Nadech Kugimiya

Nadech Kugimiya[1] (Thai: ณเดชน คูกม

ิ ิยะ;
born December 17, 1991) is a Thai actor
and model of Thai and Austrian descent.
He is best known for his roles in Duang Jai
Akkanee (2010), Game Rai Game Rak
(2011), Sunset at Chaophraya (2013), The
Rising Sun Series (2014), and The Crown
Princess (2018). He is a member of the
group called 4+1 Channel 3 Superstar with
Mario Maurer, Prin Suparat, Pakorn
Chatborirak, and Phupoom Pongpanu.
 Nadech Kugimiya

Born December 17, 1991

Khon Kaen, Thailand

Other names Barry

Alma mater Rangsit University,

Thailand

Occupation Actor, Model

Years active 2010–present

Height 1 78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)

Website Official website

Personal life
He was born on December 17, 1991 in
Khon Kaen, Thailand. He is of 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.[2]

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.[3]
Career
He started his career as a model at the
age of 17. In 2010, he made his feature
drama debut in a leading role in Ngao Rak
Luang Jai as "Nawa Gamtornpuwanat". He
gained immense popularity after he
starred in Duang Jai Akkanee as "Fai
Akkanee Adisuan" and Game Rai Game
Rak 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 Srivijit.

He is one of the highest paid Thailand

actors[4] and endorsers as well as being
called the "King of Presenters".[5] He has
endorsed many major brands including
Shopee, OPPO, 7-Eleven, Air Asia, Daikin,
and TrueMove H. He is also one of the
most visible celebrities in the television
ads, print ads and billboards.[6] He is one
of the most decorated Thailand actors. He
has received more than 130 awards
including Best Actor award in the
Suphannahong National Film Awards,
Mekhala Awards, Nataraja Awards, and TV
Gold Awards.[7] He also frequently appears
on listings of the most popular and
influential people in Thailand.[8]

Filmography
Television
Year Title Role Production Network

Ngao Rak Luang Jai Nawa Gamtornpuwanat Maker-Y

Thara Himalaya Maker-Y

Duang Jai Akkanee No Problem

2010
Pathapee Leh Ruk Akkanee Adisuan (Fai) Good Feeling

Act Art
Wayupak Montra
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

Roy Ruk Hak Liam Tawan (The Channel 3

Maker-Y
Rising Sun: Part 1) (Thailand)
2014 Ryu Onitzuka
Roy Fun Tawan Duerd (The
Maker Group
Rising Sun: Part 2)

Lom Sorn Ruk Pranon / Pran No Problem

2015
Tarm Ruk Keun Jai Seehanat (Nai Singh) Lakorn Thai

Captain Ramin
2017 Leh Lub Salub Rang[9] No Problem
Toongpraplerng

Lieutenant Commander Thong

2018 The Crown Princess
Davin Samuthyakorn Entertainment

My Love from the Star (Thai Broadcast

TBA Achira
version)[10] Thai TV

Film
Year Title Role Notes

Feature film
2013 Sunset at Chaophraya[11] Kobori
debut

Krut: The Himmaphan Phaya Watchara Garuda (Voice

[12]
Animated film
2018 Warriors Role)

Nakee The Movie Pongprap

Short Film

Year Title Role Notes

2013 Long Rak Loey Lead actor

2014 Postcard Lead actor Rangsit University

2015 Mr.Peter's Project[13] Lead actor / Director

Discography
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 Ni Nee Krai Krong
OST: Sunset at Chaophraya
OST: The Rising Sun Series
OST: Lom Sorn Ruk
OST: The Crown Princess

Concerts
Channel 3 Anniversary Concert
Give Me 5 Concert Rate A
4+1 Channel 3 Superstar

Endorsements
 Year Brand Notes

2018–present Krungthai Bank NEXT [14]

2018–present P80 Natural Essence

2018–present Garena RoV

[15]
2018–present Carnation Plus

2017–present Shopee Urassaya Sperbund[16]

2017–present OPPO Urassaya Sperbund[17]

[18]
2017–present Origin Property

2017–present Smooth E

2016–present 7-Eleven Urassaya Sperbund

2015–present Daikin
[19]
2013–present AIR ASIA

2013–present AIA Thailand [20]

2012–present TrueMove H Urassaya Sperbund[21]

2011–present Yum Yum Instant Noodle Urassaya Sperbund[22]

2010–present Shokubutsu for Men

[23]
2016 EST Cola

2015–2016 Brands Veta Berry

2015 If Fruitamin

2015 Jub Jai

2014–2016 Meiji Paigen Pro5 [24]

2014–2015 Oral-B
[25]
2014 Birdy Coffee

2013 BJ Jeans [26]

2012–2014 Bausch & Lomb

2012–2014 L'Oreal for Men

2012–2013 Clear for Men

2012–2013 Solvil et Titus Urassaya Sperbund

2012 X-Act Davika Hoorne

2011–2017 Lay's Urassaya Sperbund

2011 Lay's Paula Taylor

2011–2014 Mistine Urassaya Sperbund

2011–2013 Mazda

2011–2012 Yamaha Fino

2011–2012 12 Plus

2011–2012 Minute Maid Pulpy

2011–2012 Oishi

2011 Foremost

2011 The Capital Condo

2010–2012 Samsung

2010–2011 Baoji Shoes Khemanit Jamikorn

2010 Nivea For Men

2009 Trident Gum Patcharapa Chaichua

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominated work Result

Great Fashion Image

2009 Gmember Awards - Won
Magazine

Siam Dara Star

Male Rising Star Won
Awards
Ngao Rak Luang Jai
TV Inside Hot
Male Rising Star Won
Awards

Seventeen Teen
Seventeen Choice Male Hottie Won
Choice Awards -
2010
OK Awards Male Heartthrob Won

SeeSan Buntherng
Male Rising Star Won
Awards

Top Awards Male Rising Star Won

TV3 Fanclub
Male Rising Star Won
Awards

2011 Bang Awards Boy of the Year Won

Duang Jai Akkanee
Oops Magazine Best On-Screen Couple (with
Won
Awards Urassaya Sperbund)

Siam Dara Star

Most Popular Male Star Won
Awards

Nataraja Awards Best Actor Nominated

TV Gold Awards Best Actor Nominated

Star Party TV Pool Charming Guy Won

Awards Presenter's Heartthrob Won

Seventeen Teen -
Seventeen Choice Male Hottie Won
Choice Awards

OK Awards Male Heartthrob Won

Best Actor Game Rai Game Rak Won

SeeSan Buntherng Most Popular Actor Won

Awards Couple of the Year (with
Won
Urassaya Sperbund)
 TV3 Fanclub Most Popular Actor Won
Awards

Daokrajay Awards Actor of the Year Won

2012 Nataraja Awards Best Actor Won

Mekhala Awards Best Actor Won

Kom Chad Luek

Most Popular Actor Won
Awards

Siam Dara Star Best Actor Won

Awards Most Popular Male Star Won

TV Gold Awards Best Actor Nominated

Sudsapda Young
Most Popular Actor Nominated
and Smart Awards

Top Talk about Character

MThai Top Talk
Couples (with Urassaya Won
Awards
Sperbund)

Big Fan Can Vote Best On-Screen Couple (with

Won
Season 2 Urassaya Sperbund)

Oops Magazine Best On-Screen Couple (with

Won
Awards Urassaya Sperbund)

Best On-Screen Couple (with

Won
Kerd Awards Urassaya Sperbund)

Most Burning Star Won

Top Awards Most Popular Actor Won

Kazz Awards Male Superstar of the Year Won

Star Party TV Pool

Charming Guy Won
Awards

San Mig Light Star

Handsome Guy - Won
Choice Awards

OK Awards Male Heartthrob Won

Council on Social
Grateful Son Won
Welfare of Thailand
 TV3 Fanclub Most Popular Actor Torranee Ni Nee Krai Won
Awards Krong

Top Download
Popular Music 2012 Won
Awards

Nataraja Awards Best Actor Won

Mekhala Awards Best Actor Won

Top Awards Best Actor Won

Seventeen Teen
Best Actor Won
Choice Awards

Daradaily The Great Best Actor Won

Awards Cool Guy of the Year - Won

Siam Dara Star Best Actor Won

2013 Awards Most Popular Male Star Won

Nataraja Awards Best Actor Rang Pratana Nominated

TV3 Fanclub
Most Popular Actor Won
Awards

OK Awards Male Heartthrob Won

Crow Love Like

Most Popular Star Won
Awards -

Secret Magazine
Secret Idol of the Year Won
Awards

2014 Suphannahong Best Actor Won

National Film
Awards Most Popular Actor Won

STARPICS Film
Best Actor Won
Awards Sunset at Chaophraya
Bangkok Critics
Best Actor Won
Assembly Awards

Kom Chad Luek

Best Actor Won
Awards

Daradaily The Great Cool Guy of the Year - Won

 Awards

Star Light Awards Male Idol of the Year Won

OK Awards Male Heartthrob Won

True Life Awards Actor of the Year Won

TV3 Fanclub
Most Popular Actor Won
Awards

SeeSan Buntherng
Best Actor Won
Awards

Siam Dara Star

Most Popular Male Star Won
Awards

Best On-Screen Couple (with

Mekhala Awards Won
Urassaya Sperbund)

Seventeen Teen
Best Actor Won
Choice Awards
Roy Fun Tawan Duerd
Top Music 2014 (with
EFM Awards (The Rising Sun: Part 2) Won
Urassaya Sperbund)

Popular Music 2014 (with

Gmember Awards Won
Urassaya Sperbund)

Intensive Watch Popular Music 2014 (with

Won
Awards Urassaya Sperbund)

Popular Music 2014 (with

Seed Awards Won
Urassaya Sperbund)

2015 Nataraja Awards Best Actor Won

TV Gold Awards Best Actor Won

Kom Chad Luek

Most Popular Actor Won
Awards

Nine Entertain -
Most Popular Star Won
Awards

Kazz Awards Male Superstar of the Year Won

Daradaily The Great

Cool Guy of the Year Won
Awards
 OK Awards Male Heartthrob Won

Hamburger Awards Pop Icon Won

Siam Dara Star Best Actor Won

Awards Most Popular Male Star Won

EFM Awards Top Music 2015 Won

TV3 Fanclub Most Popular Actor Won

Lom Sorn Ruk
Awards Most Popular OST Won

Nataraja Awards Best Actor Nominated

Kom Chad Luek

Most Popular Actor Won
Awards

2016 Siam Dara Star Best Actor Won

Awards Most Popular Male Star Won

SeeSan Buntherng Couple of the Year (with Nittha

Tarm Ruk Keun Jai Won
Awards Jirayungyurn)

Kom Chad Luek

Best Actor Won
Awards

Daradaily The Great

Cool Guy of the Year Won
2017 Awards -
OK Awards OK! Sweetheart Male Won

SeeSan Buntherng Couple of the Year (with

Won
Awards Urassaya Sperbund)

TV Gold Awards Actor of the Year Won

Daradaily The Great

Best Actor Won
Awards
Leh Lub Salub Rang
Nine Entertain
2018 Actor of the Year Won[27]
Awards

Siam Dara Star

Best Actor Won[28]
Awards

Nataraja Awards Best Actor Nominated

References
1. สุดารัตน คูกม
ิ ิยะ. ณเดชนในดวงใจ.
กรุงเทพ : สาํ นั กพิมพอิมเมจพับลิชชงิ่ , 2555.
หนา 242. (in Thai)
2. Less Japanese, more Austrian
3. Though Nadech is not Thai-Japanese
4. Thai highest paid actors
5. Thai celebrity presenters
6. Nadech, Mr Everywhere
7. Thai celebrity awards
8. Poll: Most admired person of 2017
9. Nadech goes from womaniser to
womanly in TV series
10. Nadech becomes an alien
11. Angsumalin in Wonderland
12. History in the Himmaphan Forest
13. Not just a pretty face
14. KTB unveils app in Bt10-bn mobile
banking drive
15. Milk you can squeeze
16. When fingers do the shopping
17. Oppo emerges as No 2 in Thai
smartphone market in Q2, extends F series
range
18. Nadech and his Origin
19. Thai Air Asia hooks superstar Nadech
for campaign
20. AIA seeks to cater to more advanced
insurance markets
21. TrueMove H hungry for 4G
subscribers
22. Yum Yum, Mama target teens
23. Thai Drinks pushing EST in Asean
24. Sip to become a superhero
25. TV star Nadech made new presenter
as Birdy targets teen drinkers
26. Jeans with a superstar quality
27. Nine Entertain Awards 2018
28. Siam Dara Star Awards 2018

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