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Name: Urassaya Sperbund (อุรัสยา เสปอร์บันด์)
Nickname: Yaya (ญาญ่า)
Profession: Model, Actress
Date of birth: March 18, 1993
Birthplace: Pattaya (Thailand)
Height: 171cm
Weight: 48kg
Shoe: 37
Star sign: Pisces
Heritage: Thai/Norwegian
Religion: Buddhist
Languages: English, Thai, Norwegian, French, and learning Spanish
Marital Status: In Relationship with Nadech Kugimiya
Best friends: Kimberly Ann Voltemas & Margie Rasri Balenciaga
Siblings: older sister(Catreeya) and two step brothers (from her father side)
Hobbies: horse-back riding, swimming, basketball and soccer
Personality: Happy, Optimistic, Calm, Naïve, Clumsy, Stubborn & Peevish
Favorite Foods: Som Tum (Papaya Salad), Kai Kem (Salty Eggs), Namprick Num (Grilled Goat Pepper Paste), Salmon & Sticky Rice and Fried Chicken
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Dark Brown
Favorite Color: Green
Education: The Regent's School, Bangkok Pattana School, Chulalongkorn University
Favorite Actress: Anne Thongprasom and Warattaya Nilkuha (Jui) (Confirmed via interview from Oops)

About

Yaya Urassaya Sperbund, the half Thai/Norwegian actress is the hottest breaking star at the moment. She entered the industry in 2008 but it wasn't until 2010 where she gained immense popularity and created a name for herself with her portrayal of the fearless, daring, Jeed in Duang Jai Akkanee. Her acting and pairing with co-star Nadech Kugimiya captured so many fans across the country where the two are now the most popular "koo jin" of this generation. Before, Yaya could only speak 30 % of the Thai language because she attended international school since childhood where most of her friends were American. After being discovered by P'Tue and signing a contract with channel 3, Yaya motivated herself to learn the language. She had a special teacher to tutor her at home until she became fluent. Until today, she still remains to be the darling and beloved heartthrob of the Thai industry. Yaya has the reputation of an adorable lead actress who is very prim and proper and never has scandalous news, therefore she is considered to be a good role model. Furthermore her perseverance to simultaneously work and finish her BA at Thailand's #1 top University, Chulalongkorn while maintaining at least a GPA of 3.3 has gained her the admiration of many people within the showbiz. She is well known as the angel of the entertainment industry.

Credit: TubbyTinker

Interesting Facts

Her name nickname is Yaya because her father couldn't pronounce Urassaya (which means daughter in Thai) so the name Yaya was formed
She used to be an exchange student in Australia for one month in 2004
She was initially suppose to be named Christine but her grandmother disapproved of it.
Benz Pornchita revealed in her interview with Tonight Show for Mon Chantra that when she first saw Yaya on screen in the lakorn "Kularb Rai Nam", she called TV Scene producer *Khun Pin and told him "This young girl will surely be popular". As Benz predicted, Yaya did become very popular.
Anne Thongprasom original wanted Yaya in Punya Chon Kon Krua 2012 but Yaya was already busy filming Thoranee Nee Ni Krai Krong and was about to film Maya Tawan. (Via Anne's *interview from Manager)
Ananda Everingham revealed in his segment with Woody Talk Show that he adores her. In his viewpoint, there are many people in the industry with big egos so he is refreshed by *Yaya who always has an aura of sincerity.
Yaya is one of the top 10 most highest paid actresses in the industry
Younger actresses like Preem Ranida, Nychaa Nuttanicha, Preaw Tusaneeya and Now Tisanart consider Yaya to be their idol.
March Chutavuth expressed openly that he admires Yaya.

Dramas

Peun See Long Hon with Tah Warit Tipgomut (Ch.3/2008)
Baan Gaan Mayohm with Nat Nattarat Morris and Namfon Patcharin (Ch.3/Not release yet)
Kularb Rai Narm with Rome Patchata Nampan (Ch.3/2010)
4 Huajai Haeng Koon Kao with Nadech Kugimiya (Ch.3/2010)
Tawan Deard with Prin Suparat (Ch.3/2011)
Game Rai Phaai Game Ruk with Nadech Kugimiya (Ch.3/2011)
Torranee Nee Krai Krong (2012) with Nadech Kugimiya (Ch.3/2012)
Maya Tawan (2012) with Aum Atichart Chumnanon (Ch.3/2013)
Dao Raung with Por Tridsadee Sahawong (Ch.3/2013)
The Rising Sun: Roy Ruk Hak Liam Tawan with Nadech Kugimiya (Ch.3/2014)
The Rising Sun: Roy Fun Tawan Duerd with Nadech Kugimiya (Ch.3/2014)
Neung Nai Suang with Jame Jirayu Tangsrisuk (Ch.3 2015)
Kleun Cheewit with Prin Suparat (Ch.3 Upcoming/2015)
Leh Lub Salub Rarng with Nadech Kugimiya (Ch.3 Upcoming/2016)

Movies

Dao Lhong Fah Pupaa See Ngern (Upcoming)

Music Videos

Even If the World Stops Turning (C. Quint) (2008)
OST. Kularb Rai Narm:

-ปากหนัก (Aof Pongsak) (2010)
-อาจจะเป็นเธอ (It may be you) (Suthasinee) (2010)

OST. Duangjai Akkanee (4 Huajai Haeng Koon Kao):

-ให้รักเดินทางมาเจอกัน (Let love meet) (Calories Blah Blah & Bowling Manida) (2010) 
-เธอคือดวงใจของฉัน (You're My Heart) (Aof Pongsak) (2010) 
-ไม่รักไม่เป็นไร (Thought You Don't Love Me, It's Alright) (Namm Ronadet) (2010)

Album / OST

OST: Tawan Deard (Year : 2011)
OST: Torranee Nee Krai Krong (2012) (Year : 2012)
CD : OST - The Rising Sun (Year : 2014)

Commercial

Genie young care cologne (2007)
Lipton Ice Tea (2011)
Mistine Cat eyes stardust eyeliner (2011)
12 plus Sexy Cologne with Super Junior (2011)
Foremost 24hr (2011)
Pond's Flawless White Natural (2011)
Honda Brio with Prin Suparat (2011)
Lay's: Little happiness that can be shared with Nadech Kugimiya (2011)
Lay's: คิดรสแบ่งปัน with Nadech Kugimiya (2011)
Lay's: Lay's Magic with Nadech Kugimiya (2011)
Pond's Flawless White Natural on tour (2011)
Mistine Angel BB Powder with Nadech Kugimiya (2011)
Yum Yum Instant Noodle with Nadech Kugimiya (2011)
Lay's Nadech Kugimiya (2012)
Lipton Iced Tea (2012)
Pong's Flawless White Gen-Active (2012)
12 Plus Whitening Powder (2012)
Laurier (2012)
Magnum (2013)
Dentyne (2013)
Uniglo (2013)
Panasonic (2013)
True Move (2013)
Pantene (2013)
Solvil et Titus (2013)

Awards

2010: Seventeen Teen Choice Awards: Seventeen choice hottie female
2010: Seesan Buntherng Awards: Female Rising Star from Duang Jai Akkanee
2010: TV3 Fanclub Awards: Female Rising Star from Duang Jai Akkanee
2010: Top Awards: Female Rising Star from Duang Jai Akkanee
2010: Mthai Top Talk Awards: Top Talk-About Actress
2011: TV Pool 22nd Stars Party: Photgrapher's Favorite
2011: SIAMDARA Star Awards: Best Rising Actress
2011: Daradaily Great Award: Best Rising Actress from Duang Jai Akkanee
2011 Award Hottie Female (Seventeen Choice Seventeen Magazine)
2011 Award Male Hearthrob (OK! Awards)
2011 Award The Next Female Icon (Hamburger The Decade of Fame)
2012 Award Best KooKwan of 2011 with Nadech Kugimiya (Oops! Magazine)
2012 Award Best Couple of the Year from Game Rai Game Ruk with Nadech Kugimiya (See Sung Bung Tern Award Ch3)
2012 Award Best Popular Actress from Game Rai Game Ruk (9th Komchadleuk Award)
2012 Award Charming Female (Star Choice Awards 2011)
2012 Award Top Talk About Character Couples 2012 With Nadech Kugimiya Game Rai Game Ruk (Mthai Talk About Awards 2012)
2012 Award Best Leading Popular Actress from Game Rai Game Ruk (Mekhla Awards 2012)
2012 Award Born Couple from Game Rai Game Ruk with Nadech Kugimiya (Kerd Award 2012)
2012 Award Actress Category (Cheeze Awards)
2012 Award Superstar Female of the Year (Kazz Awards 2012)
2012 Award Girl of the Year (Bang Awards 2012)
2012-2013: SIAMDARA Star Awards: Beloved Actress