Phupoom Pongpanu

Phupoom Pongpanupak (; ), better known by his nickname Ken (เคน), is a Thai actor known for his leading role in the Thai television soap opera Saam Num Nua Thong. He is one of the top Thai actors in Thailand known for his project films including his best friends Mario Maurer, Nadech Kugimiya and Prin Suparat.

Early life Phupoom was born on October 20, 1991, and raised in Sing Buri Province, Thailand. He is the only child in his family. Phupoom graduated with a bachelor's degree from the Faculty of Business Administration in Finance, University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce.

Career Phupoom started his career in 2011 as an actor in a Thai film in Fabulous 30. In 2012 Pongpanu was included in the Thai list along with Witwisit Hiranyawongkul and Mario Maurer, when he played in a Thai romantic drama film Love of Siam with them. In 2019, Phupoom decided not to renew the contract with Channel 3 and became a freelance actor. His first drama as a freelance actor will be My Lovely Bodyguard with Wannarot Sonthichai.

Personal life Phupoom is dating actress Esther Supreeleela. They have been together for 5 years. It was revealed that they first met during a photo shoot for Honeymoon Travel Magazine.

Filmography Films Year Title Role Notes 2009 Hor Taew Tak 2 Belbel Supporting role 2010 The Intruder 2011 Fabulous 30 Rassit (Por) Main role 2012 Saranae Osekkai Phupoom Pongpanu (Ken) Supporting role 2018 Nakee 2 Thosapol (present) / Chai Singh (past) Main role 2020 The Skyless Stars Shikuma

Television dramas Year Title Role Network Notes 2011–2012 Sam Noom Nuer Tong Theetat Channel 3 Main role 2012 Raeng Ngao Veekit Apibanbodin 2014 Look Tard Kaew / Luang Rattana Attachai Dao Kiang Duen M.L. Jankan Thatsanai 2015 Kol Kimono Akira Miyakawa 2016 Kong Krapan Naree Natthadet (Luknat) Nakee Thosapol (present) / Chai Singh (past) 2017 Kammathep Hunsa Rome Wachirawat Supporting role Kamathep Ork Suek Guest role Kamathep Online Main role Loob Korn Kammathep Guest role Rock Letter Nut Main role 2018 Meo Me & You Mai 2019 Raeng Ngao 2 Veekit Apibanbodin 2021 Maya Sanaeha Chakree 2022 My Lovely Bodyguard Thewan One 31

Television shows Year Title Roles Network 2017 Termites in the House Guest (Ep. 20) 2018 Preawpak Check-in Guest (Ep. 13) Channel 3

MC Online 2019 : เคนเอสเธอร์ที่เกาหลี On Air YouTube: KenAndEsther Official 2021 : We Plant Grow On Air YouTube: KenAndEsther Official

Concerts Concert Date Venue Artists 4+1 Channel 3 Superstar February 4, 2012 Impact Arena with Mario Maurer, Pakorn Chatborirak, Prin Suparat, Nadech Kugimiya Give Me 5 Concert Rate A October 25, 2014 with Sukollawat Kanarot, Mario Maurer, Nadech Kugimiya, James Ma LOVE IS IN THE AIR: CHANNEL 3 CHARITY CONCERT April 29, 2017 All Channel 3 actors