In the year since her last conversation with GRAZIA Singapore, “Faye” Peraya Malisorn’s world has grown in remarkable ways. She is returning to grace our cover at a markedly different moment in her life—not simply as one of Thailand’s most recognisable faces on screen, but also as a woman who has begun shaping the very framework that sustains her career. She has founded her own talent management company, opened a salon, and stepped into the role of producer for the first time.
“Since we last spoke in April last year, quite a lot has changed,” Faye reflects. “I have more responsibilities now, and there are more plans in my life that need to be organised and prioritised.” She speaks without overwhelm or bravado, but with the clarity of someone who understands that growth inevitably brings weight. Where her career was once defined by singular focus—stepping onto a set, embodying a role and delivering it to an audience—it now encompasses a broader vision, one that requires foresight, trust and an ability to make decisions not just for herself, but also for others who are now part of her orbit.
At the centre of this new chapter is Fabel Entertainment, the company she founded as both a creative platform and a statement of independence. For Faye, Fabel is more than a business venture; it represents authorship. “It’s a starting point and a turning point in my life,” she explains. “I want to continue developing [the company], improving the quality [of work] and creating better work for fans to enjoy.” The decision behind establishing Fabel, she elaborates, was driven by the desire to participate more fully in the storytelling process, to build something that reflects her instincts and values.
That philosophy finds its most immediate expression in Broken (Of) Love, an upcoming Thai Girls’ Love series she both produces and stars in—a project that has quickly become one of the most defining undertakings of her career. The series is described as an emotional study of revenge, grief and love, tracing the complicated aftermath of loss and the fragile line between justice and healing.
For Faye, its appeal lies not in spectacle but in its emotional realism. She was drawn to the way the story examines the motivations behind revenge rather than simply presenting it, allowing each character to exist in shades of vulnerability and contradiction.
“Honestly, Broken (Of) Love has been one of the most challenging projects I’ve taken on. It explores such a wide spectrum of emotions—from the intense anger of revenge to sorrow, tenderness and love—and navigating those shifts required [a great deal of emotional depth],” she notes. “There are so many layered feelings woven into the story and I believe that that complexity is what makes the series feel complete. The range and richness of each character’s journey give it a depth that feels both intense and deeply human.”
What makes the series—still in production at the time of print—even more special is that it marks Faye’s first official credit as a producer. The new role has introduced her to an entirely different dimension of the industry, one that extends far beyond performance into the architecture of the production itself.
“I honestly never imagined I’d step into the role of a producer so soon,” she admits. Acknowledging the magnitude of the transition, she shares that taking on that responsibility has required her to think in wider terms; to consider not only her character but also the cohesion of the entire project, and to trust the collaborative process in new ways.
She recalls attending the ceremonial blessing for Broken (Of) Love, an event she had experienced many times before, but never in quite the same way. Standing there as both actress and producer, she felt the emotional weight of what she had undertaken.
“My heart was about to jump out of my chest,” she exclaims, explaining that that feeling was not fear alone, but a mixture of pride, disbelief and anticipation. “Being an artiste is one thing. Being a producer is another. Doing both at the same time is the most challenging—and exciting—experience for me right now. I want to do my very best and trust the people I work with, because I believe everyone on the team is incredibly talented.” The experience has deepened her understanding of storytelling, reinforcing the idea that meaningful work is rarely created alone, but emerges through collective trust and shared purpose.
Among those collaborators is actress Pariya “Atom” Piyapanopas, whose casting marked a significant moment for both the production and Faye personally. Atom, known for her natural warmth and emotional sensitivity on screen, was not an obvious or guaranteed addition due to her popularity, and securing her involvement felt, to Faye, both surprising and deeply meaningful.
“She was one of the hardest talents to secure and I never expected she’d choose to work with us,” Faye shares candidly. Atom is also signed with Fabel, a decision Faye describes as profoundly affirming. “I truly felt honoured [when she chose us as her management],” she shares, recognising the trust it represented at such an early stage of the company’s journey.
What followed was a collaboration built on trust, with Faye describing Atom as someone whose openness and sincerity made the creative process feel instinctive rather than forced. “She’s such a lovely and bright person, and being around her just feels uplifting,” she adds. “She brings so much freshness and positivity, not just to the team, but also to the fans as well.” Their partnership ultimately reflects the kind of environment Faye hopes to cultivate through Fabel: one where talent is drawn not only to opportunity, but also to shared belief.
Still, Fabel is only the beginning of what Faye is quietly building, for her ambitions are not only confined to the screen. Earlier this year, the multi‐hyphenate expanded her portfolio with the opening of the hair salon Khanthong Studio.
Located in the heart of Bangkok in the buzzy Watthana district, it reveals another dimension of her creative identity. Long before the doors officially opened, Faye had invested in formal training, attending hairstyling courses locally and further refining her technique with courses at Sassoon Academy in the UK.
Rather than simply a celebrity endorsement of a space, Khanthong Studio represents the culmination of a skill she chose to learn properly, approached with the same discipline she applies to acting. “The salon has officially opened this year and everything has been going really well,” she shares. “I’ve received so much support from both my clients and my fans, which makes me incredibly happy and grateful.” While the entertainment industry remains her primary stage, the salon offers something more tactile and immediate.
What distinguishes Khanthong Studio, however, is not simply its location or services. Beyond the salon’s standard styling and colouring services, one can also get a personal haircut session with Faye herself, transforming what might have been a conventional celebrity meet‐and‐greet into a curated, premium experience. Clients leave with something tangible to mark the encounter: a freshly cut hairstyle by the actress, along with fan merchandise that serves as a keepsake.
It is a business model that is incredibly smart, blending intimacy with exclusivity, and the response has been immediate. All 150 initial sessions, along with additional slots that were later released, sold out swiftly. Asked about her thoughts on the overwhelming demand, Faye declines to answer, opting instead to share about what the space represents to her.
“The salon feels like something that completes me,” she says. “It represents another profession and passion that I truly love, and seeing something I care about take shape in real life is very fulfilling.” In many ways, Khanthong Studio mirrors the broader trajectory of her career; one that is no longer defined solely by visibility, but by the ability to build and sustain something independent of it.
With this expanded repertoire has come a deeper sense of discernment, particularly in how the busy powerhouse navigates relationships and protects her inner world. Over the past year, Faye has learnt the importance of boundaries, a lesson she describes not as a loss of openness, but as an act of self‐respect.
“Life has been teaching me to be more selective about who I allow into my life,” she says. “I’ve learnt that it’s important to set boundaries and to know how much access each person should have to my heart. Because in the end, when someone’s [actions] affect me negatively, it can really shake me [emotionally] and make it much harder to move forward.”
That clarity has reshaped not only who she lets in, but also how she draws strength from those who remain. On days when uncertainty creeps in, Faye does not look for grand declarations of reassurance but for small, grounding gestures from the people closest to her. “Love and encouragement from those around me truly motivate me on days when I feel uncertain,” she says. “When you feel deeply down or heartbroken, sometimes, what you need isn’t a big speech. Even something simple like, ‘Shall we go eat something nice today?’ can lift your mood and make your day feel lighter.”
For someone building an empire in full view of the public, it is the quiet intimacy of such everyday moments that restores balance in her world. The scale of her ambition may be expansive, but her resilience is rooted in something far more personal.
“I’m someone who finds joy in small things,” she shares, “so love and support from the people around me are everything. That’s my source of motivation.” It is perhaps this grounding that allows Faye to step confidently into larger arenas without losing her centre. Even as achievements accumulate and milestones loom large, she moves deliberately, letting each success settle before taking the next step.
Across our conversation, it is not just her ambition that stands out most, but also the patience with which she pursues it. She is not chasing reinvention for its own sake, nor is she rushing towards a fixed idea of success. Instead, she is building her empire deliberately.
In doing so, she is redefining what it means to be a modern screen star, expanding the role beyond performance into authorship, leadership and legacy. Faye may have first captured attention through the characters she portrayed, but today, it is the world she is creating behind the scenes that defines her most powerful role yet.
Photography Waroon Kieattisin
Creative Direction and Styling Kelly Hsu
Hair Chatchanan Chaiyasa
Makeup Somphong Kranpluk
Producer Nanthachaphon Pitupan
Photography assistants Prompong Dechpol, Ratchapoom Yaemnet, Duangta Anurak, Tanyawat Saetiao
Styling assistant Poonsiri Sanubol
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