Nadech Kugimiya
Nadech Kugimiya , is a Thai actor and model of Austrian descent. He is best known for his roles in Duang Jai Akkanee, Game Rai Game Rak, Sunset at Chaophraya, The Rising Sun Series, Leh Lub Salub Rang and The Crown Princess.
Personal life
Nadech, 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 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 communication arts, major in film and cinematography. He has just completed his master's degree in May, 2020.Nadech says he did not mean to deceive anyone when he misrepresented himself as half Japanese and half Thai. Declaring he was unworried by the resulting fuss, Nadech 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 honor 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."
Career
Nadech started his modeling career at the age of seventeen. 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 Game Rai Game Rak as "Saichon / Charles Makovich" alongside Urassaya Sperbund. He is also a member of the group "4+1 Channel 3 Superstar" with Mario Maurer, Prin Suparat, Pakorn Chatborirak, and Phupoom Pongpanu. He has an exclusive contract with Channel 3. His manager is Suphachai Srivijit.He is one of the highest paid actors in Thailand. Nadech is also a very in-demand brand endorser; he has been dubbed "King of Presenters." He has endorsed numerous major brands including Shopee, OPPO, 7-Eleven, AIR ASIA, Daikin, and TrueMove H. Nadech is also one of the most visible celebrities in television, print, and billboard advertisements.
Nadech is considered one of the most decorated Thai actors. He has received more than 130 awards including the best actor award from the Suphannahong National Film Awards, Mekhala Awards, Nataraja Awards, and TV Gold Awards. Nadech also frequently appears on the list of the most popular and influential people in Thailand.
Filmography
Television
Film
Music video appearance
Discography
Album / Song / OSTYear | Song Title | Notes |
2012 | "Hai Rak Man Toh Nai Jai" | Torranee Ni Nee Krai Krong OST |
2013 | "Angsumalin" | Sunset at Chaophraya OST |
2013 | "Long Rak Loey" | Long Rak Loey OST |
2014 | "Laew Rao Ja Rak Gan Dai Mai" | The Rising Sun Series OST |
2014 | "1,2,3,4,5 I Love You" | Give Me 5 Concert Rate A |
2015 | "Tee Jing Chan Gor Jeb" | Lom Sorn Ruk OST |
2015 | "Kam Tob Sud Tai" | Mr.Peter's Project OST |
2016 | "Happy Birthday" | Channel 3 Anniversary Concert |
2018 | "Nah Tee Gub Hua Jai" | The Crown Princess OST |
2019 | "No Caption" | The Real Nadech Concert |
2019 | "Rak Tee Ror Wan La" | My Love from the Star OST |
Concerts
Year | Concert | Notes |
2011 | Yum Yum Concert | |
2012 | 4+1 Channel 3 Superstar Concert | |
2013 | Sup'tar Party - Channel 3 43rd Anniversary Concert | |
2014 | Give Me 5 Concert Rate A | |
2015 | Channel 3 45th Anniversary Concert | |
2016 | Love Mission - Channel 3 46th Anniversary Concert | |
2017 | Love Is In The Air - Channel 3 Charity Concert | |
2018 | We Will Love You - Channel 3 48th Anniversary Concert | |
2018 | I AM MAI Concert | |
2019 | The Real Nadech Concert |
Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
2009 | Gmember Awards | Great Fashion Image Magazine | - | Won |
2010 | Siam Dara Star Awards | Male Rising Star | Ngao Rak Luang Jai | Won |
2010 | TV Inside Hot Awards | Male Rising Star | Ngao Rak Luang Jai | Won |
2010 | Seventeen Teen Choice Awards | Seventeen Choice Male Hottie | - | Won |
2010 | OK Awards | Male Heartthrob | - | Won |
2010 | SeeSan Buntherng Awards | Male Rising Star | Duang Jai Akkanee | Won |
2010 | Top Awards | Male Rising Star | Duang Jai Akkanee | Won |
2010 | TV3 Fanclub Awards | Male Rising Star | Duang Jai Akkanee | Won |
2011 | Bang Awards | Boy of the Year | Duang Jai Akkanee | Won |
2011 | Oops Magazine Awards | Best On-Screen Couple | Duang Jai Akkanee | Won |
2011 | Siam Dara Star Awards | Most Popular Male Star | Duang Jai Akkanee | Won |
2011 | Nataraja Awards | Best Actor | Duang Jai Akkanee | Nominated |
2011 | TV Gold Awards | Best Actor | Duang Jai Akkanee | Nominated |
2011 | Star Party TV Pool Awards | Charming Guy | - | Won |
2011 | Star Party TV Pool Awards | Presenter's Heartthrob | - | Won |
2011 | Seventeen Teen Choice Awards | Seventeen Choice Male Hottie | - | Won |
2011 | OK Awards | Male Heartthrob | - | Won |
2011 | SeeSan Buntherng Awards | Best Actor | Game Rai Game Rak | Won |
2011 | SeeSan Buntherng Awards | Couple of the Year | Game Rai Game Rak | Won |
2011 | TV3 Fanclub Awards | Most Popular Actor | Game Rai Game Rak | Won |
2011 | Daokrajay Awards | Actor of the Year | Game Rai Game Rak | Won |
2012 | Nataraja Awards | Best Actor | Game Rai Game Rak | Won |
2012 | Mekhala Awards | Best Actor | Game Rai Game Rak | Won |
2012 | Kom Chad Luek Awards | Most Popular Actor | Game Rai Game Rak | Won |
2012 | Siam Dara Star Awards | Best Actor | Game Rai Game Rak | Won |
2012 | Siam Dara Star Awards | Most Popular Male Star | Game Rai Game Rak | Won |
2012 | TV Gold Awards | Best Actor | Game Rai Game Rak | Nominated |
2012 | Sudsapda Young and Smart Awards | Most Popular Actor | Game Rai Game Rak | Nominated |
2012 | MThai Top Talk Awards | Top Talk about Character Couples | Game Rai Game Rak | Won |
2012 | Big Fan Can Vote Season 2 | Best On-Screen Couple | Game Rai Game Rak | Won |
2012 | Oops Magazine Awards | Best On-Screen Couple | Game Rai Game Rak | Won |
2012 | Kerd Awards | Best On-Screen Couple | Game Rai Game Rak | Won |
2012 | Kerd Awards | Most Burning Star | Game Rai Game Rak | Won |
2012 | Top Awards | Most Popular Actor | Game Rai Game Rak | Won |
2012 | Daradaily The Great Awards | Cool Guy of the Year | - | Won |
2012 | Kazz Awards | Male Superstar of the Year | - | Won |
2012 | Star Party TV Pool Awards | Charming Guy | - | Won |
2012 | San Mig Light Star Choice Awards | Handsome Guy | - | Won |
2012 | OK Awards | Male Heartthrob | - | Won |
2012 | Council on Social Welfare of Thailand | Grateful Son | - | Won |
2012 | TV3 Fanclub Awards | Most Popular Actor | Torranee Ni Nee Krai Krong | Won |
2012 | Top Download Awards | Popular Music 2012 | Torranee Ni Nee Krai Krong | Won |
2013 | Nataraja Awards | Best Actor | Torranee Ni Nee Krai Krong | Won |
2013 | Mekhala Awards | Best Actor | Torranee Ni Nee Krai Krong | Won |
2013 | TV Gold Awards | Best Actor | Torranee Ni Nee Krai Krong | Nominated |
2013 | Top Awards | Best Actor | Torranee Ni Nee Krai Krong | Won |
2013 | Seventeen Teen Choice Awards | Actor of the Year | Torranee Ni Nee Krai Krong | Won |
2013 | Daradaily The Great Awards | Best Actor | Torranee Ni Nee Krai Krong | Won |
2013 | Daradaily The Great Awards | Cool Guy of the Year | - | Won |
2013 | Siam Dara Star Awards | Best Actor | Rang Pratana | Won |
2013 | Siam Dara Star Awards | Most Popular Male Star | Rang Pratana | Won |
2013 | Nataraja Awards | Best Actor | Rang Pratana | Nominated |
2013 | TV3 Fanclub Awards | Most Popular Actor | Rang Pratana | Won |
2013 | OK Awards | Male Heartthrob | - | Won |
2013 | Crow Love Like Awards | Most Popular Star | - | Won |
2013 | Secret Magazine Awards | Secret Idol of the Year | - | Won |
2014 | Suphannahong National Film Awards | Best Actor | Sunset at Chaophraya | Won |
2014 | Suphannahong National Film Awards | Most Popular Actor | Sunset at Chaophraya | Won |
2014 | STARPICS Film Awards | Best Actor | Sunset at Chaophraya | Won |
2014 | Bangkok Critics Assembly Awards | Best Actor | Sunset at Chaophraya | Won |
2014 | Kom Chad Luek Awards | Best Actor | Sunset at Chaophraya | Won |
2014 | Kazz Awards | Male Superstar of the Year | - | Won |
2014 | Seventeen Teen Choice Awards | Star of the Year | - | Won |
2014 | Star Light Awards | Male Idol of the Year | - | Won |
2014 | OK Awards | Male Heartthrob | - | Won |
2014 | True Life Awards | Actor of the Year | The Rising Sun Roy Fun Tawan Duerd | Won |
2014 | TV3 Fanclub Awards | Most Popular Actor | The Rising Sun Roy Fun Tawan Duerd | Won |
2014 | SeeSan Buntherng Awards | Best Actor | The Rising Sun Roy Fun Tawan Duerd | Won |
2014 | Siam Dara Star Awards | Most Popular Male Star | The Rising Sun Roy Fun Tawan Duerd | Won |
2014 | Mekhala Awards | Best On-Screen Couple | The Rising Sun Roy Fun Tawan Duerd | Won |
2014 | EFM Awards | Top Music 2014 | The Rising Sun Roy Fun Tawan Duerd | Won |
2014 | Gmember Awards | Popular Music 2014 | The Rising Sun Roy Fun Tawan Duerd | Won |
2014 | Intensive Watch Awards | Popular Music 2014 | The Rising Sun Roy Fun Tawan Duerd | Won |
2014 | Seed Awards | Popular Music 2014 | The Rising Sun Roy Fun Tawan Duerd | Won |
2015 | Nataraja Awards | Best Actor | The Rising Sun Roy Fun Tawan Duerd | Won |
2015 | TV Gold Awards | Best Actor | The Rising Sun Roy Fun Tawan Duerd | Won |
2015 | Kom Chad Luek Awards | Most Popular Actor | The Rising Sun Roy Fun Tawan Duerd | Won |
2015 | Nine Entertain Awards | Most Popular Star | - | Won |
2015 | Kazz Awards | Male Superstar of the Year | - | Won |
2015 | OK Awards | Male Heartthrob | - | Won |
2015 | Hamburger Awards | Pop Icon | - | Won |
2015 | Siam Dara Star Awards | Best Actor | Lom Sorn Ruk | Won |
2015 | Siam Dara Star Awards | Most Popular Male Star | Lom Sorn Ruk | Won |
2015 | EFM Awards | Top Music 2015 | Lom Sorn Ruk | Won |
2015 | TV3 Fanclub Awards | Most Popular Actor | Lom Sorn Ruk | Won |
2015 | TV3 Fanclub Awards | Most Popular OST | Lom Sorn Ruk | Won |
2016 | Nataraja Awards | Best Actor | Lom Sorn Ruk | Nominated |
2016 | TV Gold Awards | Best Actor | Lom Sorn Ruk | Nominated |
2016 | Kom Chad Luek Awards | Most Popular Actor | Lom Sorn Ruk | Won |
2016 | Siam Dara Star Awards | Best Actor | Tarm Ruk Keun Jai | Won |
2016 | Siam Dara Star Awards | Most Popular Male Star | Tarm Ruk Keun Jai | Won |
2016 | SeeSan Buntherng Awards | Couple of the Year | Tarm Ruk Keun Jai | Won |
2017 | Kom Chad Luek Awards | Best Actor | Tarm Ruk Keun Jai | Won |
2017 | Daradaily The Great Awards | Cool Guy of the Year | - | Won |
2017 | OK Awards | OK! Sweetheart Male | - | Won |
2017 | SeeSan Buntherng Awards | Couple of the Year | Leh Lub Salub Rang | Won |
2018 | TV Gold Awards | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Leh Lub Salub Rang | Won |
2018 | Daradaily The Great Awards | Best Actor | Leh Lub Salub Rang | Won |
2018 | Nine Entertain Awards | Actor of the Year | Leh Lub Salub Rang | Won |
2018 | Siam Dara Star Awards | Best Actor | Leh Lub Salub Rang | Won |
2018 | Nataraja Awards | Best Actor | Leh Lub Salub Rang | Nominated |
2018 | Asian Television Awards | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Leh Lub Salub Rang | Nominated |
2018 | White TV Awards | Best Actor | The Crown Princess | Nominated |
2019 | TV Gold Awards | Best Actor in a Leading Role | The Crown Princess | Won |
2019 | Nataraja Awards | Best Actor | The Crown Princess | Nominated |
2019 | Daradaily The Great Awards | Best Actor | Nakee 2 | Won |
2019 | Thailand Headlines Person of The Year Awards | The Most Influential Award | - | Won |
2020 | TV Gold Awards | Best Actor in a Leading Role | My Love from the Star | Nominated |