They should have started her out with supporting roles then slowly climb up the ladder. Giving a major role to a newbie who has no background in acting is definitely troubling. is she nang'ek in this new role?? that would be tough bc nang'ek must carry acting/emotions and has a higher responsibility. if she's not capable of doing that yet, they should go easy on her. plus, to be honest richie does not have the look and therefore doesnt make her nang'ek material. I really think she should just start with smaller roles first otherwise if she screw up another big role, people will just bash her.
take Diana for example, her role in Samee Teetra is a good supporting role that helps her shine. Since playing a good supporting character in ST actually helps get rid of the tension on her shoulders and she plays those scenes that supplement the show, which gives her time to shine. and being a side character actually makes the audience wants to see her more when she delivers her parts well. But if she were to carry on a full nang'ek role, it may be too much on her. But she is definitely more eye candy and catchy on the screen so people may easily forgive her. lol
Nang'ek in general needs to look pretty and attractive, but if they lack good looks and have terrible acting, oh man it's hard sitting through that show. lol
But in all honesty, I dont think Richie should be nang'ek. she could play supporting, but not nang'ek material at all.