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Davika Hoorne
ดาวิกา โฮร์เน่
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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

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2012 Fatherland Rachida Her first movie
2013 Pee Mak Mae Nak Thailand's highest-grossing film ever
2014 The Scar Riam Based on Thai folklore
2015 Heart Attack Im Romantic Comedy
Prissana Mai Short film
2016 Suddenly Twenty Parn Remake of a South Korean movie
2025 A Useful Ghost Arthouse film

Television Series

Year Title Role Network Ref.
2010 Ngao Kammathep Tien Channel 7
2011 Neur Manoot Kratin / Inthuka
Dok Kaew Dok Kaew
2012 Maya Rasamee Maya Rasamee / Duenram
Tawan Tor Saeng Rasa / Rot
2013 Roy Lae Sanae Luang Anuch Wichawet / Nuch
2014 Kularb Rai Kong Naai Tawan Rose / Rosarin
2015 Nang Chada Rinlanee
2016 Jao Wayha 1: Fang Nam Jarod Fah Lieutenant Tuptim (cameo) True4U
Plerng Naree Risa / Princess Pririsa Channel 3
2017 Diary Of Tootsies 2 Jenny (cameo) GMM 25
Love Beyond Time Preanuan Channel 3
Man is not real woman Sarin Mungman / Rin / Saranya / Xin ONEHD
2018 Awaiting Bride Riam
2019 My Ambulance Tantawan
2021 Wanthong Wanthong
2022 You are My Heartbeat Keetika PPTV 36
Astrophile Nubdao GMM 25
2023 Love Hurts Wey ONEHD
6ixtynin9: The Series Ms. Toom / Monruedee Sarnpan Netflix
2024 The Empress of Ayodhaya Mae Yua/Jinda ONEHD

Music Video Appearances

Year Song Title Artist Channel Ref.
2013 "Oh Please" Nat Thewphaingam True Fantasia
"Rawang.. Khun Gamlang Ngao" Sukrit Wisetkaew
2017 "No Way" Ali 1theK
"Rawạng" Hugo
2018 "Run Now" Sơn Tùng M-TP Official Video
2022 "Temperamental" (เจ้าอารมณ์) STAMP Ft. เปาวลี STAMP Apiwat
"Counting Stars" (คืนนับดาว)
Astrophile
Fluke Gawin GMMTV Records
2023 "Everyone Else Fades" Mark Tuan

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.

Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref
2011
6th OK! Awards
Female Rising Star Ngao Kammathep Won
4th Siam Dara Star Awards
Nominated
Entertainment 5 Page 1 Awards
Dok Kaew Won
2012
24th Mekkala Awards
Won
5th Siam Dara Star Awards
Female Young Actor Award Maya Rasamee Nominated
7th OK! Awards
Female Hot Stuff N/A Nominated
2013 3rd Mthai Top Talk Awards Top-Talk About Actress Tawan Tor Saeng Won
7 Color Intimate Gathering
Top Performer – Female Nominated
100 Most Spicy Idols Awards
One of the 100 Most Spicy Idols N/A Won
Channel 7 Sang San Awards
Leading Actress Award Tawan Tor Saeng Nominated
Leading Actress Performance Award Nominated
Channel 7 Favorite Female Actress Nominated
7th Kazz Awards
Top Actress Award N/A Nominated
Superstar Award – Female Won
Star's Light Awards
The Most Gorgeous Eyes Won
Top ... Stars Won
24th Star Party TV Pool Awards
Teen Idol Actress Award Won
6th Siam Dara Star Awards
Best Actress (Film) Pee Mak Won
Most Popular Female Star N/A Nominated
11th Seventeen Choice Awards
... of the Year Won
2nd Kerd Awards
Born to be Famous Award Nominated
Born to be the Best Won
Born to be Together (with Mario Maurer) Pee Mak Nominated
8th OK! Awards
Spotlight Won
Male Heartthrob N/A Nominated
2014
8th Kazz Awards
Top Actress Award Nominated
Superstar Award – Female Nominated
3rd Daradaily the Great Awards
... of the Year Nominated
Best Actress (Film) Pee Mak Won
23rd Thailand National Film Association Awards
Best Actress Nominated
7th Siam Dara Star Awards
Best Actress (TV) Kularb Rai Kong Naai Tawan Nominated
Most Popular Female Star Won
ZEN Stylish Awards
ZEN Stylish Women N/A Won
12th Seventeen Choice Awards
Seventeen Choice Actress Won
9th OK! Awards
Female Hot Stuff Nominated
1st EFM Awards
Most Popular Actor – February Kularb Rai Kong Naai Tawan Nominated
Most Popular Actor – August The Scar Nominated
2015
12th Starpics Thai Film Awards
Best Actress Nominated
4th Daradaily the Great Awards
... of the Year N/A Nominated
Best Actress (TV) Kularb Rai Kong Naai Tawan Nominated
Best Actress (Film) The Scar Nominated
24th Thailand National Film Association Awards
Best Actress Nominated
5th Mthai Top Talk Awards
Top Talk-About Actress The Scar,
Kularb Rai Kong Naai Tawan
Nominated
8th Nine Entertain Awards
Best Actress Nominated
9th Kazz Awards
Superstar Award – Female N/A Nominated
30th Saraswati Royal Awards
Best Actress The Scar Nominated
Popular Female Actress Won
12th Kom Chad Luek Awards
Best Actress (Film) Nominated
2nd EFM Awards
Most Popular Actor – April Nang Chada Nominated
8th Siam Dara Star Awards
Best Actress (TV) Won
Most Popular Female Star N/A Nominated
1st Maya Awards
Best Actress (Film) The Scar Nominated
Best Actress (TV) Nang Chada Nominated
13th Seventeen Choice Awards
Seventeen Choice Actress N/A Won
10th OK! Awards
Female Hot Stuff Nominated
2016
5th Daradaily the Great Awards
Best Actress (Film) Heart Attack Nominated
7th Bioscope Awards
Best Performance of the Year Won
6th Thai Film Director Awards
Best Actress Won
13th Starpics Thai Films Awards
Best Actress Won
25th Thailand National Film Association Awards
Best Actress Won
13th Kom Chad Luek Awards
Best Actress (Film) Won
24th Bangkok Critics Assembly Awards
Best Actress Won
4th Mekkala Star Awards
Star Vote Good of the Year N/A Nominated
10th Kazz Awards
Superstar Award – Female Won
Popular Vote – Female Nominated
9th Nine Entertain Awards
Best Actress Nang Chada,
Heart Attack
Nominated
Public Favorite N/A Nominated
1st Dara Inside Awards
Popular Actress Nang Chada Nominated
2nd Maya Awards
Best Actress (Film) Heart Attack Won
9th Siam Dara Stars Awards
Best Actress (Film) Nominated
Most Popular Female Star N/A Nominated
Men's Health
Stunning Lady of the Year Won
2017
6th Daradaily the Great Awards
Best Actress (Film) Suddenly Twenty Nominated
3rd Fever Awards
Best Actress (Film) Won
5th Howe Awards
Howe Diva Award N/A Won
26th Thailand National Film Association Awards
Best Actress Suddenly Twenty Nominated
8th Bioscope Awards
Best Performance of the Year Won
7th Mthai Top Talk Awards
Top-Talk About Actress Plerng Naree Nominated
11th OK! Awards
Female Hot Stuff N/A Nominated
14th Starpics Thai Films Awards
Best Actress Suddenly Twenty Nominated
25th Bangkok Critics Assembly Awards
Best Actress Won
7th Thai Film Director Awards
Best Actress Won
11th Kazz Awards
Superstar Award – Female N/A Won
Best Couple (with Pimchanok Luevisadpaibul) Nominated
Popular Vote – Female Nominated
10th Nine Entertain Awards
Best Actress Plerng Naree,
Suddenly Twenty
Nominated
14th Kom Chad Luek Awards
Best Actress (Film) Suddenly Twenty Won
Popular Vote – Actress Nominated
12th Asia Model Awards
Asia Special Award – Actress N/A Won
3rd Maya Awards
Charming Girl Won
5th Ganesha Award
Best Actress Plerng Naree Won
2nd Dara Inside Awards
Popular Actress Nominated
2018
LINE TV Awards
Best Viral Scene Chai Mai Jing Ying Tae Won
Best Couple (with Chantavit Dhanasevi) Nominated
Sanook! Top Vote of the Year
Dream Girl Award N/A Nominated
12th Kazz Awards
Superstar Award – Female Nominated
31st Saraswati Royal Awards
Popular Female Actress Nominated
4th Maya Awards
Charming Girl Nominated
Best Actress (TV) Chai Mai Jing Ying Tae Nominated
Best Couple (with Chantavit Dhanasevi) Nominated
3rd Dara Inside Awards
Popular Actress Nominated
6th Thailand Headlines Person of the Year Awards
Culture and Entertainment – Actress N/A Won
12th OK! Awards
Female Hot Stuff Nominated
2019
33rd TV Gold Awards
Best Female Star Award Nominated
13th Kazz Awards
Popular Vote Nominated
8th Daradaily The Great Awards
Popular Vote – Female Nominated
5th Maya Awards
Charming Girl Nominated
Best Actress (TV) Nang Sao Mai Jam Kad Nam Sakul Nominated
4th Dara Inside Awards
Popular Actress Nominated
1st Zoomdara Awards
Zoomdara of the Year N/A Nominated
Zoom Female Lead My Ambulance Nominated
2020
3rd LINE TV Awards
Best Viral Scene Nominated
Best Kiss Scene (with Sunny Suwanmethanont) Nominated
14th Kazz Awards
Top Actress Award Nominated
11th Nataraj Awards
Best Actress Nominated
Best Ensemble Cast Nominated
6th Maya Awards
Best Actress (TV) Nominated
Charming Girl Nominated
2021 7th Maya Awards Popular Actress Nominated
Charming Girl Nominated
3rd Zoomdara Awards Zoom Actress Nominated
2022 Maya Entertain Awards Charming Girl Nominated
Popular Vote of Maya Nominated
Lifestyle Asia Award Best Actress: Influencer's Choice Won
13th Nataraja Awards Best Actress Wanthong Won
36th TV Gold Awards Outstanding Lead Actress Nominated
18th Komchadluek Awards Best Actress in TV Drama Won
2023 11th Thailand Social Awards Best Creator Performance on Social Media Nominated
36th Global Arts and Television Huading Awards Best Global Teleplay Leading Actress Won
37th TV Gold Awards Outstanding Lead Actress You are My Heartbeat Nominated
14th Nataraja Awards Best Actress Nominated
2024 15th Nataraja Awards Best Actress in a Long-Form Drama Love Hurts Nominated
Best Actress in a Webseries 6ixtynin9: The Series Won
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