Nadech Kugimiya

Nadech Kugimiya (ณเดชน์ คูกิมิยะ; born December 17, 1991) is a Thai actor and model. 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), 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. He is the adopted child of Sudarat Kugimiya (his biological aunt) and Yoshio Kugimiya. His biological mother is Thai and his biological father is Austrian. His nickname, "Barry", has evolved from his original nickname, "Brand". He graduated from Rangsit University with a bachelor's degree in communications, majoring in Film and Cinematography. He then graduated with a master's degree in May, 2020.

Career
Kugimiya started his modeling career at the age of 17, his first TV commercial being a Trident Recaldent chewing gum ad in which he starred alongside Thailand's superstar heroine Aum-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 immense popularity 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. Kugimiya 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.

Kugimiya 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. Kugimiya frequently appears on the list of the most popular and influential people in Thailand.

Business
Kugimiya teamed up with Mark 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
Kugimiya has been in a relationship with Urassaya Sperbund since 2011. On June 5, 2023, Kugimiya and Sperbund jointly announced that they got engaged in Positano, Italy via Instagram.