At 23 years old, Becky Armstrong has built a résumé that many would take far longer to assemble. The Thai-British star first appeared on screen in 2020, before breaking out in the hit series Gap, a production that helped the Girls’ Love genre achieve mainstream success across Southeast Asia. Since then, her trajectory has continued upward. From leading roles in projects like the Netflix hit Girl From Nowhere: The Reset to global fashion moments with Chanel and L’Oréal Paris, Armstrong has built a presence that stretches across screens, runways, and campaigns.
But before the acting roles and international recognition, Armstrong had wanted to pursue music. This year, her dreams have become reality. Released under Wild Group, Armstrong’s official debut single, Skin, is a new chapter in her budding career as a force in the entertainment scene.
Built around a soft, atmospheric arrangement, Skin turns to themes of memory and loss, tracing the lingering imprint of a relationship that is difficult to let go of. Led by CLC’s Sorn Chonnasorn as creative producer, and written by Keenan Te, Josh McClelland and Carl Ström, the track came together through collaboration and experimentation, with ideas taking shape gradually as each layer was refined into its final form. Armstrong describes the process as one of discovery, a learning curve that involved exploring the emotional texture of her vocals and developing a musical persona that felt distinctly hers.
With more music on the way in the form of an upcoming EP, Skin offers a first glimpse into how Armstrong is evolving as an artist. And if her track record is anything to go by, it won’t be long before she cements her place in music swiftly and successfully.
Below, Becky lets us in on the makings of Skin.
GRAZIA(G): What was your favourite part of the music-making process?
Becky Armstrong (BA): Picking out the demo was really fun. I went through a lot of demos and songs to figure out which one should be my debut. When I sat down with my team, we talked it through and I said, “I think this one [Skin] would be a really good start.” I think it’s a very easy listen, and the music video is visually calm.
For the music video, I worked closely with the team and wanted it to feel really cinematic. When you watch it, it’s not too complicated or hard to follow, but the visuals are really beautiful. The mood and tone match the lyrics, moving from a sense of happiness into loneliness. I follow a lot of artists and have many idols, and whenever I listen to them, I pay attention to the story they’re telling. So that’s something I try to do with my own work for my fans too.
G: What was the hardest part of making Skin?
BA: The hardest part—even during recording, for both the music video and the song—was figuring out what type of vocal to use. Skin could feel really different if we had gone with another style. In the end, we went with something airy, soft and calm, with a very raw emotion, like you can really feel the pain in the voice.
G: How long have you wanted to put out your own song?
BA: Honestly, since I was a little girl. I used to take part in talent shows and just put myself out there, but it didn’t quite feel like the right time yet. I was okay with that—I didn’t give up. I focused on other things, kept practising and singing, and now we’re here.
G: Skin carries a very emotional, melancholic tone. What inspired that?
BA: I would say that everyone has experienced loss at some point, whether it’s a friend, a loved one, a family member, or even a pet. That sense of loss is part of growing up. For me, the inspiration is about moving on, while still holding those memories with you.
G: Who were some of your main musical inspirations?
BA: Growing up, I listened to artists like Taylor Swift, and more recently, Olivia Rodrigo and Gracie Abrams. I’ve always been drawn to the way they perform—especially in acoustic settings—where they really pour their heart and soul into it. That’s something I hope to do as well.
G: What was it like working with Sorn on Skin?
BA: She’s lovely. It was my first time working with her, and she brought such great energy to the process. She also gave really helpful advice because she’s an amazing singer herself, so she really understands the process. She would suggest things like, “Do you want to try it this way, or that way?” It made the recording process much more comfortable and fun.
G: How was making Skin different from recording original soundtracks for your TV series?
BA: I’ve done original soundtracks before because of my acting work, but this is the first time I really get to choose the kind of music I want to put out—something that represents me. The team has been amazing and I really love working with them.
G: What’s one thing about Skin that might surprise listeners?
BA: Maybe a different side of me that people haven’t seen before. Normally, people know me more as an actress and see me through characters. But this is me as an artist, telling my own story. So I think it’s a side of me my fans get to see for the first time.
G: What’s next for you after Skin?
BA: Well, it’s going to be an EP. Hopefully, five songs and possibly a mini-tour as well. There’s a lot going on this year, so I hope everyone stays tuned. There’ll also be acting projects, so plenty of things in the pipeline this year.
This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
This story first appeared on GRAZIA Singapore.
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