Chantavit Dhanasevi
| Chantavit Dhanasevi | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Chantavit Dhanasevi 18 September 1983 Bangkok, Thailand |
| Other names | Chunthawit Thanasewi |
| Alma mater |
Chulalongkorn University (B.A. Communication Arts) |
| Occupation | Actor, model, screen writer |
| Years active | 2008-present |
| Agent | GMM Tai Hub |
Chantavit Dhanasevi (Thai: ฉันทวิชช์ ธนะเสวี; rtgs: Chanthawit Thanasewi; born September 18, 1983 in Thailand) is a Thai model, actor and screen writer. He is best known for his lead role in the 2010 film Hello Stranger and 2012 film ATM: Er Rak Error.
Early life
Chantavit studied at Chulalongkorn University and graduated with a bachelor's degree of Communication Arts majoring in Film and Photography.[1] During his campus life, he worked in several faculty stage plays during 2001-2006.
Career
After graduation, Chantavit began his work as a freelancer doing screen-writing, assistant directing, off-shot cinematographing and acting coach jobs for GTH. He had done several small roles in a lot of GTH films until 2008 when he started to get one of the main roles in "Hormones". Then he did another lead role in horror title, "Coming Soon". He also got credited for screen-writing of 4Bia and Phobia 2 during 2008-2009.
In 2010, Chantavit became a famous film actor after doing a blockbuster romantic comedy "Hello Stranger" with Neungthida Sopon, in which he also got credited as co-screenwriter. His role in "Hello Stranger" earned him a Star Hunter award, as one of the 10 most promising young actors in Asia at Shanghai International Film Festival 2011.
In 2012, he came back with another blockbuster ATM: Er Rak Error along with a new talented actress, Preechaya Pongthananikorn. ATM became GTH's highest grossing film ever at that time (later surpassed by Pee Mak in 2013).
In 2013, Chantavit co-screenwrote the phenomenal record breaking blockbuster "Pee Mak". By this time, his screen-writing became a hot need for several film producers.
Filmography
Screen Writer
| Year | Title | Info |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 4bia | (consultant writer / segment "In the Middle") |
| 2008 | Phobia 2 | (screenplay / segment "In the End") |
| 2010 | Hello Stranger | |
| 2012 | Pee Mak | |
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Hormones | Hern |
| 2008 | Coming Soon | Shane |
| 2010 | Hello Stranger | Dang |
| 2012 | ATM: Er Rak Error | Sua |
Television
| Year | Title | Channel | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Suek Wan Shu Jai (Sitcom) | Ch.7 | Shu |
| 2009 | Sai Lub The Series | Modernine | Shu |
| 2010 | Muad Opas Yod Mue Prab...Ka Dee Pissawong | Modernine | Muad Opas |
| 2011 | Muad Opas The Series - Season 2 | Modernine | Muad Opas |
Stage Play
2012 Lum-Sing Singer as Paladkick (with Khemanit Jamikorn)
Awards
| Year | Awards | Category | Result | Work |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | National Film Association Award 2011 | Best Screenplay | Nominated | Hello Stranger Shared with: Banjong Pisanthanakun & Nontra Kumwong |
| 2011 | Shanghai International Film Festival China ประจำปี 2011 | Star Hunter Award | Won | Hello Stranger |
| 2011 | Meckhala Awards 24 | Best Comedy Actor | Won | Muad Opas Yod Mue Prab...Kadee Pissawong |
| 2012 | Top Awards 2012 | Best Film Actor | Won | ATM: Er Rak Error |
| 2012 | TV Pool Star Party Awards 2012 | Film-goers' Most Favourite Star 2012 | Won | - |
References
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