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Prachaya Ruangroj
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| ปราชญา เรืองโรจน์ | |
Prachaya in May 2018
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| Born | July 28, 1994 |
| Other names | Singto (สิงโต) |
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2016–present |
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| Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) |
Prachaya Ruangroj (Thai: ปราชญา เรืองโรจน์), born on July 28, 1994, is a famous Thai actor. He is better known by his stage name, Singto (Thai: สิงโต). He became very popular in Thailand for his role as Kongphop in the TV series SOTUS: The Series, which came out in 2016.
Early Life and School
Singto was born in Bangkok, Thailand. He went to Bharat Vidyalaya School for elementary school. Later, he studied science and math at Suankularb Wittayalai School.
He first started studying agricultural economics at Kasetsart University. But he later switched and earned a Bachelor of Communication Arts degree. He got this degree from Bangkok University. His major was in Broadcasting and Streaming Media Production.
Acting Career
Singto started his acting journey in 2016. His first big role was in a Thai TV series called SOTUS: The Series. In this show, he played the main character, Kongphop. He acted alongside Perawat Sangpotirat, who played Arthit.
Because the show was so popular, Singto played Kongphop again. He appeared in the sequel, SOTUS S: The Series, in 2017. Then, in 2018, he was in Our Skyy, still as Kongphop.
From late 2018 to early 2019, Singto played Earth in the TV show 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, Singto took on the role of Maitee in I'm Tee, Me Too. He also returned as Earth in Friend Zone 2: Dangerous Area.
In April 2021, his acting contract with GMMTV ended. After that, he started his own YouTube channel.
Television Shows
Singto has appeared in many television shows. Here are some of his roles:
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
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| 2016 | SOTUS: The Series | Kongphop | LINE TV, ONE 31 | 15 episodes |
| Little Big Dream | Rainman (Guest) | ONE 31, GMM 25 | Television movie | |
| 2017 | U-Prince Series: The Single Lawyer | BM | GMM 25 | Part 9 - 4 episodes |
| Teenage Mom: The Series | A new father (Guest) | LINE TV, ONE 31 | 8 episodes (Episode 7) | |
| SOTUS S: The Series | Kongphop | LINE TV, ONE 31 | 13 episodes | |
| 2018 | Happy Birthday | Guest appearance | GMM 25 | 13 episodes (Episode 3) |
| Our Skyy: Arthit-Kongphop | Kongphop | LINE TV | 5 episodes (Episode 5) | |
| Friend Zone | Earth | ONE 31 | 12 episodes | |
| 2019 | He's Coming to Me | Med | LINE TV | 8 episodes |
| 2020 | Turn Left Turn Right | Gun | GMM 25 | 10 episodes |
| Girl Next Room: Motorbike Baby | Tan (Guest) | GMM 25 | 6 episodes (Episode 3) | |
| Girl Next Room: Midnight Fantasy | Tan / DJ Titan | GMM 25 | 4 episodes | |
| Girl Next Room: Richy Rich | Tan (Support Role) | GMM 25 | 5 episodes (Episode 1,2 & 5) | |
| Girl Next Room: Security Love | Tan (Guest appearance) | GMM 25 | 6 episodes (Episode 6) | |
| I'm Tee, Me Too | Mai Tee | GMM 25, AIS Play | 8 episodes | |
| Friend Zone 2: Dangerous Area | Earth | GMM 25 | 16 episodes | |
| Romantic Blue: The Series | Men | CH8, iQIYI | 13 episodes | |
| 2021 | Baker Boys | Weir | GMM 25, AIS Play | 12 episodes |
| Paint with love | Maze | POPs Thailand, CH3 | 12 episodes | |
| 2022 | Love Connection | Tiw | YouTube | 8 episodes |
| Jenny A.M./P.M. | Jenekwan / Jenny | CH8, AIS Play | 12 episodes | |
| Finding The Rainbow | Win | VIU | 14 episodes | |
| 2023 | Shadow | Dan | VIU | 14 episodes |
| 2024 | My Miracle | Makkawat | MONO | TBA |
| The Ex-Morning | Tamtawan | GMM 25 | TBA |
Awards and Recognition
Singto has won many awards for his acting and popularity. He has received 36 awards and been nominated 12 times.
Some of his notable awards include:
- 2017:
- Person of the Year at the 2nd World Top Awards.
- Most Popular Actor at the 14th Kom Chad Luek Awards for SOTUS: The Series.
- Best Couple (with Perawat Sangpotirat) at the 3rd Maya Awards.
- 2018:
- Best Couple (with Perawat Sangpotirat) at the LINE TV Awards for SOTUS S: The Series.
- Most Popular Teen Actor – Male at the 12th Kazz Awards.
- The Artist of Sri-Ganesuan award for promoting art and culture.
- 2019:
- Best Dramatic Scene (with Pawat Chittsawangdee) at the LINE TV Awards for He's Coming to Me.
- 2023:
- Japan Expo Artist Award at the Japan Expo Thailand Award.
- 2024:
- Top influential social media person of the year award (with Perawat Sangpotirat) at the 8th Thailand Headlines Person of the Year Awards.
