Meet Azy Intara | Actress/Artist/Model/Creative Producer

We had the good fortune of connecting with Azy Intara and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Azy, why did you decide to pursue a creative path?
My inspiration to my pursue in artistic/creative career:

It’s difficult to point to a single moment of inspiration, because the truth is, my love for stories has been with me since childhood. I grew up a bookworm and a cinephile, always searching for reflections of myself within the pages and on the screen. The first time I saw an Asian woman in a Hollywood film was Lucy Liu in Charlie’s Angels. She was cool and powerful. I have always wanted to see faces similar to mine showing up in the movies or tv.
But what struck me most as I grew older was how rare that feeling was. We are one of the most populated races in the world, yet our stories remain underrepresented in mainstream media, and when we do appear, it’s often through stereotypes or misconceptions. It’s not that Asian media needs Western validation; our cultures have always been rich and expansive on their own. But I wanted to be part of a shift, to help ensure that when global audiences see an Asian woman, they see her as more than an image or idea but as the protagonist of her own story.
So..that realization became my inspiration.

My vision for my career? How does it help empower the Asian community?

My vision is to build a cross-cultural bridge between Southeast Asia and Hollywood. I want to establish a pipeline/footprint where artists from our region not only perform but also owning the narratives and shaping how we are seen on the global stage. This means nurturing the next generation of talent, creating sustainable platforms for them to grow, and proving through my own work that Southeast Asian voices are not secondary but central.
By doing this, I hope to empower the Asian community in two ways: representation and ownership. Representation gives us visibility. It allows audiences to see themselves and feel less alone.

Ownership, however, gives us power, ensuring that we are not only part of the story but also the ones deciding how that story is told.

I also carry the pride of being Thai, a country globally recognized for martial arts like Muay Thai. Yet in that same space, it has traditionally been difficult for women to carve out recognition. Stepping into Hollywood, I see a clear connection: action is one of the biggest and most lasting genres. I want to challenge myself in that space, to expand my physicality, improve my skills, and prepare myself so that when the right opportunity comes, I can embody those roles fully.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
Azy Intara is a Thai actress, model, and music artist based in Los Angeles. She began her entertainment career as a Top 77 finalist in Miss Tourism World Thailand 2020, later moving into screen acting with credits across major Thai television and streaming platforms: The Karma: Corpse (Channel 7), Bed Friend (WeTV/Mandee Channel), Never Enough (Channel 3), and Remember Me (MONOMAX).
Previously the leader and main rapper of the Thai pop girl group Mira Mir, she is also trained in East Asian martial arts such as Wushu fan and staff, Iaido sword, and traditional archery. She holds a Bachelor of Human Life Science from the University of Glasgow and an Acting Certificate from UCLA Extension and is currently studying online for the Psychology Certificate of Criminal Justice at the University of Queensland.
Her goal is to blend East–West influences in her work, advocating for bold Asian representation through emotionally charged, visually driven storytelling.
Her upcoming works include Where The Sun Sets (web series), ENTICED (short film), and The Thai Interpreter (feature film).

As an Asian (especially SoutheastAsian) woman in Hollywood, you feel the pressure to either disappear into the background or become a stereotype, and I’ve felt both.
And what’s often overlooked is that when people say “Asian,” they usually mean East Asian. Southeast Asians are rarely centered and rarely seen in all our complexity
One of the biggest challenges has been learning how to unlearn. Unlearning the idea that I had to show up a certain way to be accepted or to be “castable.”
Right now, my work is about creating space not only for myself but also for a wave of Southeast Asian stories to emerge. I want to see more women who look and sound like me, who carry our histories and our cultures, take their rightful place across genres and on every screen. For too long we’ve been side characters in our own narratives; it’s time to step fully into the center.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
When friends visit, I take them straight to Thai Town—it’s the closest thing to home in LA. You can wander block to block and eat nonstop, then grab groceries and snacks like you’re back in Bangkok. My go-to is Mesa Thai (my favorite!).

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
People might expect me to say ENTICED, since it’s my US silver screen debut as the lead actress. And while I am proud of all the projects I had ever been in, the achievement that holds the deepest meaning for me actually came earlier—when I debuted as part of a girl group – ‘MIRA MIR’. (instagram: miramir.official)

That moment was especially powerful because it came after years of setbacks. I had poured myself into multiple projects that were ultimately cancelled before they could ever reach the stage. Each time, I felt the sting of disappointment and wondered if my efforts would ever lead anywhere.
So when the debut finally happened, it was proof that persistence pays off, that resilience matters, and that even after countless false starts, a dream can still come to life.

Being in the group also shaped me in ways I carry with me today. It taught me how to lead, how to take responsibility, and how to work as part of a team. Most importantly, it gave me my first real platform as the doorway that eventually allowed me to transition into acting.

I also dedicate this shoutout to two mentors who shaped me: Dr. Ning Bhanbhassa Dhubthien—Founder of LiFE Theatre / LiFE Creator Company and a Lifetime member of the Actors Studio, USA and Toni Attell, my acting instructor at UCLA Extension and an Emmy-nominated actress. From Dr. Ning, I learned fearless honesty, discipline, and big-canvas imagination. From Toni, I learned muscular technique, timing, and the courage to risk more in every take. Their standards and creative curiosity travel with me to every set.

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Image Credits
headshot photo credit: Kitina Pathamaphuthana (ig: @champ_roi_thai)

web series cinematic credit: Abhilash Nanda (ig: @onlyabhilash)