Usha Seamkhum

Usha Seamkhum (, born 1 February 1946), nicknamed Taew , is a Thai Chinese actress of Teochew descent. She is best known for her debut role as Amah in How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies.

Background Usha was born in Thailand on 1 February 1948. She is of Teochew descent. Prior to her acting debut, she was an ordinary housewife and a traditional Thai dancer. She has three daughters and four grandchildren.

Following a small acting role in a commercial video with actor Prin Suparat in 2019, she was discovered by debuting film director Pat Boonnitipat and GDH 559 casting crew and was invited to audition for the film How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies and won the lead role of Amah, making her acting debut at age 78.

The film was released on 4 April 2024, in Thai theaters which became a commercial success, it was subsequently released internationally which farther boosted Usha's popularity.

Usha made her voice acting debut by lending her voice to the Thai science fiction romance film Uranus 2324 which was later released in Thai theaters on 4 July 2024.

She starred in the 2026 Singaporean romantic comedy film A Good Fortune which was released on 29 January 2026. On 30 April 2026, she portrayed the Thai Chinese character Zia Lamgi in her later years as a special appearance in the 2026 Chinese film Dear You.

Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes Ref. 2024 How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies "Amah" Mengju Saejiu Main role Uranus 2324 "Lin" Linlada Sasinpimon (old) Voice role 2026 A Good Fortune Thai elder Dear You Zia Lamgi (old) Guest role

Television series YearTitleRoleNetworkNotes Ref. 2025 ClaireBell Pon One 31 Supporting role 2026 Be My Angel Amah iQIYI

Awards and nominations

KinoBravo International Film Festival Best Actress

Asia-Pacific Film Festival Best Leading Actress

Thai Film Director Awards Best Actress Kom Chad Luek Awards Best Actress Suphannahong National Film Awards Best Actress