Davika Hoorne facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Davika Hoorne
ดาวิกา โฮร์เน่
Davika in 2024
Born	(1992-05-16) May 16, 1992 (age 33) Bangkok, Thailand
Other names	Mai (ใหม่)
Occupation	Actress model singer YouTuber
Years active	2010–present
Agent	Mine Media Production
Notable work	Mae Nak in Pee Mak Im in Heart Attack Tantawan in My Ambulance Nubdao in Astrophile
Partner(s)	Chantavit Dhanasevi (2018–present)

Davika Hoorne (Thai: ดาวิกา โฮร์เน่), often called Mai (Thai: ใหม่), is a famous Thai actress, model, singer, and YouTuber. She started acting in 2010 and quickly became well-known. She is famous for her roles in movies like Pee Mak and Heart Attack. She has also starred in popular TV shows such as My Ambulance and Astrophile. Davika has won many awards for her acting, including "Best Actress" several times. She is also known for being a global brand ambassador for big fashion companies.

Early Life and Family

Davika Hoorne was born in Bangkok, Thailand. Her father is from Belgium, and her mother is Thai. Her mother gave her the nickname "Mai" after a famous Thai singer, Mai Charoenpura. When Davika was 10 years old, her parents separated. She was then raised by her mother and aunt.

Acting Career

Davika began her career as a model in 2010. Soon after, she got her first main acting role in the TV series Ngao Kammathep.

Big Movie Successes

Davika became very famous with the movie Pee Mak in 2013. This movie was a huge hit and earned more than 1 billion Thai baht, making it one of Thailand's most successful films ever! It was also popular in many other countries like Australia and other parts of Asia.

In 2015, she starred in the romantic comedy Heart Attack. This film was directed by a well-known indie director and won many awards.

Popular TV Shows

In 2016, Davika appeared in the comedy movie Suddenly Twenty. This was a Thai version of a very popular Korean movie called Miss Granny.

In 2019, she starred in the TV series My Ambulance. This show became very popular around the world. Davika also worked with a South Korean singer named Ali on a music video called “No Way”. She also collaborated with Vietnamese singer So’n Tùng M-TP on the song “Run Now” for the show's soundtrack.

In 2022, Davika played the main character, Nubdao, in the romantic series Astrophile. This show was a big success both in Thailand and internationally. It was even trending as the number one show in Thailand and number two worldwide! She also played Keetika in You Are My Heartbeat.

In 2023, Davika took on a lead role in the series Love Hurts.

Fashion and Brand Partnerships

Davika is a big name in the fashion world. She has attended major fashion events around the globe, including Tokyo Fashion Week, New York Fashion Week, London Fashion Week, and Milan Fashion Week.

She has modeled for famous brands like Michael Kors and Dolce & Gabbana. She is also a spokesperson for well-known brands such as L'Oréal and Bolon Eyewear.

In recent years, Davika has become a brand ambassador for Gucci and Gucci Beauty. This means she helps represent these brands all over the world. She has also worked with Bulgari, a famous Italian jewelry company, as their "House Friend" for the South Asia Pacific region.

Helping Others

Davika uses her fame to help important causes.

• In 2016, she supported UNICEF's "Basket of Hope" campaign. This campaign helps children who are affected by emergencies around the world.
• In 2018, she became Thailand's ambassador for WildAid's "Ivory Free" campaign. She loves elephants and wants to stop people from buying or using ivory. Her message is clear: “Ivory is beautiful only on elephants.”

Public Image

Davika is one of the most followed female artists in Thailand on Instagram, with over 18 million followers. Since 2018, she has been in a relationship with actor Chantavit Dhanasevi. She is also known as one of the "Top 3 Most Powerful Actresses as Brand Ambassadors" in Thailand, showing how influential she is.

Filmography

Film

Television Series

Music Video Appearances

Awards and Recognition

Davika Hoorne has won many awards throughout her career for her amazing acting. Here are some of her most notable achievements:

• Best Actress Awards:

* She won "Best Actress" at the 25th Suphannahong National Film Awards for her role in Heart Attack (2015). This is a very important film award in Thailand. * She also won "Best Actress" for two years in a row at the Thai Film Directors Association Awards. * In 2022, she won "Best Actress" at the 13th Nataraja Awards and the 18th Komchadluek Awards for her role in Wanthong. * In 2024, she won "Best Actress in a Webseries" at the 15th Nataraja Awards for 6ixtynin9: The Series.

• International Awards:

* In 2023, she won "Best Global Teleplay Leading Actress" at the 36th Global Arts and Television Huading Awards, which is an international award.

• Other Key Awards:

* She has won "Female Rising Star" early in her career. * She has been recognized as a "Superstar Award – Female" multiple times at the Kazz Awards. * She also won "Best Performance of the Year" at the Bioscope Awards for Heart Attack.