Mario Maurer facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mario Maurer
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| Born | 4 December 1988 Bang Rak, Bangkok, Thailand
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| Years active | 2004–present |
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) |
Mario Maurer (Thai: มาริโอ้ เมาเร่อ) is a famous actor and model from Thailand. He is known for his roles in popular movies. These include Love of Siam (2007) and Crazy Little Thing Called Love (2010). He also starred in Pee Mak, which became Thailand's highest-earning film ever.
Mario was part of a special group called "4+1 Channel 3 Superstar." This group included other well-known actors like Nadech Kugimiya and Prin Suparat.
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About Mario
His Family and School
Mario Maurer was born on December 4, 1988. His father was German, and his mother is Thai Chinese. He has an older brother named Marco, who is a rapper in Thailand.
Mario went to Saint Dominic School. He later studied law at Ramkhamhaeng University. In 2017, he earned a master's degree in Political Communication from Krirk University.
How He Started Acting
When Mario was 16, someone noticed him at Siam Square. They asked him if he wanted to try modeling. This led him to do photo shoots, commercials, and music videos.
In 2007, Mario got his first main role in a movie. It was called Love of Siam. This movie was a big success for him. It made him famous not just in Thailand, but in other countries too. Mario said he didn't plan to be an actor at first. He decided to do the movie because he trusted the director and it offered good chances for his family.
Mario won an award for Best Actor at the Starpics Thai Films Awards for Love of Siam. He was also nominated for other awards.
After this, he acted in more films. In 2008, he was in Friendship. He also appeared in a part of the movie 4 Romance. Later, he starred in the comedy-horror film Rahtree Reborn in 2009.
Mario became even more popular after his roles in First Love (2010) and Pee Mak. Pee Mak was a huge hit and earned a lot of money.
Mario is also working on a new figure skating TV series. It is a Taiwanese drama called Frozen Heart. It is expected to be released between 2025 and 2027.
Other Things Mario Does
Mario and his older brother Marco formed a hip hop group. They were called "PsyCho & Lil'Mario." They released an album in 2007. Mario said it was "just for fun" and that he doesn't see himself as a singer.
Mario has also worked with many popular brands. He has done commercials for The Pizza Company, Sugus, and Honda Jazz. He also promoted Pepsi, Dutchmill, and Sony Ericsson.
In 2011, he signed a deal with a clothing brand from the Philippines called Penshoppe. This happened because his movie Crazy Little Thing Called Love became very popular there. He also made a movie in the Philippines called Suddenly It's Magic in 2012. He visited the Philippines several times to meet fans and promote his work.
Mario's Interests
Mario enjoys skateboarding, hip hop music, and driving cars. Even though his father was German, Mario does not speak German. He learned some basic Mandarin when he was in high school.
Mario's father passed away in 2008. Mario has a very close bond with his brother, Marco.
Movies and TV Shows
Mario Maurer has been in many movies and TV shows. Here are some of them:
Films
- 2007: The Love of Siam
- 2008: Friendship
- 2010: A Little Thing Called Love
- 2012: Suddenly It's Magic (Philippine film)
- 2013: Pee Mak
- 2022: AI Love You
- 2023: Khun Phan 3
- 2025: 4 Tigers
Television series
- 2011: Plerng Torranong
- 2014: Roy Ruk Hak Liam Tawan
- 2019: Thong Ake Mor Yah Tah Chaloang
- 2022: Keu Ter (Bad Romeo)
- 2023: Mor Luang
- 2025: Frozen Heart (Taiwanese series)
Awards
Mario Maurer has won many awards for his acting and modeling. Some of his awards include:
- Asia Special Award – Model (2017)
- Best Actor – Film for Pee Mak (2014)
- Best Actor for Low Season (2021)
- Hot Guy of the Year (2013)
- Best Actor for Bad Romeo (2023)
See also
In Spanish: Mario Maurer para niños
