Alexander Rendell
Alexander Rendell | |
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 Alexander singing in 2009 | |
| Born | Alexander Simon Rendell 9 January 1990 |
| Education | Chulalongkorn University (Faculty of Communication Arts) |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Agent | Channel 3 (2006–present) |
| Height | 1.72 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in) |
| Website | http://www.alexrendell.com/ |
Alexander Simon "Alex" Rendell (Template:Lang-th; born January 9, 1990) or Nirawit Rendell (Template:Lang-th), is an English-Thai actor, singer, environmentalist and UNEP Goodwill ambassador who has starred in Thai films such as The Tesseract (2003), Indiana Joai: Elephant Cemetery (2003), Pisaj (2004) and 13 Beloved (2006). Alexander is also the co-founder and chief executive officer of the Environmental Education Center Thailand (EEC Thailand) founded in 2015 and the first Thai UNEP Goodwill Ambassador, appointed on 5 June 2020.[1][2]
Early life and education
Alexander Simon Rendell was born in Jakarta, Indonesia on 9 January 1990 to Thai mother Duangsom and English father Benjamin Rendell. He has an older sister, Bonita Rendell, and a younger brother, Simon Rendell.[3] In Jakarta, his father had been working as a chef and the family resided in Indonesia before moving back to Bangkok, Thailand when he was 4 years old. Also, Alexander's career started at age 4 when he first appeared in 40 commercials in Thailand. At age 10, Alexander met conservationist Kru Alonkot Chukaew at Koh Yai, Thailand while he was doing research on wild elephants. Kru later became a mentor for Alexander where Alexander became a student and started helping injured elephants.[2] At age 16, he changed his first contract with Channel 3 as an actor.[4]
In 2008, he graduated from Bangkok Patana School, and attended the Faculty of Communication Arts, International Program, Chulalongkorn University. He graduated in 2012 and has diverted his full attention to series/movies.[5] Alexander also has a master's degree in environmental social science.[1]
Career
As a singer, Alexander prefers solo shows such as provincial events and usually organizes them himself over having a manager.
Environmentalism
Alexander was first exposed to diving on a holiday in the Maldives. The hotel he was residing at was also offering DSD programs and after two weeks he became a PADI Open water diver. Diving would later influence Alexander to become an environmentalist as it made him grew to love the ocean. His diving today mostly concerns conservation.[2] For his role in environmentalism, he was appointed by the United Nations Environmental Programme one 5 June 2020 as a Goodwill Ambassador, the first person from Thailand to hold the title.
EEC Thailand
In 2015, Alexander co-founded the Environmental Education Center Thailand (EEC Thailand) with Kru Alonkot Chukaew with the goal of raising the public's awareness and understanding around the environment as well as to promote sustainable use of natural resources. One of the main accomplishments of EEC is education around a 1000 children each year as well as conversation projects for endagendered sea and land creatures in Thailand.[6] The organization operates 150 camps within Thailand.[1]
Personal life
Rendell enjoys playing football and supports Manchester United. He has played for his Highschool - Bangkok Patana and helped clinch multiple BISAC & SEASAC trophies. His favourite number is 22 and he is part of PUAKKUA since 1993/1994.[7] One of his favourite diving spots in Thailand is Koh Haa lagoon, near Koh Lanta. Apart from diving, Alexander also enjoys cycling.[4]
Discography
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- เพลง "แพ้อากาศ" ในอัลบั้ม คอนเวอร์เจนซ์เลิฟวัน
- เพลง "นกไม่เห็นฟ้า ปลาไม่เห็นน้ำ"
- เพลง "หากฉันรู้" ประกอบละคร อาคม
Concerts
| Concert | Date | Place | Artists |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOVE IS IN THE AIR : CHANNEL3 CHARITY CONCERT | 29 April 2017 | Impact, Muang Thong Thani | All Channel 3 actors |
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Final Combat | ||
| The Tesseract | Wit | ||
| Indiana Joai: Elephant Cemetery | |||
| 2004 | Pisaj | Arm | |
| Peter Pan | PeterPan | Dubbed Voice | |
| 2006 | 13 Beloved | Tay | |
| 2010 | Thad Hang Ploy Wat Series The Movie | Jod | |
| 2011 | Lud 4 Lud | tor | |
| Love Julinsee (Ruk Man Yai Mak) | Yoh | ||
| 2013 | Hashima Project | Aof |
Television Dramas
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | The Hitman Story | Boy Chanayus | Channel 7 | |
| 1999 | Khun Chai | Dong (childhood) | ||
| Ruk Sud Tai Tee Plai Fah | Mangpor | Channel 3 | ||
| Saeng Tian | Thit | Channel 7 | honor Phra Kiat series under the sun | |
| 2000 | Yord Cheewun | Channel 3 | ||
| 2001 | Tong Poon Kohk Por Radon Dtem Kan | |||
| Keb Pandin | Naka | Channel 7 | ||
| Pee Lieng Gor Samret Roop | art | Channel 3 | ||
| 2002 | Luk Poo Chai | Manoch (child) | Channel 7 | |
| Baung Ban Ja Torn | Laemthong | |||
| Sao Noi Tha Kieng Kaew | Pong | |||
| Mae Yai Tee Ruk | Wanrob / "Rob" [Young] | Channel 3 | ||
| 2003 | Kroom Som See | Channel 7 | ||
| Kasattriya | Ekathotsarot [Young] | Channel 5 | ||
| 2004 | Rak Sud Kouw | Channel 3 | ||
| 2005 | Mor Pee Cyber | Channel 7 | ||
| 2006 | Kadee Ded...Haed Haeng Ruk | Ron | ||
| Sadut Ruk | Young Krit | Channel 3 | ||
| Bua Prim Nam | ||||
| 2007 | Ma Nee Din | Pokpong | ||
| 2008 | Prik Tai Gub Bai Kao | Pon | ||
| Sood Tae Jai Ja Kwai Kwa | Pattana "Pat" | |||
| 2009 | Plerng See Roong | Kuat | Cameo | |
| 2010 | 3 Hua Jai | Chat | ||
| 2011 | Sapai Mai Rai Sakdena | Geng | ||
| Ruk Pathiharn | Rawipaat | |||
| 2012 | Hong Sabud Lai | Yutsawee "Wee"/ Don | ||
| 2013 | Rang Pratana | Poowadon | ||
| Samee | Ram Lin Watanatawakorn | |||
| Saap Pra Peng | ||||
| 2014 | Ruk Tong Om | Himself | Cameo | |
| Suay Rai Sai Lub | ||||
| Sam Bai Mai Thao | Saengchan | |||
| 2016 | Luerd Ruk Toranong | H.S.H. Banbariwat | ||
| 2017 | Arkom | Arkom | ||
| Sai Tarn Hua Jai | Sawat | |||
| 2018 | Kom Faek (2018) | Plerng Gumpanard | ||
| Pbee Kaew Nang Hong | Sinthorn (Sin) | |||
| 2019 | Rak Jang Aoey | Plerng Gumpanard | Cameo | |
| Tee Krai Tee Mun | Akira | |||
| 2021 | Sud Rai Sud Rak | Don't |
Awards
| Year | Award | Category/Reason | Nominated Work | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Golden Television Award | No. 28 Outstanding Male Supporting Actor | Samee | |
| The 5th Dance Award | Best Supporting Actor | |||
| Kom Chad Lueu Award 11 | Best Supporting Actor | |||
| 2014 | Nine Entertainment Awards | Male Actor of the Year | ||
| 2016 | M Thai Top Talk | Most talked about male branch | [8] | |
| 2019 | Gen.T (Thailand) | Inspiring young people to protect the planet | [9] |
References
- ^ a b c "Alexander Rendell". UNEP. 2020-12-01. Retrieved 2023-07-16.
- ^ a b c King, Peta (2017-10-03). "My PADI Story: Alexander Rendell - Singer, Actor, PADI Instructor & Conservationist". blog.padi.com. Retrieved 2023-07-16.
- ^ "ประวัติ "อเล็กซ์ เรนเดลล์" หนุ่มรักสิ่งแวดล้อม ตัวแทนทูตสันถวไมตรีคนแรกของไทย". www.sanook.com/campus (in Thai). 2020-06-22. Retrieved 2023-07-17.
- ^ a b Irin (2019-03-13). "7 ที่สุด 'อเล็กซ์ เรนเดลล์' จากซุปตาร์ฟันน้ำนมสู่หนุ่มนักอนุรักษ์ – UndubZapp". Retrieved 2023-07-17.
- ^ "Convergence Love 1 - Convergence Love 1 - You2play.com: เว็บไซต์สำหรับคนรักดนตรีอิสระ ฟังเพลงออนไลน์ มิวสิควิดีโอ ข้อมูลศิลปิน โหลดเพลง ข่าว คลิป เบื้องหลัง โค้ดเพลง hi5 facebook twitter ตัวอย่างหนัง ภาพยนตร์". Archived from the original on 2009-12-03. Retrieved 2009-10-15.
- ^ "Our Story". EEC. Retrieved 2023-07-16.
- ^ "The Official of Alex Rendell ~ อเล็กซ์ เรนเดลล์ แฟนคลับ ~". Archived from the original on 2009-09-04. Retrieved 2009-10-15.
- ^ "M Thai Top Talk Awards 2016". Tlcthai. 3 March 2016. Archived from the original on 8 March 2016. Retrieved 16 April 2016.
- ^ Asia, Tatler. "Gen.T List: young leaders create change in Thailand and Asia". Tatler Asia. Retrieved 2023-07-17.
External links
- alexrendell.com Archived 2009-09-04 at the Wayback Machine
- Alexander Rendell at IMDb
- Environmental Education Center