Nadech Kugimiya

Nadech Kugimiya (born December 17, 1991) is a Thai actor. He is best known for his roles in Duang Jai Akkanee, Game Rai Game Rak (2011), Sunset at Chaophraya (2013), The Rising Sun Series (2014), Leh Lub Salub Rarng (2017), The Crown Princess (2018), My Love from the Star (Thai version) (2019), The Con-Heartist (2020) and Death Whisperer (2023).

Early life and education Nadech Kugimiya, born Chonlathit Yodprathum, was born on December 17, 1991 in Khon Kaen, Thailand.

Career

Nadech first appeared in a Trident Recaldent chewing gum ad in which he starred alongside Thai actress Patcharapa Chaichua. 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 wide recognition 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 was 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 (Thailand), with Suphachai Srivijit being his manager.

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. He 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 100 awards including the Best Actor award from the Suphannahong National Film Awards, Mekhala Awards, Nataraja Awards, and TV Gold Awards. Nadech frequently appears on the list of the most popular and influential people in Thailand.

Business Nadech teamed up with Prin Suparat and 2 other non-industry friends to open a business called TheReCrafting, which is a brand of leather goods and a complete leather spa including shoes, clothes and bags. He also teamed up with another non-industry friend to open an athlete potential development center called Sport Tech Pro in Ekkamai area.

Personal life Nadech has been in a relationship with Urassaya Sperbund since 2011. On June 5, 2023, Nadech and Urassaya jointly announced that they got engaged in Positano, Italy via Instagram. The couple got married on April 17, 2026, just a few days after Songkran, in Khon Kaen, Nadech's hometown, with a traditional Isan-themed wedding.

Filmography Film

Television Year Title Role Production Network 2010 Ngao Rak Luang Jai Nawa Gamtornpuwanat Maker-Y CH3 SET Metro Thara Himalaya Akkanee Adisuan (Fai) Duang Jai Akkanee No Problem Pathapee Leh Ruk Good Feeling Wayupak Montra Act Art Generation 2011 Game Rai Game Rak Saichon / Charles Makovich Lakorn Thai 2012 Torranee Ni Nee Krai Krong Athit No Problem 2013 Rang Pratana Pittaya Lakorn Thai 2014 The Rising Sun: Roy Ruk Hak Liam Tawan Ryu Onizuka Maker-Y The Rising Sun: Roy Fun Tawan Duerd Maker Group 2015 Lom Sorn Ruk Pranon / Pran No Problem Tarm Ruk Keun Jai Seehanat (Nai Singh) Lakorn Thai 2017 Leh Lub Salub Rang Captain Ramin Toongpraplerng No Problem 2018 The Crown Princess Lieutenant Commander Davin Samuthyakorn Thong Entertainment 2019 My Love from the Star (Thai version) Achira Broadcast Thai TV 2021 Monrak Nong Phak Kayaeng Tarakorn / Kiew Act Art Generation 2022 Lai Kinnaree Luang In 2023 Doctor Detective KhunKhao Worapudchai (Khun) Magic If One 2025 Captive Heart Ok Khun Saeng Phlan Good Feeling 2026 Brothers Eob Sommaphakun Hok See Eiaw

Discography Year Song title Notes 2012 "Hai Rak Man Toh Nai Jai" ("Let Love Grow Up In My Heart") Torranee Ni Nee Krai Krong OST 2013 "Angsumalin" ("Angsumalin") Sunset at Chaophraya OST "Long Rak Loey"("Falling In Love") Long Rak Loey OST 2014 "Laew Rao Ja Rak Gan Dai Mai" ("Can We Love Each Other?") The Rising Sun Series OST "1,2,3,4,5 I Love You" Give Me 5 Concert Rate A 2015 "Tee Jing Chan Gor Jeb" ("Actually, I'm Also Hurt") Lom Sorn Ruk OST "Kam Tob Sud Tai" ("Final Answer") Mr.Peter's Project OST 2016 "Happy Birthday" Channel 3 Anniversary Concert 2018 "Nah Tee Gub Hua Jai" ("Duty And Heart") The Crown Princess OST 2019 "No Caption" The Real Nadech Concert "Rak Tee Ror Wan La" ("The Love that is Waiting for Saying Goodbye") My Love from the Star (Thai version) OST 2020 "Orbit" The first self-made single 2021 "Isan Ban Hao" Monrak Nong Phak Kayaeng OST"Chouw Nang Hed Na (Version Kiew)" "Bak Tang Kwa" "Kho Chai Kam Wha Fan" "Ma Der Kwan Aey" "Mee Bird"

Awards and nominations