Tontawan Tantivejakul

Tontawan Tantivejakul (Thai: ต้นตะวัน ต้นติเวชกุล; born 7 November 2000) also known as Tu Tontawan is a Thai actress and model.[2] She first appeared in Ink Waruntorn Paonil's music video alongside Billkin Putthipong Assaratanakul.[3][4] Her acting debut as a female lead was in F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers, Thai adaptation of Hana Yori Dango manga[5] alongside Bright Vachirawit Chivaaree,[6] which gained her international recognitions. She won '2022 Best Actress of the Year' awards twice.

Tontawan Tantivejakul
ต้นตะวัน ต้นติเวชกุล
Tontawan Tantivejakul in 2020
Born (2000-11-07) 7 November 2000
Bangkok, Thailand
NationalityThai
Other namesTu Tontawan
EducationFaculty of Dentistry at Chulalongkorn University
Occupations
  • Actress
  • Model
Years active2020–present
AgentGMMTV
Notable workGorya in F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers
Height165 cm (5 ft 5 in)[1]
RelativesTonhon Tantivejakul
Websitewww.gmm-tv.com/artists/view/163/

Early life and education

Tontawan was born in the city of Bangkok in Thailand on November 7, 2000.[2] She is the younger sister of the Thai actor and musician, Tonhon Tantivejakul.[7] Her mother is a communication arts professor at Chulalongkorn University, while her father works in advertising.[3]

She attended Srinakharinwirot University Prasarnmit Demonstration School for elementary and received her entire secondary education from Chulalongkorn University Demonstration School. Currently, she is studying dentistry at Chulalongkorn University.[8]

Career

In 2020, at the age of 19, Tu appeared in Ink Waruntorn Paonil's music video for her song "Disappointed" (เหนื่อยใจ) with Billkin Putthipong Assaratanakul.[3][4] Later that year, she signed a contract with GMMTV. In September 2020, official announcement was made through a teaser that she would debut in the Thai adaptation of Hana Yori Dango manga, F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers as the female lead, Gorya opposite Bright Vachirawit Chivaaree.[5] She made her acting debut along with Jirawat Sutivanichsak and Hirunkit Changkham. The series was aired on December 18, 2021, which gained both popularity and best actress awards.[9][10] In September 2022, she played Maki in 'Zero in the Moonlight', a short series 'Magic of Zero' alongside Jirawat Sutivanichsak who played as her love interest.[11][12]

On December 2021, during the GMMTV 2022: Borderless event, it was announced that Tu will play the lead role of Kongkwan in 10 Years Ticket alongside Ohm Pawat Chittsawangdee. The series began airing on December 14, 2022.[13]

Filmography

Music video appearances
Year Title Artist Channel Ref.
2020 'Disappointed' (เหนื่อยใจ) Ink Waruntorn BOXX Music [14]

Television
Year Title Role Notes Network Ref
2021 F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers "Gorya" Thitara Jundee Main Role GMM25 [6]
2022 Magic of Zero - Zero In The Moonlight Maki Main Role [11][12]
10 Years Ticket Kongkwan Main Role [13]
2023 Midnight Museum Bee Guest Role GMM25

Awards and nominations
Year Award Category Actor Result Ref.
2022 Kazz Awards 2022 Best Scene

(shared with Bright Vachirawit Chivaaree)

 Nominated
Kazz Awards 2022 Rising Female of the Year Tu Tontawan Tantivejakul - F4 Thailand Won
MINT Awards 2022 Rookie of the Year Nominated
HOWE Awards 2022 Shining Actress Award Won
The 3rd Mani Mekhala Awards (2022) Outstanding Female Rising Star Won
GQ Men of the Year Awards 2022 New Face of the Year Won [15]
Content Asia Awards 2022 Best Female Lead in a TV Programme Nominated
Asian Academy Creative Awards (AAA) 2022: National Winners Best Actress of the Year Nominated [16]

References
  1. "Tu :Tontawan Tantivejakul". Retrieved 16 March 2023.
  2. "TU : Tontawan Tantivejakul ตู : ต้นตะวัน ตันติเวชกุล". www.gmm-tv.com (in Thai). Retrieved 2023-01-02.
  3. VIVA, PT VIVA MEDIA BARU- (2022-12-31). "Tu Tontawan Tantivejakul : Biografi, Pendidikan, Karir, Pacar, Keluarga & Penghargaan". olret.viva.co.id (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2023-01-02.
  4. Times, I. D. N.; Hilmanita, Novita. "11 Perjalanan Karier Tu Tontawan di Usia 22, Gelar Dokter dan Aktris!". IDN Times (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2023-01-02.
  5. "Bright and Tu Tontawan proud to lead 1st SEA adaptation of 'Boys Over Flowers'". ABS-CBN News. 2022-03-27.
  6. "Drama escalates as 'F4 Thailand' nears finale". The Manila Times. 2022-03-30. Retrieved 2023-01-02.
  7. Times, I. D. N.; Rahmatillah, Aisyah. "9 Potret Akrab Kakak Adik Ton Tonhon dan Tu Tontawan". IDN Times (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2023-01-03.
  8. TABANERA, LILY GRACE (2020-09-17). "Who Is The Cast Of 'F4 Thailand?'". Cosmopolitan.
  9. "WATCH: The trailer for 'F4 Thailand' is out". RAPPLER. 2020-12-07. Retrieved 2023-01-02.
  10. J, Muskan (2021-12-14). "F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers: Release Date & Trailer - OtakuKart". otakukart.com. Retrieved 2023-01-02.
  11. "Review Zero in the Moonlight, Comeback Dew Jirawat dan Tu Tontawan". suara.com (in Indonesian). 2022-09-12. Retrieved 2023-01-02.
  12. sinergianews.com. "Kapal DewTU Kumpul! Info Mini Seri Thailand Magic of Zero: Zero In The Moolight, Sinopsis, Jadwal, Pemain - Ada Dew Jirawat, Tu Tontawan". www.sinergianews.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2023-01-02.
  13. Media, Kompas Cyber (2022-12-14). "Profil Pemain Drama Thailand 10 Years Ticket Halaman all". KOMPAS.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2023-01-02.
  14. เหนื่อยใจ - INK WARUNTORN [ Official MV ], retrieved 2023-03-03
  15. GQ Thailand [@GQThailand] (28 November 2022). "GQ Men of the Year Awards 2022 : ACTOR OF THE YEAR #ไบร์ทวชิรวิชญ์ ถือเป็นปีแห่งความสำเร็จของ @bbrightvc ที่ไม่ได้เกิดขึ้นเพราะโชคช่วย แต่คือการตั้งรับในทุกโอกาส บวกกับความมานะพยายาม ส่งให้เขาขึ้นแท่นเป็นนักแสดงมากความสามารถคนหนึ่งของวงการ . #bbrightvc #GQMOTY2022 #GQThailand t.co/txTszjviJo" (Tweet) (in Thai). Archived from the original on 28 November 2022. Retrieved 30 November 2022 – via Twitter.
  16. "2022 AAA National Winners" (PDF). Asian Academy Creative Awards. Retrieved 30 September 2022.


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