Urassaya Sperbund
| Urassaya Sperbund | |
|---|---|
 Urassaya at the Pantene Events 2015 | |
| Born |
March 18, 1993 Pattaya, Chonburi, Thailand |
| Other names | Yaya |
| Occupation | Actress-model |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Website | http://www.urassayaclub.com |
Urassaya Sperbund (Thai: อุรัสยา เสปอร์บันด์; born March 18, 1993) also known as Yaya is a Thai-born actress and model of Norwegian descent.
Life
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 graduated 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 more endorsements than any other actress in Thailand ever. In 2015, Urassaya was seen in more than 30 commercials.
Filmography
Television drama
| 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 | ||
| 2017 | Likit Ruk | Alice | |
| Plick Fah | |||
Endorsements
| Year | Brand | With |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Genie Young Care Cologne | |
| 2011 | Mistine Cat Eyes Stardust Eyeliner | |
| 12 Plus Sexy Cologne | Super Junior | |
| Foremost 24hr | ||
| Honda Brio | Prin Suparat | |
| Mistine Angel BB Powder | Nadech Kugimiya | |
| 2011–present | Lipton Ice Tea | |
| Pond's | ||
| Lay's | 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 | Ananda Everingham |
| 2013–present | Panasonic | |
| True Move | ||
| Pantene | ||
| 2014–present | BRANDS Birds Nest | |
| 2015 | Honda MOOVE14 | |
| 2015–present | Shokubutsu Monogatari | |
| Maybelline | ||
| Whizdom Condominium | Prin Suparat | |
| Bangkok Airways | ||
| Pretty Lense | ||
| Yoyo Jelly | ||
| 2016 | Yum Yum Seafood | |
| Misty Myxn | ||
| Yum Yum Me Plus | ||
| 7-Eleven | Nadech Kugimiya |
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 | 2nd 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 | 1st Daradaily the Great Awards | Rising Star Actress of the Year | Won | Duang Jai Akkanee |
| 2011 | OK! Awards | Male Heartthrob | Won | |
| 2011 | 8th 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 | 3rd Nataraj Award | Best Actress | Nominated | Tawan Deard |
| 2011 | 3rd 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 | 9th Kom Chad Luek Awards | Most Popular Actress | Won | Game Rai Game Rak |
| 2012 | 26th 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 | 24th Mekala Awards | Best Actress | Nominated | Game Rai Game Rak |
| 2012 | 24th Mekala Awards | Most Popular Actress | Won | Game Rai Game Rak |
| 2012 | 1st Kerd Awards | Chemistry (shared with Nadech Kugimiya) | Won | Game Rai Game Rak |
| 2012 | 1st Kerd Awards | Kerd Come Scorching | Nominated | Game Rai Game Rak |
| 2012 | Kazz Awards | Superstar Female of the Year | Won | Game Rai Game Rak |
| 2012 | 5th Nine Entertain Awards | Public Favorite | Nominated | |
| 2012 | 2nd 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 Dara 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 | 10th Kom Chad Luek Awards | Most Popular Actress | Won | Torranee Ni Nee Krai Krong |
| 2013 | 2nd Daradaily the Great Awards | Hot Girl of the Year | Won | Torranee Ni Nee Krai Krong |
| 2013 | 2nd Daradaily the Great Awards | Actress of the year | Won | Torranee Ni Nee Krai Krong |
| 2013 | 25th Mekala Awards | Best Actress | Won | Torranee Ni Nee Krai Krong |
| 2013 | 25th 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 Dara 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 | 6th Nine Entertain Awards | Public Favorite | Nominated | |
| 2014 | 11th Kom Chad Luek Awards | Most Popular Actress | Won | Dao Raung |
| 2014 | 3rd Daradaily the Great Awards | Hot Girl of the Year | Won | Dao Raung |
| 2014 | 3rd Daradaily the Great Awards | Actress of the year | Nominated | Dao Raung |
| 2014 | 3rd Daradaily the Great Awards | 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 Dara Star Popular Women Vote | Nominated | |
| 2014 | 7th Nine Entertain Awards | Public Favorite | Nominated | |
| 2014 | Intensive Watch | Universal Music Thailand has been open on most radio stations in the Bangkok Metropolitan Region | Won | Roy Fun Tawan Deard |
| 2015 | 1st TrueLife Awards | Actress of the Year | Won | Roy Fun Tawan Deard |
| 2015 | 4th Daradaily the Great Awards | Daradaily Front Page Darling of The Year | Nominated | |
| 2015 | 4th Daradaily the Great Awards | Actress of the year | Nominated | Roy Fun Tawan Deard |
| 2015 | 4th Daradaily the Great Awards | Hot Girl of the Year | Won | Roy Fun Tawan Deard |
| 2015 | Maya Awards | Best Actress (Drama) | Nominated | Roy Fun Tawan Deard |
| 2015 | Maya Awards | Popular Music | Nominated | Roy Fun Tawan Deard |
| 2015 | Maya Awards | Chemistry (shared with Nadech Kugimiya) | Nominated | Roy Fun Tawan Deard |
| 2015 | Gmember Awards 2015 | Popular Music | Won | Roy Fun Tawan Deard |
| 2015 | 12th 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 Dara Star Popular Women Vote | Won | Roy Fun Tawan Deard |
| 2015 | Seed Awards | Popular Music | Won | Roy Fun Tawan Deard |
| 2015 | Hamburger Icon 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 | 5th Daradaily the Great Awards | Hot Girl of the Year | Won | Neung Nai Suang |
| 2016 | 13th Kom Chad Luek Awards | Public Favorite Actress | Won | Neung Nai Suang |
| 2016 | Mekhala Star Awards | Star Vote Good of The Year | Won | |
| 2016 | Siam Dara Star Awards | Siam Dara Star Popular Women Vote | Won | |
| 2016 | Dara Inside Awards 2016 | Outstanding highly popular leading Actress of the Year. | Won | Neung Nai Suang |
| 2016 | Dara Inside Awards 2016 | Top Shipped Couple Award (shared with Nadech Kugimiya) | Nominated | |
| 2016 | Maya Awards 2016 | Best Actress | Nominated | Neung Nai Suang |
| 2016 | Maya Awards 2016 | Chemistry (shared with Nadech Kugimiya) | Nominated | |
| 2016 | 2nd TrueLife Awards | Actress of the Year | Nominated | Neung Nai Suang |
| 2016 | 9th Nine Entertain Awards | Public Favorite | Nominated | |
| 2016 | Kazz Awards | Popular vote | Nominated | |
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