Vachirawit Chivaaree facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Vachirawit Chivaaree
วชิรวิชญ์ ชีวอารี
Bright in March 2025
Born	Kunlatorn Chivaaree (1997-12-27) 27 December 1997 (age 27) Nakhon Pathom, Thailand
Other names	Bright
Alma mater	Bangkok University
Occupation	Actor Singer Model Entrepreneur Host
Years active	2013–present
Agent	GMMTV (2018–2023) Cloud9 Entertainment (2023–present)
Notable work	Discography Sarawat in 2gether: The Series Thyme in F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers Kimhan in Astrophile Bo in Love You To Debt
Height	183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Honours	Nataraja Awards Asia Artist Awards Mani Mekhala Awards MTV VMA Tatler Ball Awards GQ: Men of the Year
Musical career
Genres	R&B Thai Pop
Instruments	Vocals Guitar Piano
Years active	2020–present
Labels	Cloud9 Entertainment
Associated acts	F. Hero D. Gerrard
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Vachirawit Chivaaree (born December 27, 1997), known as 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 shows such as F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers and 2gether: The Series.

Bright has released music, including the album Adolescent and the song "Lost & Found". He started his own merchandise brand, ASTRO Stuffs, and a talent agency called Cloud9 Entertainment. In 2024, Forbes magazine recognized him in their "30 Under 30" list for Asia Entertainment.

He has won many awards for his acting and singing. Bright is a global ambassador for big brands like Burberry and Calvin Klein. He is also a brand ambassador for Adidas and Bangkok Bank in Thailand. In 2023, he received the "Golden Cane Award" from Kiera Chaplin. In 2024, he was chosen to be part of 'The Business of Fashion 500 Class' (BOF).

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 divorced when he was young. He grew up in Thailand with his mother's family.

His mother gave him the nickname "Bright" when he was a child. In fourth grade, he changed his official name to Vachirawit. His uncle owned a music school, so Bright grew up around musicians. He started learning to play musical instruments at age 10.

Bright went to Suankularb Wittayalai School for middle school. He then attended Triam Udom Suksa School for high school. In middle school, he was one of 700 students chosen for a special Math and Science competition. He also placed 4th in a national crossword competition. Bright worked part-time in entertainment to pay for his own schooling.

He first received a scholarship to study engineering at Thammasat University. However, he took a break to focus on his acting career. Later, he decided to study marketing at Bangkok University. He also received a full scholarship there. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Marketing in 2021.

Bright's Career Journey

Starting Out: 2013-2019

Bright began his career in 2013 at age 15. He hosted a TV show called Strawberry Krub Cake on Channel 3. He also acted in a short series called The Beginning: Run Lovers Run. In his early years, he had small roles in TV shows, music videos, and a movie. Some of his notable roles were in Social Death Vote and I Sea U.

In 2018, Bright joined GMMTV as an actor and artist. In 2019, he played a younger version of Dr. Peng in the show My Ambulance. He also became a host for the travel show Toe Laew on GMM 25. He continued hosting the show in its second season in 2020.

Becoming Popular: 2020-2023

In 2020, Bright became very famous for his lead role as Sarawat in 2gether: The Series. This show became the most-watched series on Line TV. He played the same character in the sequel, Still 2gether, and in 2gether: The Movie. A Japanese director praised his acting in 2021.

In 2021, Bright took on the lead role of Thyme in F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers. This show was a Thai version of a popular Japanese manga. The original creator of the manga liked his performance. The show aired in December 2021 and was very popular.

In 2022, Bright starred in the romantic series Astrophile, which received good reviews. He also had a guest role in the fantasy series Midnight Museum, which had high viewership. In 2023, he appeared in the Thai-Indian movie Congrats My Ex!. This romantic comedy was a top film on Prime Video.

In 2023, Bright's contract with GMMTV ended. He then became an independent artist under his own company, Cloud9 Entertainment.

Current Work: 2024 Onwards

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 first merchandise brand, ASTRO Stuffs, in May 2020. In 2021, he updated the brand to focus on sustainable fashion. This means using recycled plastic and supporting 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. It supports goals like saving water and promoting sustainable agriculture.

In September 2023, Bright created Cloud9 Entertainment. This company helps manage artists. He teamed up with Universal Music Thailand to help Thai talents reach a global audience. Allbright is the official fan club account for Bright.

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 song, "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 well-received. In 2023, he released "My Ecstasy" from his mini-album Adolescent. He was also the creative director for this song. It became a top requested song in Thailand.

In 2024, Bright performed at the Summer Sonic Festival in Japan and Indonesia. His songs "Long Run" and "Sleeping Pills" were popular. He also performed at the NHK Expo event. He released his song "Long Showers" with 88rising. His music has been streamed over 100 million times on Spotify. His YouTube channel also received an Official Artist Channel badge.

In June 2025, Bright's music was part of Burberry's music festival campaign in Bangkok. This showed how his style fits with the brand.

Brand Partnerships

Brand Ambassador Roles

Bright is a brand ambassador for many international and local companies. 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 Vespa Thailand.

In July 2022, Burberry announced Bright as their first global brand ambassador from South Asia-Pacific. He has been a model for Burberry since 2020. He also worked on a photography project for their "Lola Bags." His appearance at a Burberry fashion show in London generated a lot of media attention. 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 value. He was featured in 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 appeared in Elle Men magazine for CK and attended brand events in Tokyo.

Recent Brand Work: 2024 Onwards

In 2024, Bright made history by being the first Thai artist to attend the Met Gala in New York City. He was a top contributor for Burberry at the event. Calvin Klein's new global campaign, 'Bright,' is named after him.

Other Endorsements

Bright has also worked with many other luxury brands. These include 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 at Milan Fashion Week. He has done endorsements for 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 photoshoot for the "Octo Roma Watch" and was a guest at Bulgari's "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.

In 2025, Bright attended the AMI Paris Spring Summer 2026 show as a special guest.

Fashion Influence

Bright is a well-known figure in the fashion world. He is often featured in top fashion magazines like Vogue, GQ, Harper's Bazaar, and Elle. In 2023, he became the first male artist from Thailand to appear on the covers of Vogue Thailand and Vogue Hong Kong.

Giving Back: Philanthropy

Bright supports many charity activities. He helps with forest conservation and protecting marine life. He also supports mental health awareness through a project with UNICEF. He promotes sustainability in the fashion business. He also helps the 'Praew Charity Project' for heart disease patients.

Money from his merchandise sales goes to the Seub Nakhasathien Foundation. This foundation helps 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 area.

Since 2020, Bright has helped raise money to put out forest fires in Chiang Mai province. He supported firefighters during a factory fire. His contributions helped buy firefighter's suits and equipment for volunteers.

In 2022, Bright and his fans held an auction that raised $75,000 for charity. He donated medical supplies during the COVID-19 pandemic to animal centers. He also raised awareness about mental health with his project 'You Are Not Alone In The Universe'. He talks about important social topics like voting. He also supports Earth Day and promotes 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. He loves photography and shares his photos on his Instagram account, "isawitbefore". He also shares music covers on Instagram, and some original singers have noticed his work.

In 2024, at the premiere of his movie Love You To Debt, Bright announced he was in a relationship. He is dating 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 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 was also listed 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 2020, he was voted "Asian Drama Actor of the Year" by 46% of online voters. In 2023, Bright was featured in Times Square, New York, as a "Top 20 Most Powerful Asian Celebrity." He was also ranked 1st in "Most Handsome Face" by Korean plastic surgeons. He regularly appears in "Most Handsome Man Alive" lists. In 2024, he was in the Top 5 'Most Handsome Man In The World'. In 2025, he was included in the Madame Tussauds Hot 100 list for his fashion influence.

Movies and TV Shows

Movies

Television

Variety Shows

Awards and Recognitions

Bright has won many awards throughout his career. He has received 35 awards and been nominated for 46.

*Some private voting-based recognitions are not mentioned here.

Other Recognitions

See also

In Spanish: Vachirawit Chiva-aree para niños

• Bright Vachirawit Chivaaree discography
• Lost & Found (Bright Vachirawit Chivaaree song)
• ASTRO Stuffs

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