Nadech Kugimiya

Nadech Kugimiya
Born	(1991-12-17) December 17, 1991 Khon Kaen, Thailand
Other names	Barry
Alma mater	Rangsit University, Thailand
Occupation	Actor, Model
Years active	2010–present
Height	1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Website	Official website

Nadech Kugimiya^[1] (Thai: ณเดชน์ คูกิมิยะ; born December 17, 1991) is a Thai-born actor and model of Thai and Austrian descent. He is best known for his roles in Duang Jai Akkanee, Game Rai Game Rak, Sunset at Chaophraya, The Rising Sun Series, and The Crown Princess. He is a member of the group called 4+1 Channel 3 Superstar with Mario Maurer, Prin Suparat, Pakorn Chatborirak, and Phupoom Pongpanu.

Personal life

Nadech Kugimiya was born on December 17, 1991 in Khon Kaen, Thailand. He is of Thai and Austrian descent. He is the adopted child of Yoshio Kugimiya (his adoptive father) and Sudarat Kugimiya (his adoptive mother – also his biological aunt). His biological father is Austrian and his biological mother is Thai. His nickname "Barry" comes from his original nickname "Brand". He graduated from Rangsit University, Thailand with Bachelor Degree of Communication Arts, major in Film and Video. He is currently continuing his Master's degree.^[2]

He says he didn't mean to deceive anyone when he falsely portrayed himself as half Thai, half Japanese. Declaring he was unworried by the resulting fuss, he said that far from deceiving fans for his own sake, he really did it for his parents. "My foster father is Japanese. I told everyone I am half Thai, half Japanese to honour him," he said. He denied he felt stressed to be exposed as Thai-Austrian. "I meant to tell people, but the time had not yet arrived," he said.^[3]

Career

He started his career as a model at the age of 17. In 2010, he made his feature drama debut in a leading 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 Game Rai Game Rak as "Saichon / Charles Makovich" alongside Urassaya Sperbund. He is also a member of the group called 4+1 Channel 3 Superstar with Mario Maurer, Prin Suparat, Pakorn Chatborirak, and Phupoom Pongpanu. He has an exclusive contract with Channel 3, Thailand. His manager is Suphachai Srivijit.

He is one of the highest paid Thailand actors^[4] and endorsers as well as being called the "King of Presenters".^[5] He is also one of the most visible celebrities in the television ads, print ads and billboards.^[6] He has endorsed many major brands including Shopee, OPPO, 7-Eleven, Air Asia, Daikin, and TrueMove H.

He is one of the most decorated Thailand actors. He has received more than 130 awards including Best Actor award from many major awards; Suphannahong National Film Awards, Mekhala Awards, Nataraja Awards, and TV Gold Awards.^[7] He also frequently appears on listings of the most popular and influential people in Thailand.^[8]

Filmography

Television

Film

Short Film

Discography

Album / Song / Ost

• Song: Give Me 5 Concert Rate A
• Song: Happy Birthday
• OST: Short Film: Long Rak Loey
• OST: Short Film: Mr. Peter's Project
• OST: Torranee Ni Nee Krai Krong
• OST: Sunset at Chaophraya
• OST: The Rising Sun Series
• OST: Lom Sorn Ruk
• OST: The Crown Princess

Concerts

• Channel 3 Anniversary Concert
• Give Me 5 Concert Rate A
• 4+1 Channel 3 Superstar

Endorsements

Awards and nominations

References

External links

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