Jeeja (Jija) Yanin trades autism for hip-hop in ‘Raging Phoenix’

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News | Film News | by Mark Pollard

RAGING PHOENIX (2010)

CHOCOLATE star Jeeja Yanin (aka Jija Yanin) made a big impression in her debut martial arts film and it’s no surprise to see that she is back for a second starring role. This time the taekwondo-trained actress is dropping the autism act from her debut and reportedly will be incorporating a bit of romance and some form of hip-hop dancing into her screen fighting performance in RAGING PHOENIX.

This news confirms earlier rumors that Yanin was working on a second film with action director Panna Rittikrai and members of French stunt group Team Tri-X.

In referring to a promo reel that is not available to the public yet, Twitch Film suggests that production company Sahamongkol has something very different in mind for the film’s fight choreography and action. I guess we’ll just have to wait and see what they’re referring beyond their reference to hip-hop.

So far we know the film is directed by Rashane Limtrakul who previously fused action, comedy and music together in 4 ROMANCES. It features action from Panna Rittikrai’s stunt team. Yanin’s co-star is “Kazu,” aka Patrick Tang, a stunt actor and member of Team Tri-X.

Jeeja Yanin and "Kazu" Patrick Tang Rashane Limtrakul and Jeeja Yanin

Source: Twitch Film, Introducing Lyn’s Lakorn Blog

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  • Henry B Farrow
    Nevermind this make 3x3 eyes, jeeja for Pai!
  • Farsot
    Oh, chocolate was brilliant fun, the autism-kun-do-muy-tai vs. tourrets-monkey-break-dance-fu scene is just brilliant, in its homage, humor and pure fightyness. will look see forward to rageing phoenix!
  • Hey nic! LOLOL. You've single-handedly convinced me to watch CHOCOLATE again! Thanks for the reality check man!
  • nicaraguan23
    Chocolate was pretty cool Kraak needs to get of the crack. The scene with the guy who had turrets and she mimics him was brilliant.
  • The description of CHOCOLATE sounded vaguely familiar. After a bit of soul searching (and a review of my Netflix rental history), I found out that I did. If CHOCOLATE was that forgettable, I don't see a lot of promise for this RAGING PHOENIX.

    Hip-hop AND dancing in an Asian martial arts/kung fu/action film? No thanks, I'll stick with the hopping vampires.
  • STDthaGreat
    I'm really interested in seeing the hip-hop elements of the film. This has become easily one of my most anticipated movies. Can't wait to see what JeeJa Yanin pulls of this time.
  • Anton
    Goo Kazuuu ;P
  • Jazz Man
    Jeeja looks cute!

    As long as this film doesn't turn into a "Cradle to the Grave" type movie then I'm looking forward to it. I'm interested in anything with JeeJa Yanin
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