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Nadech Kugimiya
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| ณเดชน์ คูกิมิยะ | |
Kugimiya in 2014
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Chonlathit Yodprathum
December 17, 1991 Khon Kaen, Thailand
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| Other names | Barry |
| Education | Communication Arts major in Film and Cinematography |
| Alma mater | Rangsit University |
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| 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).
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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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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
In Spanish: Nadech Kugimiya para niños
