Davika Hoorne
ดาวิกา โฮร์เน่
Hoorne in 2015
Born	(1992-05-16) May 16, 1992 Bangkok, Thailand
Other names	Mai (ใหม่)
Occupations	Actress Model Singer YouTuber
Years active	2010–present
Notable work	Mae Nak in Pee Mak Im in Heart Attack Tantawan in My Ambulance Nubdao in Astrophile

Davika Hoorne (Thai: ดาวิกา โฮร์เน่), known as Mai (Thai: ใหม่), is a Thai actress, model and singer, who made her acting debut in 2010 - Ngao Kammathep series as a lead. She rose to fame with a film: Heart Attack aka "Freelance" opposite Sunny Suwanmethanon. Her other notable works are Suddenly Twenty, My Ambulance and Pee Mak alongside Mario Maurer, and Astrophile alongside Vachirawit Chivaaree.^[1][2] She has won multiple awards for her work, including Best Actress at the "Bangkok Critics Assembly Awards", Best Actress for two consecutive years at the "Thai Film Director Awards" and Best Actress at the 25th "Subannahongsa Awards" for her movie “Freelance".^[3][4][5][6] In 2023, she has won Best Global Teleplay Leading Actress in "36th Global Arts and Television Huading Awards".^[7]

Early life and education

Davika was born to a Belgian father and a Thai mother in Bangkok.^[8] Her mother nicknamed her "Mai" after singer Mai Charoenpura.^[9] Her parents divorced when she was 10 years old, and then was raised by her mother and aunt.^[10][11][12]

In 2014, Davika bought a house, post her father's retirement, for him and his new family to live in Thailand.^[13][14][15]

Davika obtained her high school degree from Kevalee International School in Bangkok and is currently completing a bachelor's degree in Communication Arts at Rangsit University's International Programme.^[16]

Career

In 2010, Davika started as a model before making her acting debut as a female lead role in the television series Ngao Kammathep, and rose to fame with the films Heart Attack^[17] aka 'Freelance', is a movie made by top indie director Nawapol Thamrongrattanarit for GTH, which won eight Golden Swans at the Subannahongsa Award.^[18] In 2013, she consolidated her stardom with her role as “Mae Nak” in Pee Mak Phra Khanong, a highly successful movie that garnered more than 1 billion baht in revenue. Pee Mak was a box-office hit in many Asian and Australian cities.^[19][20]

“Every role and character has a meaningful backstory, each one continues to be a learning experience for me.” - Davikah Hoorne^[20]

In 2016, Davika returned to the silver screen with the comedy movie Suddenly Twenty, a Thai adaptation of the megahit Korean flick Miss Granny.^[21]

In 2019, Davika started in My Ambulance showcased by One 31 and LINE TV, alongside Sunny Suwanmethanon, which gained worldwide success.^[22][23] She collaborated with the South Korean singer Ali in a music video entitled “No Way” under Genie Music and Vietnamese singer So’n Tùng M-TP in “Run Now”, for the shows soundtrack.^[24][25]

In 2022 under GMMTV, Davika starred as a lead "Nubdao", in the romantic series Astrophile alongside Vachirawit Chivaaree, which was successful in national and international market, and was trending at rank 1 in Thailand and rand 2 worldwide.^[26][27][28] She also starred as "Keetika" in You Are My Heartbeat.^[29][30]

In 2023, Davika starred as a lead in Love Hurts, alongside Suppasit Jongcheeveevat and Jes Jespipat under ONEHD.^[31]

Endorsements

In 2017, Davika modelled for Michael Kors in New York Fashion Week 2017.^[32] She is a spokesperson for famous brand L'Oréal. On 30 September 2018, she walked the runway at the L'Oréal Paris Fashion Week. At Milan, Italy during "Milan Fashion Week" Spring/Summer collection, she has walked the runway for the Dolce & Gabbana "Ready to Wear".^[33][34] According to Vogue, she was Milan Fashion Week's Most Compelling Newcomer.^[35][36]

In 2017, Davika was chosen to be the new brand ambassador for Bolon Eyewear.^[37][38][39]

"Davika Hoorne, known for her exquisite sense of fashion and style, is the perfect fit to represent the brand with glamour and elegance." - Bolon Eyewear^[40]

Davika starred in fashion brand Pomelo's special in-app video function, an engaging and interactive dimension, livestream shopping event.^{[41][42][43][44]} She is ambassador for 'Brand's Bird Nest' energy healthcare drink.^[45]

In 2021, Davika attended the Gucci FW21, as a celebrity friend.^[46] In 2022, she as a Brand Ambassador attended Gucci's "Cosmogonie Fashion Show" in Castle del Monte, Italy.^{[47][48][49][50][51]}

In September 2022, L’Officiel Malaysia celebrated its 7th anniversary with a “Shapeshifter” theme, were Davika starred on the cover in Gucci attire.^[52][53] In November 2022, at Bulgari's High Jewellery collection "Eden: The Garden Of Wonders" presentation in Bangkok, Davika was named the Italian jeweller's House Friend for the South Asia Pacific region.^{[54][55][56][57]}

In February 2023, Davika was a guest invitee in Marvel Studio movie launch events, Thailand.^[58][59] In May 2023, she did a fashion photoshoot for Calvin Klein jeans and denim jacket in Seoul, Korea.^[60] Later, in October 2023, Davika was appointed as first Thai brand ambassador for Gucci and Gucci Beauty.^[61][62][63]

Philanthropy

In December 2016, Davika joined UNICEF in support of the Basket of Hope fundraising campaign to help children affected by emergencies across the world.^[64][65]

In October 2018, Davika joined WildAid as Thailand's ambassador for the "Ivory Free" campaign, as she has a deep affinity for elephants. She dissuading consumers to never buy, use or accept ivory as a gift, and endorses message: “Ivory is beautiful only on elephants”.^[66]

Personal image

Davika with more than 17.8M followers on Instagram, is the most followed female artist within the Thailand industry.^{[67][68][69][70]} Since 2018, Davika has a relationship with Chantavit Dhanasevi.^[71] She has her official YouTube Davikah Channel where she uploads all her music videos and live sessions.^[72] She's among the "Top 3: Most Powerful Actress as Brand Ambassador" in Thailand".^[73][74] She features regularly as "Most Stunning Thai Actress"^[75] and in "Top Thai Celebrity in the Fashion World".^[76][77]

Filmography

Discography

Awards and nominations

References

External links

• Davika Hoorne at IMDb
• Davika Hoorne on Instagram
• Davika Hoorne on Facebook