A former Thai porn star who married then divorced an elderly American millionaire has found a new career - as a bodybuilder.

Kejsarin Chaichalermphol, 39, was known by her adult name Natt Chanapa or 'Nong Nat' when she was arrested over black-market adult VHS tapes in Bangkok in 2004.

Following a suspended prison sentence, she married wealthy architect Harold Jennings Nesland Jr., in 2012 but they divorced in around 2020.

Kejsarin has tried Buddhism, boxing, singing, nightclub promotions and 'private parties', but appears to have now struck it lucky with her latest sidelines as a fitness fanatic.

Footage shows brunette Kejsarin showing off her toned and bronzed muscles at an International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness Professional League (IFBB) regional contest held in Manila, the Philippines, on August 25.

She won two gold medals in the bikini and overall winner categories.

Kejsarin said: ‘The goal was achieved not only because of myself but also because of everyone around me who supported and motivated me this time.

‘Every time I had to get out of bed and tell myself, ‘Here we go again, the same old routine.'

'I always encouraged myself before expecting encouragement from others. It was beyond my dreams, beyond my expectations.

'I'm so proud that I have achieved something I never thought would be possible. I don't regret anything I did in my past, it's part of me, and I can't change it, so why worry about it. Every day is a new challenge.'

Kejsarin, who left school at 14, added that she would continue working hard to show others what women could achieve by using their talents.

She added: ‘The most important thing for me is that I showed everyone what Thai people can achieve in the world.'