Silamanee

Silamanee

Thai official poster
Genre Costume Drama
Created by Workpoint Entertainment
Opening theme " Princess Searng Fang and Silamannee "
Country of origin Thailand
No. of episodes 17 (list of episodes)
Production
Running time approx. 60–70 minutes (per episode)
Release
Original network BBTV Channel 7
Original release 8 November 2008 – 19 December 2008
Chronology
Followed by Montra Haeng Ruk

Silamanee (Thai: ศิลามณี; rtgs: Sila Mani; "Quartz") is a Thai costume soap drama (known in Thai as a lakhon thorathat, lakhon or lakorn) with the byline: "The love test of a royal princess and a proud man".[1] The show is a remake of a 1994 drama of the same name[1][2] that was originally based on a novel.[3] Silamanee features Suvanant Kongying and Paul Pattarapon in the main roles.

Plot outline

In the Republic of Chaingrath, located in northern Thailand, a little princess named "Seangfarng" is abandoned by her mother amid an argument over the princess' nationality. Seangfarng is then placed in the care of her father The King of Chaingrath and she later leaves Chaingrath for Bangkok to study, as well as to reunite with her mother, who now has a new family—the princess plans to reunite with her mother, even though she had made a commitment to her mother that they would not meet again.

Ten years later, Seangfarng, the beauty of Chaingrath, transforms herself into beautiful high school girl Ngam Sanluang to hide her real identity from her mother, who is now searching for her. Also, the death of the princess' father provided her with an insight into the "Silamanee", Chaingrath's most precious object (a "Silamanee" is a sacred thing that is traditionally passed down as a marriage gift by the ruler of Chaingrath). The Silamanee has gone missing in Chaingrath due to an arrangement between the king and his closest friend Khun Ruj; however, the Silamanee can be returned to Chaingrath if problems arise in regard to the arrangement—the return of the Silamanee is of the utmost importance to Seangfarng/Ngam and she is provided with the address of the object's location.

The princess then plans to take back the Silamanee, an object that she believes rightfully belongs to her country. With the help of her friend Chalee (the youngest son of Rachasena), who also has a crush on her, Seangfarng/Ngam visits the address where the Silamanee is located. The princess meets a character named "Parote" at the address and she subsequently realizes that Parote is a member of her own family. "Parote" is working in Thai politics, but is also studying, and is the first son of the family. He knows nothing about the princess’ true identity, but he directly shows his dislike of the princess towards Seangfarng/Ngam.

Seangfarng/Ngam then disguises herself as a beautiful shopkeeper named Mae Liang and charms Parote when he arrives in her shop for silk that has been sourced from Chiang Rai. The new disguise is part of the princess' second plan to assume three identities to successfully deceive Parote. However, Seangfarng/Ngam's plan to deceive Parote flounders and it not only becomes apparent that he is actually in love with the princess, but that he also knows the true location of the Silamanee. It also becomes clear that Parote already knew the princess' real identity and that he previously wished to marry Seangfarng/Ngam; however, both characters are already engaged to other people.

With the help of friends and family, Parote and Seangfarng/Ngam eventually marry in Chaingrath; however, the new couple relocate to Bangkok due to problems in the princess' home republic. The soap opera then concludes with the return of the Silamanee to Chaingrath, where Seangfarng/Ngam and Parote have returned to assume the roles of King and Queen of Chaingrath.

Reception

Silamanee received positive reviews and it became popular with Thai viewers after the first episode.[4] In its second week, the lakorn received an 11–12 rating from millions of viewers and was ranked number #2—behind another well-established lakorn—in Thailand for that week.[5] Silamanee received a rating of 16 for its final episode and was ranked #1 in Thailand for one day.[6] The show also became the only lakorn to be accompanied by English subtitles.[7] Silamanee was also popular in Cambodia and VCD copies of the first two episodes sold out within one morning;[8] plans were made to release the lakorn in the United States on DVD and VCD.

Characters

Casting

During the pre-production period for the lakorn, a number of actresses were considered for the role of Searngfang. The 2004 Thailand Supermodel Contest winner Pancake' Khemanit Jamikorn,[9][10] Ann Thongprasom, Pachrapa Chaichua and Woranut Wongsawan were all considered, but Suvanant Kongying was eventually cast as Searngfang (Jamikorn was actually offered the role but declined). Jamikorn was considered for a minor role on the show following a suggestion from the director, but the idea was never enacted.

Silamanee (jewellery)

The Silamanee in the remake is stylistically different from the gem stone in the original version. The necklace in the original version contains a large bold circle with three dangling droplet-shaped emeralds, while the stone in the remake consists of five dangling emeralds—two rectangular, two square-shaped and one droplet-shaped. Both versions are green in appearance.

With the director's approval, a famous Thai jeweller Kun Chuchai designed the necklace with a Victorian influence. The Silamanee is worth over 100 million baht (approximately USD3.4 million) and once belonged to the Romanov family, the last royal bloodline of Russia.[11][12][13]

Chaingrath

Chaingrath is a fictional location that was created for the purpose of the lakorn. However, the culture and tradition that appears on Silamanee was based on the city of Chiang Mai; for example, the celebration of the Loy Krathong festival is used as the inspiration for one of the show's scenes. Chiang Mai is the largest and most culturally significant city in northern Thailand. The concept of Chaingrath was also influenced by Lanna, an ancient kingdom that was located in the area around Chiang Mai.

Trivia

Award nominations

Top Award 2008

Nine Entertain Awards 2009

References

  1. 1 2 "Silamanee (Precious Stone)". Sweet Kob's Blog. Wordpress. November 2008. Retrieved 23 March 2013.
  2. alwaysmeena (2 August 2007). "Silamanee (1994) ~preview" (Video upload). YouTube. Google, Inc. Retrieved 23 March 2013.
  3. :ศิลามณี. Accessed 27 December 2008
  4. Ep 1 Caps:Introducing Lyn’s Lakorn Blog. Accessed 3 December 2008
  5. talk about RATINGS: Introducing Lyn’s Lakorn Blog. Accessed 3 December 2008
  6. : Introducing Lyn’s Lakorn Blog. Accessed 5 January 2009
  7. THAI LAKORNS: Introducing Lyn’s Lakorn Blog. Accessed 3 December 2008
  8. : A Movies and The culture around The World. Accessed 3 December 2008
  9. :"แพนเค้ก" ชิลด์ ชิลด์ . Accessed 27 December 2008
  10. :"บักธง"โดนใจ"ศิลามณี"หยิบตีความใหม่ เล็ง"แพนเค้ก"สาวล้านนา . Accessed 27 December 2008
  11. :silamanee. Accessed 27 December 2008
  12. :"ธงชัย"การันตี"ศิลามณี"ยิ่งใหญ่แน่. Accessed 27 December 2008
  13. :บรรยากาศงานบวงสรวง ละคร "ศิลามณี". Accessed 27 December 2008

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