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Tawan Vihokratana
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| ตะวัน วิหครัตน์ | |
Tawan in June 2023
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| Born | 20 July 1991 Bangkok, Thailand
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| Other names | Tawan Wihokrat, Te, 得湾·米弘拉, 林陽, နေလင်း |
| Education | Chulalongkorn University, Faculty of Economics, (B.A.) |
| Occupation | Actor, Host |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Agent | GMMTV |
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Tawan Vihokratana (Thai: ตะวัน วิหครัตน์), also known as Tay (Thai: เต), was born on July 20, 1991. He is a famous Thai actor, host, and model from Bangkok. Tawan went to Chulalongkorn University. He started his career in 2014 as a host for a TV show called Five Live Fresh. That same year, he acted in his first TV show, Room Alone 401-410. He became very well-known after being listed in CLEO Thailand's 50 Most Eligible Bachelors in 2014. He played a main role as Pete in Kiss: The Series (2016). He continued playing Pete in Kiss Me Again (2018) and Dark Blue Kiss (2019). Tawan also played Karan in the Thai version of the Japanese story Cherry Magic (2023) with Thitipoom Techaapaikhun.
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Early Life and School
Tawan Vihokratana was born in Bangkok, Thailand. He studied science and math in high school at Suankularb Wittayalai School. He first started studying chemistry at Chulalongkorn University. But he later changed his major to economics at the same university. In 2012, he was chosen to be a special flag-bearer for a big football match between universities. Other future actors like Pat Chatborirak were also chosen.
Acting and Hosting Career
Tawan began his career in 2014 as a host for a music TV show called Five Live Fresh. This show was on Bang Channel, which is no longer active. He hosted the show with friends like Thitipoom Techaapaikhun and Jumpol Adulkittiporn.
In the same year, Tawan made his acting debut in Room Alone 401-410, where he played a character named Warm. He also appeared in Ugly Duckling: Don't in 2015. In 2016, he had roles in U-Prince Series: The Foxy Pilot and Kiss: The Series, where he played Pete.
In 2017, Tawan got a main role as Alan in the drama series Secret Seven: The Series.
He became very popular for his main role as Pete in Kiss Me Again (2018) and Dark Blue Kiss (2019). He also played Shin in 3 Will Be Free (2019). Tawan also hosted a cooking web series called TayNew Meal Date with Thitipoom Techaapaikhun.
In 2020, he joined the cast of I'm Tee, Me Too as Teedo. He also had a guest role in The Gifted: Graduation. Tawan is also one of the hosts of Friend Club with Jumpol Adulkittiporn and Weerayut Chansook. He currently hosts his own show about lifestyle and talking, called Krahai Lao.
In 2021, he starred as Tin in The Player.
In November 2022, GMMTV announced that Tawan and his co-star Thitipoom Techaapaikhun would be the main actors in the Thai version of Cherry Magic (2023).
Personal Life
On June 29, 2017, Tawan became a monk for a short time at the Wat Bowonniwet Vihara temple. This is a common tradition in Thailand for Buddhist men.
Filmography
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2014 | Room Alone 401-410 | Warm | Supporting role |
| Five Live Fresh | Himself | Main host | |
| 2015 | Ugly Duckling: Don't | Ter | Guest role |
| Room Alone 2 | Warm | Supporting role | |
| 2016 | Kiss: The Series | Pete | Supporting role |
| Lovey Dovey | Dew | Supporting role | |
| U-Prince Series: The Foxy Pilot | Phillip | Supporting role | |
| Little Big Dream | Guest role | ||
| 2017 | Secret Seven | Alan | Main role |
| 2018 | School Rangers | Himself | Main host |
| Kiss Me Again | Pete | Main role | |
| Rai Sanaeha | Anukhom (Aom) | Supporting role | |
| Our Skyy | Pete | Main role | |
| TayNew Meal Date | Himself | Main host | |
| Tred Tray Fest with Tay Tawan | Himself | Main host | |
| 2019 | Dark Blue Kiss | Pete | Main role |
| 3 Will Be Free | Shin | Main role | |
| Sanae Hong Krueng | Himself | Main host | |
| 2020 | Club Sapan Fine | Pae | Supporting role (Episode 5) |
| Hungry Sister | Himself | Main host | |
| Friend Club | Himself | Main host | |
| The Gifted: Graduation | Yuth / Supot (young) | Main role (Episodes 1, 8, 10) | |
| I'm Tee, Me Too | Tee-Do | Main role | |
| The Blood of Bridal House: Season 2 | Korn | Main role (Episode 1) | |
| 2021 | Angkhan Khlumpong | Tee | Main role (Episode 6) |
| Girl2K | Matt | Guest role (Episodes 8–10) | |
| Krahai Lao | Himself | Main host | |
| Remember You | Paytai / Meena | Main role | |
| The Player | Tin | Main role | |
| 2022 | The Three Gentlebros | Tevis | Main role |
| Good Old Days: Story 2: Memory of Happiness |
Jap | Main role | |
| 2023 | Tannam (แทนแมนทำแทนได้) | Tonbun Jaijongdee / Pi Patthamalikhit | Main role |
| Midnight Museum | Boon | Supporting role | |
| Cherry Magic | Karan | Main role | |
| 2024 | Peaceful Property | Peach | Main role |
| Perfect 10 Liners | Tawan | Guest role (Episodes 5, 14) | |
| TBA | A Dog and a Plane | Main role |
Discography (Songs)
| Year | Song Title | English Title | Label |
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| 2019 | "ไม่มีนิยาม" (Mai Mee Niyahm) (with Thitipoom Techaapaikhun) |
No Definition | GMMTV Records |
| 2020 | "เสื้อกันหนาว" (Seua Gun Nao) (with Lula Kanyarat) |
Sweater | White Music |
| 2021 | Album "Boys Don't Cry" เก็บความรู้สึกเก่ง (Invisible Tears) | Invisible Tears | GMMTV Records |
| 2022 | "ใครคืออองชองเต" (Khır Enchante) | Who is Enchante? | GMMTV Records |
| 2023 | "แอบตะโกน" (Aep Ta Kon) (with Thitipoom Techaapaikhun) | Loudest Love | GMMTV Records |
| "ถ้าเธอได้ยิน" (Tha Thoe Dai-Yin) | Voice Within | GMMTV Records |
Awards and Nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
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| 2019 | Buddhist Diplomacy Award | Makha Bucha Day Ambassador  |
N/A | Won |
| Khon Dee Sri Siam Award | Exemplary Model | N/A | Won | |
| DONT Journal Awards 2018 | Best Ensemble of 2018 (Best Couple) (with New Thitipoom Techaapaikun) | Won | ||
| Kazz Awards | Attractive Young Man of the Year | Won | ||
| 2020 | LINE TV Awards | Best Couple | Dark Blue Kiss (shared with Thitipoom Techaapaikhun) |
Nominated |
| Maya Awards | Best Official Soundtrack | "ไม่มีนิยาม" (Mai Mee Ni Yam) (shared with Thitipoom Techaapaikhun) |
Won | |
| 2021 | Kazz Awards | Favorite's Kazz Magazine | Won |
