Show Me Love (2023) is the first GL drama starring Thailand’s top girl-love pairing, Engfa Waraha and Charlotte Austin, also known as the national GL couple. Adapted loosely from their real-life chemistry and meteoric rise in Miss Grand Thailand, the show is more than a scripted romance—it’s a love letter to their fanbase.
Set in the world of pageantry, the series blends soft glances, suppressed feelings, and fanservice moments into an airy sapphic romance. While the plot may be light and the pacing uneven, Show Me Love thrives on the real-life tension and connection between its leads.
Show Me Love Official Trailer
Show Me Love Summary |
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| Title: | Show Me Love |
| Series Info: | Thailand (2024) |
| Length: | 40 minutes |
| Total Episodes: | 9 episodes |
| Genre: | Drama, Romance, Girl's love |
Plot
Meena, a small-town girl with big dreams, moves to Bangkok and accidentally crosses paths with Cherine, a confident recruiter for a beauty agency. At first, Meena refuses her offer to enter the Miss Grand pageant—she’s not interested in glamor or crowns. But after hearing about the generous pay during the competition, she agrees.
As Meena navigates the competitive, performative world of pageants, she unexpectedly forms a bond with Cherine—one that begins in rivalry and slowburns into tenderness. Who confesses first? Depends on the scene. Who falls first? Fans would say Charlotte. But in Show Me Love, longing is mutual, and every moment feels personal.
Show Me Love Cast
Charactor
Meena is sweet, uncertain, and cautiously brave. She enters the pageant world not for fame, but survival—and love unexpectedly finds her. Engfa plays her with a nervous honesty that mirrors her real-life public journey.
Engfa Waraha
Engfa is a Thai singer and beauty queen who rose to fame as Miss Grand Thailand 2022. Her popularity exploded after being paired with Charlotte in real life, and Show Me Love became a way to tell “their story” through fiction.
This role marked Engfa’s acting debut, and while not technically perfect, it resonated deeply with viewers. She later returned to play bold characters in The Last Case and Petrichor, showing her evolution as a leading Thai GL figure.
Cherine is assertive, elegant, and surprisingly gentle. Charlotte gives her a controlled poise that breaks beautifully in moments of vulnerability—especially when the relationship shifts from business to something deeper.
Charlotte Austin
Charlotte is a Thai-Australian actress and model. Though newer to the screen, her emotional expressions and real-life closeness with Engfa have made her a fan favorite.
In Show Me Love, Charlotte’s performance is understated but effective. It’s in the way she looks at Engfa, the quiet care in her hands. Since then, she’s taken on more emotionally intense roles like Petrichor and the upcoming Cranium.
Supporting Cast
Diana
Chompu Athita Payak
Lalin
Nudee Ornpreeya Nesa Mahmoodi
CAST HIGHLIGHT
Show Me Love marked Engfa Waraha’s acting debut and quickly became a fan-favorite thanks to her natural sincerity and real-life chemistry with co-star Charlotte Austin. The drama established Charlotte as one half of Thailand’s most beloved GL pairing, and her emotionally nuanced portrayal of Cherine solidified her as a rising star.
Together, Engfa and Charlotte went on to lead The Last Case and Petrichor, forming what fans now affectionately call the “Englot Era”—a trilogy that not only showcases their growing range as actresses but also their undeniable bond both on and off screen.
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Show Me Love Review
Review
⭐ Story – 3 / 5
Let’s be honest: the plot is thin. The transitions are choppy (some even suspect episodes 7 and 8 were swapped), and it often feels more like a long fan edit than a tightly written series. But that’s also the point—Show Me Love was never really about story structure. It’s about vibes, chemistry, and letting the audience witness two people fall in love on camera, however quietly.
⭐ Acting – 4.0 / 5
Engfa brings a softness and sincerity to Meena, especially in moments of quiet care. Charlotte is more composed as Cherine, but she nails the subtle eye shifts and tentative emotions. There are scenes where they just look at each other and smile—and somehow, that’s the whole story. While not flawless actresses yet, they are incredibly watchable.
⭐ Chemistry – 4.0 / 5
This is what fans come for. The chemistry feels unforced because much of it isn’t acting. From shy smiles to tearful embraces, every scene crackles with mutual affection. The real-life dynamic bleeds into the drama, making even a near-kiss feel monumental. It’s not how much happens—it’s how it feels when it does.
⭐ Production – 3.5 / 5
Visually, the drama is modest. Soft lighting and budget-friendly sets keep things grounded, but don’t distract. Editing can feel disjointed at times. However, some music cues and slow-motion longing stares manage to land where it counts. Not polished, but serviceable.
⭐ Ending – 4.0 / 5
There’s no epic twist, no grand reveal—just the quiet unfolding of mutual love and a soft landing. In a world of tragic GL endings, this feels like a win. Even with minimal action, it leaves fans satisfied, knowing this is just one chapter in Engfa and Charlotte’s ongoing story.
Best Scenes of Show Me Love
The “Almost Kiss” That Broke the Internet
In one of the most tender yet frustrating scenes, Meena and Cherine sit alone under dim light, just inches apart, staring at each other in complete silence. The background music fades, and the tension builds—viewers were certain they would kiss. Instead? A soft pause, and then… nothing. This non-kiss became one of the most viral clips from the show, precisely because it felt like so much was left unsaid. For fans, the emotional weight was more powerful than a thousand actual kisses.
“I Want to Make You the Happiest Person”
Meena’s quiet but heartfelt line—“I want to make you the happiest person in the world”—became iconic not only for its sincerity, but because it was a line Engfa had once said to Charlotte in real life. Fans instantly recognized the meta-reference, and many felt this was the show’s softest but most powerful emotional beat. It wasn’t grand. It wasn’t dramatic. It was just… honest.
The Pageant Training Sequence
Though light in tone, this sequence showed Meena slowly dropping her defenses around Cherine. The way Cherine gently corrected her posture, touched her shoulder, and offered praise with a smile? Fans felt the shift. It’s one of the few moments in the series where mutual trust begins to form without being spelled out. The physical closeness, the eye contact—it’s all there, just under the surface.