Jintara Poonlarp facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Jintara Poonlarp
จินตหรา พูนลาภ
Jintara Poonlarp in 2007
Born	Tongbai Janlueang (Thai: ทองใบ พูลลาภ) (1969-03-06) 6 March 1969 (age 56) Roi Et province, Thailand
Other names	Sao Sieng Phin (Ailas) Jin (nickname) New, Bai (old nickname)
Occupation	Singer  • Actress
Notable work	Rak Salai Dokfai Ban (1998) Tao Ngoi (2018) Nam Ta Yoei Pok (2019) Pha Mai Ai Lueam (2019)
Spouse(s)	Kobkitti Kaweesuntornkul
Parent(s)	Jan Janlueang (mother)
Musical career
Genres	Luk thung Mor lam
Instruments	Vocal
Years active	1987–present
Labels	GMM Grammy  • Master Tape  • R-siam  • Cat 9 Studio
Associated acts	Pimpa Pornsiri  • Pumpuang Duangjan  • Thongchai McIntyre  • Tai Orathai  • Siriporn Ampaipong  • Myria Benedetti  • Katreeya English  • Monkaen Kaenkoon  • Dao Bandon  • Mike Phiromphon
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Jintara Poonlarp (Thai: จินตหรา พูนลาภ, RTGS: Chintara Phunlap, pronounced [t͡ɕīn.tā.rǎː pʰūːn.lâːp]) is a very famous Thai singer and actress. She was born on March 6, 1969, in Roi Et province, Thailand. Jintara is known for her unique singing style in Thai country music, called mor lam and luk thung, and also for pop music.

She is one of the most popular and active artists in these music styles. She has released many original albums and singles. Jintara sings both mor lam and luk thung songs. Some of her most famous pop songs are "Ma Tammai" and "Faen Ja," which she sang with Thongchai McIntyre.

People sometimes call her by her nickname Jin or "sao siang pin," which means "lute-voiced girl." She is also known for her short hair with bangs. Jintara has been performing on stage for over 33 years.

Early Life and Name

Jintara was born in the Isan region of Thailand. Her birth name was Tongbai Janlueang. Later, her parents officially registered their marriage, and her name changed to Tongbai Poonlarp. "Jintara" is her stage name, which is the name she uses for her music career.

Even though some records might show a different date, Jintara celebrates her birthday on March 6. This is also the date on her official ID card. Her Facebook page shows her birth year as 1969. Her mother couldn't remember the exact date she was born, which was common in rural Thailand many years ago.

Music Career Highlights

Jintara started singing when she was a young teenager. She made many recordings for different music labels like GMM Grammy and Master Tape. She has released many albums, often combining luk thung, mor lam, and sometimes Thai pop music.

Her most famous pop songs, "Mah Tummai" and "Faen Ja," were collaborations with the popular singer Thongchai McIntyre. Jintara tours with her live show for many months each year and has performed in Europe and North America.

One of her well-known songs is "Sǎo Isǎan plát tìn" ("Isan girl separated from her home"). This song talks about common themes in Thai country music, like missing home.

In 2007, she joined the record label R-Siam and stayed there until 2017. Since 2018, she has been a singer for Cat 9 Studio. She became very popular again with her song Tao Ngoi. This song reached number one on Thai music charts in 2018 and 2019. It also gained over 123 million views on YouTube by September 2019.

Acting Career

Jintara has also shown her talent in acting. In 2001, she had her first role in a TV series called Nai Hoy Tamin. This show was about the lives of people in rural Isan a long time ago.

In 2006, she also appeared in an action film called Chai Lai (Dangerous Flowers). In this movie, she played a member of a secret team of female crime fighters.

Education and Personal Life

In 2004, Jintara started studying for a degree at Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University in Bangkok. She studied in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. She was awarded an honorary degree by Roi Et Rajabhat University in October 2004.

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