Nadech Kugimiya
Nadech Kugimiya (Thai: ณเดชน์ คูกิมิยะ)[4][5] (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). He is of Austrian and Thai descent.
Nadech Kugimiya | |
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Born | December 17, 1991 |
Nationality | |
Other names |
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Education | Communication arts major in Film and Cinematography |
Alma mater | Rangsit University |
Occupation |
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Years active | 2009–present |
Height | 178 cm (5 ft 10 in)[3] |
Personal life
Nadech, birth name Chonlathit Yodprathum,[6][7] was born on December 17, 1991[8] in Khon Kaen, Thailand.[9] 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 has just completed his master's degree in May, 2020.[10][11]
Nadech says he did not mean to deceive anyone when he misrepresented himself as half Japanese and half Thai. Declaring he was unworried by the resulting fuss, Nadech said that far from deceiving fans for his own sake, he really did it for his parents. "My foster father is Japanese. I told everyone I am half Thai, half Japanese to honor him," he said. He denied he felt stressed to be exposed as Thai-Austrian. "I meant to tell people, but the time had not yet arrived."
Career
Nadech started his modeling career at the age of seventeen (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 Urassaya Sperbund. He is 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). His manager is Suphachai Srivijit.
He is one of the highest paid actors in Thailand.[12] Nadech is also a very in-demand brand endorser; he has been dubbed "King of Presenters."[13] He has endorsed numerous major brands including Shopee, OPPO, 7-Eleven, AIR ASIA, Daikin, and TrueMove H. Nadech is also one of the most visible celebrities in television, print, and billboard advertisements.[14]
Nadech is considered one of the most decorated Thai actors.[15] 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.[16] Nadech also frequently appears on the list of the most popular and influential people in Thailand.[17][18][19]
Filmography
Television
Year | Title | Role | Production | Network |
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2010 | Ngao Rak Luang Jai | Nawa Gamtornpuwanat | Maker-Y | Channel 3 |
Thara Himalaya | Akkanee Adisuan (Fai) | |||
Duang Jai Akkanee | No Problem | |||
Pathapee Leh Ruk | Good Feeling | |||
Wayupak Montra | Act Art Generation | |||
2011 | Game Rai Game Rak | Saichon / Charles Makovich | Lakorn Thai | |
2012 | Torranee Ni Nee Krai Krong | Athit | No Problem | |
2013 | Rang Pratana | Pittaya | Lakorn Thai | |
2014 | The Rising Sun Roy Ruk Hak Liam Tawan | Ryu Onizuka | Maker-Y | |
The Rising Sun Roy Fun Tawan Duerd | Maker Group | |||
2015 | Lom Sorn Ruk | Pranon / Pran | No Problem | |
Tarm Ruk Keun Jai | Seehanat (Nai Singh) | Lakorn Thai | ||
2017 | Leh Lub Salub Rang[20] | Captain Ramin Toongpraplerng | No Problem | |
2018 | The Crown Princess | Lieutenant Commander Davin Samuthyakorn | Thong Entertainment | |
2019 | My Love from the Star (Thai version)[21] | Achira | Broadcast Thai TV | |
TBA | Miti Thi Sarm | Naruenartbodin | Act Art Generation | |
Lai Kinnaree | Luang In | |||
Monrak Nong Phak Kayaeng | TBA |
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2013 | Sunset at Chaophraya[22][23] | Kobori | Feature film debut |
Long Rak Loey | Napat | Short film | |
2014 | Postcard | Natee | Short film |
2015 | Mr.Peter's Project[24] | Peter | Short film (Also director) |
2018 | Krut: The Himmaphan Warriors[25] | Phaya Watchara Garuda (Voice) | Animated film |
Nakee 2[26] | Pongprap |
Music video appearance
Year | Song Title | Notes |
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2016 | "Set and Hit" | Channel 3 |
Discography
Album / Song / OST
Year | Song Title | Notes |
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2012 | "Hai Rak Man Toh Nai Jai" ("Let Love Grow Up In My Heart") | Torranee Ni Nee Krai Krong OST |
2013 | "Angsumalin" ("Angsumalin") | Sunset at Chaophraya OST |
"Long Rak Loey" ("Falling In Love") | Long Rak Loey OST | |
2014 | "Laew Rao Ja Rak Gan Dai Mai" ("Can We Love Each Other?") | The Rising Sun Series OST |
"1,2,3,4,5 I Love You" | Give Me 5 Concert Rate A | |
2015 | "Tee Jing Chan Gor Jeb" ("Actually, I'm Also Hurt") | Lom Sorn Ruk OST |
"Kam Tob Sud Tai" ("Final Answer") | Mr.Peter's Project OST | |
2016 | "Happy Birthday" | Channel 3 Anniversary Concert |
2018 | "Nah Tee Gub Hua Jai" ("Duty And Heart") | The Crown Princess OST |
2019 | "No Caption" | The Real Nadech Concert |
"Rak Tee Ror Wan La" ("The Love that is Waiting for Saying Goodbye") | My Love from the Star OST | |
Concerts
Year | Concert | Notes |
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2011 | Yum Yum Concert | |
2012 | 4+1 Channel 3 Superstar Concert | |
2013 | Sup'tar Party - Channel 3 43rd Anniversary Concert | |
2014 | Give Me 5 Concert Rate A | |
2015 | Channel 3 45th Anniversary Concert | |
2016 | Love Mission - Channel 3 46th Anniversary Concert | |
2017 | Love Is In The Air - Channel 3 Charity Concert | |
2018 | We Will Love You - Channel 3 48th Anniversary Concert | |
I AM MAI Concert | [27] | |
2019 | The Real Nadech Concert | |
Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
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2009 | Gmember Awards | Great Fashion Image Magazine | - | Won |
2010 | Siam Dara Star Awards | Male Rising Star | Ngao Rak Luang Jai | Won |
TV Inside Hot Awards | Male Rising Star | Won | ||
Seventeen Teen Choice Awards | Seventeen Choice Male Hottie | - | Won | |
OK Awards | Male Heartthrob | Won | ||
SeeSan Buntherng Awards | Male Rising Star | Duang Jai Akkanee | Won | |
Top Awards | Male Rising Star | Won | ||
TV3 Fanclub Awards | Male Rising Star | Won | ||
2011 | Bang Awards | Boy of the Year | Won | |
Oops Magazine Awards | Best On-Screen Couple (with Urassaya Sperbund) | Won | ||
Siam Dara Star Awards | Most Popular Male Star | Won | ||
Nataraja Awards | Best Actor | Nominated | ||
TV Gold Awards | Best Actor | Nominated | ||
Star Party TV Pool Awards | Charming Guy | - | Won | |
Presenter's Heartthrob | Won | |||
Seventeen Teen Choice Awards | Seventeen Choice Male Hottie | Won | ||
OK Awards | Male Heartthrob | Won | ||
SeeSan Buntherng Awards | Best Actor | Game Rai Game Rak | Won | |
Couple of the Year (with Urassaya Sperbund) | Won | |||
TV3 Fanclub Awards | Most Popular Actor | Won | ||
Daokrajay Awards | Actor of the Year | Won | ||
2012 | Nataraja Awards | Best Actor | Won | |
Mekhala Awards | Best Actor | Won | ||
Kom Chad Luek Awards | Most Popular Actor | Won | ||
Siam Dara Star Awards | Best Actor | Won | ||
Most Popular Male Star | Won | |||
TV Gold Awards | Best Actor | Nominated | ||
Sudsapda Young and Smart Awards | Most Popular Actor | Nominated | ||
MThai Top Talk Awards | Top Talk about Character Couples (with Urassaya Sperbund) | Won | ||
Big Fan Can Vote Season 2 | Best On-Screen Couple (with Urassaya Sperbund) | Won | ||
Oops Magazine Awards | Best On-Screen Couple (with Urassaya Sperbund) | Won | ||
Kerd Awards | Best On-Screen Couple (with Urassaya Sperbund) | Won | ||
Most Burning Star | Won | |||
Top Awards | Most Popular Actor | Won | ||
Daradaily The Great Awards | Cool Guy of the Year | - | Won | |
Kazz Awards | Male Superstar of the Year | Won | ||
Star Party TV Pool Awards | Charming Guy | Won | ||
San Mig Light Star Choice Awards | Handsome Guy | Won | ||
OK Awards | Male Heartthrob | Won | ||
Council on Social Welfare of Thailand | Grateful Son | Won | ||
TV3 Fanclub Awards | Most Popular Actor | Torranee Ni Nee Krai Krong | Won | |
Top Download Awards | Popular Music 2012 | Won | ||
2013 | Nataraja Awards | Best Actor | Won | |
Mekhala Awards | Best Actor | Won | ||
TV Gold Awards | Best Actor | Nominated | ||
Top Awards | Best Actor | Won | ||
Seventeen Teen Choice Awards | Actor of the Year | Won | ||
Daradaily The Great Awards | Best Actor | Won | ||
Cool Guy of the Year | - | Won | ||
Siam Dara Star Awards | Best Actor | Rang Pratana | Won | |
Most Popular Male Star | Won | |||
Nataraja Awards | Best Actor | Nominated | ||
TV3 Fanclub Awards | Most Popular Actor | Won | ||
OK Awards | Male Heartthrob | - | Won | |
Crow Love Like Awards | Most Popular Star | Won | ||
Secret Magazine Awards | Secret Idol of the Year | Won | ||
2014 | Suphannahong National Film Awards | Best Actor | Sunset at Chaophraya | Won |
Most Popular Actor | Won | |||
STARPICS Film Awards | Best Actor | Won | ||
Bangkok Critics Assembly Awards | Best Actor | Won | ||
Kom Chad Luek Awards | Best Actor | Won | ||
Kazz Awards | Male Superstar of the Year | - | Won | |
Seventeen Teen Choice Awards | Star of the Year | Won | ||
Star Light Awards | Male Idol of the Year | Won | ||
OK Awards | Male Heartthrob | Won | ||
True Life Awards | Actor of the Year | The Rising Sun Roy Fun Tawan Duerd | Won | |
TV3 Fanclub Awards | Most Popular Actor | Won | ||
SeeSan Buntherng Awards | Best Actor | Won | ||
Siam Dara Star Awards | Most Popular Male Star | Won | ||
Mekhala Awards | Best On-Screen Couple (with Urassaya Sperbund) | Won | ||
EFM Awards | Top Music 2014 (with Urassaya Sperbund) | Won | ||
Gmember Awards | Popular Music 2014 (with Urassaya Sperbund) | Won | ||
Intensive Watch Awards | Popular Music 2014 (with Urassaya Sperbund) | Won | ||
Seed Awards | Popular Music 2014 (with Urassaya Sperbund) | Won | ||
2015 | Nataraja Awards | Best Actor | Won | |
TV Gold Awards | Best Actor | Won | ||
Kom Chad Luek Awards | Most Popular Actor | Won | ||
Nine Entertain Awards | Most Popular Star | - | Won | |
Kazz Awards | Male Superstar of the Year | Won | ||
OK Awards | Male Heartthrob | Won | ||
Hamburger Awards | Pop Icon | Won | ||
Siam Dara Star Awards | Best Actor | Lom Sorn Ruk | Won | |
Most Popular Male Star | Won | |||
EFM Awards | Top Music 2015 | Won | ||
TV3 Fanclub Awards | Most Popular Actor | Won | ||
Most Popular OST | Won | |||
2016 | Nataraja Awards | Best Actor | Nominated | |
TV Gold Awards | Best Actor | Nominated | ||
Kom Chad Luek Awards | Most Popular Actor | Won | ||
Siam Dara Star Awards | Best Actor | Tarm Ruk Keun Jai | Won | |
Most Popular Male Star | Won | |||
SeeSan Buntherng Awards | Couple of the Year (with Nittha Jirayungyurn) | Won | ||
2017 | Kom Chad Luek Awards | Best Actor | Won | |
Daradaily The Great Awards | Cool Guy of the Year | - | Won | |
OK Awards | OK! Sweetheart Male | Won | ||
SeeSan Buntherng Awards | Couple of the Year (with Urassaya Sperbund) | Leh Lub Salub Rang | Won | |
2018 | TV Gold Awards | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Won | |
Daradaily The Great Awards | Best Actor | Won | ||
Nine Entertain Awards | Actor of the Year | Won[28] | ||
Siam Dara Star Awards | Best Actor | Won[29] | ||
Nataraja Awards | Best Actor | Nominated | ||
Asian Television Awards | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Nominated[30][31] | ||
White TV Awards | Best Actor | The Crown Princess | Nominated | |
2019 | TV Gold Awards | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Won | |
Nataraja Awards | Best Actor | Nominated | ||
Daradaily The Great Awards | Best Actor | Nakee 2 | Won | |
Thailand Headlines Person of The Year Awards | The Most Influential Award | - | Won | |
2020 | TV Gold Awards | Best Actor in a Leading Role | My Love from the Star (Thai version) | Nominated |
References
- https://www.sirinyas-thailand.de/2015/08/25/nadech-kugimiya-thai-austrian-actor/
- http://hellothailand.work/nadeck-kugimiya/
- https://www.ch3thailand.com/ดาราช่อง3/belong/100/ณเดชน์-คูกิมิยะ.html
- https://www.sirinyas-thailand.de/2015/08/25/nadech-kugimiya-thai-austrian-actor/
- http://hellothailand.work/nadeck-kugimiya/
- https://www.sirinyas-thailand.de/2015/08/25/nadech-kugimiya-thai-austrian-actor/
- http://hellothailand.work/nadeck-kugimiya/
- https://www.thairath.co.th/content/223225
- https://www.thairath.co.th/content/223225
- "Less Japanese, more Austrian". Bangkok Post. April 8, 2012.
- "Nadech Kugimiya: Thai-Austrian Actor". Sirinya's Thailand. August 25, 2015.
- "Thai highest paid actors". Thai Star News. September 25, 2018.
- "Thai celebrity presenters". Bangkok Post. October 3, 2013.
- "Nadech, Mr Everywhere". Bangkok Post. April 3, 2013.
- "The 10 Biggest Actors in Thailand". The Culture Trip. March 19, 2018.
- "Thai celebrity awards". Thai Update. June 11, 2018.
- "Thais name their favourites this year". Bangkok Post. December 30, 2013.
- "Bangkok Poll 2017". Bangkok Post. December 23, 2017.
- "Bangkok Poll 2018". Bangkok Post. December 22, 2018.
- "Nadech goes from womaniser to womanly in TV series". The Nation. August 16, 2017.
- "Nadech becomes an alien". The Nation. April 4, 2017.
- "Angsumalin in Wonderland". Bangkok Post. April 5, 2013.
- "Love during wartime". The Nation. April 5, 2013.
- "Nadech Kugimiya with his short film". Bangkok Post. February 27, 2015.
- "History in the Himmaphan Forest". The Nation. July 12, 2018.
- "Blockbusters a shot in the arm for Thai film industry". The Nation. October 23, 2018.
- "Singing from the heart". The Nation. July 13, 2018.
- "Nine Entertain Awards 2018". Thai Update. June 9, 2018.
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