Theeradej Wongpuapan
Quick Facts
Biography
Theeradej Wongpuapan (Ken) (Thai: ธีรเดช วงศ์พัวพันธ์) (born December 3, 1977 in Bangkok, Thailand), is a Thai actor, model and presenter. His father, also an actor in Thailand, persuaded him to start his career in acting.
Theeradej is currently one of Thailand's most popular actors. He gained immense popularity after his work in the series called Song Rao Nirun Dorn. All his projects from that point on, TV dramas, movies and even TV commercials, have become popular among Thais.
According to the Suan Dusit poll, Theeradej was voted the most popular Thai male star six years in a row from 2006 to 2011 and was honored the Most Popular Star Hall of Fame in 2012, along with Thongchai McIntyre & Pachrapa Chaichua.
He received the Golden Television Awards for Best Leading Actor a record four times for his work in Ey Mah Lek (2002), Song Rao Nirun Dorn (2005), Sawan Biang (2008) and Sood Sanaeha (2009).
Biography
Theeradej Wongpuapan is the youngest child of Weeraprawat Wongpuapan (his father) and Kanchana Wongpuapan (his mother). His father is a director and mother is a TV drama writer; her pseudonyms are Worapan Rawee, Leelawadee and Daeng Rawee.
He began acting at the suggestion of his father. In 1985, when he was seven years old, he appeared in The Six Siblings (หกพี่น้อง) on Channel 3, which was directed by his father. He next acted in the TV drama My Sweet Orange Tree (ต้นส้มแสนรัก) on Channel 3. He then stopped acting to attend เซนต์ดอมินิก School until he was in high school. Then, he shortly studied for his bachelor's degree at ABAC University before he went to study at the Brooks Institute of Photography in California, USA. He soon had to leave school, after two years of study, because of the 1997 Asian financial crisis. He returned to Thailand to be a model, presenter, and actor in TV Drama, movies, and music video. He appeared in Super Luk Toong on Channel 9 1998, followed by Queen of Luk Toong Pumpuang Duangjan (ราชินีลูกทุ่ง พุ่มพวง ดวงจันทร์) on Channel 7 in 1999, and The Ridiculous Battle (ฝนตกขี้หมูไหลคนอะไรมาพบกัน) on Channel 3 in 2000.
Ken was known extensively and popularly from "Eternal Love" ("สองเรานิรันดร") played with "Phiyada Akkaraseranee", "Chain of Love" ("อุ้มรัก") and "Paradise Diversion" ("สวรรค์เบี่ยง") with "Ann Thongprasom". The approximate rating from "นีลเส็น" of "Paradise Diversion" was 14.6; the finale was 18.7.
In "2009", he came back to play on "Bangkok Traffic Love Story" ("รถไฟฟ้ามาหานะเธอ") which was the most gaining profits movie in 2009, 145.5 million baht.
Ken was appointed to be a special Thai ambassador of "UNICEF" ("2008" – present) and a presenter of “"White Ribbon Year Project"” which campaigning the violence to children, feminine, and families. This is a project of the "Developing Social and Stability of Humans Ministry of Thailand" ("2010").
Ken Theeradej Wongpuapan's #1 leading female onscreen is Ann Thongprasom #1 Pra'nangs.
Personal life
Theeradej married "Noi" Boosakorn Pornwannasiriwej, a popular Thai actress, on October 25, 2007. Queen Sirikit participated in the ceremony. On August 17, 2008, Noi gave birth to their first child, a boy named "Khun" Khunatum Wongpuapan. Their second child, a son named "Jun" Thippatai Wongpuapan, was born on August 4, 2010.
Theeradej's hobbies are making short films, taking pictures, traveling, collecting antique watches and furniture. Basketball is his favorite sport.
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Theeradej is in an extremely popular actor. In the annual Suan Dusit polls from 2006 to 2010, he was voted the most popular Thai celebrity; in 2009, he received 77% of the vote. He was also voted the most popular Thai actor in the 2009 ABAC poll, with 38.1% of the vote.
Suan Dusit Poll - "Best of The Year"
- No.3 Most Popular Thai Male Star (2005) : 23.80%
- No.1 Most Popular Thai Male Star (2006) : 38.57%
- No.1 Most Popular Thai Male Star (2007) : 53.50%
- No.1 Most Popular Thai Male Star (2008) : 69.20%
- No.1 Most Popular Thai Male Star (2009) : 73.16%
- No.1 Most Popular Thai Male Star (2010) : 76.98%
- No.1 Most Popular Thai Male Star (2011) : 40.28%
- People's Choice Most Popular Star Honor (Suan Dusit Poll Most Popular Star Hall of Fame) (2012), along with Thongchai McIntyre & Pachrapa Chaichua.
- TV3 Fanclub Award is a favour survey award for actors, actress, and TV Programmes on Channel 3 via voting in www.thaitv3.com
Filmography
- Go-Six : Gohok Galon Plinplon Tolae (2000) As Plub Directed by Poj Anon (Five Star Production)
- Khang lang phap (Behind the Painting) (2001) As Nopporn Directed by Cherd Songsee (Saha Mongkon Film)
- Mahasajan Phan Ruk (2004) As Max Directed by Assarawadee Wongsakon (Andaman Film Co.,Ltd)
- The Office (Short Film) (2007) As Theeradj Directed by Theeradej Wongpuapan (Joejai)
- Rod Fai Fah Maha Na Teau (Bangkok Traffic Love Story) (2009) As Loong Directed by Adisorn Trisirikasem (GTH (Gmm Tai Hub))
Theatre
- Kenlee Ka Kuan Keelen (2010) As w/o by (Luk (666))
Dramas
Year | Thai Title | Title | Role | Network | Notes | With |
1999 | ราชินีลูกทุ่ง พุ่มพวง ดวงจันทร์ | Pumpuang | Channel 7 | Lead Role | Tom Ratchaneekorn Phanmanee | |
2000 | ฝนตกขี้หมูไหล คนอะไรมาพบกัน | Fon Tok Kee Moo Lai Kon Arai Ma Pob Gun | Channel 3 | Cherry Khemupsorn Sirisukha | ||
คนของแผ่นดิน | Kon Kong Pandin | Noi Busakorn Pornwannasirivej | ||||
2001 | เสือ 11 ตัว | Seur 11 Tua | ||||
แรงเงา | Raeng Ngao | Vikit | Ann Thongprasom | |||
2002 | แผลเก่า | Plae Kao | Kwan | Cherry Khemupsorn Sirisukha | ||
ไอ้ม้าเหล็ก | Ai Ma Lek | Fah/Ma Lek | Yardthip Rachapal | |||
2003 | ตราบฟ้าสิ้นดาวสาวแก่ | Trab Fah Sin Dao Sao Kae | (Guest Appearance) | |||
พระจันทร์แสนกล | Prajun San Gon | Tie Pitakwong | Lead Role | Janie Tienphosuwan | ||
2004 | รักสุดฟ้าล่าสุดโลก | Ruk Sood Fah Lah Sood Lok | Jack | Yardthip Rachapal | ||
2005 | หนึ่งในทรวง | Neung Nai Suang | Anawat Patcharapojanart "Neung" | Janie Tienphosuwan | ||
สองเรานิรันดร | Song Rao Nirandorn | Issara Kriangkrai | Aom Piyada Akkaraseranee | |||
2006 | สายสืบสายสะดือ | Sai Sueb Sai Sadeu | Police Captain Chartchai Fuangfoo | None | ||
รักเธอทุกวัน | Oum Rak | Rachain "Chen" | Ann Thongprasom | |||
2007 | รักเธอทุกวัน | Ruk Tur Took Wan | Watin "Tin" | Aom Piyada Akkaraseranee | ||
รักนี้หัวใจเราจอง | Ruk Nee Hua Jai Rao Jaung | Puwanai "Pu"/Tuwapu | Janie Tienphosuwan | |||
สืบลับรหัสรัก | Sueb Lub Rahat Ruk | Police Captain Anon | Vicky Sunisa Jett | |||
2008 | สวรรค์เบี่ยง | Sawan Biang | Kawee "Wee" Warrawat | Ann Thongprasom | ||
ใจร้าว | Jai Rao | Korrawik "Wik" Pisuttada | Aff Taksaorn Paksukcharern | |||
2009 | สูตรเสน่หา | Sood Sanae Ha | Din Pasu Boriban/Kru Cook | Ann Thongprasom | ||
2010 | วิวาห์ว้าวุ่น | Wiwa Wawoon | Pawee "Wee" Sajjapongpan | Chompoo Araya A.Hargate | ||
365วันแห่งรัก | 365 Wun Haeng Rak | Tula Tientada "Tun" | Ann Thongprasom | |||
2011 | รหัสทรชน | Rahat Torrachon | Singha "Sing" | Chompoo Araya A.Hargate | ||
กลรักลวงใจ | Kon Ruk Luang Jai | Ran Singhaboworndej | Janie Tienphosuwan | |||
2012 | รักคุณเท่าฟ้า | Ruk Khun Tao Fah | Theera "Thee" | Ploy Chermarn Boonyasak Cherry Khemupsorn Sirisukha Chompoo Araya A. Hargate Marie Burner | ||
2013 | มัจจุราชสีน้ำผึ้ง | Majurat See Nam Pueng | Pat Patamakun | Namtarn Pichukkana Wongsarattanasin | ||
อันโกะ กลรักสตรอว์เบอร์รี่ | Kon Ruk Strawberry | Dr. Saen "Saen" Pueannadee | Chompoo Araya A.Hargate | |||
2015 | เลือดมังกร: เสือ | Luerd Mungkorn: Seur | Tham | (Guest appearance) | ||
เลือดมังกร: สิงห์ | Luerd Mungkorn: Sing | Tham | (Guest appearance) | |||
เลือดมังกร: กระทิง | Luerd Mungkorn: Krating | Chonlathee/Tham | Lead Role | Cherry Khemupsorn Sirisukha | ||
เลือดมังกร: แรด | Luerd Mungkorn: Raed | Tham | (Guest appearance) | |||
เลือดมังกร: หงส์ | Luerd Mungkorn: Hong | Tham | (Guest appearance) | |||
นางร้ายที่รัก | Nang Rai Tee Rak | Theeradej Wongpuapan | (Guest appearance) | |||
201ุ6 | เดอะ คิวปิดส์ บริษัทรักอุตลุด | The Cupids Borisat Rak Oottaloot | Peem | Lead Role | Chompoo Araya A.Hargate |
Awards
2002
1. Best Leading Actor (Ai Ma Lek) from the 17th Golden Television Awards
2005
1. Best Leading Actor (Song Rao Nirun Dorn) from the 20th Golden Television Awards
2. Best Leading Actor (Song Rao Nirun Dorn) from Star Entertainment Awards 2005
3. Best Leading Actor (Song Rao Nirun Dorn) from Top Awards 2005
2006
1. Best Leading Actor (Oum Ruk) from Star Entertainment Awards 2006
2. Best Leading Actor (Oum Ruk) from Top Awards 2006
2008
1. Best Leading Actor (Sawan Bieng) from the 23rd Golden Television Awards
2. Best Leading Actor (Sawan Bieng) from Top Awards 2008
3. Best Leading Actor (Sawan Bieng) from Siamdara Stars Party 2008
4. Best Leading Actor (Sawan Bieng) from SeeSan Bunteaung Awards 2008
5. Best Leading Actor (Jai Rao) from Hamburger Awards 2008
2009
1. Best Leading Actor (Sood Sanaeha) from the 24th Golden Television Awards
2. Best Leading Actor (Sood Sanaeha) from the 1st Nattaraja Awards
3. Best Leading Filmography Actor (Bangkok Traffic Love Story) from Top Awards 2009
4. Best Leading TV Drama Actor (Sood Sanaeha from Khuanjai Seu Top Awards 2009
5. Best Leading Filmography Actor (Bangkok Traffic Love Story) from Kwanjai Seu MuanChon 2009
6. Best Leading TV Drama Actor (Sood Sanaeha) from Kwanjai Seu MuanChon 2009
2010
1. Best Actor in a Lakorn (365 Wun Haeng Rak) from Top Awards 2010 - Nominated
2. Best Actor in a Lakorn (Wiwa Wah Woon) from Top Awards 2010 - Nominated