Sarunyoo Wongkrachang facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Sarunyoo Wongkrachang
ศรัณยู วงษ์กระจ่าง
Sarunyoo on PAD stage in 2008
Born	(1960-10-17)17 October 1960 Samut Songkhram, Thailand
Died	10 June 2020(2020-06-10) (aged 59) Bangkok, Thailand
Other names	Tua Narunyoo Wongkrachang
Education	Architecture Chulalongkorn University
Occupation	Actor singer director TV host activist screenwriter producer
Years active	1981–2020
Spouse(s)	Hattaya Wongkrachang ​ (m. 1994)​
Children	2
Relatives	Thaneth Warakulnukroh (brother)

Sarunyoo Wongkrachang (pronounced Sa-ra-nyoo Wong-kra-jang), also known as Tua (ตั้ว), was a famous Thai actor, singer, TV host, and director. He was born on October 17, 1960, in Samut Songkhram Province, Thailand, and passed away on June 10, 2020.

Sarunyoo was one of Thailand's most popular actors in the 1980s and 1990s. He was especially known for his roles in many successful Thai TV dramas, which are called lakorns. Some of his most famous roles were in Massaya (1985), Baan Sai Thong (1987), Wanida (1991), and Tawipop (1992).

He acted in over 50 TV dramas, 20 films, and 20 stage plays. One of his most well-known TV dramas was Mon Rak Look Thoong (1995). This show was so popular that it became the third most-watched TV drama in Thailand ever! Sarunyoo also won an award called the Mekhala Award for Best Actor for his role in Tawipop.

Besides acting, Sarunyoo also directed and wrote TV dramas for Channel 7 through his company, Saman Karn Lakorn. Some of these dramas include Suparb Buroot Look Puchai (2003 and 2013) and Hua Jai Tuan (2014).

Early Life and Education

Sarunyoo grew up in Kradangnga, a district in Samut Songkhram Province, Thailand. He had four siblings, including the well-known singer and actor Thaneth Warakulnukroh. Sarunyoo was adopted by his aunt, and he used her family name, Wongkrachang, ever since.

He went to Suankularb Wittayalai School for high school. Later, he studied Architecture at Chulalongkorn University. Even though he studied architecture, he found his true passion in acting during college. He once said that his university's acting club showed him what he really wanted to do. He realized he didn't want to be an architect after his third year.

During his time at university, Sarunyoo was a big star on campus. He played many main roles in plays put on by the Faculty of Architecture and the Faculty of Arts. People loved his acting skills and his good looks. These college plays became very popular among students and young workers in the city. He was also a rugby player, which added to his popularity.

Acting Career

Sarunyoo first appeared in the entertainment world as a model for "Dichan" magazine. He posed for many magazines when he was starting his career. After graduating from university, he began acting in TV dramas, films, and stage plays. He also sang many songs for TV dramas. He even joined a comedy TV show called "Petchakart Kwarm Kriad" on Channel 9 with older students from his university.

His first TV drama was Kao Ee Kao Nai Hong Dang on Channel 3. Even though he looked very young, he showed amazing acting skills right from the start. People were impressed by how good he was, even as a new actor.

Public Involvement

Sarunyoo was interested in public issues from a young age. He joined protests in Thailand, including important events like the 1973 Thai popular uprising and the Black May 1992 protests.

In 2006 and 2008, he became involved with a group called the People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD). He even became one of their leaders in 2008. Because of his involvement in these public movements, his career was affected. He was removed from some TV hosting jobs and TV drama roles.

Passing Away

Sarunyoo passed away on June 10, 2020. He died from liver cancer at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital in Bangkok.

Family Life

Sarunyoo married Hattaya Katesang, who was a famous radio DJ and businesswoman. Hattaya grew up in London and came back to Thailand after finishing her studies. She met Sarunyoo when they acted together in the drama Dok Fah Lae Dome Pu Jong Hong (1989). They had twin daughters named Supara Wongkrachang (nicknamed Look Noon) and Seetala Wongkrachang (nicknamed Look Nang).

His daughter, Seetala Wongkrachang, was a member of the South Korean girl group H1-KEY for a few months in 2022.

Filmography

Television

Film

Stage Plays

Music Albums

Solo Albums

• 1992 Krang Neung (Once)
• 1995 Hua Jai Look Thoong

Compilation Albums

• 1995 Mon Rak Look Thoong Original Soundtrack Vol.1 & Vol.2
• 2001 Nai Hoy Tamil Original Soundtrack Vol.1 & Vol.2

Awards and Recognitions

Mekhala Awards

Golden Television Awards