Vachirawit Chivaaree facts for kids
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Vachirawit Chivaaree
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Kunlatorn Chivaaree
December 27, 1997 |
Other names | Bright |
Alma mater | Bangkok University |
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Years active | 2013–present |
Agent | Cloud9 Entertainment (2023–present) |
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Height | 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) |
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Years active | 2020–present |
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Vachirawit Chivaaree (Thai: วชิรวิชญ์ ชีวอารี; born 27 December 1997), known as Bright Vachirawit or just Bright, is a famous Thai actor, singer, and business owner. He is well-known for his roles in movies like Love You To Debt and Congrats My Ex!. He also starred in popular TV series such as F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers and 2gether: The Series.
Bright is also a talented singer, famous for his album Adolescent and the song "Lost & Found". He started his own merchandise brand called ASTRO Stuffs and an entertainment company, Cloud9 Entertainment. In 2024, Forbes magazine included him in their "30 Under 30" list for Asia Entertainment.
He has won many awards for his acting and singing. Bright is also a global ambassador for big brands like Burberry and Calvin Klein. He is also a brand ambassador for Adidas and Bangkok Bank Visa in Thailand.
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Bright's Early Life and School
Bright was born on December 27, 1997, in Nakhon Pathom Province, Thailand. His birth name was Kunlatorn Chivaaree. He has Thai, American, and Chinese family roots. His parents separated when he was young. Bright grew up in Thailand with his mom's family. His mother gave him the nickname "Bright" when he was a child. In fourth grade, he officially changed his name to Vachirawit.
His uncle owned a music school, so Bright grew up around musicians. He started learning to play musical instruments when he was 10 years old. Bright went to Suankularb Wittayalai School for middle school and Triam Udom Suksa School for high school. He worked small jobs in entertainment to pay for his schooling.
He first studied engineering at Thammasat University with a scholarship. But he took a break to focus on his acting career. Later, he decided to study marketing at Bangkok University International College, where he also received a full scholarship. He earned his degree in Marketing in 2021.
Bright's Career Journey
2013-2019: Starting Out
Bright started his career in 2013 when he was 15. He became a host for a TV show called Strawberry Krub Cake on Channel 3. He also began acting in a short series called The Beginning: Run Lovers Run.
He took on small roles in TV shows, music videos, and a movie. Some of his early notable roles were in Social Death Vote as "Day" and I Sea U as "Peter". In 2018, Bright joined GMMTV as an actor. In 2019, he played a younger version of "Dr. Peng" in the series My Ambulance. He also became a host for the travel show Toe Laew on GMM 25.
2020-2023: Becoming Famous
In 2020, Bright became very popular when he played "Sarawat" in 2gether: The Series. This was his first main role. The show became one of the most-watched series on Line TV. He played Sarawat again in the sequel, Still 2gether, and in 2gether: The Movie. A Japanese director even praised his acting in 2021.
In 2021, Bright took on another lead role as "Thyme" in F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers. This show was a Thai version of the famous Japanese manga Hana Yori Dango. The original creator of the manga liked his performance. The show was a big hit when it aired in December 2021.
In 2022, Bright starred in the romantic series Astrophile, which got good reviews. He also had a popular guest role in the fantasy series Midnight Museum. In 2023, he acted in the Thai-Indian movie Congrats My Ex!, a romantic comedy that became a top film on Prime Video. In 2023, Bright's contract with GMMTV ended. He then became an independent artist and started his own company, Cloud9 Entertainment.
2024 Onwards: Today
In 2024, Bright's movie Love You To Debt was released on Netflix. It was also shown at 'Thai Movie Day' in Paris. His movie Congrats My Ex! was promoted at the Cannes Film Festival.
Bright's Businesses
Bright started his own merchandise brand, ASTRO Stuffs, in May 2020. In 2021, he updated his brand to focus on sustainable fashion. This means using recycled plastic and helping good causes.
In 2023, Bright's company, ASTRO Stuffs, joined the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI). This is a group that helps make cotton farming better for the environment and supports the United Nations goals for water sustainability and sustainable agriculture.
In September 2023, Bright created Cloud9 Entertainment, a company that manages artists. He also teamed up with Universal Music Thailand to help Thai talents reach a global audience. Allbright is the official fan account for his fans.
Bright's Music Career
Bright appeared in many music videos early in his career. In 2020, he released his first song cover, "With A Smile". In 2021, he won "Best Song Drama" at the 12th Nataraja Awards for his song "Kan Goo". His first Thai single, "Unmovable", won "Rookie of the Week" at the T-pop Stage Award.
In 2022, Bright released his first English song, "Lost & Found". His song "Good Times", with Kanyawee Songmuang, was also very popular. In 2023, he released his single My Ecstasy from his mini-album Adolescent. He was also the creative director for this project. This song was the most requested on a popular Thai radio station.
In 2024, Bright performed at the Summer Sonic Festival in Japan and at events in Thailand and Indonesia. His songs Long Run and Sleeping Pills were well-received. He also performed at the NHK Expo event. He released his single Long Showers with 88rising. Bright has now reached over 100 million streams on Spotify, and his YouTube channel has become an Official Artist Channel.
Brand Ambassador Roles
Working with Brands
Bright is a brand ambassador for many well-known international and local brands. These include Adidas, Samsung Galaxy A53 5G, Bangkok Bank, Bonchon Chicken from Korea, Nekko cat food from Japan, Lay's Max Chips, Ichitan, WhiteStory skincare from Indonesia, and Globe Telecom from the Philippines. He is also a "friend" of Kiehl's in Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore, and for Vespa Thailand.
In July 2022, Burberry announced Bright as their first global brand ambassador from the South Asia-Pacific region. He has been modeling for Burberry since 2020. He also worked on a photography project for their "Lola Bags". When he attended a Burberry fashion show in London, it generated a lot of media attention and value. In 2023, he attended another Burberry collection show.
In 2022, as an ambassador for Adidas, Bright attended an event with Manchester United football players. He helped Adidas gain a lot of media attention, making him a top influencer in sportswear. He was also part of Adidas Originals' new logo launch campaign.
In 2023, Bright became the first Thai male artist to be a brand ambassador for Calvin Klein in Asia. He was featured in Elle Men magazine for CK and attended their events in Tokyo.
2024 Onwards: Recent Achievements
In 2024, Bright made history by being the first Thai artist to attend the Met Gala in New York City. His appearance there generated a lot of media value for Burberry. Calvin Klein's new global campaign, 'Bright', is named after him.
Other Endorsements
Bright has also worked with many other luxury brands like Gucci, Prada, Bulgari, Fendi, Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co., Yves Saint Laurent, Versace, Dior, Loewe, Chanel, Bottega Veneta, Givenchy, Gentle Monster, Balenciaga, and Armani.
In 2022, Bright helped Gucci earn a lot of media value. He also generated significant media value for Prada during Milan Fashion Week. He has also endorsed brands like Oxecure, SparSha, All Café in 7-Eleven, Lazada, Isuzu Motors, and Scotch.
In 2023, Bright was featured as the "First Solo Frontman" on the covers of Elle Men Magazine and GQ, sponsored by Bulgari. He did a special photo shoot for Bulgari's "Octo Roma Watch" and was a guest at their "Iconic Serpenti Jewellery" event. He also attended the launch of Yves Saint Laurent (YSL) "Libre" in Singapore. He is often invited to Marvel Studio movie launches in Thailand.
Fashion Influence
Bright is a big name in the fashion world. He is regularly featured in top magazines like Vogue, GQ, Harper's Bazaar, Elle, and Cosmopolitan. In 2023, he became the first male artist from Thailand to appear on the covers of Vogue Thailand and Vogue Hong Kong.
Helping Others: Philanthropy
Bright is very active in charity work. He supports causes like protecting forests and marine life. He also helps with mental health awareness through a project with UNICEF. He promotes sustainable fashion and helps heart disease patients through the 'Praew Charity Project'.
Money from his merchandise sales goes to the Seub Nakhasathien Foundation. This foundation works to protect wildlife in Thailand. He started 'One Tree Planted' to help farmers and 'Right To Play' for children in need. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he donated supplies to people in the Khlong Toei district.
Since 2020, Bright has helped raise money to fight forest fires in Chiang Mai province. He supported a project for firefighters, especially during a factory fire, by helping buy suits and equipment for volunteers.
In 2022, Bright and his fans held an auction that raised $75,000 for charity. He also donated medical supplies during the COVID-19 pandemic to elephant and wildlife centers. He raises awareness about mental health with his initiative 'You Are Not Alone In The Universe'. He also talks about important topics like voting and Earth Day. He started 'Love Clean Air' to encourage using public transport to reduce air pollution.
Bright's Personal Life
Bright enjoys reading, Muay Thai, boxing, and football. He is part of a football club called Monday Night Football Club. He has a bicolor ragdoll cat named Ame. Bright also loves photography and shares his photos online. He often posts cover songs on his Instagram, and the original singers have noticed and praised them.
In 2024, at the premiere of his movie Love You To Debt, Bright announced that he is in a relationship with Thai actress and singer Pornnappan Pornpenpipat (Nene).
Bright's Impact and Influence
Bright has been named one of the "Top 50 Influential" people by Vogue and HOWE Magazine. He is known by many nicknames like 'Walking Louvre Museum' and 'Thailand's National Treasure'.
He is the first Thai celebrity to have his own "Twitter Topic". In 2021, he was the highest-earning male celebrity from brand endorsements on Instagram in Thailand. In 2022, he was in the "Top 100 Most Searched Asian on Google Worldwide". In 2023, he was the top presenter for Lazada in Thailand. He has also been recognized as a "Global Influencer" for creating high media value during "Fashion Week 2023".
Bright often appears in lists like "Top 20 Most Attractive Asian Celebs". He has been ranked highly in "Most Handsome and Beautiful in the World" and "The Global Face & Style Icon". In 2020, he was the "Most Tweeted Thai Artist". In 2023, Bright was featured in Times Square, New York, as a "Top 20 Most Powerful Asian Celebrity". He was also ranked first in "Most Handsome Face" by Korean plastic surgeons. He is regularly featured in "Most Handsome Man Alive" lists. In 2024, he was in the Top 5 'Most Handsome Man In The World'.
Bright's Filmography
Movies
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2016 | Love Say Hey | Tae | Main Role |
2018 | 0.9 Kilometers to Mile | Short film | Main Role |
2021 | 2gether: The Movie | Sarawat Guntithanon | Lead Role |
2023 | Congrats My Ex! | Tim | Lead Role |
2024 | Love You To Debt | Bo | Lead Role |
Television Shows
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2013 | The Beginning: Story 2: Ep 3: Run Lovers Run |
Bright | Main Role |
2014 | Karma | Tao | Small Role |
2017 | Roop Thong Ep:6 |
Ekkarat | Small Role |
2018 | I Sea U | Peter/Peyton | Main Role |
Love Songs Love Series: Rao Lae Nai | Bright | Main Role | |
Social Death Vote Ep:4-6 |
Day | Supporting Role | |
Love Songs Love Series: Ja Ruk Reu Ja Rai | Ter | Main Role | |
Love Songs Love Series: Gor Koey Sunya | Ken | Supporting Role | |
Yuttakarn Prab Nang Marne Ep:8 |
Tuanote | Small Role | |
2019 | Heha Mia Navy | Seaman Bright | Small Role |
Korn Aroon Ja Roong: Ep.14 Onwards | Anotai (Adult) | Supporting Role | |
My Ambulance Ep:1,3 |
Peng (Young) | Guest Role | |
2020 | 2gether: The Series | Sarawat Guntithanon | Lead Role |
Still 2gether | Lead Role | ||
2021 | In Time with You: Thueng Ham Jai Kor Ja Rak | Nick | Supporting Role |
F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers | Thyme (Akira Paramaanantra) | Lead Role | |
2022 | Astrophile | Kimhan | Lead Role |
Good Old Days: Story 4: Our Soundtrack Ep:8,9 |
Tong | Lead Role | |
2023 | Midnight Museum: Ep.3 | Moth | Guest Role |
Enigma: Ep.4/4 | Tul | Guest Role |
Variety Shows
Year | Title | Channel | Notes |
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2013 | Strawberry Krubcake | Channel 3 | Main Host |
2019 | Toe Laew S1: Ep.135 Onwards | GMM 25 | Main Host |
2021 | Play 2gether | GMMTV | Main Host |
Bright & Win Inbox | GMMTV | Main Host | |
The Ruanguru: Indonesian Show with Tiara Andini | Ruangguru Bimbel Online | Guest | |
Toe Laew S2 | GMMTV | Main Host | |
CP Sausage No.1 Live Show: BamBam x Bright | CP Brand | Participant | |
2022 | The Wall Song: Ep.77 | Workpoint Official | Participant |
Isuzu Max Challenge | GMMTV | Main Host | |
The Wall Song: Ep.107 | Workpoint Official | Participant | |
2023 | Ploy and Bell: Ep.23 | Official Channel | Guest |
Sound Check: Ep.21 | One 31 Official | Guest | |
The Wall Song: Ep.138 | Workpoint Official | Participant |
Bright's Music
Bright's music career includes his singles, songs from TV series (OSTs), live concerts in Thailand and other Southeast Asian countries. He has also appeared in music videos for other singers and done collaborations.
Title | Counts |
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Singles | 9 |
Studio | 8 |
Concerts | 63 |
OST | 9 |
Music Video appearance | 19 |
Collab/ Promotional songs | 7 |
Awards and Recognitions
Awards
Bright has won many awards throughout his career.
Won | 35 |
Nominated | 43 |
*Some private voting-based awards are not listed here.
Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
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2020 | Maya Awards | Best Couple | 2gether: The Series | Nominated |
Kazz Awards | Kazz Magazine's Favorite | Won | ||
Line Thailand People's Choice Awards | Best Couple | Won | ||
Thairath Best of 2020 | Best Couple | Won | ||
2021 | Fever Awards 2020 | Best Drama-Series Song Fever Award | "Kan Goo" | Won |
Thailand Zocial Awards 2021 | Person of The Year - Couple of The Year | 2gether: The Series | Won | |
Sanook Awards 2020 | Best Couple | Won | ||
Thai Song Of The Year | "Yang Khu Kan" | Won | ||
JOOX Thailand Music Awards 2021 | Song of The Year | "Kan Goo" | Nominated | |
New Artist of The Year | Nominated | |||
Top Social Artist of The Year | Nominated | |||
Line TV Awards 2021 | LINETV Best Thai Song | "Kan Goo" | Nominated | |
LINETV Best Kiss Scene | 2gether: The Series | Nominated | ||
12th Nataraja Awards | Best Drama Song Award | "Kan Goo" | Won | |
Best Cast Ensemble | 2gether: The Series | Nominated | ||
Kazz Awards 2021 | Attractive Young Man Of The Year | Still 2gether | Won | |
Imaginary Couple of the Year | Won | |||
Best Actor | Won | |||
Best Scene | Won | |||
Asia Artist Awards 2021 | Asia Celebrity Award for Actor | Won | ||
True ID Music Awards 2021 | Best Singer of the Year | Nominated | ||
T-POP Stage Awards | Music of the week | "Sad Movie" with Nattawut Srimhok |
Won | |
Maya Awards 2021 | Charming Boy | Nominated | ||
Best Couple | Nominated | |||
Popular Drama Soundtrack | "Yang Khu Kan"
Still 2gether |
Nominated | ||
Male Rising Star | Nominated | |||
Thairath Best of 2021 | Couple of the Year | Still 2gether | Won | |
Thailand Actors Award 2021: Japan | Best Couple | 2gether: The Movie | Won | |
Best Actor | Won | |||
T-POP of the Year Awards 2021 | Best Rookie | "Unmovable" | 2nd Place | |
2022 | JOOX Thailand Music Awards 2022 | Top Social Thai Artist of the year | Nominated | |
Collaboration Song of the Year | "Sad Movie" with Nattawut Srimhok |
Nominated | ||
Thailand Zocial Award 2022 | Best Entertainment Performance on Social Media:
Actor Category |
F4 Thailand
Astrophile |
Won | |
Maya Entertain Awards | Charming Boy | F4 Thailand | Nominated | |
Best Couple | Nominated | |||
Popular Male Star | Nominated | |||
SiamRath Online Award 2022 | Popular Male Star | F4 Thailand | Won | |
Kazz Awards 2022 | Popular Male Teenager | F4 Thailand | Won | |
Best Scene
(shared with Tontawan Tantivejakul) |
Nominated | |||
The 3rd Mani Mekhala Awards (2022) | The Most Public Popular Male Celebrity Award | F4 Thailand | Won | |
Charismatic Superstar Award | Won | |||
Content Asia Awards | Best Original Song:
For Movie or An Asian TV Program |
"Night Time" F4 Thailand | Nominated | |
"One Hug"2gether: The Movie | Nominated | |||
"Who Am I" F4 Thailand | Nominated | |||
The 27th Asian Television Awards (ATA) | Best Theme Song | "Who Am I" F4 Thailand | Nominated | |
Asian Academy Creative Awards (AAA) 2022 | Best Theme Song or Title Theme:
National Winners |
"Who Am I" (Ost. F4 Thailand) | Won | |
Best Theme Song or Title Theme:
Grand Final Winners |
Won | |||
GQ Men of the Year Awards 2022: MOTY | Actor of the Year | F4 Thailand | Won | |
2023 | Sanook Awards 2022 | Actor of the Year | F4 Thailand
Astrophile |
Nominated |
Daradaily Awards 2022 | Star of the Year | Won | ||
Komchadluek Awards 2022 | Most Popular Actor | Astrophile | Won | |
Guitar Mag Awards 2023 | Star Single Hit of the Year | "Lost & Found" | 2nd Place | |
KAZZ Awards 2023 | Men's Superstar Award | Astrophile | Won | |
Best Actor Award | Nominated | |||
Maya TV Awards 2023 | Best Male Star of the Year | Astrophile | Nominated | |
Charming Young Man of the Year | Nominated | |||
String Artist of the Year | "Lost & Found" | 2nd Place | ||
Nine Entertainment Award 2023 | Special Award: Most Engagement on Instagram | Won | ||
Seoul International Drama Awards | Outstanding Asian Star | Astrophile | 2nd Place | |
HOWE Awards 2023 | Popular Vote | Nominated | ||
14th Nataraja Awards | Best Cast Ensemble | F4 Thailand | Nominated | |
MTV Europe Music Awards, Paris | Best Asian Act | 3rd Place | ||
MTV Video Music Awards, Japan | Best Asian Celebrity | Won | ||
GQ Men of the Year Awards 2023 | Thailand's Global Star | Won | ||
33rd Seoul Music Awards | Popular Thai Star Award | 2nd Place | ||
Tatler Ball Awards 2023 | Chaplin Golden Cane Award | Won | ||
GQ Japan: Men of the Year Awards 2023 | Best Asian Entertainer | Won | ||
Central World Music Community Award 2023 | Artist Of The Year | "I Think of You" | Nominated | |
2024 | The Guitar Mag Awards 2024 | Popular Vote 2024 | Nominated | |
Star's Single Hits of The Year 2024 | 2nd Place | |||
Kazz Awards 2024 | Popular Male Artist Award | Won | ||
Popular Vote | Nominated | |||
Komchadluek Awards 2023 | Popular Male Actor | Nominated | ||
Thai International Singer | Nominated | |||
Popular Couple(shared with Ranee Campen) | Congrats My Ex! | Nominated | ||
Maya TV Awards | Popular Vote | Nominated | ||
Asian Academy Creative Awards 2024 National Winner Thailand |
Best Leading Actor | Congrats My Ex! | Won |
Other Recognitions
Bright has also received other special recognitions.
Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
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2020 | Korean Updates Awards | Asian Artist of The Year | Won | |
Asian Culture Awards (The Republic of Peru) |
Best Thai Artist | Won | ||
VoicePoints Social Media Awards | Phenomenal Foreign BL Couple of the Year | 2gether: The Series | Won | |
2021 | Central BL Awards 2021: Mexico | Best Couple | Won | |
Mister BL | Won | |||
Best Seme/ Actor | Won | |||
2023 | Thai Update 2023 | Certificate of Appreciation: Most Popular Thai Actor |
Won | |
2024 | Halo Ocean Awards 2024 | Most Popular Asian Artist | Top Male |
See Also
In Spanish: Vachirawit Chiva-aree para niños
- Bright Vachirawit Chivaaree discography
- Lost & Found (Bright Vachirawit Chivaaree song)
- ASTRO Stuffs