26 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Somsook Kaljaruek |
| Producer(s) | Chitralada Disayanon |
| Production location(s) | Chiang Mai, Thailand[3] |
| Running time | 130 minutes (per episode) Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 20:30 (ICT) |
| Production company(s) | Bangkok Broadcasting & T.V. Co., Ltd Kantana Movie Town (2002) Co., Ltd |
| Distributor | Bangkok Broadcasting & T.V. Co., Ltd Kantana Movie Town (2002) Co., Ltd |
| Release | |
| Original network | Channel 7 |
| Original release | February 17 – April 15, 2017 |
| Chronology | |
| Preceded by | Evening News: Second Edition |
| Followed by | Chid Jor Ror Doo |
Plot summary
The story is a thinly veiled depiction of the life story of Hsinbyumashin, queen of Burma (now Myanmar).[4] It is set in the fictional country of Muang Thip. Lady Ananthip has been stripped of her royal title. Her father, the late King Pitula, was deposed in a coup led by King Burapha Kham, who is the elder brother of Crown Princess Sekkaradewi. Out of resentment, she seeks revenge and precipitates the loss of Muang Thip's independence.
Cast
Main characters
| Role | Actor |
|---|---|
| Princess Ananthip, later titled Imperial Noble Consort Ananthip of King Muangkoom | Pachrapa Chaichua |
| Princess Royal Sekkaradewi, later titled Queen Consort Sekkaradewi of King Muangkoom | Chiranan Manochaem |
| Prince Muangkoom, later crowned as King Muangkoom | Kelly Tanapat |
| Princess Tongnuan, later titled Consort of King Muangkoom | Chawallakorn Wanthanapisitkul |
| Princess dowager Samphao Ngam (Mother of King Muangkoom), later called Ancient Buddha (พระพันปี) | Chamaiporn Jaturaput |
| Prince Maanfah, later crowned as King Maanfah | Tonont Wongboon |
| Prince Tongpaeng | Chanon Akkarachata |
| Rimbueng, later titled Consort of King Muangkoom | Chatchadaporn Thanantha |
| Prince Krongpop, later crowned as King Krongpop | Anuwat Choocherdrattana |
| Princess Pinamnee, later titled Queen Regent Pinmanee; de facto co-ruler with King Maanfah | Tussaneeya Karnsomnuch |
| Princess Renumas, later titled Crowned Imperial Noble Consort Renumas of King Maanfah | Pariyachat Limthammahisorn |
| Former Princess Royal Thongphaya, later titled as Queen consort Thongphaya of King Krongpop | Panichada Sangsuwan |
Supporting characters
| Role | Actor |
|---|---|
| Bualai | Jarusiri Phuwanai |
| Fuang | Khansiri Sirimart |
| Peng | Pimdao Raveemongkolsathian |
| Upparat Kanaung (Prince Kanaung, Viceroy) | Arucha Tosawat |
| Prince Padaeng | Thapanat Sattayanurak |
| Princess Consort Kruea On of Prince Kanaung | Thamonpan Panuchitphutthiwong |
| Yodphum, Consort of King Muangkoom and mother of King Mannfah | Sornsin Maneewan |
| Noi Intha, later crowned King Intha | Noppol Pitaklopanich |
| Crown Princess Maneeyard, later titled Queen consort of King Intha | Kanyakorn Pinij |
| Princess Ketthawa, later titled Consort of King Muangkoom | Rungrawee Barijindakul |
| Princess Kaew Argat, later titled Consort of King Muangkoom | Apasra Intalaadchoom |
| Thao Wongsa (Sir Wongsa) | Thapakorn Disayanon |
| Khun Wiang (Lord Wiang) | Phutharit Prombandal |
| Thao Fua Faeng (Sir Fua Faeng) | Chomvichai Meksuwan |
| Khun Sang Muang (Lord Sang Muang) | Thitinant Suwannasak |
| Khun Homfah (Lord Homfah) | Wuthinant Maikan |
| Jao Luang Burapha Kham (Late King Burapha Kham) | Winai Kraibutr |
| Jao Luang Pitula (Late King Pitula) | Thongkhaw Khunsriraksa |
| Thao Sangta (Lord Sangta) | Thanakorn Prathumsiri |
| Mr. Hass | Peter Tuinstra |
| Reurn Kaew, Consort of King Marnfaah, later wife of Mr. Hass | Jittima Wisutthipranee |
| Jao Fah Muang Meed (King of Muang Meed) | Pongsanart Vinsiri |
| Jao Fah Muang Tha Koi (King of Muang Tha Koi) | Nukkid Boonthong[1] |
Criticism, impact and ratings
Plerng Phra Nang is a remake of a 1996 drama of the same name, also produced by Kantana Group. The script was based on M.R.Kukrit Pramoj’s 1969 nonfiction book The Fall of the Burmese (พม่าเสียกรุง) and Prince Damrong Rajanubhab’s Journey Through Burma in 1936: A View of the Culture, History and Institutions (เที่ยวเมืองพม่า).[5][6]
Comparisons were made between the costumes of the characters in the 2017 version and those worn by Fan Bingbing in The Empress of China.[7] There were also complaints that some scenes were unrealistic.[7]
Soe Win, the great-grandson of Thibaw Min, the last King of Burma, called the drama "unwatchable" and "distasteful" and asked for the series to be taken off the air.[8] The producer, Chitralada Disayanon, argued that the plot was "“unrelated to Burma and is completely fictional, with the costumes and setting not meant to evoke any country or time period in particular”.[8][9] However, the massacre of 100 royal family members is a clear reference to events in Burma in 1879.[4] There is also a direct mapping between the members of the Burmese royal family of the time and the characters in the drama: Lady Ananthip is Hsinbyumashin, King Muangkoom is Mindon Min, Queen Pinmanee is Queen Supayalat, King Maanfah is Thibaw Min, Upparat Kanaung is Kanaung Mintha and King Burapha Kham is Tharrawaddy Min.[6]
The rating for the finale was 9.037 and the average nationwide rating for all episodes was 6.626.[2] Google ranked the phrase "Plerng Phra Nang" as the fourth most searched term by Thais in 2017, ranked second place in the category of television programs.[10]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 3rd Maya Awards[11] | Popular TV Drama | Plerng Phra Nang | Won |
| Popular Actress | Pachrapa Chaichua | Won | ||
| Popular Supporting Actress | Chiranan Manochaem | Won | ||
| Chawallakorn Wanthanapisitkul | Nominated | |||
| Popular Actor | Kelly Tanapat | Nominated | ||
| Popular Director in a TV Drama | Teerasak Promngoen | Nominated | ||
| Best OST in a TV Drama | Plerng Phra Nang – Jennifer Kim | Nominated | ||
| 2nd Darainside Awards[12] | Best Actress | Chiranan Manochaem | Won | |
| Best Actor | Kelly Tanapat | Won | ||
| Best Supporting Actress | Chawallakorn Wanthanapisitkul | Won | ||
| Best Director in a TV Drama | Teerasak Promngoen | Won | ||
| 5th Phra Phikanet Awards[13] | Excellent Actress | Chiranan Manochaem | Won |
References
- เรื่องย่อละครเพลิงพระนาง. Kapook.com (in Thai). 2015-10-02. Retrieved 2017-05-24.
- เรตติ้งตอนอวสาน. imgrum (in Thai). Retrieved 2017-05-24.
- เพลิงพระนาง ยกกองไปถ่ายทำไกลถึง จ.เชียงใหม่ : สนามข่าวบันเทิง. Channel 7 (in Thai). 2016-10-05. Retrieved 2017-05-24.
- Thaitrakulpanich, Asaree; Reporter, Staff (2017-03-03). "Thai Soap Offends Burmese With Royal Caricature". Khaosod English. Retrieved 2019-11-04.
- ย้อนชมภาพ’เพลิงพระนาง’ ปี 2539 พร้อมภาพเทียบนักแสดงเวอร์ชั่นใหม่ บอกเลยยุคไหนก็ปัง!. Matichon (in Thai). 2017-02-19. Retrieved 2017-05-24.
- บุตรี, ปิ่น (2017-02-25). “เพลิงพระนาง”...บนรอยทางประวัติศาสตร์สุดดราม่าที่ “มัณฑะเลย์”/ปิ่น บุตรี. ASTV Manager (in Thai). Retrieved 2017-05-25.
- อินแป้น, อัษฎางค์ (2017-02-10). ดร่ามารัวๆ ละคร’เพลิงพระนาง’ ถูกชาวเน็ตติงฉากไม่สมจริง. Bangkokbiznews (in Thai). Retrieved 2017-05-25.
- Thaitrakulpanich, Asaree (2017-03-10). "GREAT-GRANDSON OF LAST BURMESE KING WANTS THAI SOAP CANCELED". Khaosod. Retrieved 2017-05-24.
- “กันตนา” แจงดราม่า “เพลิงพระนาง” ย้ำแค่ “เมืองสมมติ” จะคิดอย่างไรเป็นสิทธิส่วนบุคคล!. Khaosod (in Thai). 2017-03-13. Retrieved 2017-05-24.
- เปิดโผใครชนะ! เพลิงบุญ-เพลิงพระนาง เรื่องไหนคนค้นหากูเกิลมากสุดปี 2017. Thairath (in Thai). 2017-12-13. Retrieved 2017-12-17.
- "Maya Awards 2017 ผู้เข้าชิงรางวัล". Maya Channel (in Thai). 2017-08-08. Retrieved 2017-08-09.
- เพลิงพระนางเฮ คว้า4รางวัลนาคราช จากดาราอินไซต์อวอร์ด. newsplus.co.th (in Thai). 2017-10-02. Retrieved 2017-10-02.
- ประกาศรางวัล “พระพิฆเนศวร” ครั้งที่ 5. Komchadluek (in Thai). 2017-08-28. Retrieved 2017-10-02.
External links
- Official website (in Thai)