Nadech Kugimiya

Nadech Kugimiya (Thai: ณเดชน์ คูกิมิยะ; born December 17, 1991)[4][5] 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).

Nadech Kugimiya
ณเดชน์ คูกิมิยะ
Kugimiya in 2014
Born
Chonlathit Yodprathum[1][2]

(1991-12-17) December 17, 1991
Khon Kaen, Thailand
Other names
  • Barry
  • Brand
EducationCommunication Arts major in Film and Cinematography
Alma materRangsit University
Occupation
  • Actor
  • model
  • YouTuber
Years active2009–present
Height178 cm (5 ft 10 in)[3]
Partner(s)Urassaya Sperbund

Early life and education

Nadech Kugimiya, 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 earned a Master's Degree in May, 2020.[10][11]

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 Urassaya 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.[12] Kugimiya 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. He is also one of the most visible celebrities in television, print, and billboard advertisements.[14]

Kugimiya 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] Kugimiya frequently appears on the list of the most popular and influential people in Thailand.[17][18][19]

Filmography

Films
YearTitleRoleNotes
2013Sunset at Chaophraya[20][21]KoboriFeature film debut
Long Rak LoeyNapatShort film
2014PostcardNatee
2015Mr.Peter's Project[22]PeterShort film (Also director)
2018Krut: The Himmaphan Warriors[23]Phaya Watchara Garuda (Voice)Animated film
Nakee 2[24]Pongprap
2020The Con-HeartistTower

Television series
YearTitleRoleProductionNetwork
2010Ngao Rak Luang JaiNawa GamtornpuwanatMaker-YChannel 3
Thara HimalayaAkkanee Adisuan (Fai)
Duang Jai AkkaneeNo Problem
Pathapee Leh RukGood Feeling
Wayupak MontraAct Art Generation
2011Game Rai Game RakSaichon / Charles MakovichLakorn Thai
2012Torranee Ni Nee Krai KrongAthitNo Problem
2013Rang PratanaPittayaLakorn Thai
2014The Rising Sun: Roy Ruk Hak Liam TawanRyu OnizukaMaker-Y
The Rising Sun: Roy Fun Tawan DuerdMaker Group
2015Lom Sorn RukPranon / PranNo Problem
Tarm Ruk Keun JaiSeehanat (Nai Singh)Lakorn Thai
2017Leh Lub Salub Rang[25]Captain Ramin ToongpraplerngNo Problem
2018The Crown PrincessLieutenant Commander Davin SamuthyakornThong Entertainment
2019My Love from the Star (Thai version)[26]AchiraBroadcast Thai TV
2021Monrak Nong Phak KayaengTarakorn / KiewAct Art Generation
2022Lai KinnareeLuang In
TBASub Lab Mor RabatTBAMagic If One

MC

Television
  • ทุกวัน เวลา น. On Air

Online

Music video appearance
YearSong TitleNotes
2016"Set and Hit"Channel 3

Discography
YearSong TitleNotes
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 (Thai version) OST
2020"Orbit"The first self-made single on the YouTube channel: Nadech Kugimiya
2021"Isan Ban Hao"Monrak Nong Phak Kayaeng OST
"Chouw Nang Hed Na (Version Kiew)"
"Bak Tang Kwa"
"Kho Chai Kam Wha Fan"
"Ma Der Kwan Aey"
"Mee Bird"

Concerts

YearConcertRef.
2011Yum Yum Concert
20124+1 Channel 3 Superstar Concert
2013Sup'tar Party - Channel 3 43rd Anniversary Concert
2014Give Me 5 Concert Rate A
2015Channel 3 45th Anniversary Concert
2016Love Mission - Channel 3 46th Anniversary Concert
2017Love Is In The Air - Channel 3 Charity Concert
2018We Will Love You - Channel 3 48th Anniversary Concert
I AM MAI Concert[27]
2019The Real Nadech Concert

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNominated workResultRef.
2009Gmember AwardsGreat Fashion Image MagazineN/AWon
2010Siam Dara Star AwardsMale Rising StarNgao Rak Luang JaiWon
TV Inside Hot AwardsMale Rising StarWon
Seventeen Teen Choice AwardsSeventeen Choice Male HottieN/AWon
OK AwardsMale HeartthrobWon
SeeSan Buntherng AwardsMale Rising StarDuang Jai AkkaneeWon
Top AwardsMale Rising StarWon
TV3 Fanclub AwardsMale Rising StarWon
2011Bang AwardsBoy of the YearWon
Oops Magazine AwardsBest On-Screen Couple (with Urassaya Sperbund)Won
Siam Dara Star AwardsMost Popular Male StarWon
Nataraj

Awards

 Best ActorNominated
TV Gold AwardsBest ActorNominated
Star Party TV Pool AwardsCharming GuyN/AWon
Presenter's HeartthrobWon
Seventeen Teen Choice AwardsSeventeen Choice Male HottieWon
OK AwardsMale HeartthrobWon
SeeSan Buntherng AwardsBest ActorGame Rai Game RakWon
Couple of the Year (with Urassaya Sperbund)Won
TV3 Fanclub AwardsMost Popular ActorWon
Daokrajay AwardsActor of the YearWon
2012Nataraj

Awards

 Best ActorWon
Mekhala AwardsBest ActorWon
Kom Chad Luek AwardsMost Popular ActorWon
Siam Dara Star AwardsBest ActorWon
Most Popular Male StarWon
TV Gold AwardsBest ActorNominated
Sudsapda Young and Smart AwardsMost Popular ActorNominated
MThai Top Talk AwardsTop Talk about Character Couples (with Urassaya Sperbund)Won
Big Fan Can Vote Season 2Best On-Screen Couple (with Urassaya Sperbund)Won
Oops Magazine AwardsBest On-Screen Couple (with Urassaya Sperbund)Won
Kerd AwardsBest On-Screen Couple (with Urassaya Sperbund)Won
Most Burning StarWon
Top AwardsMost Popular ActorWon
Daradaily The Great AwardsCool Guy of the YearN/AWon
Kazz AwardsMale Superstar of the YearWon
Star Party TV Pool AwardsCharming GuyWon
San Mig Light Star Choice AwardsHandsome GuyWon
OK AwardsMale HeartthrobWon
Council on Social Welfare of ThailandGrateful SonWon
TV3 Fanclub AwardsMost Popular ActorTorranee Ni Nee Krai KrongWon
Top Download AwardsPopular Music 2012Won
2013Nataraja AwardsBest ActorWon
Mekhala AwardsBest ActorWon
TV Gold AwardsBest ActorNominated
Top AwardsBest ActorWon
Seventeen Teen Choice AwardsActor of the YearWon
Daradaily The Great AwardsBest ActorWon
Cool Guy of the YearN/AWon
Siam Dara Star AwardsBest ActorRang PratanaWon
Most Popular Male StarWon
Nataraja AwardsBest ActorNominated
TV3 Fanclub AwardsMost Popular ActorWon
OK AwardsMale HeartthrobN/AWon
Crow Love Like AwardsMost Popular StarWon
Secret Magazine AwardsSecret Idol of the YearWon
2014Suphannahong National Film AwardsBest ActorSunset at ChaophrayaWon
Most Popular ActorWon
STARPICS Film AwardsBest ActorWon
Bangkok Critics Assembly AwardsBest ActorWon
Kom Chad Luek AwardsBest ActorWon
Kazz AwardsMale Superstar of the YearN/AWon
Seventeen Teen Choice AwardsStar of the YearWon
Star Light AwardsMale Idol of the YearWon
OK AwardsMale HeartthrobWon
True Life AwardsActor of the YearThe Rising Sun Roy Fun Tawan DuerdWon
TV3 Fanclub AwardsMost Popular ActorWon
SeeSan Buntherng AwardsBest ActorWon
Siam Dara Star AwardsMost Popular Male StarWon
Mekhala AwardsBest On-Screen Couple (with Urassaya Sperbund)Won
EFM AwardsTop Music 2014 (with Urassaya Sperbund)Won
Gmember AwardsPopular Music 2014 (with Urassaya Sperbund)Won
Intensive Watch AwardsPopular Music 2014 (with Urassaya Sperbund)Won
Seed AwardsPopular Music 2014 (with Urassaya Sperbund)Won
2015Nataraja AwardsBest ActorWon
TV Gold AwardsBest ActorWon
Kom Chad Luek AwardsMost Popular ActorWon
Nine Entertain AwardsMost Popular StarN/AWon
Kazz AwardsMale Superstar of the YearWon
OK AwardsMale HeartthrobWon
Hamburger AwardsPop IconWon
Siam Dara Star AwardsBest ActorLom Sorn RukWon
Most Popular Male StarWon
EFM AwardsTop Music 2015Won
TV3 Fanclub AwardsMost Popular ActorWon
Most Popular OSTWon
2016Nataraj AwardsBest ActorNominated
TV Gold AwardsBest ActorNominated
Kom Chad Luek AwardsMost Popular ActorWon
Siam Dara Star AwardsBest ActorTarm Ruk Keun JaiWon
Most Popular Male StarWon
SeeSan Buntherng AwardsCouple of the Year (with Nittha Jirayungyurn)Won
2017Kom Chad Luek AwardsBest ActorWon
Daradaily The Great AwardsCool Guy of the YearN/AWon
OK AwardsOK! Sweetheart MaleWon
SeeSan Buntherng AwardsCouple of the Year (with Urassaya Sperbund)Leh Lub Salub RangWon
2018TV Gold AwardsBest Actor in a Leading RoleWon
Daradaily The Great AwardsBest ActorWon
Nine Entertain AwardsActor of the YearWon[28]
Siam Dara Star AwardsBest ActorWon[29]
Nataraja AwardsBest ActorNominated
Asian Television AwardsBest Actor in a Leading RoleNominated[30][31]
White TV AwardsBest ActorThe Crown PrincessNominated
2019TV Gold AwardsBest Actor in a Leading RoleWon
Nataraja AwardsBest ActorNominated
Daradaily The Great AwardsBest ActorNakee 2Won
Thailand Headlines Person of The Year AwardsThe Most Influential AwardN/AWon
2020TV Gold AwardsBest Actor in a Leading RoleMy Love from the Star (Thai version)Nominated
2021 Suphannahong National Film Awards Best Actor The Con-HeartistNominated
17th Kom Chad Luek Awards Best Actor in Movie Won
Thai Film Director Award Best Actor Won 1st runner up
Starpics Thai Film Awards Best Lead Actor Nominated
29th Bangkok Critics Assembly Best Actor Nominated
Asian Academy Creative Awards - National Best Comedy Performance Monrak Nong Phak Kayeang Won
Asian Academy Creative Awards - Grand Finals Nominated
Fever Awards Leading Actor Nominated
2022 Maya Entertain Awards Best ActorNominated
18th Komchadluek Awards Best ActorNominated

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