Mario Maurer
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Born | [1] | 4 December 1988
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Years active | 2004–present |
Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
Mario Maurer (Thai: มาริโอ้ เมาเร่อ, Thai: [māːrīʔôː māw.rɤ̂ː]; German: [ˈmaːʁio ˈmaʊ̯ʁɐ]) is a Thai actor and model. He was in the 2007 film Love of Siam and the 2010 sleeper hit Crazy Little Thing Called Love. He was also in Thailand's highest grossing film of all time, Pee Mak alongside Davika Hoorne. He was part of a group called 4+1 Channel 3 Superstar with actors Nadech Kugimiya, Prin Suparat, Pakorn Chatborirak and Phupoom Pongpanu.
Early life and education
Maurer was born to a German father and a Thai Chinese mother.[2] He has an older brother named Marco, who is a Thai rapper.[3][4] Maurer graduated from Saint Dominic School and earned his bachelor's degree from the Faculty of Law, Ramkhamhaeng University.[5][6] In 2017, he received his master's degree in Political Communication from Krirk University.[7]
Actor and model
At 16 years old, Maurer was approached at Siam Square to try out modeling.[8] From then on, he started doing photo shoots, commercials and music videos. In 2007, he made his feature film debut in a leading role in Love of Siam, written and directed by Chukiat Sakweerakul.[9] The role "Tong" was his first big break; it brought him many accolades and instant fame far beyond Thailand's borders. Commenting on his newfound fame, Maurer said, "I didn't want to do it, acting wasn't on my to-do list." He decided to do the movie because he trusted director Chukiat and the movie would give him many opportunities and money to help his family.[10]
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He won the Best Actor award in the Starpics Thai Films Awards, and was also nominated in the Bangkok Critics Assembly and Star Entertainment Awards.[11]
Director Bhandit Rittakol had approached Maurer for Boonchu 9, but he was tied up with other projects.[12] He was cast in the 2008 Chatchai Naksuriya film Friendship. The film is set around 1983. Maurer starred opposite Apinya Sakuljaroensuk,[13] as a 12th grade student. That same year, he appeared in a segment of the four-story anthology 4 Romance, (segment "Joob" or Kiss) directed by Rashane Limtrakul.[14] Maurer's projects after 2008 included a comedy-horror film written and directed by Yuthlert Sippapak, and the 2009 film Rahtree Reborn, in which he starred opposite Chermarn Boonyasak.[15]
Maurer gained popularity after he starred in the 2010 film First Love and Thailand's highest grossing film of all time, Pee Mak.
Other work
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Maurer teamed up with his older brother Marco in the hip hop duo "PsyCho & Lil'Mario". They released their debut PsyCho & Lil'Mario: Dem Crazy Boyz on 31 October 2007.[16] Maurer worked as a hypeman in this album. He would later on describe it as "just for fun. I know myself – I'm not a singer. That's not my dream."[10]
Maurer participated in endorsements for the first time for Exit Rollon and other popular brands such as The Pizza Company, Sugus, and Foremost. He was also the presenter for Honda Jazz, and was in the cloud 9 commercial by Unilever company.[17] He also did endorsements for Pepsi, Dutchmill, and Sony Ericsson. In July 2011, he signed an endorsement contract for the Philippine clothing brand Penshoppe, following the unexpected popularity from his film Crazy Little Thing Called Love shown on the ABS-CBN network.[18] He also signed a movie contract with Star Cinema, a Philippine film production company. He was paired with Filipina film and television actress Erich Gonzales in the film released in 2012, Suddenly It's Magic.[19] On 28 October 2011, Maurer had a press and fan conference at the Philippine International Convention Center with thousands of fans in attendance, as a part of his official launch as a Penshoppe endorser.[20] On 29 October, he hit the runway at the Philippine Fashion Week held at the SMX Convention Center.[21][22] On 3 August 2013, Maurer returned to the Philippines to promote his movie Pee Mak and had a fan conference at two venues, SM North EDSA and SM Mall of Asia the following day with Baifern Pimchanok,[23] as part of Pimchanok's official launch as Penshoppe endorser.[24] Thousands of fans were in attendance in continuing support for both stars and their 2010 hit movie First Love.
Maurer person can be revived up to hours after falling the word ice into the water of the year, Suddenly It's Magic and Kissed by the Rain figure ice skating biggest project Taiwanese Drama Frozen Heart co-starring Ivy Shao Yu-wei Samuel Gu and Aggie Hsieh in Disney + Hotstar and SETTV 2025
Personal life
Maurer's personal interests include skateboarding, hip hop, and driving cars. He is also a naturist. Although he is of German descent, he doesn't speak German. He understands basic words and phrases in Mandarin as he studied the language while he was in high school.[25][26] His father Roland Maurer died of a diabetes-related heart attack on 27 June 2011.[27] He has a very close relationship with his brother Marco, a hip-hop artist and actor.[28][29]
Filmography
Films
Year | Title | Role | Notes | With |
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2007 | The Love of Siam | Tong | Main role | Witwisit Hiranyawongkul |
2008 | Friendship | Singha | Apinya Sakuljaroensuk | |
4 Romance | Mee / Beaver | Apissara Tudti | ||
2009 | Rahtree Reborn | Rung | Laila Boonyasak | |
Rahtree Revenge | ||||
2010 | Saranae Siblor | Ake | Araya A.Hargate | |
A Little Thing Called Love | Shone | Pimchanok Luevisadpaibul | ||
Eternity | Young buddhist monk | Cameo appearance | None | |
The Dog | Art | Main role | ||
Saranae Hen Phi | Doh | Patcharapa Chaichua | ||
2011 | The Outrage | Monk | None | |
Bangkok Assassins | Na | Jarinya Sirimongkolsakul | ||
2012 | Friends Never Die | Gun | Monchanok Saengchaipiangpen | |
Rak Sud Teen | Aek | Amena Gul | ||
Love On That Day | Martin | Chinese film | Ye Qing | |
Jan Dara: The Beginning | Jan Dara | Main role | None | |
Thailand (Long Distance Relationship) | Himself | Short film cameo | ||
Suddenly It's Magic | Marcus Hanson | Philippine film | Erich Gonzales | |
2013 | Pee Mak | Mak | Main role | Davika Hoorne |
Jan Dara: The Finale | Jan Dara | None | ||
2015 | Prisana | Mario | Short film | Davika Hoorne |
2016 | Take Me Home | Tan | Main role | Wannarot Sonthichai |
2017 | Saranae Love You | Himself | Seo Ji-yeon | |
2019 | Khun Phaen Begins | Keaw | None | |
2020 | Low Season | Phut | Ploypailin Thangprabhaporn | |
2021 | 77 Heartwarmings | Marvel | Chinese film | None |
2022 | Al Love You | Bobby | Main role | Pimchanok Luevisadpaibul |
Six Characters | Khamron Singha | None | ||
2023 | Khun Phan 3 | Suea Mahesuan | ||
TBA | Rider | Tien | Main role | Sarocha Chankimha |
Television series
Year | Title | Role | With | Network |
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2010 | Tai Fah Tawan Diew | Minho | Varitthisa Limthammahisorn | Modernine TV |
2011 | Plerng Torranong | Plerngrit "Plerng" | Natapohn Tameeruks | Channel 3 |
2012 | Rak Kerd Nai Talad Sode | Tong | Rasri Balenciaga Chirathiwat | |
2013 | Madam Dun | Neks | Laila Boonyasak | |
2014 | Roy Ruk Hak Liam Tawan | Onizuka Takeshi (Tawan) | Natapohn Tameeruks | |
Roy Fun Tawan Duerd | ||||
2015 | Song Huajai Nee Puea Tur | Tharatorn / Warong | Chalida Vijitvongthong | |
2017 | Bunlang Dok Mai | Anawin | Jarinporn Joonkiat | |
Game of Thrones Season 7 | Jon Snow (Voice only, Thai dub) | None | HBO Asia | |
Buang Banjathorn | Laoperng | Davika Hoorne | Channel 3 | |
2019 | Thong Ake Mor Yah Tah Chaloang | Thong Ake | Kimberley Anne Woltemas | |
2022 | Keu Ter (Bad Romeo) | Kaokla | Urassaya Sperbund | |
2023 | Mor Luang | Thong-on | Kimberley Anne Woltemas | |
2024 | Kissed by the Rain | TBA | Natapohn Tameeruks | |
2025 | Frozen Heart | Tong Warong | Ivy Shao | SETTV |
TBA | Bad Dog | Kaoaka | kao supassara | Channel 3 |
Ost.
- Movies: Pee Mak (พี่มาก..พระโขนง)
- Songs: (ขอมือเธอหน่อย(cover version) ร้องร่วมกับ ณัฏฐพงษ์ ชาติพงศ์, พงศธร จงวิลาส, อัฒรุต คงราศรี และ กันตพัฒน์ สีดา) On Air YouTube:GTHchannel
- Dramas: Bunlang Dok Mai (บัลลังก์ดอกไม้)
- Songs: (กลัวจะเผลอรักเธอไปสักวัน ร้องร่วมกับ จรินทร์พร จุนเกียรติ) On Air YouTube:Ch3Thailand Music
- Songs: (ขอบคุณ (Acoustic Version)) On Air YouTube:Ch3Thailand Music
- Dramas: Bad Romeo (คือเธอ)
- Songs: Touch Touch - (ศดานันท์ บาเล็นซิเอก้า (Feat.)) On Air YouTube:Ch3Thailand Music
- Dramas Frozen Heart (邵雨薇)
- Songs Xiang Lim Mao (和道妹) Ivy Shao SETTV
- 2007 Pak Di Khi Ngao Aotae Chai – Mila (ปากดี ขี้เหงา เอาแต่ใจ - จามิล่า พันธ์พินิจ) (RS/YouTube:welovekamikaze) with
Awards and nominations
Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee / Work | Result | Ref. |
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Asia Model Awards | 2017 | Asia Special Award – Model | Mario Maurer | Won | |
Asian Academy Creative Awards | 2018 | Best Comedy Performance | Saranae Love You | Nominated | |
2019 | Thong EK: The Herbal Master | Nominated | |||
Asian Film Awards | 2008 | Best Supporting Actor | Love of Siam | Nominated | |
2012 | The Outrage | Nominated | |||
Bangkok Critics Assembly Awards | 2008 | Best Actor | Love of Siam | Nominated | |
2014 | Pee Mak | Nominated | |||
2017 | Take Me Home | Nominated | |||
2021 | Low Season | Won | |||
Busan International Film Festival | 2022 | Marie Claire Asia Star Awards: Face of Asia | Mario Maurer | Won | |
Daradaily the Great Awards | 2011 | Best Actor – Film | First Love | Nominated | |
2013 | Jan Dara: The Beginning | Nominated | |||
2014 | Pee Mak | Won | |||
2015 | Best Actor – TV | Roy Ruk Hak Liam Tawan | Nominated | ||
2016 | Cool Guy of the Year | Mario Maurer | Nominated | ||
2017 | Best Actor – Film | Take Me Home | Nominated | ||
Kom Chad Luek Awards | 2012 | Best Actor – TV | Plerng Toranong | Nominated | |
Popular Vote – Actor | Mario Maurer | Nominated | |||
2013 | Best Actor – TV | Rak Kerd Nai Talad Sod | Nominated | ||
2017 | Best Actor – Film | Take Me Home | Nominated | ||
2021 | Low Season | Nominated | |||
2023 | Best Actor – TV | Bad Romeo | Nominated | ||
Nataraj Awards | 2023 | Best Actor | Bad Romeo | Nominated | |
Nine Entertain Awards | 2012 | Plerng Torranong, Bangkok Assassins, The Outrage | Nominated | ||
2013 | Friends Never Die, Rak Sud Teen, Rak Kerd Nai Talad Sode, Jan Dara: The Beginning | Nominated | |||
2014 | Pee Mak, Madam Dun, Jan Dara: The Finale | Won | |||
2017 | Public Favorite | Mario Maurer | Nominated | ||
2023 | Best Actor | Al Love You, Bad Romeo, Six Characters | Won | ||
2024 | Khun Phan 3, Mor Luang | Nominated | |||
OK! Awards | 2008 | Rising Star | Love of Siam | Won | |
2013 | Spotlight | Pee Mak | Won | ||
Female Heartthrob | Mario Maurer | Nominated | |||
2014 | Nominated | ||||
2016 | Nominated | ||||
Saraswati Awards | 2018 | Popular Male Star | Mario Maurer | Nominated | |
Seesan Awards | 2014 | Popular Male Lead | Roy Ruk Hak Liam Tawan | Won | |
2019 | Best Couple with Kimberley Anne Woltemas | Thong EK: The Herbal Master | Won | ||
Seventeen Choice Awards | 2008 | Seventeen Choice Hottie Male | Mario Maurer | Won | |
2011 | Nominated | ||||
2012 | Seventeen Choice Actor | Won | |||
2013 | Hot Guy of the Year | Won | |||
2014 | Seventeen Choice Actor | Won | |||
Siam Dara Star Awards | 2008 | Male Rising Star | Love of Siam | Won | |
2013 | Best Actor in a Motion Picture | Pee Mak | Won | ||
Popular Male Star | Mario Maurer | Nominated | |||
2014 | Nominated | ||||
2015 | Nominated | ||||
2016 | Nominated | ||||
Starpics Thai Films Awards | 2008 | Best Actor | Love of Siam | Won | |
2014 | Pee Mak | Nominated | |||
2017 | Take Me Home | Nominated | |||
2021 | Low Season | Won | |||
T-Pageant | 2008 | Hot Man of the Year | Mario Maurer | Won | |
Thailand National Film Association Awards | 2023 | Best Actor | Six Characters | Nominated | |
Top Awards | 2009 | Best New Actor – Film | Friendship | Won | |
2010 | Best Actor – Film | Rahtree Reborn | Nominated | ||
2011 | First Love | Won | |||
2013 | Jan Dara: The Beginning | Nominated | |||
TV Gold Awards | 2013 | Best Actor | Rak Kerd Nai Talad Sod | Nominated | |
2014 | Madam Dun | Nominated | |||
2020 | Thong EK: The Herbal Master | Won | |||
2023 | Bad Romeo | Won | |||
2024 | Mor Luang | Pending | |||
White TV Awards | 2021 | Best Actor | Thong EK: The Herbal Master | Won |
Listicles
Publisher | Year | Listicle | Placement | Ref. |
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Forbes | 2020 | 100 Digital Stars (Asia) | Placed | [30] |
GQ Thailand | 2017 | GQ Men of the Year – Male Lead | Won | |
Men's Health Thailand | 2015 | Men's Health Best Seller | Won | |
Numéro Thailand | 2017 | Best Beauty Brands Products 2017–18 – Male Best Skin | Won |
References
- ^ a b c "มาริโอ้ เมาเร่อ โอ้ ประวัติ อัลบั้มดารา มาริโอ้ เมาเร่อ โอ้ ประวัติดารา" [Mario Maurerio biography]. Nangdee (in Thai). Archived from the original on 16 October 2021. Retrieved 27 February 2021.
- ^ "Mario Maurer's Odyssey". Augustman. 4 December 2018. Archived from the original on 16 May 2021. Retrieved 27 February 2021.
- ^ นิตยสารเธอกับฉัน ฉบับที่ 576 เดือน มีนาคม 2551 หน้า 89-91
- ^ Marco Maurer Archived 30 September 2008 at the Wayback Machine nyuclub.com
- ^ "มาริโอ้ เมาเร่อ". Archived from the original on 25 October 2021. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
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- ^ Love of Siam Movieseer. Retrieved 29 December 2007.
- ^ a b Francois Oosthuizen, "2Profile_MARIO". 2 Magazine. September 2008. p.67-81
- ^ 2007 Thai film awards summary Archived 9 February 2008 at the Wayback Machine Thaicinema. Retrieved 17 February 2011.
- ^ All in the family Archived 2 December 2020 at the Wayback Machine Dailyxpress
- ^ Mario and Saiparn in Friendship Archived 14 February 2012 at the Wayback Machine Sanook (in Thai)
- ^ "ปรัชญา" เชื่อมั่น รักต่างมุมมอง "ฝัน-หวาน-อาย-จูบ" โดนแน่ Archived 30 March 2017 at the Wayback Machine Dailynews (in Thai)
- ^ Buppha Reborn Archived 15 June 2012 at the Wayback Machine Thaicinema
- ^ "Mario Maurer". Hamburger Magazine. November 2007.
- ^ Honda Jazz Archived 13 January 2010 at the Wayback Machine Positioningmag
- ^ Thai heartthrob Mario Maurer set to visit Manila for a local endorsement. Archived 24 July 2013 at the Wayback Machine.
- ^ Mario Maurer meets with Star Cinema executives for a possible movie and Maurer really have fun to have a movie with Erich Gonzales. Archived 18 April 2023 at the Wayback Machine PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz. 8 August 2011. Retrieved 13 January 2012.
- ^ Mario Maurer Fan Conference (FanCon) in Manila Announced. Archived 2011-10-31 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 29 October 2011.
- ^ ABS-CBN News Archived 28 October 2011 at the Wayback Machine. 28 September 2011. Retrieved 29 October 2011.
- ^ Mario Maurer to headline Philippine Fashion Week this October. Archived 18 April 2023 at the Wayback Machine. PEP.ph. 16 October 2011. Retrieved 29 October 2011.
- ^ "Spot.ph: Your One-Stop Urban Lifestyle Guide to the Best of Manila". Spot.ph. Archived from the original on 3 August 2013. Retrieved 27 February 2021.
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- ^ The other Mario Archived 9 October 2017 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 14 June 2012.
- ^ สัมผัส "มาริโอ้" ตัวเป็นๆ Archived 9 October 2017 at the Wayback Machine โดย ผู้จัดการออนไลน์ 14 พฤศจิกายน 2550 14:23 น.
- ^ [1] Archived 24 June 2018 at the Wayback Machine (in Thai)
- ^ Krissa, Donida (12 January 2012). "Mario Maurer isn't bothered by Erich Gonzales revealing that he has a girlfriend". Push. Archived from the original on 27 April 2012. Retrieved 14 June 2012.
- ^ "Mario Maurer downgrades relationship status with Gubgib to the word 'friends'". Sugar Daily. 31 January 2013. Archived from the original on 6 October 2014. Retrieved 5 July 2014.
- ^ Kang, John; Loan, Khong; Kim, Jean-hee; Chi, Emma; Lee, Wei; Wang, Yue; Wells, Jennifer (8 December 2020). Watson, Rana Webhe (ed.). "Forbes Asia's 100 Digital Stars". Forbes. Archived from the original on 8 December 2020. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
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- Male actors from Bangkok
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- Thai people of Chinese descent
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