Paula Taylor

Paula Taylor (Thai: พอลล่า เทเลอร์, born as Punlapa Margaret Taylor on January 20, 1983) is a Thai actress, model and presenter.

Personal life

Taylor was born in Chulalongkorn hospital, Bangkok, Thailand. Two weeks after she was born, the family returned to Australia. Her father is of British descent and her mother is of Thai descent. She grew up in Perth, Western Australia and at the age of 9, after her parents' divorce, moved to Brisbane, Queensland.

Career

While visiting her family in Thailand, she was asked if she would be interested in doing some modelling. She started her career in several commercials and small Thai movies before becoming a regular VJ for Channel V Thailand. Discovered by television producer Tanawat Wansom, she quickly rose to fame and became a sought-after television hostess and presenter. In 2006, she co-starred in the Thai romance comedy film The Memory.

The Amazing Race Asia 2

Taylor also participated in The Amazing Race Asia 2 with her childhood friend Natasha Monks. At the 9th leg they came in last but it was a non-elimination leg. In Leg 10, however, which was in Hungary, they came last for the second time, leading them to be the 6th eliminated pair. They finished 5th in the race.