Beautiful Boxer
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Beautiful Boxer is a 2003 biopic from Thailand. It tells the life story of Nong Thoom, a famous kathoey (male-to-female transgendered person) former Muay Thai fighter, actress and model. She was portrayed by male kickboxer Asanee Suwan.
[edit] Awards and nominations
- Torino International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival Best Feature Film - winner (2004)
- Thailand National Film Association Awards Best Actor Asanee Suwan - winner; Best Makeup Kraisorn Sampethchareon - winner (2004)
- San Sebastián International Film Festival Sebastian Award - winner (2004)
- Milan International Lesbian and Gay Film Festival Best Film - winner (2004)
- Outfest Achievement Award Outstanding Emerging Talent Ekachai Uekrongtham - winner (2004)
- GLAAD Media Awards Outstanding Film Limited Release - nominated (2006)