Pornsak Prajakwit

Pornsak
Native name พรศักดิ์ ประจักษ์วิทย์
Born Pornsak Prajakwit
(1982-01-14) January 14, 1982
Sathorn, Bangkok, Thailand
Residence Singapore
Alma mater Monash University
Occupation Media personality
Years active 2004-present
Agent Left Profile

Pornsak Prajakwit, better known as Pornsak, is a Thai media personality and one of the most popular TV hosts in Singapore. Being effectively trilingual (English, Mandarin & Thai), he is often seen on MediaCorp TV Channel 8, MediaCorp TV Channel 5 and MediaCorp TV Channel U. He is currently managed by Left Profile.

Early life and education

Pornsak was born 1982 in Sathorn, Bangkok, Thailand to a Chinese-born father and a Thai mother. Pornsak lost his mother to cancer when he was only five years old. Shortly afterwards, his father sent him to Singapore where he studied at South View Primary School and Clementi Town Secondary School. During his early years, he reportedly suffered from a language impediment.[1] In 2004, Pornsak graduated with Bachelor of Business Management from Singapore Management University.[2] Later, Pornsak also attended Monash University, where he read for a master's in Early Childhood Education.[1] In June 2015, he obtained his bachelor's degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) from Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine.

Career

After graduating from Singapore Management University (SMU), Pornsak won a competition organised by SPH radio, UFM 1003. In 2005, he joined as a full-time radio deejay. He began diversifying into the entertainment scene in 2007 as a television host,[3] after being headhunted by MediaCorp at the opening of the Li Ka Shing Library. The guest of honour for the event was Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew.

Pornsak has proved to be capable of hosting many different genres of shows.[1] In 2007, he won the title of Best Newcomer at the Star Awards.[2] Subsequently, he was named "Top 10 Most Popular Artiste" and also clinched the most kelong "Rocket Award".

Pornsak is also a successful entrepreneur. He co-owns PORN'S sexy.thai.food, a Thai restaurant chain.[1] The name of the business raised many eyebrows; in Thai, porn stands for happiness.[4] Pornsak also founded an early childhood education - Fun. Learn. Share Chinese Lab.

An avid learner, Pornsak obtained the bachelor's degree in TCM from Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine in June 2015.[1] Prior to this, he read for a master's in Education at Monash University.

Filmography

Drama Series

Year Title Role Notes
2010 Carlsberg Telemovie Showcase
皇帽瑞狮喜迎虎电视电影系列 		Li Jinshi
李金狮

Variety Show

Year English Title Chinese Title Network Notes
2007 The Mission 创业无敌手 Channel 8 Host
2008 Dialect Delights 阿公阿嬷好介绍 Channel 8 Host
2009 Go Live! 综艺GO LIVE! Channel 8 Host
Sizzling Woks 煮炒来咯！ Channel 8 Host
2010 Food Source 食在好源头 Channel 8 Host
Sizzling Woks 2 煮炒来咯！2 Channel 8 Host
2011 Food Source 2 食在好源头 2 Channel 8 Host
Rail Thrill 铁路次文化 Channel 8 Host
2012 Bliss Seeker 另一片天空 Channel 8 Host
Food Source 3 食在好源头3 Channel 8 Host
Smart@Work 上班不留白 Channel U Host
2013 Good Man Good Food 好男人好料理 Channel 8 Host
Campus Superstar 2013 校园Superstar 2013 Channel U Host
The Joy Truck 快乐速递 Channel 8 Host
My Star Guide 8 我的导游是明星8 - 食在好玩！ Channel 8 Host
Germany, Belgium & Netherlands episodes
Smart@Work 2 上班不留白2 Channel U Host
Say It! 好好说 慢慢讲 Channel 8 Host
Food Source 4 食在好源头4 Channel 8 Host
Secrets In The Hood 邻秘密 Channel U Host
Shop Stories 有故事的店铺 Channel U Host
2014 Eat & Be Merry 饮食达人 Channel 8 Host
The Joy Truck 2 快乐速递2 Channel 8 Host
Say It! Season 2 好好说 慢慢讲2 Channel 8 Host
Investigators@Work 职场搜搜Show Channel 8 Host
Smart@Work 3 上班不留白3 Channel U Host
2015 Hey Chef! 大厨你在家吗?! Channel 8 Host
Ge Tai Challenge[5] 歌台星力量 Channel 8 Host
The Joy Truck 3 快乐速递3 Channel 8 Host
Leave It All to Me 今天我代班 Channel 8 Host
2016 Chef On Wheels 大厨驾到 Channel 8 Host
Life Hacks 没那么简单 Channel 8 Host
My Star Guide 11 我的导游是明星11 Channel 8 Host
Czech Republic, Hungary & Austria episodes|}
2016 Star Awards 2016 红星大奖2016 Channel 8 Host

Accolades

Year Award Nominated Work Title Result
2007 Star Awards 2007, Best Newcomer N/A Won
2009 Star Awards 2009, Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes N/A Won
2010 Star Awards 2010, Best Info-Ed Programme Show Host Stars for a Cause 明星志工队 Nominated
2010 Star Awards 2010, Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes N/A Nominated
2011 Star Awards 2011, Best Variety Show Host Food Source 食在好源头 Nominated
2011 Star Awards 2011, Rocket Award N/A Won
2011 Star Awards 2011, Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes N/A Won
2012 Star Awards 2012, Best Variety Show Host Food Source 食在好源头 Nominated
2012 Star Awards 2012, Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes N/A Nominated
2013 Star Awards 2013, Best Variety Show Host Food Source 食在好源头 Nominated
2013 Star Awards 2013, Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes N/A Won
2014 Star Awards 2014, Best Variety Show Host The Joy Truck 快乐速递 Nominated
2014 Star Awards 2014, Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes N/A Won
2015 Star Awards 2015, Best Variety Show Host The Joy Truck 快乐速递 Won
2015 Star Awards 2015, Best Info-Ed Programme Show Host Shop Stories 有故事的店 Nominated
2015 Star Awards 2015, Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes N/A Won
2016 Star Awards 2016, Best Programme Host Ge Tai Challenge 歌台星力量 Nominated
2016 Star Awards 2016, Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes N/A Nominated

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Foong, Woei Wan (July 8, 2013). "Daddy's Boy". The Straits Times. pp. C4–.
  2. 1 2 Kwok, Kar Peng (29 March 2009). "I was a teen rebel". AsiaOne.
  3. ↑ "It's no child's play" (PDF). Singapore Management University. Retrieved July 8, 2013.
  4. ↑ "Man charged with embezzling $100k from TV host's restaurant". AsiaOne. December 16, 2011.
  5. ↑ Seah, May (5 May 2015). "Just how ‘getai’ are Pornsak and Shane Pow?". Today. Retrieved 2015-05-05.

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