Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
December 17, 1991
Place of Birth:
Khon Kaen, Thailand
Social Media
Nadech Kugimiya
Biography
Nadech Kugimiya is a Thai actor and model. 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.
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 and endorsers as well as being called the "King of Presenters". 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.
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. He also frequently appears on listings of the most popular and influential people in Thailand.
Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Death Whisperer 3 | Yak |
| 2024 | Death Whisperer 2 | Yak |
| 2023 | Death Whisperer | Yak |
| 2020 | The Con-Heartist | Tower |
| 2018 | Krut: The Himmaphan Warriors | Watchara |
| 2018 | Nakee 2 | Pol.Capt. Pongprap Padungthai |
| 2015 | Postcard | |
| 2015 | Mr. Peter’s Project | Mr. Peter |
| 2013 | Sunset at Chaophraya | Kobori |
| 2013 | หลงรักเลย |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Captive Heart | Pahnsaeng |
| 2023 | Doctor Detective | Khunkhao Woraphutthichai |
| 2022 | The Kinnaree Conspiracy | Conde Intarachphakdi |
| 2021 | To Me, It's Simply You | Korn/Kiew |
| 2019 | My Love From Another Star | Achira |
| 2018 | The Crown Princess | Teniente Comandante Davin Samuthyakorn |
| 2017 | Secret Trick While Bodies Switch | Ramin |
| 2015 | Lom Sorn Ruk | Pran |
| 2015 | Finding Love | Singh |
| 2014 | The Rising Sun | Onizuka Ryu |
| 2014 | The Rising Sun: Roy Fun Tawan Duerd | Onizuka Ryu |
| 2013 | Heated Desires | Pittaya or Pitt |
| 2012 | Who Does This Earth Belong To? | Athit |
| 2011 | An Evil Game, A Love Game | Saichon/Charles |
| 2010 | 4 Hearts of the Mountains | Akanee (Fai) |
| 2010 | Duang Jai Akkanee | Akkanee |
| 2010 | Pathapee's Love Trick | Akkanee / Fai |
| 2010 | Love in Shadow | Nawa |