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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, နေลင်း |
| Education | Chulalongkorn University, Faculty of Economics, (B.A.) |
| Occupation | Actor, Host |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Agent | GMMTV (2012-present) |
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Tawan Vihokratana (Thai: ตะวัน วิหครัตน์), often called Tay (Thai: เต), is a famous Thai actor, TV host, and model. He was born on July 20, 1991, in Bangkok, Thailand.
Tawan started his career in entertainment in 2014. He first became a host on a TV show called Five Live Fresh. Later that year, he began acting in TV shows. He became well-known for playing the character Pete in the Kiss: The Series shows. In 2023, he starred in the Thai version of the Japanese story Cherry Magic.
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Early Life and School
Tawan grew up in Bangkok, Thailand. He went to Suankularb Wittayalai School for high school. There, he focused on science and math.
He first studied chemistry at Chulalongkorn University. But he later changed his major to economics at the same university. In 2012, he was chosen for a special role at a big football match. He was a "mace-bearer" for the 68th Chula–Thammasat Traditional Football Match.
Tawan's Career Journey
Tawan began his career in 2014 as a host. He joined five other new hosts for a music TV show. This show was called Five Live Fresh on Bang Channel. His friends Thitipoom Techaapaikhun and Jumpol Adulkittiporn were also hosts.
Early Acting Roles
In 2014, Tawan also started acting. His first TV show was Room Alone 401-410, where he played Warm. He also appeared in Ugly Duckling: Don't in 2015.
In 2016, he got a supporting role in U-Prince Series: The Foxy Pilot. He also played Pete in Kiss: The Series, which became a very important role for him.
Main Roles and Hosting
In 2017, Tawan got his first main role as Alan in Secret Seven: The Series. He became even more famous for playing Pete again in Kiss Me Again (2018) and Dark Blue Kiss (2019).
He also played Shin in 3 Will Be Free (2019). Tawan also started hosting a food web series. It was called TayNew Meal Date, and he hosted it 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 a host on Friend Club with Jumpol Adulkittiporn and Weerayut Chansook. He currently hosts his own lifestyle show called Krahai Lao.
In 2021, he starred as Tin in The Player. In November 2022, it was announced that Tawan and Thitipoom Techaapaikhun would star in the Thai version of Cherry Magic. This show was released in 2023.
Personal Life
On June 29, 2017, Tawan became a monk for a short time. This is a tradition in Thailand. He was ordained at the Wat Bowonniwet Vihara temple.
Tawan's Views
Tawan has shown support for public movements in Thailand. He has spoken about important issues. These include protests and the situation during the COVID-19 pandemic. He has also shared his thoughts on political events.
Filmography
Television Series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
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| 2012 | Live Love Korn Is | 1 | Supporting role | |
| 2014 | Room Alone 401-410 | Warm | ||
| 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" Phubodin Rachatraku | Supporting role | |
| Lovey Dovey | Dew | Supporting role | ||
| U-Prince Series: The Foxy Pilot | Phillip | Support role | ||
| Little Big Dream | Guest role | |||
| 2017 | Secret Seven | Alan | Main role | |
| 2018 | School Rangers | Himself | Main host | |
| Kiss Me Again | "Pete" Phubodin Rachatraku | Main role | ||
| Rai Sanaeha | Anukhom (Aom) | Supporting role | ||
| Our Skyy | "Pete" Phubodin Rachatraku | Main role | ||
| TayNew Meal Date | Himself | Main host | ||
| Tred Tray Fest with Tay Tawan | Himself | Main host | ||
| 2019 | Dark Blue Kiss | "Pete" Phubodin Rachatraku | Main role | |
| 3 Will Be Free | Shin | Main role | ||
| Sanae Hong Krueng | Himself | Main host | ||
| 2020 | Club Sapan Fine | Pae | Supporting role (Ep. 5) | |
| Hungry Sister | Himself | Main host | ||
| Friend Club | Himself | Main host | ||
| The Gifted: Graduation | Yuth / Supot (young) | Main role (Ep. 1, 8, 10) | ||
| I'm Tee, Me Too | Tee-Do | Main role | ||
| The Blood of Bridal House: Season 2 | Korn | Main role (Ep. 1) | ||
| 2021 | Angkhan Khlumpong | Tee | Main role (Ep. 6) | |
| Girl2K | Matt | Guest role (Ep. 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" Wongkarun | Main role | ||
| 2024 | Peaceful Property | "Peach" Santiphap Tantitaymitr | Main role | |
| Perfect 10 Liners | Tawan | Guest role (Ep. 5, 14) | ||
| 2025 | Break Up Service | Oat | Supporting role | |
| TBA | A Dog and a Plane | "Toto" Phanuphong Khomklao | Main role | |
| Scarlet Heart Thailand | Supporting role |
Music
| Year | Song Title | English Title | Label |
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| 2014 | รักของฉันนั้นคือเธอ (Bang Channel) ต้นฉบับศิลปิน THE STAR
(together with Five Live) |
Five Live | |
| 2019 | "ไม่มีนิยาม" (Mai Mee Niyahm) (together with Thitipoom Techaapaikhun) |
No Definition | GMMTV Records |
| 2020 | "เสื้อกันหนาว" (Seua Gun Nao) (together 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) (together 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 | 15th Kazz Awards | Favorite's Kazz Magazine | Won |
