Rebecca “Becky” Armstrong has long been a familiar face on screens across Thailand, but her journey as a musician has been unfolding more quietly in the background. For years, singing lived in the in-between moments, at home, in the shower, and occasionally through original soundtrack releases tied to her acting work.
Now, at 23, she steps into a new spotlight with the release of her debut single, “Skin,” an emotional track that captures a turning point she’s been working toward since her early teens, when she first auditioned on Thailand’s Got Talent. Beyond a debut, it’s a milestone years in the making.
In this interview, Becky opens up about finally claiming her voice, the meaning behind “Skin,” and what this new chapter represents for her as an artist.
Congrats on your debut single, “Skin”. Tell us about the CREATIVE process.
I’m lucky to have an amazing team, with Sorn as Creative Producer and Keenan Te as the songwriter. I listened to many demos before deciding which song would be the best fit for my first. What I really love about “Skin” is this sense of nostalgia. It’s like holding on but moving on, but not really moving on. That relates to many things in life. You don’t always move on 100%; a part of the memory still stays with you.
your favourite moment?
I fell in love with “Skin” since I heard the first demo. I loved every moment, from recording it to finding a way to capture that very emotional and raw sound.
one lyric from the song that makes you feel vulnerable?
“Right place / wrong time / didn’t fall out of love.” It’s a situation where you got to have all of this—the right person, right place, and the right timing. Without it, love alone just isn’t enough. I hope to have portrayed this feeling in the song.
before acting, you auditioned for competitions such as Thailand’s Got Talent when you were 13.
I’ve always loved singing, and everyone knows that. When I was younger, I decided to take part in these Got Talent shows because I wanted to try it out. I didn’t make it past the second or third round, and I remember thinking maybe it just wasn’t for me at that time. But I didn’t give up. I went back to my studies, lived my life—it was fine.
But I was always singing. In the shower, at home, doing karaoke… I was always enjoying it. Then acting kind of took over, I would say, and I had the chance to do OSTs and things like that. But this is the first time I get to release music that truly represents what I want to show listeners.
WHAT KEPT YOU GROWING as an artist?
Confidence. At that time, I did lose some confidence—when you don’t make it through to the next round, you’re like, ‘oh, okay.’ But I never gave up. I just loved it, and I kept trying to improve myself.
I did learn singing when I was younger, and I went through graded vocal training. But now, it’s more about going with the emotions, seeing how I feel in the moment, and telling a story to the audience.
You’ve lived in many creative worlds, from acting to singing. Which version of Becky shows up most clearly in this single?
Singing is a big part of who I am. When people think of me, they’re more likely to think of acting first—but I’ve always been able to do both. I’ve always found that singing and music are my safe space. Whenever I’ve had a tiring day or just need a moment, I put my earphones in and shut out the rest of the world. It’s just me and my music against the world.
If you could collaborate with anyone, who would it be and why?
I always ask myself—how big can I dream? I’ve always loved artists like Taylor Swift. She’s my idol, and has been since I was a young girl. Honestly, I’m open to anyone who loves music and is passionate about it. Anyone who just wants to sit down and make music together, I’m down for that. For me, it’s about experiencing new ways of working, new concepts, new genres. I just want to keep learning more and more.
Listen to “Skin” here.
