Toni Rakkaen

Toni Rakkaen (Thai: โทนี่ รากแก่น), real name Theerachai Wimolchaireuk (Thai: ธีรชัย วิมลชัยฤกษ์; RTGS: Thirachai Wimonchairoek) nickname Toni (Thai: โทนี่) (born January 21, 1982 in Thailand) is a model, actor and hair stylist. His mother, Banyen Rakkaen, is a Mor Lam artist and Thai National Artist.[1]

Toni Rakkaen
Born
Theerachai Wimolchaireuk

(1982-01-21) January 21, 1982
Thailand
Other namesIra Wimolchaireuk
EducationBachelor degree of Advertising Major from R.M.I.T University (Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology)
Occupation
  • Actor
  • Model
  • Hair Stylist
Years active2008–present
Height1.76 m (5 ft 9 1⁄2 in)
Parent(s)
Relatives
  • Annie Rakkaen
  • Kandy Rakkaen

Biography

Toni was born in Thailand[2] from Thai mother Banyen Rakkaen and Thai-Vietnamese-French father.[3] When he was 12 years old, Toni moved to Melbourne, Australia[2] with his two older sisters.[1] He relocated to study for Secondary school[2] and Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology university.[1] While in Melbourne he also began his career as a hairstylist. He finished his education and came back to Thailand.[2] Later he did an internship at the Leo Burnett advertising agency. He was his office's representative in the 2008 Cleo 50 Most Eligible Bachelors contest and won the award for the ''most touchable hair''.[1]

His appearance in one magazine that brought him to the attention of former Miss Thailand World and supermodel Metinee Kingpayome and Somporn Tirin, founder of The Lounge Hair Salon. Toni took the job at The Salon[1]

In addition to his salon duties, Toni has maintained a busy schedule as a model, actor and singer. Toni's first film role came in 2010's Big Boy. After that initial success, he followed up with three romantic comedies Sud Ket Saled Ped (Loser Lover), Sor Kor Sor Sweety (Bangkok Sweety) and Valentine Sweety and a horror film, 3AM, he's also appeared in TV dramas.[1]

Filmography
  • Big Boy (2010)
  • Loser Lover (2010)
  • Bangkok Sweety (2011)
  • Valentine Sweety (2012)
  • 3 A.M. 3D (2012)
  • Love in the Rain (2013)
  • Pob Na Pluak (2014)
  • How to Win at Checkers (Every Time) (2015)
  • Love H2O (2015)
  • Sanap (2015)
  • Midnight University (2016)
  • The Moment (2017)[4]

Television

TV series
  • Loma Kla Tha Fan (Channel 9, 2011)
  • Suepsuan Puan Kamlang 3 (Channel 3, 2011)
  • Tawan Chai Nai Marn Mak (Channel 3, 2012)
  • Manee Sawat (Channel 3, 2013)
  • Farm Euy Farm Ruk (Channel 3, 2013)
  • Prissana (PPTV, 2015)
  • Jao Sao Kong Arnon (PPTV, 2015)
  • Club Friday The Series Season 6 (GMM25, 2015)
  • Love Songs Love Stories (GMM25, 2016)
  • Senior Secret Love : Bake Me Love (2016)
  • Plerng Kritsana The Series : Lai Hong (GMM25, 2016)
  • Club Friday The Series Season 8 (GMM25, 2016)
  • Home Stay (2017)
  • Project S the Series: S.O.S. (2017)
  • 7 Wan Jorng Wen Series Season 2 (Workpoint, 2017)
  • Naeo Sutthai (GMM25, 2018)
  • Love Bipolar (GMM25, 2018)
  • Club Friday: The Series 10 - Rak nokchai (GMM25, 2018)
  • i STORIES (GMM25, 2018)
  • Wolf - Game la thoe (GMM25, 2018)
  • A Gift for the People You Hate (GMMTv, 2019)
  • 7 Wun Jorng Wen Series Season 3 (Workpoint, Upcoming)

TV Program

Commercial
  • Sunsilk
  • TWISTY SHOTS
  • Sony Cyber Shot
  • Big Cola
  • Levi's
  • Dr Jill

References
  1. Sukprasert, Pattramon (5 May 2013). "On screen and off, He cuts both ways". Bangkok Post.
  2. "Style Chronicles: We Talk with Thai Model, Actor & Influencer, Toni Rakkaen". Micro Macro Magazine.
  3. "โทนี่ รากแก่น". Sanook (in Thai).
  4. รักของเรา (in Thai)
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