Jirayu Tangsrisuk
Jirayu Tangsrisuk (Thai: จิรายุ ตั้งศรีสุข, born September 19, 1993 in Phichit, Thailand), also known as James Jirayu, is Thai actor, singer and model.[1]
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จิรายุ ตั้งศรีสุข | |
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| Born | September 19, 1993 Phichit, Thailand |
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| Education | Rangsit University Business Administration |
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| Years active | 2012–present |
| Agent | Channel 3 (2013–present) |
Early life
Jirayu Tangsrisuk was born in Phichit province is the youngest child of Sermchai Tangsrisuk and Chotika Tangsrisuk and has 1 sister, the name of the female doctor, Chularat Tangsrisuk. Jirayu graduated from the junior high school at Wachira Kindergarten. Finished high school at Phichit Phitthayakhom School and continuing education at the Faculty of Communication Arts Rangsit University in the field of radio and television broadcasting. Later in 2013, he received a scholarship, (The artist)[2] therefore moved the faculty to study at the Faculty of Business Administration Rangsit University Retail Business Management Until graduation And attended the graduation ceremony in December 2017.[3]
He learned how to dance at a young age and even had his own band, where he played bass guitar in high school. In 2011, he won a contest held by the cosmetics brand Mistine and started his career as a model.
Pik Charnchalard Dhaweesap, the owner of an entertainment agency called "Meta Talent Management", looked at James's photograph on Facebook and scouted him. Seven other agencies also came for James, but he started his career as an actor under K.Pik. On December 14, 2017, James confirmed in an interview that the contract between him and his manager (Pik) had expired for a while, but K.Pik's assistant Kul Siri Vorabutra still took care of him and helped him schedule dramas, advertisements/endorsements and events. James also said that the relationship between him and his ex-manager remained friendly. K.Pik still gives him advice from time to time.[4]
James Ji and Ranee Campen is one of the top "koojin" (most shipped on-screen couples) of Channel 3. Their fans call them "Jiranee". James Jirayu is also well-known in Cambodia, Vietnam, China and Japan.
Career
James made his debut and rose to stardom after starring in the lakorn Suparburoot Jutathep: Khun Chai Puttipat, airing in May 2013. In September, he starred, for the first time, in a movie called First Love and two other dramas Tong Neu Gao and Ruk Sutrit. In just a year, James became one of the most sought-after presenters/actors in Thailand. His presenter's fees were then rumored to be even higher than the famous actor Nadech Kugimiya.
In January 2014, James held his 1st concert James Ji Monkey King Fan Meeting. In February, his second movie, Timeline with Jarinporn Joonkiat, was released (Okinawa International Movie Festival 2015 Special Screening Movie). At the end of this year, James arrived in Vietnam to visit the children with heart diseases at Tam Duc Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City with 365 Daband (a famous boy band in Vietnam).[5] James made his debut in Japan when "Ruk Sutrit" was shown on TBS Channel.
In April 2015, his first photo book (shot in Japan), JAMES JI UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL IN JAPAN by Michael Chevas was published. In May, James's drama Neung Nai Suang with Urassaya Sperbund aired. In June, he held Magic James the Concert.[6] In September, he appeared on the stage of Tokyo Girls Collection (TGC) 2015 Autumn/Winter as a guest when he traveled to Japan for 2 months to take singing and dancing lessons. In October, it was confirmed by Lakorn Thai producer, Da Hathairat that James and Natapohn Tameeruks would pair up in "Yai Sanaeha"; however, this lakorn was cancelled due to a problem with script-writing.[7] On November 9, James held his 1st fan meeting in Japan, which gathered 600 people (fans and the media). At the end of 2015, James returned to Vietnam to take a martial arts class at Johnny Tri Nguyen's Lien Phong Academy in preparation for his new drama Padiwarada, as the lakorn featured many action scenes.[8]
On January 13, 2016, his second drama with Ranee Campen, "Padiwarada" aired. In the same month, CH3 broadcast the TV show, Tabi Japan with James Jirayu, focusing on the six prefectures of Tohoku region. He performed as a model on the stage of Yohji Yamamoto 2016–17, Autumn-Winter Paris Men's Collection. On March 19, he appeared on the stage of the 22nd Tokyo Girls Collection 2016 Spring/Summer. Filming for Neung Dao Fah Diew[9] and Game Sanaeha[10] with Natapohn Tameeruks began. In June 2016, James released his debut CD Album and first photo album (shot by himself) Kimi Dake I Love You in Japan.
In 2017, James landed 3rd on the top 10 highest-paid actors list in Thailand.[11] In March, his first drama with Kimberly Ann Voltemas, titled Buang Hong aired. In April, he appeared on the Tokusatsu series, Idol x Warrior Miracle Tunes!, broadcast by TV Tokyo as "Demon King". On May 19, 2017, James became the goodwill ambassador for the 130th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Thailand and Japan. In June, his Japanese short film Home Away From Home[12] was released on Youtube. On September 19, 2017, James held James4D: Concert.[13]
In April 2018, he landed 2nd on the top 7 highest-paid actors list in Thailand.[14] In June 2018, it was confirmed that James and Preechaya Pongthananikorn would star in the lakorn Prayakorn Sorn Ruk, directed by Yuttana Lorpanpaiboon.
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
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| 2013 | Khun Chai Taratorn | MR Phuttipat Jutathep | Channel 3 | Supporting role |
| Khun Chai Pawornruj | ||||
| Khun Chai Puttipat | Lead role | |||
| Khun Chai Khun Chai Rachanon | Supporting role | |||
| Khun Chai Ronapee | ||||
| Tong Neu Gao | Pra Wanchalerm | Lead role | ||
| Ruk Sutrit | Itirit Patichat | |||
| 2015 | Neung Nai Suang | Anawat Phacharaphodchanath (Neung) | ||
| 2016 | Padiwarada | Saran Siwaweth | ||
| 2017 | Idol x Warrior Miracle Tunes! | Demon King | TV Tokyo | Supporting role; credited as James Jirayu |
| Buang Hong | Ramet Jirayuttanon | Channel 3 | ||
| 2018 | Nueng Dao Fah Deaw | Au Pra See Khantin / Khanthong | ||
| Game Sanehha | Luckanai Disathaphorn | |||
| 2019 | Krong Kam | Kamol Asawarungruangkit / Asa | ||
| 2020 | Leh Bunpakarn | Plerngfah / Khun Utaiyothin | ||
| Payakorn Sorn Ruk | Theeruth | |||
| 2021 | Karat Ruk | [15] | ||
| Pitsawart Kartagame | [16] | |||
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2012 | The Way | Tam | |
| 2013 | First Love | Namnan | |
| 2014 | Timeline | Tan | |
| 2015 | Khun Thong Dang The Inspirations | Jon | Animation film; Voice only |
| 2017 | Home Away From Home | Backpacker | Japanese short film |
Television show
| Year | Title | Network | Notes |
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| 2016 | Tabi Japan with James Jirayu | Channel 3 | Host |
Discography
Singles
| Year | Title | Notes |
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| 2014 | "โสดเช็คอิน" | |
| "My Lovely Angel" | Korean song | |
| 2015 | "Would You Marry Me (แต่งงานกันนะ)" | |
| "Special Song (ความสุขของเธอ)" | ||
| "Step (สเต็ป)" | ||
| 2016 | Loving You Too Much | Japanese song |
| Kimidake I Love You |
Music Videos
| Year | Title | Notes |
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| 2013 | "I Love You (รักเธอคนเดียวเท่านั้น)" | Ruk Sutrit OST |
| 2014 | "Much Further is Near (ไกลแค่ไหนคือใกล้)" (with Jarinporn Joonkiat) |
Timeline OST |
| "The Question That No Answer (คำถามซึ่งไร้คนตอบ)" | ||
| 2015 | "Kiss (จูบ)" (with Urassaya Sperbund) |
Neung Nai Suang OST |
| "You’re the One (หนึ่งเดียวคือเธอ)" | ||
| 2016 | "Every Molecule of My Heart (ทุกอณูหัวใจ)" | Padiwarada OST |
| 2017 | "Choose to Love (รักเองช้ำเอง)" (with Manidaa Rueangsee) |
Buang Hong OST |
| 2018 | "Keep" (เก็บ)" | Neung Dao Fah Diew OST |
Promotional singles
| Year | Title | Notes |
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| 2013 | "Let's Be Closer (มาอยู่ด้วยกันกับ)" | AIS 3G 2100 CF |
| 2014 | "Start A Day (เริ่มวันใหม่)" | Minute Maid CF |
| "บังเอิญ โลกกลม พรหมลิขิต" (with Jarinporn Joonkiat) |
Toyota Vios CF | |
| "Song of Morning News" | Morning News 12th Anniversary | |
| 2015 | "Muang Thai, I Love You (รักเธอหมดหัวใจ)" | Muang Thai Life Assurance |
| 2016 | "Happy Birthday" (with Ranee Campen) |
Channel 3 46th Anniversary |
Concerts
- James Ji Monkey King Fan Meeting (2014)
- The K Festival Concert in Incheon, South Korea (2014)
- Lor Mak Mak Concert (2015)
- Magic James: The Concert (2015)
- Concert Love Is In The Air : Channel 3 Charity Concert (2017)
- James4D: Concert (2017)
- Concert We Will Love You: Channel 3 48th Anniversary (2018)
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
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| 2013 | Popularity Award – Male | N/A | Won | |
| Climax Category Actor | Won | |||
| Spotlight Award | Won | |||
| Born to Be Together with Ranee Campen | Suparburoot Jutathep | Won | ||
| Born to Be Hot | N/A | Won | ||
| Popular Leading Actor of the Year | Suparburoot Jutathep, Tong Neu Gao, Ruk Sutrit | Won | ||
| Male Rising Star of the Year | Suparburoot Jutathep | Won | ||
| Male Rising Star | Nominated | |||
| 2014 | Most Popular Actor | Ruk Sutrit | Won | |
| Drama King Fever | Suparburoot Jutathep | Won | ||
| TOP Fever Award | Tong Neu Gao | Won | ||
| Recreational Activities Honor Plaque for Young People | N/A | Won | ||
| Best Actor | Suparburoot Jutathep | Nominated | ||
| Popularity Award – Actor | Won | |||
| Honorary Plaque | N/A | Won | ||
| Best Actor | Suparburoot Jutathep | Nominated | ||
| Popularity Award | N/A | Won | ||
| Male Rising Star of the Year | Suparburoot Jutathep | Won | ||
| Daradaily Front Page Darling of The Year | N/A | Won | ||
| Best Actor | Suparburoot Jutathep | Won | ||
| Popularity Award | Won | |||
| Child with Great Gratitude to Mother – Singers / Actors / Artists Category | N/A | Won | ||
| Gentlemen Wear Distinctive Style of The Year | Won | |||
| Cover of the Year | Won | |||
| Charming Young | Won | |||
| Young Leading Actor | Won | |||
| Most Popular Actor | Ruk Sutrit | Nominated | ||
| Male Superstar of the Year | N/A | Nominated | ||
| Most Popular Actor | Nominated | |||
| Best Chemistry with Ranee Campen | Nominated | |||
| 2015 | Young Leading Actor | Won | ||
| Popular Actor Award | Ruk Sutrit | Nominated | ||
| Popularity Award | N/A | Nominated | ||
| Best Film Actor of the Year | Timeline | Won | ||
| Cool Guy of the Year | N/A | Won | ||
| Male Superstar of the Year | Nominated | |||
| HOWE Popular Award | Won | |||
| Most Popular Actor | Neung Nai Suang | Nominated | ||
| Popular Charming Male Star | N/A | Nominated | ||
| 2016 | Best Leading Actor of the Year | Neung Nai Suang | Nominated | |
| Best Actor | Won | |||
| Popularity Award | Won | |||
| Popular Actor Award | Nominated | |||
| Best Drama Actor of the Year | Won | |||
| Outstanding Male Actor | Won | |||
| Star Vote Good of The Year | N/A | Won | ||
| Male Superstar of the Year | Won | |||
| Most Popular Actor | Nominated | |||
| Best Chemistry with Ranee Campen | Nominated | |||
| Popularity Award | Won | |||
| Outstanding Contribution to Society – Celebrity Category | Won | |||
| Popular Artists | Won | |||
| Best Male Celebrity of the Year | Won | |||
| Best Couple with Ranee Campen | Won | |||
| Best Leading Actor (Drama) | Padiwarada | Nominated | ||
| Best Chemistry with Ranee Campen | Nominated | |||
| Popular Song Award | "Every Molecule of My Heart (ทุกอณูหัวใจ)" | Nominated | ||
| Female Heartthrob | N/A | Nominated | ||
| 2017 | Best Drama Actor of the Year | Padiwarada | Nominated | |
| Male Superstar of the Year | N/A | Nominated | ||
| Most Popular Actor | Nominated | |||
| Best Chemistry with Ranee Campen | Nominated | |||
| Best Actor (Drama) | Padiwarada | Nominated | ||
| Popular Actor Award | Nominated | |||
| Top Talk About Actor | Nominated | |||
| Popularity Award | N/A | Nominated | ||
| Best Actor | Padiwarada | Nominated | ||
| Thailand Headlines Person of the Year 2016–2017 | N/A | Won | ||
| Best Leading Actor (Drama) | Buang Hong | Won | ||
| Best Male Celebrity of the Year | N/A | Won | ||
| Best Couple with Ranee Campen | Won | |||
| 2018 | Cool Guy of the Year | N/A | Nominated | |
| Semi-finalist | Nominated | |||
| 2019 | 2019 Kazz Awards | Best Couple of the Year with Natapohn Tameeruks | N/A | Nominated |
| 2020 | 2020 Thai Crazy Awards | Best Couple with Natapohn Tameeruks | N/A | Won |
References
- อินสตาแกรมส่วนตัวของผู้จัดการส่วนตัว ปิ๊ก – ฌานฉลาด ทวีทรัพย์
- ม.รังสิตมอบทุนความสามารถพิเศษปีนี้10 คน'คุณชายพุฒิภัทร'ติดโผ enn.co.th
- "เจมส์ จิรายุ ยิ้มหน้าบานรับปริญญา ม.รังสิต รุ่นพี่ดารายินดีเพียบ".
- "เจมส์จิ ปัดทะเลาะ รับหมดสัญญา พี่ปิ๊ก ไม่ได้เป็นผู้จัดการแล้ว".
- "Nhóm 365 và "hoàng tử" Thái James Jirayu đi từ thiện". yan.vn. December 30, 2014.
- "เจมส์ จิรายุ น้ำตาแตก ถูกเซอร์ไพรส์กลางคอนเสิร์ต".
- ""แต้ว" เสียดายละคร "ใยเสน่หา" คู่ "เจมส์จิ" โดนพับโปรเจกต์".
- "'Hot boy' Thái Lan James Ji tập võ với Johnny Trí Nguyễn". January 5, 2015.
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