Mario Maurer facts for kids
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Mario Maurer
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Born | Bang Rak, Bangkok, Thailand
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4 December 1988
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Years active | 2004–present |
Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) |
Mario Maurer is a famous Thai actor and model. He became very well-known for his roles in the movies Love of Siam (2007) and Crazy Little Thing Called Love (2010). He also starred in Pee Mak, which is one of Thailand's highest-earning films ever. Mario was part of a special group of actors called "4+1 Channel 3 Superstar".
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Early Life and School
Mario Maurer was born on December 4, 1988. His father was German, and his mother was Thai Chinese. He has an older brother named Marco, who is a Thai rapper.
Mario went to Saint Dominic School. He later earned a bachelor's degree in Law from Ramkhamhaeng University. In 2017, he completed his master's degree in Political Communication from Krirk University.
Becoming an Actor and Model
When Mario was 16, someone noticed him at Siam Square and asked him 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 called Love of Siam. He played a character named "Tong". This role was a huge success for him. It brought him many awards and made him famous not just in Thailand, but also in other countries. Mario said that acting wasn't something he planned to do. He decided to take the role because he trusted the director and it would help him and his family.
He won the Best Actor award at the Starpics Thai Films Awards for Love of Siam. He was also nominated for other important awards.
After 2008, Mario appeared in several other films. These included Friendship (2008) and a part in the movie 4 Romance. He also starred in the comedy-horror film Rahtree Reborn in 2009.
Mario became even more popular after his role in the 2010 film First Love. Then, in 2013, he starred in Pee Mak, which became the highest-earning Thai film ever.
Other Projects
Mario also tried music with his older brother Marco. They formed a hip hop group called "PsyCho & Lil'Mario" and released an album in 2007. Mario said it was "just for fun" and that he didn't see himself as a singer.
He has also worked on many advertisements for popular brands. These include The Pizza Company, Sugus, Foremost, Honda Jazz, Unilever, Pepsi, Dutchmill, and Sony Ericsson.
In 2011, Mario became an endorser for the Philippine clothing brand Penshoppe. This happened because his film Crazy Little Thing Called Love became very popular in the Philippines. He also signed a movie deal with Star Cinema, a film company in the Philippines. In 2012, he starred in a Philippine film called Suddenly It's Magic with actress Erich Gonzales.
Mario returned to the Philippines in 2013 to promote his movie Pee Mak. He also had fan events with Baifern Pimchanok, who was also promoting Penshoppe.
He is set to appear in a Taiwanese drama called Frozen Heart in 2025.
Personal Life
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. His father passed away in 2008. Mario has a very close relationship with his brother Marco.
Filmography
Films
Year | Title | Role | Notes | With |
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2007 | The Love of Siam | Tong | Main role | Witwisit Hiranyawongkul |
2008 | Friendship | Singha | Apinya Sakuljaroensuk | |
4 Romance | Mee / Beaver | Apissara Tudti | ||
2009 | Rahtree Reborn | Rung | Laila Boonyasak | |
Rahtree Revenge | ||||
2010 | Saranae Siblor | Ake | Araya A.Hargate | |
A Little Thing Called Love | Shone | Pimchanok Luevisadpaibul | ||
Eternity | Young buddhist monk | Cameo appearance | None | |
The Dog | Art | Main role | ||
Saranae Hen Phi | Doh | Patcharapa Chaichua | ||
2011 | The Outrage | Monk | None | |
Bangkok Assassins | Na | Jarinya Sirimongkolsakul | ||
2012 | Friends Never Die | Gun | Monchanok Saengchaipiangpen | |
Rak Sud Teen | Aek | Amena Gul | ||
Love On That Day | Martin | Chinese film | Ye Qing | |
Jan Dara: The Beginning | Jan Dara | Main role | None | |
Thailand (Long Distance Relationship) | Himself | Short film cameo | ||
Suddenly It's Magic | Marcus Hanson | Philippine film | Erich Gonzales | |
2013 | Pee Mak | Mak | Main role | Davika Hoorne |
Jan Dara: The Finale | Jan Dara | None | ||
2015 | Prisana | Mario | Short film | Davika Hoorne |
2016 | Take Me Home | Tan | Main role | Wannarot Sonthichai |
2017 | Saranae Love You | Himself | Seo Ji-yeon | |
2019 | Khun Phaen Begins | Keaw | None | |
2020 | Low Season | Phut | Ploypailin Thangprabhaporn | |
2021 | 77 Heartwarmings | Marvel | Chinese film | None |
2022 | Al Love You | Bobby | Main role | Pimchanok Luevisadpaibul |
Six Characters | Khamron Singha | None | ||
2023 | Khun Phan 3 | Suea Mahesuan | ||
2024 | Rider | Nat | Sarocha Chankimha |
Television series
Year | Title | Role | With | Network |
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2010 | Tai Fah Tawan Diew | Minho | Varitthisa Limthammahisorn | Modernine TV |
2011 | Plerng Torranong | Plerngrit "Plerng" | Natapohn Tameeruks | Channel 3 |
2012 | Rak Kerd Nai Talad Sode | Tong | Rasri Balenciaga Chirathiwat | |
2013 | Madam Dun | Neks | Laila Boonyasak | |
2014 | Roy Ruk Hak Liam Tawan | Onizuka Takeshi (Tawan) | Natapohn Tameeruks | |
Roy Fun Tawan Duerd | ||||
2015 | Song Huajai Nee Puea Tur | Tharatorn / Warong | Chalida Vijitvongthong | |
2017 | Bunlang Dok Mai | Anawin | Jarinporn Joonkiat | |
Game of Thrones Season 7 | Jon Snow (Voice only, Thai dub) | None | HBO Asia | |
Buang Banjathorn | Laoperng | Davika Hoorne | Channel 3 | |
2019 | Thong Ake Mor Yah Tah Chaloang | Thong Ake | Kimberley Anne Woltemas | |
2022 | Keu Ter (Bad Romeo) | Kaokla | Urassaya Sperbund | |
2023 | Mor Luang | Thong-on | Kimberley Anne Woltemas | |
2024 | Kissed by the Rain | "Mai" Mawin | Natapohn Tameeruks | |
2025 | Frozen Heart | Tong Warong | Ivy Shao | SETTV |
TBA | Bad Dog | Kaoaka | Supassara Thanachat | Channel 3 |
Awards and nominations
Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee / Work | Result | Ref. |
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Asia Model Awards | 2017 | Asia Special Award – Model | Mario Maurer | Won | |
Asian Academy Creative Awards | 2018 | Best Comedy Performance | Saranae Love You | Nominated | |
2019 | Thong EK: The Herbal Master | Nominated | |||
Asian Film Awards | 2008 | Best Supporting Actor | Love of Siam | Nominated | |
2012 | The Outrage | Nominated | |||
Bangkok Critics Assembly Awards | 2008 | Best Actor | Love of Siam | Nominated | |
2014 | Pee Mak | Nominated | |||
2017 | Take Me Home | Nominated | |||
2021 | Low Season | Won | |||
Busan International Film Festival | 2022 | Marie Claire Asia Star Awards: Face of Asia | Mario Maurer | Won | |
Daradaily the Great Awards | 2011 | Best Actor – Film | First Love | Nominated | |
2013 | Jan Dara: The Beginning | Nominated | |||
2014 | Pee Mak | Won | |||
2015 | Best Actor – TV | Roy Ruk Hak Liam Tawan | Nominated | ||
2016 | Cool Guy of the Year | Mario Maurer | Nominated | ||
2017 | Best Actor – Film | Take Me Home | Nominated | ||
Kom Chad Luek Awards | 2012 | Best Actor – TV | Plerng Toranong | Nominated | |
Popular Vote – Actor | Mario Maurer | Nominated | |||
2013 | Best Actor – TV | Rak Kerd Nai Talad Sod | Nominated | ||
2017 | Best Actor – Film | Take Me Home | Nominated | ||
2021 | Low Season | Nominated | |||
2023 | Best Actor – TV | Bad Romeo | Nominated | ||
Nataraj Awards | 2023 | Best Actor | Bad Romeo | Nominated | |
Nine Entertain Awards | 2012 | Plerng Torranong, Bangkok Assassins, The Outrage | Nominated | ||
2013 | Friends Never Die, Rak Sud Teen, Rak Kerd Nai Talad Sode, Jan Dara: The Beginning | Nominated | |||
2014 | Pee Mak, Madam Dun, Jan Dara: The Finale | Won | |||
2017 | Public Favorite | Mario Maurer | Nominated | ||
2023 | Best Actor | Al Love You, Bad Romeo, Six Characters | Won | ||
2024 | Khun Phan 3, Mor Luang | Nominated | |||
OK! Awards | 2008 | Rising Star | Love of Siam | Won | |
2013 | Spotlight | Pee Mak | Won | ||
Female Heartthrob | Mario Maurer | Nominated | |||
2014 | Nominated | ||||
2016 | Nominated | ||||
Saraswati Awards | 2018 | Popular Male Star | Mario Maurer | Nominated | |
Seesan Awards | 2014 | Popular Male Lead | Roy Ruk Hak Liam Tawan | Won | |
2019 | Best Couple with Kimberley Anne Woltemas | Thong EK: The Herbal Master | Won | ||
Seventeen Choice Awards | 2012 | Seventeen Choice Actor | Mario Maurer | Won | |
2013 | Hot Guy of the Year | Won | |||
2014 | Seventeen Choice Actor | Won | |||
Siam Dara Star Awards | 2008 | Male Rising Star | Love of Siam | Won | |
2013 | Best Actor in a Motion Picture | Pee Mak | Won | ||
Popular Male Star | Mario Maurer | Nominated | |||
2014 | Nominated | ||||
2015 | Nominated | ||||
2016 | Nominated | ||||
Starpics Thai Films Awards | 2008 | Best Actor | Love of Siam | Won | |
2014 | Pee Mak | Nominated | |||
2017 | Take Me Home | Nominated | |||
2021 | Low Season | Won | |||
T-Pageant | 2008 | Hot Man of the Year | Mario Maurer | Won | |
Thailand National Film Association Awards | 2023 | Best Actor | Six Characters | Nominated | |
Top Awards | 2009 | Best New Actor – Film | Friendship | Won | |
2010 | Best Actor – Film | Rahtree Reborn | Nominated | ||
2011 | First Love | Won | |||
2013 | Jan Dara: The Beginning | Nominated | |||
TV Gold Awards | 2013 | Best Actor | Rak Kerd Nai Talad Sod | Nominated | |
2014 | Madam Dun | Nominated | |||
2020 | Thong EK: The Herbal Master | Won | |||
2023 | Bad Romeo | Won | |||
2024 | Mor Luang | Nominated | |||
White TV Awards | 2021 | Best Actor | Thong EK: The Herbal Master | Won |
See also
In Spanish: Mario Maurer para niños