9 Famous Thai Actors Who Are Recognized Internationally
Several Thai celebrities now are household names all over the world. Read on to know them all.
Several Thai celebrities, not just K-pop artists, are gaining international acclaim. They've made a huge splash in the global entertainment business because of their impressive abilities and endearing personalities. They've made names for themselves as movie stars, both in Thailand and abroad (including Hollywood). These are some of Thailand's most renowned artists who have won acclaim across the world.
Mai Davika Hoorne
You may have heard of Mai Davika if you're a devotee of Thai cinema. The Thai-Belgian model and actress have starred in several blockbuster Thai films, including Pee Mak, The Wound, Heart Attack, & Suddenly Twenty. In addition, she has appeared in music videos for several other Vietnamese and Korean artists.
Mario Maurer
Mario Maurer is a popular Thai comedic actor, recognized for his wit and good looks. Since taking the major role in the Thai film The Love of Siam, his star has skyrocketed. The film's popularity abroad, especially in China, came as something of a surprise. His acting career has taken him to China and the Philippines.
Kitty Chicha Amatayakul
Kitty Chicha got her start in the industry by appearing in films and TV shows produced in Thailand. Due to her depiction of the mischievous girl who brings karmic retribution wherever she goes, she garnered a following in many areas of Asia when she got the role of Nanno in the Miniseries Girl From Nowhere.
Aokbab Chutimon Chuengcharoensukying
Model turned-actress Aokbab Chutimon made her big screen debut in Bad Genius, available on Netflix. Her act as Lynn, a top student who orchestrates a cheating plot during final exams, catapulted her to prominence throughout the world. She made history at the 2017 New York Asian Film Festival by being the first Thai actress to win the Screen International Rising Star Asia Award.
Mike Pirath Nitipaisankul
Thai-Chinese performer Mike Pirath (Mike D. Angelo) lives and works in China. In 2005, he and his brother Polo Pichaya Nitipaisankul made their first appearance as the Thai pop duet Golf-Mike. Owing to their abilities, they became well-known outside of Japan and China as well. Since then, he's been a fixture on Chinese television.
Poyd Treechada Petcharat
Poyd Treechada is among just a few transgender Thai actors to gain widespread recognition outside of Thailand. She has been a vocal supporter of LGBTQ rights since she was elected Miss Tiffany & Miss International Quen in 2004. Her fame extends well beyond the borders of China and Hong Kong.
Pong Nawat Kulrattanarak
Ngao Asoke, Song Kram Nang Fah, & Wanthong are just a few of the Thai dramas in which Pong Nawat has starred as the main character. He has become well-known in China for his roles as both supporting and main actors in popular Chinese television series such as Revive & Love Jewelry.
Mew Suppasit Jongcheveevat
The Thai BL serial TharnType: The Series on LINE TV introduced Mew Suppasit to a global audience. Gulf Kanawut Traipipattanapong's portrayal of Tharn, a homosexual music student who falls in love with his straight roommate Type, has been met with widespread acclaim, and also the hashtag #MewGulf has indeed been becoming increasingly popular across Asia.
Sirada Rongbundit
Sirada is a woman of the night because she finds no reason to get enough shut-eye. She starts each day with a morning brew, then organizes her meals and anticipates her next diving dive. Similarly, she enjoys keeping up with current events.
