Urassaya Sperbund
| Urassaya Sperbund | |
|---|---|
 Urassaya Pantene Events 2015 | |
| Born |
March 18, 1993 Pattaya, Chonburi, Thailand |
| Other names | Yaya |
| Ethnicity | Thai and Norwegian |
| Occupation | Actress, model |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Website | http://www.urassayaclub.com |
Urassaya Sperbund (Thai: อุรัสยา เสปอร์บันด์; born March 18, 1993 in Thailand) also known as Yaya is a Thai born actress and model of Norwegian descent.
Biography
Urassaya Sperbund was born March 18, 1993, in Pattaya, Thailand. She is the youngest child of Sigurd Sperbund and Urai Sperbund. She has an older sister named Catreeya Sperbund. She is fluent in Thai, English and Norwegian. She also speaks French and Spanish. Urassaya started modeling from a young age before branching out into acting in her teenage years.
Education
Urassaya attended Regents International School Pattaya for primary and secondary education before moving to Bangkok Patana School. Urassaya graduate from Chulalongkorn University with a Bachelor of Arts in 2015.
Career
2010–Present
She entered the industry in 2008 but it wasn't until 2010 that she gained popularity for her portrayal of the fearless, daring, Jeed in Duang Jai Akkanee Her acting and pairing with co-star Nadech Kugimiya captured the hearts of many fans across the country, being branded the most popular "koo jin" of this generation. Before her rise to fame, she could only speak 30% of the Thai language due to the lack of Thai-taught subjects at International schools and the predominant use of English amongst peers. After being discovered by P'Tue and signing a contract with Channel 3, Sperbund motivated herself to learn the Thai language by hiring a tutor and taking extra classes after school.
Today, Urassaya still remains as an iconic and loved actress in the Thai industry. Sperbund has the reputation of an adorable lead actress who is very prim and proper thus being valued as a good role model. Furthermore, her perseverance to simultaneously work and finish her BA at Thailand's #1 University, Chulalongkorn University[1] while maintaining a GPA of 3.3 helped her gained her the admiration and respect of many people within the entertainment industry.
Sperbund has further stabilized her acting abilities and position in the entertainment industry with her role of Khun Poom in popular remake Neung Nai Suang with Jirayu Tangsrisuk. She continues to frequently model for national magazines such as Cosmopolitan, Elle, Seventeen, Harper's Bazaar and Vogue. She is also known as the 'Queen of Presenters' by having the highest amount of endorsements than any other actress in Thailand ever. In 2015, Urassaya was seen in more than 30 Commercials.
Filmography
Dramas
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Peun See Long Hon | Som | Channel 3 |
| 2010 | Kularb Rai Narm | Nucharee | |
| Thara Himalaya | Ajjima Potsawat / Jeed | ||
| Duang Jai Akkanee | |||
| Wayupak Montra | |||
| 2011 | Tawan Deard | Phet Roong | |
| Game Rai Game Rak | Fahlada / Nang Fah | ||
| 2012 | Torranee Ni Nee Krai Krong | Darunee | |
| 2013 | Maya Tawan | Mattana | |
| Dao Raung | Dao Raung | ||
| 2014 | Roy Ruk Hak Liam Tawan | Mayumi Takahashi | |
| Roy Fun Tawan Deard | |||
| 2015 | Neung Nai Suang | Hatairach/Poom | |
| 2016 | Kleun Cheewit | Girawat/Miss G | |
| Leh Lub Salub Rarng | Petra Pawadee | ||
| TBA | Likid Ruk | ||
| Plick Fah | |||
Endorsements
| Year | Product | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Genie Young Care Cologne | |
| 2011 | Mistine Cat Eyes Stardust Eyeliner | |
| 12 Plus Sexy Cologne | with Super Junior | |
| Foremost 24hr | ||
| Honda Brio | with Prin Suparat | |
| Mistine Angel BB Powder | with Nadech Kugimiya | |
| 2011 - present | Lipton Ice Tea | |
| Pond's | ||
| Lay's | with Nadech Kugimiya | |
| Yum Yum Instant Noodle | ||
| 2012 | 12Plus Whitening Powder | |
| 2012 - present | Laurier Super Ultra Slim | |
| 2013 | Solvil et Titus | |
| Dentyne | ||
| Uniqlo | ||
| 12Plus Summer in France | ||
| 2013 - 2014 | Magnum | with Ananda Everingham |
| 2013 - present | Panasonic | |
| True Move | ||
| Pantene | ||
| 2014 - present | BRANDS Birds Nest | |
| 2015 | Honda MOOVE14 | |
| 2015 - present | Shokubutsu Monogatari | |
| Maybelline New York | ||
| Whizdom Condominium | with Prin Suparat | |
| Bangkok Airways | ||
| Pretty Lense | ||
| Yoyo Jelly | ||
| 2016 | Yum Yum Seafood | |
| Misty Myxn | ||
| Yum Yum Me Plus |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Nominated work |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Seventeen Teen Choice Awards | Seventeen Choice Hottie Female | Won | Kularb Rai Narm |
| 2010 | Seesan Entertain Awards | Female Rising Star | Won | Duang Jai Akkanee |
| 2010 | TV3 Fanclub Awards | Female Rising Star | Won | Duang Jai Akkanee |
| 2010 | Nataraj Award | Cast in a Motion Picture | Nominated | 4 Hearts of the Mountain |
| 2010 | Sudsapda Young and Smart Awards | Popular Model | Nominated | |
| 2011 | Top Awards 2010 | Best Rising Star Dramas actress | Won | Duang Jai Akkanee |
| 2011 | Mthai Top Talk Awards | Top Talk About Actress | Won | Duang Jai Akkanee |
| 2011 | Star Party TV Pool Awards 2011 | Favorite actor press photographers | Won | |
| 2011 | Bang Awards | Hot Girl of the Year | Nominated | Duang Jai Akkanee |
| 2011 | Siam Dara Star Awards | Best Rising Star Dramas actress | Won | Duang Jai Akkanee |
| 2011 | Seventeen Teen Choice Awards | Seventeen Choice Hottie Female | Won | Duang Jai Akkanee |
| 2011 | Daradaily the Great Awards 2011 | Rising Star Actress of the Year | Won | Duang Jai Akkanee |
| 2011 | OK! Awards | Male Heartthrob | Won | |
| 2011 | Hamburger Awards | Female Icon | Won | |
| 2011 | Oops Magazine Awards | Chemistry (shared with Nadech Kugimiya) | Won | Game Rai Game Rak |
| 2011 | TV3 Fanclub Awards | Most Popular Actress | Won | Game Rai Game Rak |
| 2011 | Nataraj Award | Best Actress | Nominated | Tawan Deard |
| 2011 | Nataraj Award | Cast in a Motion Picture | Nominated | Tawan Deard |
| 2011 | Seesan Entertain Awards | Chemistry (shared with Nadech Kugimiya) | Won | Game Rai Game Rak |
| 2011 | Entertain 5 Page 1 | Best Actress | Nominated | Game Rai Game Rak |
| 2011 | Entertain 5 Page 1 | Favorite Press Photographers | Nominated | |
| 2011 | Sudsapda Young and Smart Awards | Most Popular Actress | Nominated | Game Rai Game Rak |
| 2011 | Siam Star Entertain Choice Award | Charming young | Won | |
| 2012 | Kom Chad Luek Awards | Most Popular Actress | Won | Game Rai Game Rak |
| 2012 | TV Gold Awards | Best Actress | Nominated | Game Rai Game Rak |
| 2012 | Mthai Top Talk Awards | Chemistry (shared with Nadech Kugimiya) | Won | Game Rai Game Rak |
| 2012 | Mekala Awards | Best Actress | Nominated | Game Rai Game Rak |
| 2012 | Mekala Awards | Most Popular Actress | Won | Game Rai Game Rak |
| 2012 | Kerd Awards | Chemistry (shared with Nadech Kugimiya) | Won | Game Rai Game Rak |
| 2012 | Kerd Awards | Kerd Come Scorching | Nominated | Game Rai Game Rak |
| 2012 | Kazz Awards | Superstar Female of the Year | Won | Game Rai Game Rak |
| 2012 | Nine Entertain Awards | Public Favorite | Nominated | |
| 2012 | Cheeze Awards | The actor, who was inspired to dress them with others | Won | |
| 2012 | Bang Awards | Hot Girl of the Year | Won | Game Rai Game Rak |
| 2012 | Bang Awards | Chemistry (shared with Nadech Kugimiya) | Nominated | Game Rai Game Rak |
| 2012 | Siam Dara Star Awards | Best Actress | Nominated | Game Rai Game Rak |
| 2012 | Siam Dara Star Awards | Darling Siam Dara | Won | |
| 2012 | Siam Dara Star Awards | Siam Star Star Popular Women Vote | Nominated | |
| 2012 | OK! Awards | Male Heartthrob | Won | |
| 2012 | Star Party TV Pool Awards 2011 | Charming young | Won | |
| 2012 | Seventeen Teen Choice Awards | Seventeen Choice Hottie Female | Won | Torranee Ni Nee Krai Krong |
| 2012 | Sudsapda Young and Smart Awards | Most Popular Actress | Nominated | Torranee Ni Nee Krai Krong |
| 2012 | TV3 Fanclub Awards | Most Popular Actress | Won | Torranee Ni Nee Krai Krong |
| 2013 | Spicy Awards 2013 | 100 Most Spicy Idols | Won | Torranee Ni Nee Krai Krong |
| 2013 | Kom Chad Luek Awards | Most Popular Actress | Won | Torranee Ni Nee Krai Krong |
| 2013 | Mekala Awards | Best Actress | Won | Torranee Ni Nee Krai Krong |
| 2013 | Mekala Awards | Most Popular Actress | Won | Torranee Ni Nee Krai Krong |
| 2013 | Top Awards 2012 | Best Actress | Nominated | Torranee Ni Nee Krai Krong |
| 2013 | Seventeen Teen Choice Awards | Seventeen Choice Actress | Won | Torranee Ni Nee Krai Krong |
| 2013 | Siam Dara Star Awards | Siam Star Star Popular Women Vote | Won | |
| 2013 | OK! Awards | Male Heartthrob | Won | |
| 2013 | TV3 Fanclub Awards | Most Popular Actress | Won | Dao Raung |
| 2013 | Crow Love Like Awards 2013 | Climax Category Actor | Won | Dao Raung |
| 2013 | Star’s Light Awards 2013 | Charming young | Won | |
| 2013 | Nine Entertain Awards | Public Favorite | Nominated | |
| 2014 | Kom Chad Luek Awards | Most Popular Actress | Won | Dao Raung |
| 2014 | Daradaily the Great Awards 2014 | Hot Girl of the Year | Won | Dao Raung |
| 2014 | Daradaily the Great Awards 2014 | Actress of the year | Nominated | Dao Raung |
| 2014 | Daradaily the Great Awards 2014 | Daradaily Front Page Darling of The Year | Nominated | |
| 2014 | Mekhala Fame Star Awards | Chemistry (shared with Nadech Kugimiya) | Won | |
| 2014 | Zen Stylist Award 2014 | Ladies Wear Distinctive Style of The Year | Won | |
| 2014 | Seventeen Teen Choice Awards | Seventeen Choice Hottie Female | Won | Dao Raung |
| 2014 | Kazz Awards | Most Popular Actress | Nominated | Dao Raung |
| 2014 | Kazz Awards | Superstar Female of the Year | Nominated | Dao Raung |
| 2014 | Kazz Awards | Chemistry (shared with Nadech Kugimiya) | Nominated | |
| 2014 | OK! Awards | Male Heartthrob | Won | |
| 2014 | TV3 Fanclub Awards | Most Popular Actress | Won | Roy Fun Tawan Deard |
| 2014 | Seesan Entertain Awards | Charming young | Won | Roy Fun Tawan Deard |
| 2014 | EFM Awards | Most Popular actor | Nominated | Roy Fun Tawan Deard |
| 2014 | EFM Awards | Popular Music | Won | Roy Fun Tawan Deard |
| 2014 | Siam Dara Star Awards | Siam Star Star Popular Women Vote | Nominated | |
| 2014 | Nine Entertain Awards | Public Favorite | Nominated | |
| 2014 | Intensive Watch | Universal Music Thailand has been open on most radio stations in Bangkok Metropolitan Region | Won | Roy Fun Tawan Deard |
| 2015 | Trendy Theater | Actress of the Year | Won | Roy Fun Tawan Deard |
| 2015 | Daradaily the Great Awards 2015 | Daradaily Front Page Darling of The Year | Nominated | |
| 2015 | Daradaily the Great Awards 2015 | Actress of the year | Nominated | Roy Fun Tawan Deard |
| 2015 | Daradaily the Great Awards 2015 | Hot Girl of the Year | Won | Roy Fun Tawan Deard |
| 2015 | Maya Channel Awards | Best Actress (Drama) | Nominated | Roy Fun Tawan Deard |
| 2015 | Maya Channel Awards | Popular Music | Nominated | Roy Fun Tawan Deard |
| 2015 | Maya Channel Awards | Chemistry (shared with Nadech Kugimiya) | Nominated | Roy Fun Tawan Deard |
| 2015 | Gmember Awards 2015 | Popular Music | Won | Roy Fun Tawan Deard |
| 2015 | Kom Chad Luek Awards | Public Favorite Actress | Won | Roy Fun Tawan Deard |
| 2015 | Kazz Awards | Superstar Female of the Year | Won | Roy Fun Tawan Deard |
| 2015 | Siam Dara Star Awards | Siam Star Star Popular Women Vote | Won | Roy Fun Tawan Deard |
| 2015 | Seed Awards | Popular Music | Won | Roy Fun Tawan Deard |
| 2015 | Hamburger Awards | POP Icon | Won | |
| 2015 | Seventeen Teen Choice Awards | Seventeen Choice Hottie Female | Won | Roy Fun Tawan Deard |
| 2015 | OK! Awards | Male Heartthrob | Won | |
| 2015 | TV3 Fanclub Awards | Most Popular Actress | Won | Neung Nai Suang |
| 2016 | Daradaily the Great Awards 2015 | Hot Girl of the Year | Won | Neung Nai Suang |
| 2016 | Kom Chad Luek Awards | Public Favorite Actress | Won | Neung Nai Suang |
| 2016 | Mekhala Star Awards | Star Vote Good of The Year | Won | |
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