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), ''

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'' (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

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, 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

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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 17. 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 ''

'' as "Saichon / Charles Makovich" alongside

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. He was also a member of the group "4+1 Channel 3 Superstar" with

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. He has an exclusive contract with

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, with Suphachai Srivijit being his manager. He is one of the highest paid actors in Thailand. Kugimiya is also a very in-demand brand endorser; he has been dubbed "King of Presenters." He has endorsed numerous major brands including

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, and

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. He is also one of the most visible celebrities in television, print, and billboard advertisements. Kugimiya is considered one of the most decorated Thai actors. He has received more than 100 awards including the Best Actor award from the

Suphannahong National Film Awards The Suphannahong National Film Awards ( th, รางวัลภาพยนตร์แห่งชาติ สุพรรณหงส์, also known as the Thailand National Film Association Awards) is the primary film award of the Thai film ...

, Mekhala Awards, Nataraja Awards, and TV Gold Awards. Kugimiya frequently appears on the list of the most popular and influential people in Thailand.

Filmography

Film

Television series

Music video appearance

MC

Television

* ทุกวัน เวลา น. On Air

Online

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Channel: Nadech Kugimiya

Discography

Concerts

Awards and nominations

References

External links

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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 ...

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