Nadech Kugimiya
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Profile
- Name: Nadech Kugimiya (ณเดชน์ คูกิมิยะ)
- Nickname: Barry
- Ethnicity: Thai/Austrian
- Profession: Model, Actor
- Date of birth: December 17, 1991
- Birthplace: Khon Kaen, Thailand
- Siblings: Only son
- Height: 180cm
- Marital Status: In a relationship with Urassaya Sperbund
- Hobbies: Playing games, Fitness
- Sport: Football, Rock Climbing
- Talent: Singing, Guitar
- Friends: Mario Muarer, Prin Suparat, and James Ma
- Education: Graduated with Bachelor Degree of Communication Arts from Rangsit University
About
Nadech Kugimiya was born on December 17, 1991 in Khon Kaen, Thailand. He is 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.
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.
He started his career as a model at the age of 17. He made his feature drama debut in a leading role in Ngao Rak Luang Jai as "Nawa Gamtornpuwanat" in 2010. He gained immense popularity after he starred in Duang Jai Akkanee or Akkanee's Heart as "Fai Akkanee Adisuan" and Game Rai Game Rak or Love Game Evil Game 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 Sriwichit.
He is one of the highest paid Thailand actors and endorsers as well as being called the "King of Presenters". He is also one of the most visible celebrities in the advertisement market. He has endorsed many major brands including Shopee, OPPO, 7-Eleven, Daikin, Air Asia, Shokubutsu and TrueMove H.
He is also one of the most decorated Thailand actors. He has received more than 130 awards from many major award institutions including Best Actor Award in Suphannahong National Film Awards, Mekhala Awards, Nataraja Awards and TV Gold Awards. He is also frequently appears on listings of the most popular and influential people in Thailand.
Dramas
- Ngao Ruk Luang Jai (Ch.3/2010) with Prin Suparat & Mint Natwara Wongwasana
- 4 Huajai Haeng Koon Kao (Ch.3/2010) with Urassaya Sperbund
- Game Rai Phaai Game Ruk (Ch.3/2011) with Urassaya Sperbund
- Torranee Nee Krai Krong (2012) (Ch.3/2012) with Urassaya Sperbund
- Rang Pratana (Ch3/2013) with Kimberly Ann Voltemas
- The Rising Sun: Roy Ruk Hak Liam Tawan (Ch.3/2014) with Urassaya Sperbund
- The Rising Sun: Roy Fun Tawan Duerd (Ch.3/2014) with Urassaya Sperbund
- Lom Sorn Ruk (Ch.3/2015) with Taew Natapohn Tameeruks and Patricia Tanchanok Good
- Tarm Ruk Keun Jai (Ch.3/2015-2016) with Mew Nittha Jirayungyurn
- Leh Lub Salub Rarng (Ch.3/2017) with Urassaya Sperbund
- Likit Ruk (Ch.3/2018) with Urassaya Sperbund
- My Love From Another Star (Ch.3/Upcoming) with Peeranee Kongthai (Matt)
Film
- Sunset at Chaophraya with Richie Omrawadee (2013)
- Garuda Mahayuth Hymmapan [Animated film] (2018)
- Nakee The Movie with Urassaya Sperbund (Upcoming/2018)
Short Film
- Long Rak Loey
- Postcard
- Mr.Peter's Project
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 Nee Krai Krong
- OST: Koo Kum
- OST: The Rising Sun
- OST: Lom Sorn Ruk
- OST: Likit Ruk
Concerts
- Channel 3 Anniversary Concerts
- Give Me 5 Concert Rate A
- 4+1 Channel 3 Superstar
Endorsements
Year | Brand | With |
---|---|---|
2018 - present | P80 Natural Essence | |
2018 - present | Garena RoV | |
2018 - present | Carnation Plus | |
2017 - present | Shopee | Urassaya Sperbund |
2017 - present | OPPO | Urassaya Sperbund |
2017 - present | Origin Property | |
2016 - present | 7-Eleven | Urassaya Sperbund |
2015 - present | Daikin | |
2013 - present | AIR ASIA | |
2013 - present | AIA Thailand | |
2012 - present | Shokubutsu for Men | |
2012 - present | TrueMove H | Urassaya Sperbund |
2011 - present | Yum Yum Instant Noodle | Urassaya Sperbund |
2016 | EST Cola | |
2016 | Meiji Paigen Pro5 | |
2015 – 2016 | Brands Veta Berry | |
2015 | If Fruitamin | |
2015 | Jub Jai | |
2014 | Oral-B | |
2014 | Birdy Coffee | |
2013 | BJ Jeans | |
2012 - 2014 | L'Oreal for Men | |
2012 - 2013 | Mazda | |
2012 - 2013 | Solvil et Titus | Urassaya Sperbund |
2012 | Bausch & Lomb | |
2012 | Clear for Men | |
2012 | Lay's | Paula Taylor |
2011 - 2017 | Lay's | Urassaya Sperbund |
2011 - 2014 | Mistine | Urassaya Sperbund |
2011 - 2012 | Samsung | |
2011 - 2012 | Yamaha Fino | |
2011 - 2012 | 12 Plus | |
2011 - 2012 | Oishi | |
2011 | Baoji Shoes | Khemanit Jamikorn |
2011 | Foremost | |
2011 | Minute Maid Pulpy | |
2010 | Nivea For Men | |
2010 | Trident Gum | Aum Patcharapa Chaichue |
Awards
Year | Category | Award | Nominated work | Result |
---|---|---|---|---|
2009 | Great Fashion Image Magazine | Gmember Awards | - | Won |
2010 | Rising Star Award | Siam Dara Star Awards | Ngao Ruk Luang Jai | Won |
Rising Star Award | TV Inside Hot Awards | Won | ||
Seventeen Choice Hottie Male | Seventeen Teen Choice Awards | - | Won | |
Male Heartthrob | OK Awards | Won | ||
Male Rising Star | SeeSan Buntherng Awards | 4 Huajai Haeng Koon Kao | Won | |
Male Rising Star | Top Awards | Won | ||
Male Rising Star | TV3 Fanclub Awards | Won | ||
2011 | Boy of the Year | Bang Awards | Won | |
Most Popular Male Star | Siam Dara Star Awards | Won | ||
Charming Guy | Star Party TV Pool Awards | - | Won | |
Presenter's Heartthrob | Won | |||
Seventeen Choice Hottie Male | Seventeen Teen Choice Awards | - | Won | |
Male Heartthrob | OK Awards | - | Won | |
Best On-Screen Couple (with Urassaya Sperbund) | Oops Magazine Awards | Game Rai Phaai Game Ruk | Won | |
Best Actor | SeeSan Buntherng Awards | Won | ||
Most Popular Actor | Won | |||
Couple of the Year (with Urassaya Sperbund) | Won | |||
Most Popular Actor | TV3 Fanclub Awards | Won | ||
Actor of the Year | Daokrajay Awards | Won | ||
2012 | Best Actor | Nataraja Awards | Won | |
Most Popular Actor | Kom Chad Luek Awards | Won | ||
Most Popular Actor | Mekhala Awards | Won | ||
Best Actor | Siam Dara Star Awards | Won | ||
Most Popular Actor | Won | |||
Best Actor | Gold Television Awards | Nominated | ||
Most Popular Actor | Sudsapda Young and Smart Award | Nominated | ||
Most Popular Actor | Big Fan Can Vote Season 2 | Won | ||
Top Talk about Character Couples (with Urassaya Sperbund) | MThai Top Talk Awards | Won | ||
Best On-Screen Couple (with Urassaya Sperbund) | Kerd Awards | Won | ||
Most Burning Star | Won | |||
Most Popular Actor | Top Awards | Won | ||
Most Popular Actor | TV3 Fanclub Awards | Won | ||
Male Superstar of the Year | Kazz Awards | - | Won | |
Charming Guy | Star Party TV Pool Awards | - | Won | |
Handsome Guy | San Mig Light Star Choice Awards | - | Won | |
Male Heartthrob | OK Awards | - | Won | |
Grateful Son | Council on Social Welfare of Thailand | - | Won | |
2013 | Best Actor | Nataraja Awards | Torranee Nee Krai Krong (2012) | Won |
Most Popular Actor | Mekhala Awards | Won | ||
Best Actor | Top Awards | Won | ||
Most Popular Actor | TV3 Fanclub Awards | Won | ||
Best Actor | Seventeen Teen Choice Awards | Won | ||
Top Download Music 2013 | Top Download Awards | Won | ||
Best Actor | Daradaily The Great Awards | Won | ||
Cool Guy of the Year | - | Won | ||
Best Actor | Siam Dara Star Awards | Rang Pratana | Won | |
Most Popular Male Star | Won | |||
Male Heartthrob | OK Awards | - | Won | |
Most Popular Artiste | Crow Awards | - | Won | |
Secret Idol of the Year | Secret Magazine Awards | - | Won | |
2014 | Best Actor | Suphannahong National Film Awards | Sunset at Chaophraya | Won |
Most Popular Actor | Won | |||
Best Actor | STARPICS Film Awards | Won | ||
Best Actor | Bangkok Critics Assembly Awards | Won | ||
Best Actor | Kom Chud Luek Awards | Won | ||
Cool Guy of the Year | Daradaily The Great Awards | - | Won | |
Most Popular Male Star | Siam Dara Star Awards | - | Won | |
Male Idol of the Year | Star’s Light Awards | - | Won | |
Actor of the Year | True Life Awards | - | Won | |
Male Heartthrob | OK Awards | - | Won | |
Most Popular Actor | TV3 Fanclub Awards | The Rising Sun: Roy Fun Tawan Duerd | Won | |
Best Actor | SeeSan Buntherng Awards | Won | ||
Best On-Screen Couple (with Urassaya Sperbund) | Mekhala Awards | Won | ||
Best Actor | Seventeen Teen Choice Awards | Won | ||
Top Music 2014 (with Urassaya Sperbund) | EFM Awards | Won | ||
Top Music 2014 (with Urassaya Sperbund) | Intensive Watch Awards | Won | ||
2015 | Best Actor | Nataraja Awards | Won | |
Best Actor | TV Gold Awards | Won | ||
Most Popular Actor | Kom Chud Luek Awards | Won | ||
Most Popular Artiste | Nine Entertain Awards | - | Won | |
Male Superstar of the Year | Kazz Awards | - | Won | |
Cool Guy of the Year | Daradaily The Great Awards | - | Won | |
Male Heartthrob | OK Awards | - | Won | |
Pop Icon | Hamburger Awards | - | Won | |
Best Actor | Siam Dara Star Awards | Lom Sorn Ruk | Won | |
Most Popular Male Star | Won | |||
Top Music 2015 | EFM Awards | Won | ||
Most Popular Actor | TV3 Fanclub Awards | Won | ||
2016 | Best Actor | Nataraja Awards | Nominated | |
Most Popular Actor | Kom Chad Luek Awards | Won | ||
Best Actor | Siam Dara Star Awards | Tarm Ruk Keun Jai | Won | |
Most Popular Male Star | Won | |||
Couple of the Year (with Mew Nittha Jirayungyurn) | SeeSan Buntherng Awards | Won | ||
2017 | Best Actor | Kom Chud Luek Awards | Won | |
Cool Guy of the Year | Daradaily The Great Awards | - | Won | |
OK! Sweetheart Male | OK Awards | - | Won | |
Couple of the Year (with Urassaya Sperbund) | SeeSan Buntherng Awards | Leh Lub Salub Rarng | Won | |
2018 | Actor of the Year | TV Gold Awards | Won | |
Best Actor | Daradaily Great Awards | Won | ||
Actor of the Year | Nine Entertain Awards | Won | ||
Best Actor | Siam Dara Stars Awards | Won | ||
Best Actor | Nataraja Awards | Nominated |
Autobiography
- Nadech Kugimiya - Nadech Nai Duang Jai Book by - Sudarat Kugimiya (2012)
Links
- Official Facebook Fanpage
- Official Instagram Fanpage
- Official Twitter Fanpage
- Official YouTube Fanpage
- Official Website Fanpage
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