Nadech Kugimiya
ณเดชน์ คูกิมิยะ
Kugimiya in 2014
Born
Chonlathit Yodprathum[1][2]

(1991-12-17) December 17, 1991
Khon Kaen, Thailand
Other namesBarry
EducationCommunication Arts major in Film and Cinematography
Alma materRangsit University
Occupations
  • Actor
  • Model
  • Singer
Years active2009–present
Height178 cm (5 ft 10 in)[3]
PartnerUrassaya Sperbund (fiancé)

Nadech Kugimiya (Thai: ณเดชน์ คูกิมิยะ; born December 17, 1991)[1][2] is a Thai actor and model. He is best known for his roles in Duang Jai Akkanee (2010), Game Rai Game Rak (2011), Sunset at Chaophraya (2013), The Rising Sun Series (2014), Leh Lub Salub Rarng (2017), The Crown Princess (2018) and The Con-Heartist (2020).

Early life and education

Nadech Kugimiya, birth name Chonlathit Yodprathum,[1][2] was born on December 17, 1991[4] in Khon Kaen, Thailand.[4] He is the adopted child of Sudarat Kugimiya (his biological aunt) and Yoshio Kugimiya. His biological mother is Thai and Sudarat's younger sister while his biological father is Austrian. His nickname "Barry" has evolved from his original nickname "Brand". He graduated from Rangsit University with a bachelor's degree in communications, major in Film and Cinematography. He then graduated with a master's degree in May, 2020.[5]

Career

Kugimiya started his modeling career at the age of 17 and his first TV commercial was a Trident Recaldent chewing gum ad starring alongside Thailand's superstar heroine Aum-Patcharapa Chaichua. In 2010, he made his acting debut in a feature drama, starring in the lead role, in Ngao Rak Luang Jai as "Nawa Gamtornpuwanat". He gained immense popularity after he starred in Duang Jai Akkanee as "Fai Akkanee Adisuan" and in Game Rai Game Rak as "Saichon / Charles Makovich" alongside Urassaya Sperbund. He was also a member of the group "4+1 Channel 3 Superstar" with Mario Maurer, Prin Suparat, Pakorn Chatborirak, and Phupoom Pongpanu. He has an exclusive contract with Channel 3 (Thailand), with Suphachai Srivijit being his manager.

He is one of the highest paid actors in Thailand.[6] Kugimiya is also a very in-demand brand endorser; he has been dubbed "King of Presenters."[7] He has endorsed numerous major brands including Shopee, OPPO, 7-Eleven, AIR ASIA, Daikin, and TrueMove H. He is also one of the most visible celebrities in television, print, and billboard advertisements.[8]

Kugimiya is considered one of the most decorated Thai actors.[9] He has received more than 100 awards including the Best Actor award from the Suphannahong National Film Awards, Mekhala Awards, Nataraja Awards, and TV Gold Awards.[10] Kugimiya frequently appears on the list of the most popular and influential people in Thailand.[11][12][13]

Business

Kugimiya teamed up with Mark-Prin Suparat and 2 other non-industry friends to open a business called TheReCrafting, which is a brand of leather goods and a complete leather spa including shoes, clothes and bags.[14] He also teamed up with another friend non-industry to open an athlete potential development center called Sport Tech Pro in Ekkamai area.[15]

Personal life

Kugimiya has been in a relationship with Urassaya Sperbund since 2011. On June 5, 2023, Kugimiya and Sperbund jointly announced that they got engaged in Positano, Italy via Instagram.[16]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2013 Sunset at Chaophraya[17][18]KoboriDebut film
Long Rak LoeyNapatShort film
2014PostcardNatee
2015Mr.Peter's Project[19]PeterShort film (Also director)
2018Krut: The Himmaphan Warriors[20]Phaya Watchara Garuda (Voice)Animated film
Nakee 2[21]Pongprap
2020The Con-HeartistTower
2023Death WhispererYak

Television series

YearTitleRoleProductionNetwork
2010Ngao Rak Luang JaiNawa GamtornpuwanatMaker-YCH3
Thara HimalayaAkkanee Adisuan (Fai)
Duang Jai AkkaneeNo Problem
Pathapee Leh RukGood Feeling
Wayupak MontraAct Art Generation
2011Game Rai Game RakSaichon / Charles MakovichLakorn Thai
2012Torranee Ni Nee Krai KrongAthitNo Problem
2013Rang PratanaPittayaLakorn Thai
2014The Rising Sun: Roy Ruk Hak Liam TawanRyu OnizukaMaker-Y
The Rising Sun: Roy Fun Tawan DuerdMaker Group
2015Lom Sorn RukPranon / PranNo Problem
Tarm Ruk Keun JaiSeehanat (Nai Singh)Lakorn Thai
2017Leh Lub Salub Rang[22]Captain Ramin ToongpraplerngNo Problem
2018The Crown PrincessLieutenant Commander Davin SamuthyakornThong Entertainment
2019My Love from the Star (Thai version)[23]AchiraBroadcast Thai TV
2021Monrak Nong Phak KayaengTarakorn / KiewAct Art Generation
2022Lai KinnareeLuang In
2023Doctor DetectiveKhun KhaoMagic If One
2024Chai Khang ChaoOk Khun Saeng PhlanGood Feeling

Discography

YearSong TitleNotes
2012"Hai Rak Man Toh Nai Jai"
("Let Love Grow Up In My Heart")		Torranee Ni Nee Krai Krong OST
2013"Angsumalin"
("Angsumalin")		Sunset at Chaophraya OST
"Long Rak Loey"
("Falling In Love")		Long Rak Loey OST
2014"Laew Rao Ja Rak Gan Dai Mai"
("Can We Love Each Other?")		The Rising Sun Series OST
"1,2,3,4,5 I Love You"Give Me 5 Concert Rate A
2015"Tee Jing Chan Gor Jeb"
("Actually, I'm Also Hurt")		Lom Sorn Ruk OST
"Kam Tob Sud Tai"
("Final Answer")		Mr.Peter's Project OST
2016"Happy Birthday"Channel 3 Anniversary Concert
2018"Nah Tee Gub Hua Jai"
("Duty And Heart")		The Crown Princess OST
2019"No Caption"The Real Nadech Concert
"Rak Tee Ror Wan La"
("The Love that is Waiting for Saying Goodbye")		My Love from the Star (Thai version) OST
2020"Orbit"The first self-made single
2021"Isan Ban Hao"Monrak Nong Phak Kayaeng OST
"Chouw Nang Hed Na (Version Kiew)"
"Bak Tang Kwa"
"Kho Chai Kam Wha Fan"
"Ma Der Kwan Aey"
"Mee Bird"

References

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  4. 1 2 "'ณเดชน์-ญาญ่า'". December 14, 2011. Archived from the original on October 20, 2019. Retrieved October 20, 2019.
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  19. ↑ "Nadech Kugimiya with his short film". Bangkok Post. February 27, 2015. Archived from the original on October 2, 2022. Retrieved August 20, 2018.
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