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 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.
Acting
Movie
Death Whisperer
as Yak
2023
Movie
Death Whisperer 2
as Yak
2024
Movie
The Con-Heartist
as Tower
2020
Movie
Death Whisperer 3
as Yak
2025
TV
The Crown Princess
as Teniente Comandante Davin Samuthyakorn
2018
TV
Doctor Detective
as Khunkhao Woraphutthichai
2023
Movie
Nakee 2
as Pongprap Padungthai
2018
Movie
Sunset at Chaophraya
as Kobori
2013
TV
An Evil Game, A Love Game
as Saichon/Charles
2011
TV
Captive Heart
as Phansaeng / Khun Saengphlan / Khun Suriyonhatsadi
2025
Movie
Krut: The Himmaphan Warriors
as Watchara
2018
TV
The Rising Sun
as Onizuka Ryu
2014
TV
The Kinnaree Conspiracy
as Conde Intarachphakdi
2022
TV
My Love from Another Star
as Achira
2019
TV
Heated Desires
as Pittaya or Pitt
2013
TV
The Rising Sun: Roy Fun Tawan Duerd
as Onizuka Ryu
2014
TV
Secret Trick While Bodies Switch
as Ramin
2017
TV
Who Does This Earth Belong To?
as Athit
2012
Movie
Postcard
2015
Movie
หลงรักเลย
2013
Movie
Mr. Peter’s Project
as Mr. Peter
2015
Movie
50 First Dates
2026
Movie
Death Whisperer: Saming the Werebeast
as Yak
2026
Movie