Uthumporn Silaphan, affectionately known as Jum, is a renowned Thai actress with a storied career spanning multiple decades. Her professional journey began in 1976 with a starring role in the television drama Keaw Noppakao, showcasing her versatility and range as a performer.
Throughout her illustrious career, Uthumporn has effortlessly transitioned between playing the heroine and the villain, as well as taking on starring roles. Her adaptability and dedication to her craft have earned her a lasting presence in the Thai entertainment industry.
Currently, she continues to receive numerous theatrical opportunities, often cast in the role of a mother, demonstrating her ability to convincingly portray a wide range of characters.
In her personal life, Uthumporn has been married twice. Her first marriage was to Thierry Mekwattana, a singer from the Carabao band, with whom she shared a loving partnership for over 17 years and had two children: Jane Mekhala, their daughter, and Meg Mekwattana, their son, who has followed in his parents' footsteps by pursuing a career in the entertainment industry.
After her divorce from Thierry, Uthumporn remarried in 2010 to Ae Siriorn Aramwit, a successful businesswoman and publisher who is 12 years her junior. In 2012, Uthumporn opened up about her marriage, revealing that they had exchanged vows in New Zealand due to the laws of Thailand prohibiting same-gender marriages.
The couple's wedding was a whirlwind affair, with all legal ceremonies and document signings completed within a mere three days. Uthumporn humorously described the experience, likening it to a scene from a Western movie.
