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List Of Luk Khrueng People
This article is a list of luk khrueng ( th, ลูกครึ่ง), people of mixed European (or other race) and Thai origins. Academia, science and technology * Robert Dirks ''(Thai mother, American father)'' * Giles Ji Ungpakorn ''(Thai father, English mother)'' Entertainment and media Film, actors and model * Alex Rendell ''(Thai mother, English father)'' * Amanda Obdam ''(Thai mother, Canadian father)'' * Ananda Everingham ''(Lao mother, Australian father)'' * Anchilee Scott-Kemmis ''(Thai mother, Australian father)'' *Ann Thongprasom ''(Thai mother, Swedish father)'' *Anntonia Porsild ''(Thai mother, Danish father)'' * Araya A. Hargate ''(Thai mother, English father)'' *Arayha Suparurk ''(Thai mother, Austrian father)'' * Art Supawatt Purdy ''(Thai mother, American father)'' * Carissa Springett ''(Thai mother, English father)'' * Charlie Trairat ''(Thai mother, Dutch father)'' *Chrissy Teigen ''(Thai mother, American father)'' * Cindy Bishop ''(Half English, one quar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luk Khrueng
''Luk khrueng'' ( th, ลูกครึ่ง, literally "half-child") is a colloquial Thai term referring to a person whose parents are of different nationalities. In a narrow sense, luk khrueng means people of mixed Thai and foreign origin; a person of mixed Thai and Chinese origin is called tai chuea sai jin, rather than luk khrueng. In the mid-20th century the number of ''luk khrueng'' increased dramatically following World War II, with the increasing number of Western residents and visitors to the country. Many were the children of American servicemen who moved to the country in the 1960s and the 1970s, when there were several large U.S. military bases in the country because of the Vietnam War. While some of the servicemen formed lasting relationships with Thai women, some ''luk khrueng'' were the product of temporary relationships with "rented wives" or sex workers, a fact that led to some discrimination in that era. Some Thais were also hostile because of the perceived lac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Davika Hoorne
Davika Hoorne ( th, ดาวิกา โฮร์เน่), nicknamed Mai ( th, ใหม่), is a Thai actress, model and singer, who made an acting debut on 2010 in television series ''Ngao Kammathep'' as the lead role. She rose to fame from her films; ''Heart Attack'' with Sunny Suwanmethanon and ''Suddenly Twenty''. She is the female lead star of Thailand's highest-grossing film of all time, ''Pee Mak'' alongside Mario Maurer. She has collaborated with Korean singer Ali in a music video entitled ''No Way'' under Genie Music. She has collaborated with Vietnamese singer Sơn Tùng M-TP in music video ''Run Now'' ( vi, Chạy Ngay Đi). She is a spokesperson for famous brand, L'Oréal. She joined Michael Kors in New York Fashion Week 2017. Hoorne walked the runway for L'Oréal at the Paris Fashion Week on September 30, 2018 and at the Dolce & Gabbana Ready to Wear Fashion Show during the Milan Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2019 on September 23, 2018. According to ''Vogue'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Praya Lundberg
Nataya Lundberg ( th, นาตยา ลุนด์เบิร์ก; ; born March 28, 1992), also known as Praya Lundberg ( th, ไปรยา ลุนด์เบิร์ก; ) or Praya Suandokmai ( th, ไปรยา สวนดอกไม้; ), or nicknamed Pu ( th, ปู; ), is a Swedish Thai actress and model. She is the UNHCR or United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees' Goodwill Ambassador and the first Goodwill Ambassador from Southeast Asia. She made her acting debut in the TV series Rak Dai Mai Thar Hua Jai Mai Pean and appeared in roles on TV hits such as ''Sao Noi Nai Tha Kieng Kaew'' (2004) and Nang Sao Som Lon. Her first role in film was in the comedy Maa Kap Phra (2006) and she also appeared in the action comedy ''Bangkok Adrenaline'' (2009). Along with acting Praya maintains a successful modelling career; she led the Lux (soap), LUX campaign at the age of 15 and since then starred on the covers of ''Vogue (magazine), Vogue'', ''Cosmopolitan (magaz ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paweensuda Drouin
Jennifer Paweensuda Saetan-Drouin ( th, เจนนิเฟอร์ ปวีณสุดา แซ่ตั่น ดรูอิ้น; born 12 October 1993), also known by her Thai nickname Fahsai ( th, ฟ้าใส, lit=clear sky), is a Thai-Canadian model, television host, DJ, and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe Thailand 2019. She represented Thailand in the Miss Universe 2019 competition, ultimately placing in the top five. Born and raised in Canada, Paweensuda moved to Thailand to work as a model and DJ. After placing as the first runner-up in Miss Thailand 2013 and second runner-up in Miss Universe Thailand 2017, Paweensuda was appointed Miss Earth Thailand 2017 and went on to place in the Top 8 at Miss Earth 2017. Early life Paweensuda was born as Jennifer Paweensuda Saetan-Drouin on 12 October 1993. She was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. She is often affectionately referred to by her Thai nickname Fahsai. Her mother is Thai Chinese, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paula Taylor
Punlapa Margaret Taylor-Buttery (January 20, 1983), also known as Paula Taylor ( th, พอลล่า เทเลอร์) or Thai name Punlapa Supa-aksorn ( th, พัลลภา ศุภอักษร; ), is a Thai actress, model, and presenter of British descent. Personal life Taylor was born in Chulalongkorn hospital, Bangkok, Thailand. Two weeks after she was born, the family moved to Australia. Her mother is of Thai Chinese descent and her father is of English descent. She grew up in Perth, Western Australia and at the age of 9, after her parents' divorce, moved to Brisbane, Queensland. Taylor got a bachelor in Business Administration from Assumption University Career While visiting her family in Thailand, she was asked if she would be interested in doing some modelling. She started her career in several commercials and small Thai movies before becoming a regular VJ for Channel V Thailand. Discovered by television producer Tanawat Wansom, she quickly rose to fa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pamela Pasinetti
Premika Pamela Pasinetti (born 17 July 1993) is a Thai-Italian model and beauty pageant titleholder, who was crowned Miss Grand Thailand in 2017. At the Miss Grand International 2017 pageant, she was awarded Miss Paradise Cape Heritage, and she finished in the Top 10. Personal life She has Thai-Italian ancestry, and is fluent in Thai, Italian and English English usually refers to: * English language * English people English may also refer to: Peoples, culture, and language * ''English'', an adjective for something of, from, or related to England ** English national ide .... She studied Business Administration at Assumption University, Thailand. Career Pasinetti is a host on Zaab Plaza, a Thai variety show about food, travel and career opportunities to promote local economy, tourism and expenditure in Thailand. References External linksMiss Grand Thailand {{DEFAULTSORT:Pasinetti, Pamela 1993 births Living people Pamela Pasinetti Pam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mick Tongraya
Mik Thongraya ( th, มิกค์ ทองระย้า; born 28 November 1992) is a Thai actor and model. Currently, he is signed under Channel 7. Personal life Thongraya is of Danish and Thai descent. He graduated from Ramkhamhaeng University. In 2018, he enlisted in the Royal Thai Air Force at Saraburi his birthplace. Career Thongraya began his career by joining the "Dream Star Search" in 2008, winning the best new actor award. In 2010, he debuted in the drama ''Team Zah Tah Fun'' in a supporting role. After that, he acted in several dramas in supporting and main roles. In 2016, he was paired up with Stephany Auernig in the drama ''Fire Series: Talay Fai'' and with Pimprapa Tangprabhaporn in the drama ''Karn La Krang Neung Nai Hua Jai''. Since then he has only played lead roles, mostly in dramas for Channel 7. He starred in ''Mussaya'', where he paired up with Mookda Narinrak, and ''Paragit Ruk: Yuet Fah Ha Pigat Ruk'', where he reunited with Stephany Auernig. Fil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mario Maurer
is a character created by Japanese video game designer Shigeru Miyamoto. He is the title character of the ''Mario'' franchise and the mascot of Japanese video game company Nintendo. Mario has appeared in over 200 video games since his creation. Depicted as a short, pudgy, Italian plumber who resides in the Mushroom Kingdom, his adventures generally center on rescuing Princess Peach from the Koopa villain Bowser. Mario has access to a variety of power-ups that give him different abilities. Mario's fraternal twin brother is Luigi. Mario first appeared as the player character of ''Donkey Kong'' (1981), a platform game. Miyamoto wanted to use Popeye as the protagonist, but when he could not achieve the licensing rights, he created Mario instead. Miyamoto expected the character to be unpopular and planned to use him for cameo appearances; originally called "Mr. Video", he was renamed to Mario after Mario Segale. Mario's clothing and characteristics were themed after the setting o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maria Poonlertlarp
Maria Lynn Ehren ( th, มาเรีย ลินน์ เอียเรียน; born 18 January 1992), known professionally as Maria Poonlertlarp ( th, มารีญา พูลเลิศลาภ, , ), is a Swedish-Thai model, actress, singer and beauty pageant titleholder, who was crowned Miss Universe Thailand 2017. She represented Thailand at the Miss Universe 2017 competition, finishing as a top five finalist. Early life Ehren was born in Bangkok to a Swedish father, Göran Ehren, who is a project development executive and a Thai Chinese mother, Chanoksuang Poonlertlarp, who is a former teacher at the American TESOL Institute. At the age of two, Ehren and her family moved to Hanoi, Vietnam and at seven, she returned to Bangkok. When she was 14, Ehren began to train as a model with ''Elle Thailand''. After she graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in international business administration from the Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University in 2013, s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nadech Kugimiya
Nadech Kugimiya ( th, ณเดชน์ คูกิมิยะ; born December 17, 1991) 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 Rang'' (2017), ''The Crown Princess'' (2018) and '' The Con-Heartist'' (2020). Early life and education Nadech Kugimiya, birth name Chonlathit Yodprathum, was born on December 17, 1991 in Khon Kaen, Thailand. 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. Career Kugimiya started his modeling career at the age of 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kathaleeya McIntosh
Kathaleeya McIntosh ( th, คัทลียา แมคอินทอช; born November 10, 1972) is a Thai actress and television presenter, who was named as ''Princess of the entertainment industry''. She was the lead actress in many Thai lakorns in the 1990s-2000s including ''Wanjai Thailand'' (“Sweet Darling of Thailand”), ''Khwamsongcham Mai Hua Jai Derm'' (“New Memory but Same Old Heart”), and ''Yak Yud Tawan Wai Thi Plai Fa'' (“Yearning to Stop the Sun at the Horizon”). She was also a television host in a popular talkshow, ''Samakhom Chomdao''. Early life and education McIntosh was born to a Scottish father and a Thai Chinese mother. She has an older brother, Willy McIntosh, who is also a well-known Thai actor. McIntosh started her modeling career when she was 15. She graduated from Assumption University with Bachelor of Arts majoring in English. Filmography Television * ''Peur Ter'' (Ch.5 1994) * ''Yark Yood Tawan Wai Tee Plai Fah'' (Ch.5 1995) * ''R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kimberly Ann Voltemas
Kimberley Anne Woltemas Tiamsiri ( th, คิมเบอร์ลี แอน โวลเทมัส เทียมศิริ; born January 22, 1992) is a Thai actress and model. She made her breakthrough in acting career after she played the role of Nam in the series ''4 Huajai Haeng Koon Kao'' (''4 Hearts of the Mountains'') for the first part of the series, ''Thara Himalaya'', where she was paired up with Atichart Chumnanon. Early life and education She is of German, Spanish and Thai descent. Her mother is Thai, stemming from Chiang Mai, while her father was German-Spanish with Ph.D in Law from Harvard University. She has 2 older brothers and 1 older sister: Thomas, Daniel and Jennifer. Personal life On April 21, 2022, Kimberley Anne Woltemas and her boyfriend of eight years, Prin Suparat, got engaged. Filmography Drama Discography Awards and nominations External links * References {{DEFAULTSORT:Woltemas, Kimberley Anne 1992 births Living people Kimberl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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