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10 STEPS TO BEING RITA
Ten things you might want to know about Sririta Jensen but never had the chance to ask because you don't write for Brunch

Voranai Vanijaka




SHE'S SWEET ...


It's been a while hasn't it?


>> Yeah, I still have the cover of the microphone in my car. You still want it?


SHE'S NORMAL ...


Sure, later. So what's in a day of being Rita?

>> I film my soap opera for Channel 3, do a fashion show or fashion shoot. I eat, I shop. I like Japanese udon and Italian fusion, with a little bit of spice and chilli, not the authentic stuff. On holiday I like to go to the beach. Just normal things ...


SHE'S TOUGH ...


What sort of a girl are you?

>> I like it tough and rough. I ride motorbikes, climb, snorkel, windsurf, jet ski. I skated when I was young. I'm very competitive by nature, and I'm not afraid of damaging my skin. But I'm low-tech. I don't do Hi-5 or Facebook. If you see me on the Internet, I can promise you that it isn't really me.


SHE'S GOT IDEAS ...

What's up with the sexy lingerie?


>> Every piece of Sririta Jensen for Kyra is my own idea. I like soft, stretchy fabrics, they're comfortable. There's a lot of me in the designs. I like a touch of sweetness and a dab of sexiness. My design motto is ''experiment'', play with it and have fun with it. I want to produce something that's not on the market, like the French maid's outfit. I also use patterns like leopard and zebra.


SHE'S BASHFUL ...


Do you model the lingerie on the catwalk yourself?


>> Well, I pick the models, but I'm not quite ready to walk down the catwalk in my underwear. But I did wear the maid's outfit for the fashion show launch.


SHE'S CAREFUL ...


Any other bright ideas?


>> I have so many ideas, there are so many other projects I want to do. But I can't tell you, I've had ideas stolen before. However I guarantee there'll be surprises.


SHE'S REALISTIC ...


Don't worry, I won't steal your ideas. So what did you want to be when you were young?


>> So many things. I wanted to be a scientist, an astronaut, a pilot. But then I grew up and realised they were just dreams. But I know whatever I do, I have to do my best.


SHE'S FIERY ...


How do you think soap operas, which are considered 'nam nao' (trashy), reflect Thai society?


>> They're entertainment ... just drama, just entertainment! People shouldn't take them seriously! Nam nao is just human life! All soaps are nam nao. Farang, Korean, Thai ... all nam nao! And 90 per cent of what the press write about me isn't true!


SHE'S HOT ...


Okay, so what fashion item can't you leave home without?


>> I love shades, and have lots of accessories, but I don't wear many in Bangkok because it's so hot.


SHE KNOWS HERSELF ...


What's your philosophy for life?


>> Know yourself. The more you know yourself, the happier you'll be. I'm very spiritual. I believe in the Buddhist ideals of mercy, kindness, compassion and detachment from worldly desires. The world would be a wonderful place if people believed this, if people could find answers within themselves. I just want to be a happy person, to give love and receive love.