Lydia Sarunrat Deane

Sarunrat Visutthithada (ศรัณย์รัชต์ วิสุทธิธาดา), also known as Lydia Sarunrat, is Thailand's R&B idol phenomenon.[2] She made her singing debut in 2005 with her first album Lydia and soon after, her music instantly became a hit all over Thailand's radio stations.[2] Her hit singles like Wang Leaw Chuay Toh Klub have held the number one spot on the radio stations for consecutive weeks after its release.[2] Deemed as the "Princess of R&B" music in Thailand, Lydia has been nominated for 'Most Popular Artist' at the MTV's Asia Award.

Lydia Sarunrat
Background information
Birth nameSarunrat Visutthithada
Born (1987-07-07) July 7, 1987
Bangkok, Thailand
OriginBangkok
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer, Actress
Years active2003–present
Spouse(s)
Children2

Aside from her music career, Lydia has acted in Thailand's popular Channel 3 series, having first starred in Rabum Duang Dao in 2010.[3]

As the face of Reebok, Lydia is a major health and fitness influencer across the country.

Early life

Lydia was born on July 7, 1987 in Bangkok, Thailand. Having recognized her talent at the young age of 10, Lydia began intensive vocal training in pursuit of her music career. She attended the International School of Bangkok where she sang in an a cappella group called 'UNDEFINED' and won the ISB Idol Competition with her peer.[2] Lydia then accepted a spot in Northwestern University's Class of 2009 but later diverted from her academics in order to focus solely on her music career back in Thailand.[2]

Career

Lydia debuted her first album called 'Lydia' in the summer of 2005. Since then, she has become an R&B sensation all over Thailand which earned her the title the "Princess of R&B" as her music have consistently landed on the top of the charts. Her first hit single was number one throughout Thailand's radio stations for nine weeks straight.

In addition to Lydia's music career, Lydia began acting in her very first TV series Rabum Duang Dao on Thailand's Channel 3. She has also starred in Sanaeha Sunya Kaen (2014) and Peun Ruk Peun Rissaya (2015).[2]

Lydia, also a model, has graced the covers of Numéro, Women's Health, Shape, Volume, and many more. As an ambassador for Reebok, Lydia is a great advocate of healthy living and following a fitness regime. She uses her platform and influence in order to promote and inspire body positivity, healthiness, and activeness. This resulted in her book, "Lydia's Diary", which provides health and diet tips that will ensue a healthy and happy pregnancy.[4]

Discography

Albums/Singles/OST
  • Lydia – Lydia (2005)
  • Lydia, Thank You Edition (2005)
  • Dreams // A Little Dream Project (2006)
  • Nineteen (2006)
  • Ruk Na 24 Chua Mong (2007)
  • Inside Out (2007)
  • All of My Heart (2007)
  • Moving On (2008)
  • Fabulous Lydia (2008)
  • Love Celebrate (2010)
  • In Love With Lydia (2012)
  • Ching Nang – Tahm Hua Jai Gee Krung Dtuap Meuam Derm (2012)
  • Kon Bon Fah Tong Kam Hai Rak (2012)
  • Morng Arai (2014)
  • Khong Pen Wan Tee Chan Rak Ter (2014)
  • Sia Jai Mai Yorm Sia Ter (2014)
  • Sed Jai (2015)
  • Kid Tung (2015)
  • Proh Rak (2015)

TV Dramas

Awards
  • Season Awards - won Best Female Artist (2005)
  • Seed Awards - won Best Female Artist (2005)
  • Seventeen Music Choice Awards - won Best Female Artist (2006 - 2007)
  • Zen Awards - won Most Stylish Woman and Popular (2008)

References
  1. "Matthew Paul Deane" (in Thai). @matthew_deane1. March 13, 2020. Retrieved March 16, 2020.
  2. "Lydia Sarunrat Visutthithada". www.thainarak.net. Retrieved 2017-01-09.
  3. "Rabum Duang Dao - AsianFuse Wiki". www.sharerice.com. Retrieved 2017-01-09.
  4. PCL., Post Publishing. "Bangkok Post article". www.bangkokpost.com. Retrieved 2017-01-09.
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