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Sonia Couling
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Sonia Couling at The Face Men Thailand press conference in 2018
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| Born | June 18, 1974 |
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| Education | Bachelor of International Business, European Business School London (EBS London) |
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| Years active | 1989–present |
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| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) |
| Spouse(s) |
Paul-Dominique Vacharasinthu
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| Children | 1 |
Sonia Couling (also known as Sonia Cooling or Sonya Couling) is a famous Thai model, actress, and TV personality. She was born on June 18, 1974, in Bangkok, Thailand. Her nickname is Pim. Sonia has appeared in many Thai movies and TV shows. She was also a VJ for MTV Asia and a host for HBO Asia. In 2005, she produced and hosted Thailand's Next Top Model. Sonia has also acted in movies made in Hollywood and France. She has both English and Thai family roots.
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About Sonia Couling
Early Life and Education
Sonia Couling is what is called Eurasian or Luk khrueng, meaning she has both European and Asian heritage. Her father is English, and her mother is Thai. Sonia speaks many languages fluently, including Thai, English, and French. She also knows some German and Italian.
She went to an all-girls boarding school in Surrey, England. Later, she studied German literature at University College London. In 1998, she earned a Bachelor of International Business degree from the European Business School London (EBS London).
Her Amazing Career
Sonia started her modeling career when she was just 13 years old. Her first job was in an advertisement for Seven Up. While she was studying in the UK, she worked with a modeling agency in London called Storm.
When she returned to Asia, Sonia became a supermodel. She was the face of many big beauty brands across Asia, like L'Oreal and Olay. She also worked with Nivea and was the first Asian Ambassador for Rado watches.
In 1998, Sonia became a VJ for MTV Asia in Singapore. She was the first Thai woman to have this role.
Sonia has won awards for her acting. In 2002, she won Best Actress in a Lead Role at the TV Gold Awards. This was for her performance in the Thai TV series Maya (2001).
Besides acting and modeling, Sonia also works behind the scenes. She was an executive producer for the TV show Thailand's Next Top Model (2005). She also worked as an executive producer on the international film A Stranger in Paradise (2013).
Sonia has appeared in many international films and TV shows. These include The Mark, The Mark: Redemption, and Strike Back : Legacy. In 2018, she was a mentor on The Face Thailand season 4 All Stars and The Face Men Thailand (season 2). She was also a producer for The Next Boy/Girl Band Thailand.
The Face of Muay Thai
Sonia Couling is known as a top international celebrity in Thailand. She has been chosen to be the face of Muay Thai, which is a traditional Thai martial art.
She has a lot of experience with Muay Thai. For three years, she was an English announcer for Jao Muay Thai Fight on Thai TV3. She also hosted the 2010 King's Cup and the 2010 Queen's Cup, which are big Muay Thai events. Sonia was a ring announcer for The Challenger Muay Thai (2011) on AXN. She also hosted Muay Thai Premier League (2012) on FOX.
Her Personal Life
On September 8, 2007, Sonia Couling married Paul-Dominique Vacharasinthu. He is Thai-French. They have a son named Pasha-Dominic Vacharasinthu, who was born on October 21, 2015.
Sonia has some interesting hobbies! She flies single-engine planes. She is also a reserve pilot for the Royal Thai Air Force. She has even been a guest pilot on F5 and F16 fighter planes. Sonia also enjoys horse riding and plays polo.
Movies and TV Shows
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1997 | Destiny Upside Down | Chik | Lead Role |
| 2003 | Final Combat | Butterfly | Lead Role |
| 2007 | History | Lead Role | |
| 2011 | Largo Winch II : The Burma Conspiracy | Wang | Guest Role |
| 2012 | An Ordinary Love Story | Winnie | Lead Role |
| Blood and High Heels | Rose Red | Lead Role | |
| The Mark | Dao | Lead Role | |
| 2013 | The Mark: Redemption | Dao | Lead Role |
| A Stranger in Paradise | Chris | Supporting Role | |
| 2014 | Glory Days | Tammy | Guest Role |
| 2019 | Paradise Beach | Aom | Supporting Role |
| General Commander | Sonia Dekker | Main Cast | |
| 2024 | Operation Blood Hunt | Heirani | Main Cast |
TV Series
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
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| 1994 | Sonthana Prasa Chon | Duaenden | Channel 5, Thailand | Lead Role |
| 1995 | Chaopo Champen | Natcha | Channel 5, Thailand | Lead Role |
| 1996 | Yiam Wiman | Waeophloy | Channel 3, Thailand | Lead Role |
| 1997 | Tawan Yo Saeng | Tawan Yosaeng Dechabodin | Channel 3, Thailand | Lead Role |
| Lueatrak Lueatritsaya | Channel 3, Thailand | Lead Role | ||
| 1998 | Khwamrak Kap Ngoentra (Love and Money) | Irin | Channel 3, Thailand | Lead Role |
| 1999 | Phreng Ngao | Miriam (Muk) | Channel 3, Thailand | Lead Role |
| 2001 | Maya | Phitawan Satchamat | Channel 7, Thailand | Lead Role |
| 2002 | Nang Miao Yom Si | Girl | Channel 3, Thailand | Guest Role |
| Chaochai Huajai Ken Roi | Princess Minya | Channel 7, Thailand | Guest Role | |
| 2003 | Phayakrai 6 Phandin (Asian King) | Pinpak | Channel 3, Thailand | Lead Role |
| 2009 | Susan Phutesuan | Golden Lotus (Mataenai / Nithithepin) | Channel 3, Thailand | Main Cast |
| Sood Sanae Ha | Sophita "Ta" Jarukorn | Channel 3, Thailand | Main Cast | |
| 2010 | Fai Amata (Be A Better Man) | Kelly Yao | Channel 9, Thailand | Lead Role |
| 2012 | Nuer Mek 2 | Police Major Rawi Ingkhaphat | Channel 3, Thailand | Supporting Role |
| 2015 | Ugly Betty Thailand | Alisa "Alice" Phalakon | Thairath TV, Thailand | Main Cast |
| Phoeng Dao | Rada Sasirada | PPTV, Thailand | Lead Role | |
| Strike Back : Legacy | Lawan | Sky One (UK), Cinemax (US) | Supporting Role | |
| 2018 | My Hero : Matuphoom Haeng Huachai | Madam Maytu A | Channel 3, Thailand | Main Cast |
TV Programs
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
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| 1998-2000 | MTV Asia | VJ | MTV Asia |
| 2005 | Thailand's Next Top Model | Presenter & Headjudge | Thai TV 3, Thailand |
| 2011 | Miss Earth 2011 | herself/ as host | ABS-CBN, Philippines |
| 2012 | Muay Thai Premier League | herself/ as host | FOX, FOX sport |
| 2013 | Miss Grand International 2013 | herself/ as host | Channel 7, Thailand |
| 2014 | Miss Grand International 2014 | herself/ as host | Channel 7, Thailand |
| 2018 | The Face Thailand season 4 All Stars | herself/ as mentor | Channel 3, Thailand |
| The Next Boy/Girl Band Thailand | herself/ as producer | Channel 7, Thailand | |
| The Face Men Thailand (season 2) | herself/ as mentor | PPTV, Thailand |
Production Work
Sonia has also worked as an Executive Producer for these shows:
- Thailand's Next Top Model
- A Stranger in Paradise
Endorsements
Sonia Couling has been the face of many brands and products. Here are some of them:
- Seven Up (1989, Thailand)
- Coffeemate (1992, Thailand)
- Kotex Soft Dry (1995, Thailand)
- Nissin Cup Noodle (1996, Thailand)
- Spy Drinks (1999, Thailand)
- Honda City Type-Z (2002, Thailand)
- Sony Vega TV (2005, Thailand)
- Ricoh Printers (2005, Thailand)
- AIS GSM (2006, Thailand)
- Olay Total Effects (2007, Thailand)
- Ocean 1 Tower (2008, Thailand)
- Eucerin (2012, Thailand)
- Sunsilk (Thailand)
- Nivea (Thailand)
- Doritos 3D (Thailand)
- Kodak Film (Thailand)
- Christian Dior; J’adore L’or (2018, Thailand)
- Clairol Shampoo (Worldwide)
- Olay Total Effects (Asia)
- L'Oreal (Asia)
- Rado Watches (Asia)
- Nikon Cameras (Asia)
- Secrets Deodorant (Thailand & Philippines)
- Smart Telecom (Philippines)
- Singapore Telecom (Singapore)
- Haagan Dazs (Singapore)
- Eucerin (2017, Malaysia)
Awards and Recognition
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated Work | Result |
| 1996 | TV Gold Awards | Best Actress in a Lead Role | Yiam Wiman | Nominated |
| 2002 | TV Gold Awards | Best Actress in a Lead Role | Maya | Won |
See also
In Spanish: Sonia Couling para niños
