Thai actor and model

Nadech Kugimiya (Thai: ณเดชน์ คูกิมิยะ; born December 17, 1991) is a Thai actor and model. He is best known for his roles in Duang Jai Akkanee (2010), Game Rai Game Rak (2011), Sunset at Chaophraya (2013), The Rising Sun Series (2014), Leh Lub Salub Rang (2017) and The Crown Princess (2018).

Contents

• 1 Early life and education
• 2 Career
• 3 Filmography
  • 3.1 Films
  • 3.2 Television series
• 4 MC
  • 4.1 Television
  • 4.2 Online
  • 4.3 Music video appearance
• 5 Discography
• 6 Awards and nominations
• 7 References
• 8 External links

Early life and education

Nadech Kugimiya, birth name Chonlathit Yodprathum, was born on December 17, 1991 in Khon Kaen, Thailand. He is the adopted child of Sudarat Kugimiya, his biological aunt, and Yoshio Kugimiya. His biological mother is Thai while his biological father is Austrian. His nickname "Barry" has evolved from his original nickname "Brand". He graduated from Rangsit University with a Bachelor's Degree in Communication Arts, major in Film and Cinematography. He earned a Master's Degree in May, 2020.

Career

Kugimiya started his modeling career at the age of 17. In 2010, he made his acting debut in a feature drama, starring in the lead role, in Ngao Rak Luang Jai as "Nawa Gamtornpuwanat". He gained immense popularity after he starred in Duang Jai Akkanee as "Fai Akkanee Adisuan" and in Game Rai Game Rak as "Saichon / Charles Makovich" alongside Ur*aya Sperbund. He was also a member of the group "4+1 Channel 3 Superstar" with Mario Maurer, Prin Suparat, Pakorn Chatborirak, and Phupoom Pongpanu. He has an exclusive contract with Channel 3 (Thailand), with Suphachai Srivijit being his manager.

He is one of the highest paid actors in Thailand. Kugimiya is also a very in-demand brand endorser; he has been dubbed "King of Presenters." He has endorsed numerous major brands including Shopee, OPPO, 7-Eleven, AIR ASIA, Daikin, and TrueMove H. He is also one of the most visible celebrities in television, print, and billboard adverti*ts.

Kugimiya is considered one of the most decorated Thai actors. He has received more than 130 awards including the best actor award from the Suphannahong National Film Awards, Mekhala Awards, Nataraja Awards, and TV Gold Awards. Kugimiya frequently appears on the list of the most popular and influential people in Thailand.

Filmography

Films

Television series

MC

Television

• ทุกวัน เวลา น. On Air

Online

• YouTube channel: Nadech Kugimiya

Music video appearance

Discography

Concerts

Awards and nominations

References

External links

• Nadech Kugimiya at IMDb
• Nadech Kugimiya on Instagram