Yanisa (Opor) Promkaewtor

Mango sticky rice. Beautiful beaches. Big buddha. That is what people always remember about my country. I have no choice but to say that mango sticky rice is an amazing dessert, although it is not my favorite dish. I came from a small mountain town in the north, so I never experienced beautiful beaches until the age of 17. I am not religious either, but I love to bring my international friends visit several temples to show how grand they are. Yes, I am from Thailand, the country that resembles an ax on the Southeast Asia map! I am proud of my identity and my country, so I have no choice, but to embrace its images.

My name is Yanisa Promkaewtor. Why do I use Opor? A lot of people have asked me that. The only reason that explains it all is because every Thai person has a nickname in our culture. I have left my hometown called Uttaradit since I was 15. I lived in Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, for a year on my own. I lived in a boarding school in Singapore for 2 years. Now, I am thriving in Canton, New York. I love exploring and getting to know people. Therefore, leaving the places I lived before was always sad, but the new journeys ahead always excite me. 

I am planning to double major in psychology, and Digital Media and Film. Film is an art tool in telling stories. Psychology is a way to learn about human behaviors and the human mind. I would like to portray humans in a genuine way through movies!