| Theeradej Wongpuapan | |
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Star Entertainment Awards 2007 Party |
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| Born | Theeradej Wongpuapan December 3, 1977[1] Thailand |
| Occupation | Actor, TV Host, Model, Presenter |
| Years active | 1985 - present |
| Spouse | Butsakorn Pornwannasirivej |
| Website | |
| http://ken-theeradej.com/ | |
Theeradej Wongpuapan (Ken) (Thai: ธีรเดช วงศ์พัวพันธ์) (born December 3, 1977 in Bangkok, Thailand), is a Thai actor, model and presenter. His father is one of the top actors in Thailand who persuaded him to start his career in acting.[2]
Ken is currently one of Thailand's most popular actors. He gained immense popularity after his work in the series called Song Rao Nirun Dorn. He received the "Top Award" for "Best Leading Actor" two years straight for his work in Song Rao Nirun Dorn and Oum Ruk.
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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.[3] 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 be 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.[4]
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").[5]
Ken Theeradej Wongpuapan's #1 leading female onscreen is Ann Thongprasom #1 Pra'nangs.
Theeradej married "Noi" Boosakorn Pornwannasiriwej, a popular Thai actress, on December 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.[6]
Theeradej's hobbies are making short films, taking pictures, traveling, collecting antique watches and furniture. Basketball is his favorite sport.
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.[7] He was also voted the most popular Thai actor in the 2009 ABAC poll, with 38.1% of the vote.
- TV3 Fanclub Award is a favour survey award for actors, actress, and TV Programmes on Channel 3 via voting in www.thaitv3.com
* The great highly popular actor (2007)[8]
* The great highly popular actor (2008); 27.87%[9]
* The great highly popular actor (2009); 44.56%[10]
| Year | Pronunciation in Thai | Title in English | With | Role | Producer | On |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Hok Peenong | 6 Siblings | Lalita Panyopas, Ram Ratchapong, Jaruwarn Punyopas, Nuttanuch Wongpuapan | Channel 3 | Channel 3 | |
| Tonsom Saenruk | My Sweet - Orange Tree | Lalita Panyopas | Channel 3 | Channel 3 | ||
| 1998 | Super Luk Toong | Super Luk Toong | With Uten Promamin, Patamawun Kaomoonkadee | Media Of Medias | Channel 9 | |
| 1999 | Rachinee Luk Toon Pumpuang Duangjan | Queen of Luk Toong Pumpuang Duangjan | Rutchaneekorn Panmanee | Kraisorn Saenganan | JSL | Channel 7 |
| 2000 | Fontok Keemoo Lai Kon Arai Mapobkan | N/A | Ramawadee Sirisuka | Peuk Bangsue | UMA 99 | Channel 3 |
| Kon Khong Pandin | The Person of the Kingdom | Boosakorn Wongpuapun | Panu | UMA 99 | Channel 3 | |
| 2001 | Sae 11 Tue | 11 Tigers | Boosakorn Wongpuapun, Khemupsorn Sirisukha | Captain Pongpetch Puapun (Sue Dao) | UMA 99 | Channel 3 |
| Raeng Ngao | N/A | Ann Thongprasom | Veekij | Broadcast Thai Television | Channel 3 | |
| 2002 | Plae Kao | Traumatic Love | Khemupsorn Sirisukha | Kuan | Broadcast Thai Television | Channel 3 |
| Ai Ma Lek | The Ma Lek | Yaadtip Ratchapan | Fah, Ma Lek | UMA 99 | Channel 3 | |
| 2003 | Trab Fah Sin Dao Sao Kae | N/A | With Boosakorn Wongpuapun, Janjira Juujaeng, Worawit Feungarom | Krateae Kampoo (Be Invited) | UMA 99 | Channel 3 |
| Prachan Saen Kon | The Hoax Moon | Janie Tienphosuwan | Tue Pitakwong | Broadcast Thai Television | Channel 3 | |
| 2004 | Ruksud Fah Lasud Lok | Extreme Love, Extreme Chase | Yaadtip Ratchapan | Jack | UMA 99 | Channel 3 |
| 2005 | Neung Nai Suang | The One in My Heart | Janie Tienphosuwan | Anawatch Patcharapojanach (Neung) | Lakorn Thai | Channel 3 |
| Songrao Nirandorn | Eternal Love | Phiyada Akkaraseranee | Isara | Polyplus | Channel 3 | |
| 2006 | Saiseub Saisadeu | Spy I Love You | Ratanarat Euetaweekul | Police Captain Chatchai Feungfoo | UMA 99 | Channel 3 |
| Oum Ruk | Chain of Love | Ann Thongprasom | Rachen | Lakorn Thai | Channel 3 | |
| 2007 | Rukteur Tookwan | Love You Everyday | Phiyada Akkaraseranee | Watin | Polyplus | Channel 3 |
| Ruknee Huachai Raojong | This Love is Ours | Janie Tienphosuwan | Phuwanai | Lakorn Thai | Channel 3 | |
| Seubruk Rahatlub | Probe and Love Code Game | Sunisa Jett | Anon | Bangkok Drama | Channel 3 | |
| 2008 | Sawanbieng | Paradise Diversion | Ann Thongprasom | Kawee Worawat | Lakorn Thain | Channel 3 |
| Chairao | Cracked Heart | Taksaorn Paksukjareun | Korawick Wisuttada | Maker Group | Channel 3 | |
| 2009 | Soot Sanaeha | Love Recipe | Ann Thongprasom | Pasu Boriban (Teacher Cook, Din) | Lakorn Thai | Channel 3 |
| 2010 | Wiwa Wawoon | Chaotic Wedding | Araya A. Hargate | Pawee Sajapongpan | Good Feeling | Channel 3 |
| 365 Wan Haengruk | 365 Days of Love | Ann Thongprasom | Tula (Tul) | Maker Jay | Channel 3 | |
| 2011 | Rahat Torachon | Rascal Code | Araya A. Hargate | Singha | UMA 99 | Channel 3 |
| Konruk Luangchai | Love Swindle | Janie Tienphosuwan | Ran | UMA 99 | Channel 3 |
2002
1. Best Leading Actor (Ai Ma Lek) from the 17th TV Gold Award
2005
1. Best Leading Actor (Song Rao Nirun Dorn) from the 20th TV Gold Award
2. Best Leading Actor (Song Rao Nirun Dorn) from Star Entertainment Awards 2005 [12]
3. Best Leading Actor (Song Rao Nirun Dorn) from Top Awards 2005[13]
2006
1. Best Leading Actor (Oum Ruk) from Star Entertainment Awards 2006[14]
2. Best Leading Actor (Oum Ruk) from Top Awards 2006 [15]
2008
1. Best Leading Actor (Sawan Bieng) from the 23rd TV Gold Award[16]
2. Best Leading Actor (Sawan Bieng) from Top Awards 2008[17]
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 TV Gold Award[16]
2. Best Leading Actor (Sood Sanaeha) from the 1st Nattaratch Award[18]
3. Best Leading Filmography Actor (Bangkok Traffic Love Story) from Top Awards 2009[19]
4. Best Leading TV Drama Actor (Sood Sanaeha from Khuanjai Seu Top Awards 2009[20]
5. Best Leading Filmography Actor (Bangkok Traffic Love Story) from Khuanjai Seu MuanChon 2009
6. Best Leading TV Drama Actor (Sood Sanaeha) from Khuanjai Seu MuanChon 2009