Prachaya Ruangroj facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Prachaya Ruangroj
|
|
|---|---|
| ปราชญา เรืองโรจน์ | |
Prachaya in May 2025
|
|
| Born | July 28, 1994 |
| Other names | Singto (สิงโต) |
| Education |
|
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Agent | GMMTV (2016–2021, 2024–present) |
| Known for |
|
| Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) |
Prachaya Ruangroj (Thai: ปราชญา เรืองโรจน์), born on July 28, 1994, is a popular Thai actor. He is also known by his nickname, Singto (Thai: สิงโต). He became very famous in Thailand for his role as Kongphop in the TV series SOTUS, which came out in 2016. Since then, Prachaya has acted in many other well-liked shows. These include He's Coming to Me (2019), Turn Left Turn Right (2020), Baker Boys (2021), Paint with Love (2021), and Shadow (2023).
Contents
Early Life and Education
Prachaya was born in Bangkok, Thailand. He went to Bharat Vidyalaya School for elementary school. Later, he studied science and mathematics at Suankularb Wittayalai School. He first started a university program in agricultural economics at Kasetsart University. However, he later changed his studies. He earned a Bachelor of Communication Arts degree from Bangkok University. His major was in Broadcasting and Streaming Media Production.
Career Highlights
Prachaya started his acting career in 2016. His first big role was in the Thai series SOTUS: The Series. In this show, he played the main character, Kongphop. He acted alongside Perawat Sangpotirat, who played Arthit.
In 2017, he continued his role as Kongphop in the next series, SOTUS S: The Series. He also appeared as Kongphop in a special episode of Our Skyy in 2018.
From late 2018 to early 2019, Prachaya played the main role of Earth in the series Friend Zone.
In 2019, he starred as Med in He's Coming to Me. He acted with Pawat Chittsawangdee in this series. Their performance earned them an award for "Best Dramatic Scene" at the 2020 LINE TV Awards.
In 2020, he played the character Maitee in I'm Tee, Me Too. He also returned to his role as Earth in Friend Zone 2: Dangerous Area.
Prachaya's contract with GMMTV ended in April 2021. After that, he started his own YouTube channel. He later rejoined GMMTV in 2024.
Television Roles
Prachaya has appeared in many television series. Here are some of his notable roles:
- 2016: SOTUS: The Series as "Kong" Kongphop Suttilak
- 2017: SOTUS S: The Series as "Kong" Kongphop Suttilak
- 2018: Friend Zone as Earth
- 2019: He's Coming to Me as Med
- 2020: Turn Left Turn Right as Gun
- 2020: I'm Tee, Me Too as Mai Tee
- 2021: Baker Boys as Weir
- 2023: Shadow as Dan
- 2025: My Undying Miracle as Makkawat
- 2025: The Ex-Morning as Tamtawan
Short Films
Prachaya has also acted in short films:
- 2018: My Baby Bright: Best Friends Forever as Plathong
- 2019: Baby Bright 2: Destiny Calls as Plathong
- 2022: Baby Bright 3: Double Trouble as Agent Singto
Variety Shows
He has been a main host on these YouTube shows:
- 2019: Friend.ship with Krist-Singto
- 2021: Amazing Thai Festival Osaka 2021
- 2021–present: Singto Prachaya
Awards and Recognition
Prachaya Ruangroj has won many awards for his acting and popularity. He has won 36 awards and been nominated 12 times.
Key Awards
- 2017:
- Won "Person of the Year" at the 2nd World Top Awards.
- Won "The Most Favorite TV Series of the Year" and "Most Favorite Couple of the Year" (with Perawat Sangpotirat) for SOTUS: The Series at the Attitude Award 6th Anniversary.
- Won "Most Popular New Artist" at the 5th YinYueTai V Chart Awards.
- Won "Kazz Magazine's Favorite Star – Male" at the 11th Kazz Awards.
- Won "Most Popular Actor" at the 14th Kom Chad Luek Awards.
- 2018:
- Won "Best Couple" (with Perawat Sangpotirat) for SOTUS S: The Series at the LINE TV Awards.
- Won "Most Popular Teen Actor – Male" and "Imaginary Couple of the Year" (with Perawat Sangpotirat) at the 12th Kazz Awards.
- Won "Best Actor" at the 5th Thailand Role Model Awards.
- Won "The Artist of Sri-Ganesuan award" for promoting art and culture.
- 2019:
- Won "Best Couple" (with Perawat Sangpotirat) at the Line Sticker Awards 2019.
- Won "Most Popular Actor" and "Most Popular Thai Series" for SOTUS S: The Series at the 15th Kom Chad Luek Awards.
- Won "Charming Boy" at the 5th Maya Awards.
- 2020:
- Won "Best Dramatic Scene" (with Pawat Chittsawangdee) for He's Coming to Me at the LINE TV Awards.
- Won "Couple of the Year" (with Perawat Sangpotirat), "Popular Young Actor", and "Popular Man 2020" at the 14th Kazz Awards.
- 2023:
- Won "Japan Expo Artist Award" at the Japan Expo Thailand Award 2023.
- 2024:
- Won "Top influential social media person of the year award - Culture and Entertainment – Actor" (with Perawat Sangpotirat) for SOTUS: The Series at the 8th Thailand Headlines Person of the Year Awards.
