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Nadech Kugimiya | |
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ณเดชน์ คูกิมิยะ | |
Nadech in 2014 | |
| Born | December 17, 1991 Khon Kaen, Thailand |
| Other name | Barry |
| Alma mater | Rangsit University |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2009–present |
| Height | 178 cm (5 ft 10 in)[3] |
| Spouse | |
| Awards | Full list |
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Nadech Kugimiya[a] (born December 17, 1991)[1][2] is a Thai actor. 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 Rarng (2017), The Crown Princess (2018), My Love from the Star (Thai version) (2019), The Con-Heartist (2020) and Death Whisperer (2023).
Early life and education
[edit]Nadech Kugimiya, born Chonlathit Yodprathum,[1][2] was born on December 17, 1991[4] in Khon Kaen, Thailand.[4] He is the adopted child of Sudarat Kugimiya (his biological aunt) and Yoshio Kugimiya. His biological mother is Thai and 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 communications, majoring in Film and Cinematography. He then graduated with a master's degree in May 2020.[5]
Career
[edit]Nadech first appeared in a Trident Recaldent chewing gum ad in which he starred alongside Thai actress Patcharapa Chaichua.[6] 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.[7] Nadech is also a very in-demand brand endorser; he has been dubbed "King of Presenters."[8] 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.[9]
Nadech is considered one of the most decorated Thai actors.[10] He has received more than 100 awards including the Best Actor award from the Suphannahong National Film Awards, Mekhala Awards, Nataraja Awards, and TV Gold Awards.[11] Nadech frequently appears on the list of the most popular and influential people in Thailand.[12][13][14]
Business
[edit]Nadech teamed up with Prin Suparat and 2 other non-industry friends to open a business called TheReCrafting, which is a brand of leather goods and a complete leather spa including shoes, clothes and bags.[15] He also teamed up with another non-industry friend to open an athlete potential development center called Sport Tech Pro in Ekkamai area.[16]
Personal life
[edit]Nadech has been in a relationship with Urassaya Sperbund since 2011. On June 5, 2023, Nadech and Urassaya jointly announced that they got engaged in Positano, Italy via Instagram.[17] The couple got married on April 17, 2026, just a few days after Songkran, in Khon Kaen, Nadech's hometown, with a traditional Isan-themed wedding.[18]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Sunset at Chaophraya[19][20] | Kobori | Debut film |
| Long Rak Loey | Napat | Short film | |
| 2014 | Postcard | Natee | |
| 2015 | Mr.Peter's Project[21] | Peter | Short film (Also director) |
| 2018 | Krut: The Himmaphan Warriors[22] | Phaya Watchara Garuda (Voice) | Animated film |
| Nakee 2[23] | Pongprap | ||
| 2020 | The Con-Heartist | Tower | |
| 2023 | Death Whisperer | Yak | |
| 2024 | Death Whisperer 2 | ||
| Mufasa: The Lion King | Mufasa (Voice) | Animated film | |
| 2025 | Jurassic World Rebirth | Henry Loomis (Voice) | Jurassic Park franchise |
| Death Whisperer 3 | Yak | ||
| The Debt Collector | Num | ||
| 2026 | Death Whisperer: Saming the Werebeast | Yak |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Production | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Ngao Rak Luang Jai | Nawa Gamtornpuwanat | Maker-Y | CH3 |
| 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[24] | Captain Ramin Toongpraplerng | No Problem | |
| 2018 | The Crown Princess | Lieutenant Commander Davin Samuthyakorn | Thong Entertainment | |
| 2019 | My Love from the Star (Thai version)[25] | Achira | Broadcast Thai TV | |
| 2021 | Monrak Nong Phak Kayaeng | Tarakorn / Kiew | Act Art Generation | |
| 2022 | Lai Kinnaree | Luang In | ||
| 2023 | Doctor Detective | Khun Khao | Magic If One | |
| 2025 | Captive Heart | Ok Khun Saeng Phlan | Good Feeling | |
Discography
[edit]| Year | Song title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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" |
Awards and nominations
[edit]Notes
[edit]- ↑ Thai: ณเดชน์ คูกิมิยะ, RTGS: Nadet Khukimiya, Thai pronunciation: [ná.dèt kʰuː.kì.mí.já]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 "Nadech Kugimiya: Thai-Austrian Actor | Sirinya's Thailand". Archived from the original on October 20, 2019. Retrieved October 20, 2019.
- 1 2 3 "タイ俳優:ナデート・クギミヤ(Nadeck Kugimiya) | こんにちは、タイランド". May 28, 2017. Archived from the original on October 20, 2019. Retrieved October 20, 2019.
- ↑ "แบรี่ ณเดชน์ คูกิมิยะ". Archived from the original on May 28, 2019. Retrieved October 20, 2019.
- 1 2 "'ณเดชน์-ญาญ่า'". December 14, 2011. Archived from the original on October 20, 2019. Retrieved October 20, 2019.
- ↑ มหาบัณฑิตป้ายแดง ณเดชน์ จบ ป.โท ตามตั้งใจ ส่วนต่อด็อกเตอร์ค่อยว่ากัน
- ↑ "โฆษณาพาแจ้งเกิดเปิดซิงพระ-นางดาวรุ่ง". Kom Chad Luek (in Thai). May 28, 2012. Retrieved July 12, 2026.
- ↑ "Thai highest paid actors". Thai Star News. September 25, 2018. Archived from the original on May 2, 2018. Retrieved May 2, 2018.
- ↑ "Thai celebrity presenters". Bangkok Post. October 3, 2013.
- ↑ "Nadech, Mr Everywhere". Bangkok Post. April 3, 2013. Archived from the original on October 2, 2022. Retrieved August 20, 2018.
- ↑ "The 10 Biggest Actors in Thailand". The Culture Trip. March 19, 2018. Archived from the original on September 28, 2018. Retrieved December 29, 2018.
- ↑ "Thai celebrity awards". Thai Update. June 11, 2018. Archived from the original on June 20, 2018. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
- ↑ "Thais name their favourites this year". Bangkok Post. December 30, 2013. Archived from the original on October 2, 2022. Retrieved January 14, 2019.
- ↑ "Bangkok Poll 2017". Bangkok Post. December 23, 2017. Archived from the original on October 2, 2022. Retrieved October 10, 2018.
- ↑ "Bangkok Poll 2018". Bangkok Post. December 22, 2018. Archived from the original on January 14, 2019. Retrieved January 14, 2019.
- ↑ "ณเดชน์-หมาก" ขึ้นแท่นท่านประธาน ด้านหวานใจหอบดอกไม้ร่วมยินดี
- ↑ "หล่อรวยสุดๆ "ณเดชน์" ทุ่มสร้างศูนย์พัฒนานักกีฬา โปรเจ็คอลังการมาก". สนุก.คอม. 2023-04-28. Retrieved 2023-06-16.
- ↑ กรี๊ด! "ณเดชน์" สวมแหวนขอ "ญาญ่า" แต่งงานแล้ว โรแมนติกมาก
- ↑ ขันหมากมาแล้ว!! ชมภาพ ณเดชน์ สู่ขอ ญาญ่า แต่งงานตามประเพณีอีสาน บรรยากาศม่วนซื่น. Thairath (in Thai). April 17, 2026. Retrieved April 23, 2026.
- ↑ "Angsumalin in Wonderland". Bangkok Post. April 5, 2013. Archived from the original on October 2, 2022. Retrieved January 14, 2019.
- ↑ "Love during wartime". The Nation. April 5, 2013. Archived from the original on January 14, 2019. Retrieved January 14, 2019.
- ↑ "Nadech Kugimiya with his short film". Bangkok Post. February 27, 2015. Archived from the original on October 2, 2022. Retrieved August 20, 2018.
- ↑ "History in the Himmaphan Forest". The Nation. July 12, 2018. Archived from the original on August 7, 2018. Retrieved August 7, 2018.
- ↑ "Blockbusters a shot in the arm for Thai film industry". The Nation. October 23, 2018. Archived from the original on January 14, 2019. Retrieved January 14, 2019.
- ↑ "Nadech goes from womaniser to womanly in TV series". The Nation. August 16, 2017. Archived from the original on August 7, 2018. Retrieved August 7, 2018.
- ↑ "Nadech becomes an alien". The Nation. April 4, 2017. Archived from the original on August 7, 2018. Retrieved August 7, 2018.
External links
[edit]- 1991 births
- Living people
- 21st-century Thai male actors
- Thai male film actors
- Thai male television actors
- Thai people of Austrian descent
- Male actors from Khon Kaen province
- Rangsit University alumni
- Thai television personalities
- Thai singer-songwriters
- Thai YouTubers
- Thai record producers
- Thai composers
- Thai male stage actors
- Thai male musical theatre actors
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