Urassaya Sperbund facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Urassaya Sperbund
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Urassaya in October 2022
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| Born | 18 March 1993 Pattaya, Chonburi, Thailand
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| Other names | Yaya |
| Education | Chulalongkorn University (B.A.) |
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| Years active | 2008–present |
| Agent | Channel 3 |
| Partner(s) | Nadech Kugimiya (fiancé) |
| Awards | Full list |
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Urassaya Sperbund (Thai: อุรัสยา เสปอร์บันด์), born on March 18, 1993, is a very popular Thai actress and model. People often call her Yaya (Thai: ญาญ่า). She has won many important awards for her acting. These include two Suphannahong National Film Awards, a Maya Award, and several TV and entertainment awards.
Urassaya started her acting journey in 2008 with a comedy TV show called Peun See Long Hon. She became even more famous for her main roles in popular TV dramas. Some of these include Duang Jai Akkanee (2010), Game Rai Game Rak (2011), and Khluen Chiwit (2017).
She has also starred in successful movies. These include Brother of the Year and Nakee 2 (2018). For her roles in Brother of the Year and Fast And Feel Love, she won the top Suphannahong National Film Award for Best Actress.
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Early Life
Urassaya Sperbund was born on March 18, 1993, in Thailand. She has family roots from both Norway and Thailand. This means she is part Norwegian and part Thai.
She is very good at languages. Urassaya speaks Thai, English, and Norwegian fluently. She also knows some French and Spanish, but she is not completely fluent in those languages.
For her early schooling, Urassaya went to Regents International School Pattaya. Later, she moved to Bangkok Patana School. She then studied at Chulalongkorn University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 2015.
Acting Career
Early Career and Big Success
Urassaya first appeared on TV in 2008. She had a role in a Channel 3 comedy show called Peun See Long Hon. In 2010, she acted in Kularb Rai Narm. That same year, she starred in Duang Jai Akkanee. This drama was very popular in Thailand. It helped her win awards like the Top Awards and Siamdara Stars Awards for Best Rising Star.
In 2011, Urassaya got a main role in Tawan Dueat. She was nominated for Best Actress at the 3rd Nataraja Award for this role. After Tawan Dueat, she became even more successful. She starred with Nadech Kugimiya in Game Rai Game Rak (2011). This role earned her a TV Gold Award nomination. Urassaya also used her voice for an animated show called Superhero Lo Chuai Dai in 2012.
Later in 2012, she played Darunee in Torranee Ni Nee Krai Krong. In 2013, she starred as Mattana in the Channel 3 series Sam Thahan Suea Sao (Maya Tawan). She then took on another romantic role in Nueng Nai Suang (2015).
Continued Success
After a short break, Urassaya returned to TV in 2017. She worked with Prin Suparat again in Khluen Chiwit. This was a romantic drama. She won Best Actress at the 32nd TV Gold Awards for her acting in this show.
In 2018, Urassaya appeared in two movies. The first was the romantic-comedy Brother of the Year. She starred alongside Sunny Suwanmethanont and Nichkhun. The movie was a big hit, and her acting was highly praised. She won her first Suphannahong National Film Awards for this role.
Her next movie was the fantasy thriller Nakee 2. She acted with Natapohn Tameeruks and Nadech Kugimiya. Even with mixed reviews, the movie made a lot of money. It became one of the highest-grossing films in Thailand. Also in 2018, she played Princess Alice in the TV show The Crown Princess. In February 2018, Urassaya became the first Thai actress to be a "Friend of Louis Vuitton". She was also the first Thai celebrity to be featured in Vogue magazine.
Urassaya then took the main role in the drama Klin Kasalong (2019). She won many awards for her performance in this series. In 2022, she starred in the comedy movie Fast and Feel Love. Critics loved her acting in this film, calling it one of her best performances. That same year, she was in the Netflix series Thai Cave Rescue. This show tells the true story of the 2018 Tham Luang cave rescue in Thailand.
Personal Life
Urassaya met Thai actor Nadech Kugimiya when they were filming Duang Jai Akkanee in 2010. Their relationship was often talked about in the news. However, they kept their relationship private for a long time.
In an interview in November 2022, Urassaya shared more about their relationship. She said they never officially asked each other to be boyfriend and girlfriend. Instead, they just knew they were together. She believes their relationship officially started during the filming of Torranee Ni Nee Krai Krong. Urassaya and Nadech got engaged in June 2023.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2018 | Brother of the Year | Jane | ||
| Nakee 2 | Sroy | |||
| 2021 | Raya and the Last Dragon | Raya | Thai dubbing | |
| Undefeated | Vee | Short film for Free Fire Thailand | ||
| 2022 | Luna | Luna | ||
| Fast and Feel Love | Jay | |||
| 2024 | Love You to Debt | Im | ||
| TBA | Home Sweet Home Rebirth  |
Prang |
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Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2008 | Peun See Long Hon | Som | ||
| 2010 | Kularb Rai Narm | Nucharee | ||
| Duang Jai Akkanee | Ajjima / Jeed | |||
| Wayupak Montra | ||||
| 2011 | Tawan Dueat | Phet Roong | ||
| Game Rai Game Rak | Nang Fah / Fahlada | |||
| 2012 | Torranee Ni Nee Krai Krong | Darunee | ||
| Superhero Lo Chuai Dai | Herself | Voice role; Cameo | ||
| 2013 | Maya Tawan | Mattana | ||
| Mon Jun Tra | ||||
| Fah Krajang Dao | ||||
| Dao Raung | Dao Raung | |||
| Superhero Suay Chuai Dai | Herself | Voice role | ||
| 2014 | Roy Ruk Hak Liam Tawan | Mayumi Takahashi | ||
| Roy Fun Tawan Duerd | ||||
| 2015 | Neung Nai Suang | Hatairach / Poom | ||
| 2017 | Khluen Chiwit | Jeerawat | ||
| Leh Lub Salub Rarng | Petra Pawadee | |||
| 2018 | The Crown Princess | Princess Alice Madeleine Theresa Phillips | ||
| 2019 | Klin Kasalong | Kasalong / Songpeep / Pimpisa / Pimmada | ||
| 2022 | Bad Romeo | Saikim | ||
| Thai Cave Rescue | Kelly | |||
| Lai Kinnaree | Mae Ying Pudsorn | |||
| 2024 | Jon Kwa Ja Dai Ruk Gun | Apo | ||
| My Cherie Amour | Anong | |||
| 2025 | Dalah: Death and the Flowers |
Dalah |
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Denotes television series that have not yet been released |
Discography
Urassaya has also recorded several songs, often for the soundtracks of her TV dramas or for special projects. She has sung solo songs and also collaborated with other artists.
| Year | Title | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2011 | "Nalika Tai" (นาฬิกาตาย) | from Tawan Deard OST | |
| 2012 | "Summer Nee Tong Me Lay's" (ซัมเมอร์นี้ต้องมีเลย์) (with Nadech Kugimiya) |
N/A | |
| "Ah Karn Rak" (อาการรัก) | from Torranee Ni Nee Krai Krong OST | ||
| "Plian" (เปลี่ยน) | N/A | ||
| "Plian Ma Sanook Duay Gan" (เปลี่ยนมาสนุกด้วยกัน) (with Nadech Kugimiya) |
N/A | ||
| 2013 | "Lay's Summer" (เลย์ซัมเมอร์) (with Nadech Kugimiya) |
N/A | |
| "Rao Khao Tueng Jai" (เราเข้าถึงใจ) | N/A | ||
| "Yak Bok Rak" (อยากบอกรัก) (with The Richman Toy, Harin Suthamjarus and Saruyot Khongmee) |
N/A | ||
| 2014 | "Klai Naw" (ใครหนอ) | N/A | |
| "Laew Rao Ja Dai Rak Gan Mai" (แล้วเราจะได้รักกันไหม) (with Nadech Kugimiya) |
The Rising Sun: The Original Soundtrack | ||
| 2015 | "Joop" (จูบ) (with Jirayu Tangsrisuk) |
from Neung Nai Suang OST | |
| 2016 | "Happy Birthday Channel 3" (with Nadech Kugimiya) |
Channel 3 46th Anniversary | |
| "Set Laew Tob" (เซตแล้วตบ) (with Rasri Balenciaga Chirathiwat, Kimberley Anne Woltemas, Ranee Campen, Nittha Jirayungyurn and Ranida Techasit) |
Channel 3 promotional anthem for the 2016 FIVB Volleyball World Grand Prix Week 6 | ||
| 2017 | "Make It Happen" (with Daboyway) |
N/A | |
| 2019 | "Touch Thi Dee Tor Jai" (ทัชที่ดีต่อใจ) (with Klear) |
N/A | |
| 2020 | "Rak Na Guard Ya Tok" (รักนะการ์ดอย่าตก) (with Jarinporn Joonkiat and Kornpop Chancharoen) |
N/A | |
| 2022 | "Moonlight Memories" | from Luna OST | |
| 2024 | "Bok Thi Wa Thoe Ko Ru Suek" (บอกทีว่าเธอก็รู้สึก) (with Prin Suparat) |
from Jon Kwa Ja Dai Ruk Gun OST |
Music Videos
Urassaya has appeared in many music videos for her own songs and for other artists.
| Year | Title | Artist | Ref. |
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| 2007 | "Dek Lang Hong" (เด็กหลังห้อง) | Mr. D | |
| "Hoon Mai Hai Tae Jai Rak" (หุ่นไม่ให้แต่ใจรัก) | |||
| 2008 | "Tor Hai Lok Yut Mun" (ต่อให้โลกหยุดหมุน) | C-Quint | |
| 2012 | "My Bad Habit" | Chinawut Indracusin | |
| 2013 | "Yak Bok Rak" (อยากบอกรัก) | Sperbund, The Richman Toy, Harin Suthamjarus and Saruyot Khongmee | |
| 2014 | "Laew Rao Ja Dai Rak Gan Mai" (แล้วเราจะได้รักกันไหม) | Sperbund and Nadech Kugimiya | |
| 2015 | "Joop" (จูบ) | Sperbund and Jirayu Tangsrisuk | |
| "Pan Chakkra Yan" (ปั่นจักรยาน) | Saharat Sangkapreecha, Burin Boonvisut, Peerapat Tenwong and Artiwara Kongmalai | ||
| 2016 | "Happy Birthday Channel 3" | Sperbund and Nadech Kugimiya | |
| "Set Laew Tob" (เซตแล้วตบ) | Sperbund, Rasri Balenciaga Chirathiwat, Kimberley Anne Woltemas, Ranee Campen, Nittha Jirayungyurn and Ranida Techasit | ||
| 2017 | "Make it happen" | Sperbund and Daboyway | |
| 2018 | "..." | Lydia Sarunrat Deane and F.Hero | |
| "Rak Nong Khon Diao" (รักน้องคนเดียวววว) | UrboyTJ, Sunny Suwanmethanont and Nichkhun | ||
| "Ya Pung Thot Jai" (อย่าเพิ่งถอดใจ) | Narongwit Techathanawat, Banana boat, Panudej Thepbuakaew and Somkiat Matharparit | ||
| 2019 | "Touch Thi Dee Tor Jai" (ทัชที่ดีต่อใจ) | Sperbund and Klear | |
| 2020 | "Hang Phuea Rak Thoe" (ห่างเพื่อรักเธอ) | Singto Numchok | |
| "Rak Na Guard Ya Tok" (รักนะการ์ดอย่าตก) | Sperbund, Jarinporn Joonkiat and Kornpop Chancharoen | ||
| 2022 | "Everything is ALL You" (ทุกอย่างที่เป็นเธอ) | Popetorn Sunthornyanakit |
Concerts
Urassaya has performed in many concerts, both as a main performer and as a guest.
- Co-headlining
- 13th Kid Teung Mae (2010)
- Sam Thahan Suea Sao Limited Edition Live Show (2013)
- Love is in the Air : Channel 3 Charity Concert (2017)
- Supporting
- Thongchai McIntyre – Bird Arsa Sanook (2011)
- 4+1 Channel 3 Superstar Concert (2012)
- PTT The Impression Concert (2012)
- Give Me 5 Concert Rate A (2014)
- Thaitanium – Thaitanium Unbreakable Concert (2018)
- Nadech Kugimiya – The Real Nadech Concert (2019)
- Palitchoke Ayanaputra – Peck Palitchoke 15th Anniversary The Final Odyssey Concert Concert (2020)
Awards and Recognition
Urassaya has received many awards and nominations throughout her career. She has been nominated for important awards like the Nataraja Award and TV Gold Awards multiple times. She has won a Siamdara Stars Award, a Suphannahong National Film Award, a Thai Film Director Award, and a Maya Award for Best Actress for her role in Brother of the Year. She also received the Rising Star Asia Award at the New York Asian Film Festival.
Images for kids
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Urassaya posing for Cleo Thailand in 2015
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Urassaya promoting My Cherie Amour in 2024
See also
In Spanish: Urassaya Sperbund para niños
