Nadech Kugimiya
Nadech Kugimiya | |
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| Born | December 17, 1991 |
| Other names | Barry |
| Alma mater | Rangsit University, Thailand |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Model |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) |
| Website | Official website |
Nadech Kugimiya[1] (Thai: ณเดชน์ คูกิมิยะ; born December 17, 1991) is a Thai-born actor and model of Thai and Austrian descent. He is best known for his roles in Duang Jai Akkanee, Game Rai Game Rak, Sunset at Chaophraya, The Rising Sun Series, and The Crown Princess. He is a member of the group called 4+1 Channel 3 Superstar with Mario Maurer, Prin Suparat, Pakorn Chatborirak, and Phupoom Pongpanu.
Personal life
Nadech Kugimiya was born on December 17, 1991 in Khon Kaen, Thailand. He is of Thai and Austrian descent. He is the adopted child of Yoshio Kugimiya (his adoptive father) and Sudarat Kugimiya (his adoptive mother – also his biological aunt). His biological father is Austrian and his biological mother is Thai. His nickname "Barry" comes from his original nickname "Brand". He graduated from Rangsit University, Thailand with Bachelor Degree of Communication Arts, major in Film and Video. He is currently continuing his Master's degree.[2]
He says he didn't mean to deceive anyone when he falsely portrayed himself as half Thai, half Japanese. Declaring he was unworried by the resulting fuss, he 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 honour 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," he said.[3]
Career
He started his career as a model at the age of 17. In 2010, he made his feature drama debut in a leading 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 Game Rai Game Rak as "Saichon / Charles Makovich" alongside Urassaya Sperbund. He is also a member of the group called 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 Thailand actors[4] and endorsers as well as being called the "King of Presenters".[5] He is also one of the most visible celebrities in the television ads, print ads and billboards.[6] He has endorsed many major brands including Shopee, OPPO, 7-Eleven, Air Asia, Daikin, and TrueMove H.
He is one of the most decorated Thailand actors. He has received more than 130 awards including Best Actor award from many major awards; Suphannahong National Film Awards, Mekhala Awards, Nataraja Awards, and TV Gold Awards.[7] He also frequently appears on listings of the most popular and influential people in Thailand.[8]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Production | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Ngao Rak Luang Jai | Nawa Gamtornpuwanat | Maker-Y | Channel 3 |
| Thara Himalaya | Akkanee Adisuan (Fai) | Maker-Y | ||
| 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 | Roy Ruk Hak Liam Tawan (The Rising Sun: Part 1) | Ryu Onitzuka | Maker-Y | |
| Roy Fun Tawan Duerd (The Rising Sun: Part 2) | Maker Group | |||
| 2015 | Lom Sorn Ruk | Pranon / Pran | No Problem | |
| Tarm Ruk Keun Jai | Seehanat (Nai Singh) | Lakorn Thai | ||
| 2017 | Leh Lub Salub Rang[9] | Captain Ramin Toongpraplerng | No Problem | |
| 2018 | The Crown Princess | Lieutenant Commander Davin Samuthyakorn | Thong Entertainment | |
| TBA | My Love from the Star (Thai version)[10] | Achira | Broadcast Thai TV |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Sunset at Chaophraya[11] | Kobori | Feature film debut |
| 2018 | Garuda Mahayuth Hymmapan[12] | Phaya Watchara Garuda (Voice Role) | Animated film |
| Nakee The Movie | Pongprap |
Short Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Long Rak Loey | Lead actor | Rangsit University |
| 2014 | Postcard | Lead actor | |
| 2015 | Mr.Peter's Project[13] | Lead actor / Director |
Discography
Album / Song / Ost
- Song: Give Me 5 Concert Rate A
- Song: Happy Birthday
- OST: Short Film: Long Rak Loey
- OST: Short Film: Mr. Peter's Project
- OST: Torranee Ni Nee Krai Krong
- OST: Sunset at Chaophraya
- OST: The Rising Sun Series
- OST: Lom Sorn Ruk
- OST: The Crown Princess
Concerts
- Channel 3 Anniversary Concert
- Give Me 5 Concert Rate A
- 4+1 Channel 3 Superstar
Endorsements
| Year | Brand | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2018–present | P80 Natural Essence | |
| 2018–present | Garena RoV | |
| 2018–present | Carnation Plus | [14] |
| 2017–present | Shopee | Urassaya Sperbund[15] |
| 2017–present | OPPO | Urassaya Sperbund[16] |
| 2017–present | Origin Property | [17] |
| 2017–present | Smooth E | |
| 2016–present | 7-Eleven | Urassaya Sperbund |
| 2015–present | Daikin | |
| 2013–present | AIR ASIA | [18] |
| 2013–present | AIA Thailand | [19] |
| 2012–present | TrueMove H | Urassaya Sperbund [20] |
| 2011–present | Yum Yum Instant Noodle | Urassaya Sperbund [21] |
| 2010–present | Shokubutsu for Men | |
| 2016 | EST Cola | [22] |
| 2015–2016 | Brands Veta Berry | |
| 2015 | If Fruitamin | |
| 2015 | Jub Jai | |
| 2014–2016 | Meiji Paigen Pro5 | [23] |
| 2014–2015 | Oral-B | |
| 2014 | Birdy Coffee | [24] |
| 2013 | BJ Jeans | [25] |
| 2012–2014 | Bausch & Lomb | |
| 2012–2014 | L'Oreal for Men | |
| 2012–2013 | Clear for Men | |
| 2012–2013 | Solvil et Titus | Urassaya Sperbund |
| 2012 | X-Act | Davika Hoorne |
| 2011–2017 | Lay's | Urassaya Sperbund |
| 2011 | Lay's | Paula Taylor |
| 2011–2014 | Mistine | Urassaya Sperbund |
| 2011–2013 | Mazda | |
| 2011–2012 | Yamaha Fino | |
| 2011–2012 | 12 Plus | |
| 2011–2012 | Minute Maid Pulpy | |
| 2011–2012 | Oishi | |
| 2011 | Foremost | |
| 2011 | The Capital Condo | |
| 2010–2012 | Samsung | |
| 2010–2011 | Baoji Shoes | Khemanit Jamikorn |
| 2010 | Nivea For Men | |
| 2009 | Trident Gum | Patcharapa Chaichua |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Gmember Awards | Great Fashion Image Magazine | N/A | 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 | N/A | 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 | N/A | 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 | |
| Most Popular Actor | 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 | Most Popular 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 | ||
| Kazz Awards | Male Superstar of the Year | N/A | 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 | Most Popular Actor | Won | ||
| Top Awards | Best Actor | Won | ||
| Seventeen Teen Choice Awards | Best Actor | Won | ||
| Daradaily The Great Awards | Best Actor | Won | ||
| Cool Guy of the Year | N/A | 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 | N/A | Won | |
| Crow Love Like Awards | Most Popular Artist | 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 | ||
| Daradaily The Great Awards | Cool Guy of the Year | N/A | Won | |
| Star Light Awards | Male Idol of the Year | Won | ||
| OK Awards | Male Heartthrob | Won | ||
| True Life Awards | Actor of the Year | Roy Fun Tawan Duerd (The Rising Sun: Part 2) | 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 | ||
| Seventeen Teen Choice Awards | Best Actor | 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 Artist | N/A | Won | |
| Kazz Awards | Male Superstar of the Year | Won | ||
| Daradaily The Great Awards | Cool Guy 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 | |
| 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 | N/A | Won | |
| OK Awards | OK! Sweetheart Male | Won | ||
| SeeSan Buntherng Awards | Couple of the Year (with Urassaya Sperbund) | Leh Lub Salub Rarng | Won | |
| 2018 | TV Gold Awards | Actor of the Year | Won | |
| Daradaily The Great Awards | Best Actor | Won | ||
| Nine Entertain Awards | Actor of the Year | Won | ||
| Siam Dara Star Awards | Best Actor | Won | ||
| Nataraja Awards | Best Actor | Nominated |
References
- ^ สุดารัตน์ คูกิมิยะ. ณเดชน์ในดวงใจ. กรุงเทพ : สำนักพิมพ์อิมเมจพับลิชชิ่ง, 2555. หน้า 242. Template:Th icon
- ^ Less Japanese, more Austrian
- ^ Though Nadech is not Thai-Japanese
- ^ Thai highest paid actors
- ^ Thai celebrity presenters
- ^ Nadech, Mr Everywhere
- ^ Thai celebrity awards
- ^ Poll: Most admired person of 2017
- ^ Nadech goes from womaniser to womanly in TV series
- ^ Nadech becomes an alien
- ^ Angsumalin in Wonderland
- ^ History in the Himmaphan Forest
- ^ Not just a pretty face
- ^ Milk you can squeeze
- ^ When fingers do the shopping
- ^ Superstar “Nadech Kugimiya” has been named the presenter of the Oppo F9
- ^ Nadech and his Origin
- ^ Thai Air Asia hooks superstar Nadech for campaign
- ^ AIA seeks to cater to more advanced insurance markets
- ^ TrueMove H hungry for 4G subscribers
- ^ Yum Yum, Mama target teens
- ^ Thai Drinks pushing EST in Asean
- ^ Sip to become a superhero
- ^ TV star Nadech made new presenter as Birdy targets teen drinkers
- ^ Jeans with a superstar quality
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