Nadech Kugimiya

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 Masters 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 41 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 7Eleven 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