Nadech Kugimiya
Born: 1991-12-17 in Khon Kaen, Thailand
Known For: Acting
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.
Filmography
2026
2025
- Captive Heart as Phansaeng / Khun Saengphlan / Khun Suriyonhatsadi
- Death Whisperer 3 as Yak
2024
- Death Whisperer 2 as Yak
2023
- Death Whisperer as Yak
- Doctor Detective as Khunkhao Woraphutthichai
2022
- The Kinnaree Conspiracy as Conde Intarachphakdi
2021
- To Me, It's Simply You as Korn/Kiew
2020
- The Con-Heartist as Tower
2019
- My Love from Another Star as Achira
2018
- The Crown Princess as Teniente Comandante Davin Samuthyakorn
- Krut: The Himmaphan Warriors as Watchara
- Nakee 2 as Pongprap Padungthai
2017
2015
- Lom Sorn Ruk as Pran
- Finding Love as Singh
- Mr. Peter’s Project as Mr. Peter
- Postcard
2014
- The Rising Sun as Onizuka Ryu
- The Rising Sun: Roy Fun Tawan Duerd as Onizuka Ryu
2013
- Heated Desires as Pittaya or Pitt
- หลงรักเลย
- Sunset at Chaophraya as Kobori
2012
- Who Does This Earth Belong To? as Athit
2011
- An Evil Game, A Love Game as Saichon/Charles
2010
- Wayupak Montra as Akkanee
- Thara Himalai as Akanee (Fai)
- Love in Shadow as Nawa
- Pathapee Leh Ruk as Akkanee / Fai
- Duang Jai Akkanee as Akkanee