Praya Lundberg
Praya Lundberg | |
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_Speaking_at_TEDx_at_NIST_International_School_Bangkok.jpg) Praya at NIST International School in September 2015 | |
| Born | Nataya Lundberg March 28, 1989 |
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| Alma mater | Oxford Brooks University |
| Occupations | |
| Known for | UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador |
| Height | 1.72 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in) |
| Spouse | Quoc (Married 2023) |
Nataya Lundberg (Thai: นาตยา ลุนด์เบิร์ก; RTGS: Nattaya Lunboek; born March 28, 1992), also known as Praya Lundberg (Thai: ไปรยา ลุนด์เบิร์ก; RTGS: Praiya Lunboek) or Praya Suandokmai (Thai: ไปรยา สวนดอกไม้; RTGS: Praiya Suandokmai), or nicknamed Pu (Thai: ปู; RTGS: Pu), is a Swedish Thai actress and model.[1] She is the UNHCR or United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees' Goodwill Ambassador and the first Goodwill Ambassador from Southeast Asia[2](2014 - 2020). She made her acting debut in the TV series Rak Dai Mai Thar Hua Jai Mai Pean and appeared in roles on TV hits such as Sao Noi Nai Tha Kieng Kaew (2004) and Nang Sao Som Lon. Her first role in film was in the comedy Maa Kap Phra (2006) and she also appeared in the action comedy Bangkok Adrenaline (2009).
Along with acting Praya maintains a successful modelling career; she led the LUX campaign at the age of 15 and since then starred on the covers of Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Harper's Bazaar, L'Officiel and Grazia.[citation needed]
Lundberg supports several charities including Operation Smile, Phrabatnampu and UNHCR.[3] She is also a sport enthusiast and was the first female actress to complete the 2015 Bangkok Marathon.[4]
Early life
[edit]Praya was born on March 28, 1989, in Bangkok, Thailand, to a Thai mother and a Swedish father. She studied at NIST International School in Bangkok, from which she graduated in 2007, and went on to earn a BA in Laws from Oxford Brooks University.
Career
[edit]Praya began her acting and modelling careers at the age of 13. She was by Channel 7 and made her acting debut in the TV series Rak Dai Mai Thar Hua Jai Mai Paen. She also played in the TV hits Sao Noi Nai Takjieng Leaw, Nang Sao Som Lon, Chan Ruk Tur Na and Khon La Lok. Her first role in film was in the comedy Maa Kap Phea and later starred in the comedy action Bangkok Adrenaline. Lundberg has featured on the covers of various fashion magazines including Vogue,[5] Cosmopolitan, Harper's Bazaar,[6] L'Officiel and Grazia.[citation needed] She also led campaigns for Lux and Mistine Cosmetics [7] and she is currently a brand ambassador for Under Armour and Swarovski[8] In 2015 Praya started Nola's Health,[9] featuring beauty and health products such as organic tea. In the same year she also launched her perfume Angel Kiss.
Due to her work with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Praya was named Southeast Asia's first UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador in 2017.[10]
Filmography
[edit]TV shows
[edit]| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2004 | Rak Dai Mai Thar Hua Jai Mai Paen |
| 2004 | Sao Noi Nai Takieng Keaw |
| 2005 | Nang Sao Son Lon |
| 2006 | 99 Day Chan Ruk Thou |
| 2006 | Yak Ja Rak Dew Jad Hai |
| 2007 | Sai Nam Sam Chee Wit |
| 2007 | Ngean Ritsava |
| 2007 | Pom Roj R Deed |
| 2008 | Ke Hard Saeng Chan |
| 2009 | Dok Bua Khao |
| 2010 | Jao Sao Rim Thang |
| 2012 | Chan Ruk Thur Na |
| 2013 | Khun Chai Leang Moo Khun Leang Kea |
| 2014 | Sa Phay Hua Daeng |
| 2014 | Phair Pha Ya Korn |
| 2015 | Doung Sawan Saab |
| 2015 | Khon Ra Lonk |
| 2018 | Bangkok Naruemit |
| 2019 | Strange Girl in a Strange Land |
Films
[edit]| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Ma Kub Phra | Tangmo |
| 2009 | Bangkok Adrenaline | Irene |
| 2017 | Realms | Winny |
| 2022 | Paradise City | Savannah |
| 2023 | Supercell | Amy |
| TBA | Ghost of the Railroad[11] |
Awards
[edit]| Year | Association | Category |
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| 2012 | FHM 100 Sexiest Women in Thailand | 100 Sexiest Women |
| 2013 | FHM 100 Sexiest Women in Thailand [12] | 100 Sexiest women |
| 2013 | Siam Dara Star Award | Sexy Star |
| 2013 | Star Party TV Pool Award | Sexy Star |
| 2013 | Zen Stylish Awards [13] | |
| 2013 | Chosaard Awards | Best Actress |
| 2013 | Genesha Awards | |
| 2013 | Star's Light Awards | Sexy Star |
| 2014 | FHM 100 Sexiest Women in Thailand | 100 Sexiest Women |
| 2014 | Star's Light Awards | Sexy Star |
| 2015 | Star's Light Awards | Sexy Star |
| 2015 | Hamberger Awards | Life goes strong |
| 2017 | GQ Thailand | Woman of the Year [14] |
Endorsements
[edit]| Year(s) | Product |
|---|---|
| 2005 | YAMAHA Spark 135 |
| 2005 | "Lux" Body Scrub |
| 2005 | Mistine Prolong Bigeye Mascara |
| 2008 | Mistine Prolong Black Shine Waterproof Mascara |
| 2010 | Mistine Number One Diva 5445 |
| 2014 | Mistine Vanity HD |
| 2014 | Mistine Lady Care Extra Gentle |
| 2014 | Mistine Le Jardin Super Filler Powder |
| 2014 | Perfect Slim Presenter |
| 2014 | Mistine Vanity Long Lasting Super Powder |
| 2014 - 2015 | B'me Bra by Wacoal |
| 2014 | Charles & Keith Presenter |
| 2014 - 2015 | Misty Mynx Presenter |
| 2015 | Angel Kiss Perfume |
| 2015 | Mistine Super Black Hawk Eye Multi Liner |
| 2015 | Snail White Syn- Ake Mist |
| 2015 | L'oreal Professional 14th anniversary |
| 2015 | Angle PhytoSC+ |
| 2015 | Dutch Mill 4 In 1 |
| 2016 | Mistine Pro Long Big Eye Mascara |
| 2016 | Under Armour Ambassador |
| 2016 | Iddna Clinic Presenter |
| 2016 | NUUI SLM Food supplement |
| 2016 | Swarovski Brand Ambassador |
| 2016 | Dutch Mill Life Plus |
| 2016 | TRESemmé Brand Ambassador |
References
[edit]- ^ "With actress-model Poo, beauty runs deep down". The Nation. 26 November 2015. Retrieved 19 November 2016.
- ^ "Praya UNHCR".
- ^ Bangkok Post, (February 6, 2016) Being Human
- ^ 2015 Bangkok Marathon
- ^ Vogue Thailand April 2015 cover (April, 2015) Archived
- ^ Harper's Bazaar Thailand March 2015 cover (March 2, 2015)
- ^ Mistine Cosmetics Hawk Eyes Liner
- ^ Bangkok Today (March 25, 2015).
- ^ Nola's Health Site
- ^ "Speaking out for those who can't". The Nation. 2017. Retrieved 2017-02-01.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (2022-08-15). "Praya Lundberg To Star In Dramatic Thriller 'Ghosts Of The Railroad' About 1885 Rock Springs Riot". Deadline. Retrieved 2022-08-16.
- ^ Sugar Daily (June 22, 2013), Poo Praiya won 2013 Sexiest Women of the year foe FHM Thailand
- ^ Zen Stylish Awards 2013 winners
- ^ "'ปู - ไปรยา ลุนด์เบิร์ก' ไอคอนแห่งแรงบันดาลใจ". GQ Thailand. 2017. Retrieved 2017-09-24.