Nadech Kugimiya Height, Weight, Age, Body Statistics

Publish date: 2024-05-30
Nadech Kugimiya Quick Info
Height5 ft 10 in
Weight74 kg
Date of BirthDecember 17, 1991
Zodiac SignSagittarius
Eye ColorDark Brown

Nadech Kugimiya is a Thai actor, voiceover artist, and model who is best known for having been cast in projects like Game Rai Game Rak, The Crown Princess, Duang Jai Akkanee, Sunset at Chaophraya, Ngao Rak Luang Jai, Torranee Ni Nee Krai Krong, Rang Pratana, The Rising Sun Roy Fun Tawan Duerd, Leh Lub Salub Rang, and Lom Sorn Ruk. Considered one of the most celebrated Thai actors, he has won more than 130 awards including Suphannahong National Film Awards, Mekhala Awards, Nataraja Awards, and TV Gold Awards.

Born Name

Chonlathit Yodprathum

Other Names

Nadech Kugimiya, Barry, Brand

Nadech Kugimiya pictured at Mercury Ville in 2014 (Afropraew / Wikimedia / CC BY-SA 4.0)

Sun Sign

Sagittarius

Born Place

Khon Kaen, Thailand

Nationality

Education

Nadech Kugimiya studied at Rangsit University and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in communication arts, major in film and cinematography. In May 2020, he finished his Master’s.

Occupation

Actor, Voiceover Artist, Model

Family

Build

Athletic

Nadech Kugimiya and Sudarat in March 2012 (SoluckyPictures / Wikimedia / CC BY-SA 3.0)

Height

5 ft 10 in or 178 cm

Weight

74 kg or 163 lbs

Girlfriend / Spouse

Nadech Kugimiya has dated –

  • Urassaya Sperbund (2016-Present) – He started dating Thai actress and model Urassaya Sperbund in 2016 and they have also worked together on some projects.

    • Race / Ethnicity

    Mixed (Asian and White)

    Nadech Kugimiya has Thai roots on his mother’s side and is of Austrian descent on his father’s side.

    Hair Color

    Dark Brown

    Eye Color

    Dark Brown

    Sexual Orientation

    Straight

    Distinctive Features

    Nadech Kugimiya as seen while signing for Thaitv3 Calendars 2013 (Soluckypictures / Wikimedia / CC BY-SA 3.0)

    Nadech Kugimiya Facts

  • His original nickname was “Brand” which later evolved to “Barry”.
  • Nadech Kugimiya brought to life the character of Kobori, a Japanese Military Officer who is in the Japanese troop that invaded Siam, in the 2013 romantic-war-drama film, Sunset at Chaophraya, adapted from the novel Khu Kam by Thommayanti.
  • For his role in Sunset at Chaophraya, he won many accolades including Suphannahong National Film Awards for “Best Actor” and “Most Popular Actor”.
  • He co-starred as Raffy in the romantic comedy-drama television series, Leh Lub Salub Rarng, in 2017.
  • In 2018, Nadech Kugimiya was cast as Lieutenant Commander Dawin Samuthyakorn in the romantic action drama television series, The Crown Princess.
  • He provided vocals to the character of Phaya Watchara Garuda in the animated film, Krut: The Himmaphan Warriors, in 2018.
  • After he once misrepresented himself as half Japanese and half Thai, Nadech Kugimiya stated that his intentions were not to deceive his fans but to honor his foster father who is Japanese. He said, “My foster father is Japanese. I told everyone I am half Thai, half Japanese to honor him.” Contrary to the believes, he did not feel stressed to be exposed as Thai-Austrian, stating, “I meant to tell people, but the time had not yet arrived.”

    • Featured Image by Afropraew / Wikimedia / CC BY-SA 4.0

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