Jenjira Pongpas is a Thai actress, best known for her long and prolific collaboration with director Apichatpong Weerasethakul, for whom she is considered a muse. Her career is inextricably linked to internationally acclaimed works, in which she often embodies calm, resilient figures deeply connected with memory, illness, and spirituality. Her most significant roles include those in *Syndromes and a Century* (2006), *Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives* (2010), *Cemetery of Splendour* (2015), in which she has the lead role, and *Memoria* (2021). Although she has not received major individual awards, her contribution has been instrumental in the success of these films; in particular, her performance in *Uncle Boonmee* was an integral part of the film's Palme d'Or win at the 2010 Cannes Film Festival. Her distinctive screen presence and her ability to convey complex emotions with minimalism have made her an iconic face of contemporary auteur cinema.