He is one of Thailand's top leading actors. Nadech Kugimiya An actor affiliated with Channel 3, whose good looks and popularity have never faded over the years. He is a multi-talented young man with a down-to-earth personality, often seen casually in public, which has gone viral multiple times. Additionally, he is a devoted son admired by many. Thairath Entertainment revisits his entertainment career.
Nadech's entertainment path began at age 17 while he was in 11th grade. Famous manager A Supachai Sriwijit happened to meet him and invited him into the industry. He started with modeling for a charity event at the Central World shopping center's Arts and Crafts Center, followed by photo shoots and his first commercial for a popular chewing gum brand alongside Aum Patchrapa Chaichua, then went on to do many other ads.
In 2009, Channel 3 held auditions for new actors. Nadech passed and signed a contract with the channel. His first drama was 'Ngao Rak Luang Jai.' Then in 2010, he starred in the drama series '4 Hua Jai Haeng Khun Khao,' playing the leading role in the episode 'Duangjai Akkanee,' a hit drama that significantly boosted his fame.
Afterward, Nadech continued to star in many popular dramas such as 'Game Rai Game Rak,' 'Thorneeni Ni Khrai Khong,' 'Raeng Pratana,' 'Roi Rak Hak Liam Tawan,' 'Roi Fun Tawan Duet,' 'Lom Son Rak,' 'Tam Rak Kuen Jai,' 'Buang Hong,' 'Leh Lap Salab Rang,' 'Likit Rak The Crown Princess,' 'Likit Rak Kham Duang Dao,' 'Mon Rak Nong Phak Ka Yaeng,' 'Lai Kinaree,' 'Seub Lub Mor Rabad,' 'Jai Khang Jao,' and is currently filming 'Song Hua Jai.'
In addition, Nadech has appeared in several films, including 'Koo Gum,' 'Nakee 2,' 'Ai... Khon Lhor Luang,' and 'Thi Yod.' Particularly, the film 'Thi Yod' became a blockbuster, earning over 100 million baht for parts 1 to 3. He is now filming 'Thi Yod 4,' further reinforcing his strong popularity.
Besides being remembered by fans as a skilled leading man with many works, Nadech’s simple and down-to-earth nature has gone viral online many times. People frequently see him in daily life, whether taking the BTS Skytrain, riding a motorcycle, jogging, or sometimes even standing by the roadside flagging down a taxi. This has sparked social media trends like #NadechEverywhere and #NadechSeenEverywhere.
He is also a devoted son admired by many, taking great care of his adoptive father Yoshio and his mother Sudarat Kugimiya (who is actually his great-aunt). Social media often shows warm images of Nadech expressing love and care for them, deeply impressing fans.
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