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Nadech Kugimiya
ณเดชน์ คูกิมิยะ
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Kugimiya in 2014
Born
Chonlathit Yodprathum

(1991-12-17) December 17, 1991 (age 32)
Khon Kaen, Thailand
Other names Barry
Education Communication Arts major in Film and Cinematography
Alma mater Rangsit University
Occupation
  • Actor
  • Model
  • Singer
Years active 2009–present
Partner(s) Urassaya Sperbund (fiancé)

Nadech Kugimiya (Thai: ณเดชน์ คูกิมิยะ; born December 17, 1991) is a Thai actor and model. He is best known for his roles in Duang Jai Akkanee (2010), Game Rai Game Rak (2011), Sunset at Chaophraya (2013), The Rising Sun Series (2014), Leh Lub Salub Rarng (2017), The Crown Princess (2018) and The Con-Heartist (2020).

Early life and education

Nadech Kugimiya, birth name Chonlathit Yodprathum, was born on December 17, 1991 in Khon Kaen, Thailand. He is the adopted child of Sudarat Kugimiya (his biological aunt) and Yoshio Kugimiya. His biological mother is Thai and Sudarat's younger sister while his biological father is Austrian. His nickname "Barry" has evolved from his original nickname "Brand". He graduated from Rangsit University with a bachelor's degree in communications, major in Film and Cinematography. He then graduated with a master's degree in May, 2020.

Career

Kugimiya started his modeling career at the age of 17 and his first TV commercial was a Trident Recaldent chewing gum ad starring alongside Thailand's superstar heroine Aum-Patcharapa Chaichua. In 2010, he made his acting debut in a feature drama, starring in the lead role, in Ngao Rak Luang Jai as "Nawa Gamtornpuwanat". He gained immense popularity after he starred in Duang Jai Akkanee as "Fai Akkanee Adisuan" and in Game Rai Game Rak as "Saichon / Charles Makovich" alongside Urassaya Sperbund. He was also a member of the group "4+1 Channel 3 Superstar" with Mario Maurer, Prin Suparat, Pakorn Chatborirak, and Phupoom Pongpanu. He has an exclusive contract with Channel 3 (Thailand), with Suphachai Srivijit being his manager.

He is one of the highest paid actors in Thailand. Kugimiya is also a very in-demand brand endorser; he has been dubbed "King of Presenters." He has endorsed numerous major brands including Shopee, OPPO, 7-Eleven, AIR ASIA, Daikin, and TrueMove H. He is also one of the most visible celebrities in television, print, and billboard advertisements.

Kugimiya is considered one of the most decorated Thai actors. He has received more than 100 awards including the Best Actor award from the Suphannahong National Film Awards, Mekhala Awards, Nataraja Awards, and TV Gold Awards. Kugimiya frequently appears on the list of the most popular and influential people in Thailand.

Business

Kugimiya teamed up with Mark-Prin Suparat and 2 other non-industry friends to open a business called TheReCrafting, which is a brand of leather goods and a complete leather spa including shoes, clothes and bags. He also teamed up with another friend non-industry to open an athlete potential development center called Sport Tech Pro in Ekkamai area.

Personal life

Kugimiya has been in a relationship with Urassaya Sperbund since 2011. On June 5, 2023, Kugimiya and Sperbund jointly announced that they got engaged in Positano, Italy via Instagram.

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2013 Sunset at Chaophraya Kobori Debut film
Long Rak Loey Napat Short film
2014 Postcard Natee
2015 Mr.Peter's Project Peter Short film (Also director)
2018 Krut: The Himmaphan Warriors Phaya Watchara Garuda (Voice) Animated film
Nakee 2 Pongprap
2020 The Con-Heartist Tower
2023 Death Whisperer Yak

Television series

Year Title Role Production Network
2010 Ngao Rak Luang Jai Nawa Gamtornpuwanat Maker-Y CH3
Thara Himalaya Akkanee Adisuan (Fai)
Duang Jai Akkanee No Problem
Pathapee Leh Ruk Good Feeling
Wayupak Montra Act Art Generation
2011 Game Rai Game Rak Saichon / Charles Makovich Lakorn Thai
2012 Torranee Ni Nee Krai Krong Athit No Problem
2013 Rang Pratana Pittaya Lakorn Thai
2014 The Rising Sun: Roy Ruk Hak Liam Tawan Ryu Onizuka Maker-Y
The Rising Sun: Roy Fun Tawan Duerd Maker Group
2015 Lom Sorn Ruk Pranon / Pran No Problem
Tarm Ruk Keun Jai Seehanat (Nai Singh) Lakorn Thai
2017 Leh Lub Salub Rang Captain Ramin Toongpraplerng No Problem
2018 The Crown Princess Lieutenant Commander Davin Samuthyakorn Thong Entertainment
2019 My Love from the Star (Thai version) Achira Broadcast Thai TV
2021 Monrak Nong Phak Kayaeng Tarakorn / Kiew Act Art Generation
2022 Lai Kinnaree Luang In
2023 Doctor Detective Khun Khao Magic If One
2024 Chai Khang Chao Ok Khun Saeng Phlan Good Feeling

Discography

Year Song Title Notes
2012 "Hai Rak Man Toh Nai Jai"
("Let Love Grow Up In My Heart")
Torranee Ni Nee Krai Krong OST
2013 "Angsumalin"
("Angsumalin")
Sunset at Chaophraya OST
"Long Rak Loey"
("Falling In Love")
Long Rak Loey OST
2014 "Laew Rao Ja Rak Gan Dai Mai"
("Can We Love Each Other?")
The Rising Sun Series OST
"1,2,3,4,5 I Love You" Give Me 5 Concert Rate A
2015 "Tee Jing Chan Gor Jeb"
("Actually, I'm Also Hurt")
Lom Sorn Ruk OST
"Kam Tob Sud Tai"
("Final Answer")
Mr.Peter's Project OST
2016 "Happy Birthday" Channel 3 Anniversary Concert
2018 "Nah Tee Gub Hua Jai"
("Duty And Heart")
The Crown Princess OST
2019 "No Caption" The Real Nadech Concert
"Rak Tee Ror Wan La"
("The Love that is Waiting for Saying Goodbye")
My Love from the Star (Thai version) OST
2020 "Orbit" The first self-made single
2021 "Isan Ban Hao" Monrak Nong Phak Kayaeng OST
"Chouw Nang Hed Na (Version Kiew)"
"Bak Tang Kwa"
"Kho Chai Kam Wha Fan"
"Ma Der Kwan Aey"
"Mee Bird"

See also

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