Cris Horwang facts for kids
Cris Horwang, whose real name is Celine Horwang (Thai: ศิริน หอวัง), is a talented Thai actress, model, singer, DJ, and ballet teacher. She was born on July 5, 1980. Cris became very famous after starring in the romantic comedy movie Bangkok Traffic Love Story in 2009. This role made her a big star in Thailand.
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About Cris Horwang
Cris was born in Bangkok, Thailand. She started working in entertainment when she was 14, appearing in advertisements. She went to Ruamrudee International School and studied dance at Aree Dance Arts School in Bangkok.
After the 1997 economic crisis, her parents decided she should study abroad. She earned a Bachelor's degree from Walnut Hill Performance Arts School in Boston. Later, she studied advanced ballet at the California Institute of the Arts in the USA.
After finishing college, Cris returned to Bangkok. She became a dance teacher at the International School Bangkok (ISB). She also worked as a DJ at Fat Radio. Her most famous role was in Bangkok Traffic Love Story. This movie earned a lot of money and won many awards.
Cris's Career Journey
Cris officially started her career in Thai entertainment after returning from the United States. She has worked in the business for many years. Her sister, Ploy Horwang, invited Cris and Koy Rachawin to be DJs on 104.5 Fat Radio. This was her first job.
She also got chances to work as a model, presenter, and singer. A producer named Tom Yutthalerd noticed her. He asked her to play "Ma Khin" in the romantic comedy movie "E-Tim tai nae". Even though it was a smaller role, her talent was clear.
Later, she was chosen to play "Meili" in Bangkok Traffic Love Story. She starred alongside the famous Thai actor, Ken Theeradej. This movie was her big breakthrough.
Since then, Cris has been a popular Thai celebrity. She has continued to work as an actress, model, singer, presenter, choreographer, and dance teacher. Some other movies she has been in include Saturday Killer (2010), Headshot (2011), Seven Something (2012), and Oh My Ghost (2013). More recently, she became a mentor on the popular TV show, The Face Thailand. In 2018, she was a guest judge on an episode of Drag Race Thailand (season 1).
In 2011, Cris also started her own brand of handbags and accessories called Secret Weapon.
Movies Cris Has Starred In
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2008 | E-Tim tai nae อีติ๋มตายแน่ |
Ma Khin | Supporting Role |
2009 | Bangkok Traffic Love Story รถไฟฟ้ามาหานะเธอ |
Mei Li | Lead Role |
Oh My Ghosts! โอ้!มายโกสต์ คุณผีช่วย |
Be | Lead Role | |
2010 | Saturday Killer มือปืนดาวพระเสาร์ |
Chris Styer | Lead Role |
2011 | HeadShot ฝนตกขึ้นฟ้า |
Rin | Supporting Role |
2012 | Seven Something รัก 7 ปี ดี 7 หน |
Mam | Lead Role |
2013 | Oh! My Ghost Khun Pee Chuay โอ้! มายโกสต์ คุณผีช่วย |
Bee | Lead Role |
2014 | The Life of Gravity แรงดึงดูด |
Mook | Lead Role |
TV Shows Cris Has Appeared In
Year | English Title | Thai Title | Role | Network | Notes |
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2014 | Club Friday The Series 4 Rue Ruk Thae Ja Pae Kvarm Thong Karn | Club Friday The Series 4 หรือรักแท้จะแพ้ความต้องการ | Fah | GMM 25 | Lead Role |
2015 | Club Friday The Series 4 6 Kvarm Ruk Mai Pid Torn Ti ... Daung Cha-Tar | Club Friday The Series 6 ความรักไม่ผิด ตอน ผิดที่ ... ดวงชะตา | Koy | Lead Role | |
Peun Ruk Peun Rissaya | พื่อนรักเพื่อนริษยา | Laila | Channel 3 | Main Cast | |
2017 | Mea Luang | เมียหลวง | Ornin | Main Cast | |
Kammathep Hunsa | กามเทพหรรษา | Horm Muen Li (Horm) | Guest | ||
Kamathep Ork Suek | กามเทพออกศึก | Lead Role | |||
Kamathep Online | กามเทพออนไลน์ | Guest | |||
Sorn Ruk Kammathep | ซ่อนรักกามเทพ | ||||
Kammathep Jum Laeng | กามเทพจำแลง | ||||
Kamathep Prab Marn | กามเทพปราบมาร | ||||
2019 | Daai Daeng | ด้ายแดง | Susie | Main Cast | |
Club Friday The Series Season 11: Lhong Ruk | Club Friday The Series 11 รักที่ไม่ได้ออกอากาศ ตอน หลงรัก | GMM 25 | |||
2020 | Bpai Hai Teung Duang Dao | ไปให้ถึงดวงดาว | Hemsuda | OneHD | |
Nuer Nai | เนื้อใน | Khem Petch | GMM 25 | ||
2022 | Mama Gogo | แม่มาคุม...หนุ่มบาร์ร้อน | Annie | ||
Suptar 2550 | ซุปตาร์2550 | Janifer (Jane) | Channel 3 | Guest | |
Rakkaew | รากแก้ว | Rungrong Naruubodee (Rong) | Main Cast | ||
Intern in My Heart | เด็กฝึกหน้าใสเติมหัวใจนายหญิง Intern in My Heart | Rin | WeTV |
Awards and Recognition
Cris Horwang has won many awards for her acting. In 2010, she received several awards for her role in Bangkok Traffic Love Story. These included the Kom Chud Lerk Award, Seventeen Choice Award, and Best Actress Award from Top Award.
Awards | ||||
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Year | Award | Category | Nominated Work | Result |
2008 | Kom Chad Luek Awards | Best Supporting Actress | E-Tim tai nae | Nominated |
Suphannahong National Film Awards | Nominated | |||
Bangkok Critics Assembly Awards | Nominated | |||
2009 | Seventeen Choice Awards | Seventeen Choice Actress | Bangkok Traffic (Love) Story | Won |
7th Kom Chad Luek Awards | Best Leading Actress | Won | ||
19th Suphannahong National Film Awards | Best Leading Actress | Won | ||
Top Awards | Best Leading Actress | Nominated | ||
Chaluem Thai Awards | Leading Actress Of The Year | Won | ||
3rd Nine Entertain Awards | Actress Of The Year | Nominated | ||
8th Star Entertainment Awards | Best Leading Actress | Won | ||
Hamburger Awards | Best Leading Actress | Won | ||
Bangkok Critics Assembly Awards | Best Leading Actress | Won | ||
Star Pick Awards | Best Leading Actress | Won | ||
Beloved Media Awards | Best Leading Actress | Won | ||
2010 | Siam Dara Awards | Best Leading Actress | Won | |
2012 | 6th Asian Film Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Headshot | Nominated |
2020 | 35th TV Gold Awards | Outstanding Leading Actress | Truth Reveals | Won |
2023 | 37th TV Gold Awards | The Root | Nominated | |
19th Kom Chad Luek Awards | Best Actress for TV series | Nominated |