Urassaya Sperbund
Yaya Urassaya Sperbund is a half Thai/Norwegian actress. She entered the industry in 2008 but it wasn't until 2010 where she gained immense popularity and created a name for herself with her portrayal of the fearless and daring Jeed in Duang Jai Akkanee. Her acting and pairing with co-star Nadech Kugimiya captured so many fans across the country where the two are now one of the most popular koo kwans of this generation. Before, Yaya could only speak 30 % of the Thai language because she attended international school since childhood and most of her friends are American. After being discovered by infamous P'Tue and signing a contract with Channel 3, Yaya motivated herself to learn the language and had a special teacher to tutor her at home. Today, Yaya still remains as an iconic and loved actress in the Thai industry. She 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, while maintaining a GPA of 3.3 helped her gain the admiration and respect of many people within the entertainment industry. 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 actresses in Thailand ever. In 2015, Yaya was seen in more than 30 commercials. Yaya has further stabilized her acting abilities and position in the entertainment industry with her role of Jeerawat in popular remake Kleun Cheewit, which earned her the Best Actress award. She is the first Thai actress who received a title of Friends of Louis Vuitton and became the first Thai celebrity featured in US Vogue. On 27 March 2019 via the show SorayuthLive, Nadech Kugimiya confirmed the rumours that he and Yaya were dating. They have been in a relationship since 2011. On 5 June 2023, Yaya and Nadech announced their engagement.
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- 2025 ยทHome Sweet Home: Rebirthas Prang
- 2024 ยทMy Cherie Amouras Anong Sunthornphong
- 2024 ยทLove You to Debtas Im
- 2024 ยทLove at First Nightas Apo / View
- 2024 ยทCHUANG ASIAas Self - Mentor
- 2022 ยทThe Kinnaree Conspiracyas Pudsorn
- 2022 ยทThai Cave Rescueas Kelly Suwannarat
- 2022 ยทBad Romeoas Saikhim
- 2022 ยทFast & Feel Loveas Jay
- 2021 ยทUndefeatedas Vee
- 2019 ยทScent of Loveas Kasalong / Songpeep / Pimpisa / Pimmada
- 2018 ยทNakee 2as Sroi
- 2018 ยทThe Crown Princessas Princesa Alice Madeleine Theresa Phillips
- 2018 ยทBrother of the Yearas Jane
- 2017 ยทSecret Trick While Bodies Switchas Petra
- 2017 ยทWaves of Lifeas Jeerawat / "Jee"
- 2015 ยทNeung Nai Suang (2015)as Poom / Hathairath
- 2014 ยทThe Rising Sun: Roy Fun Tawan Duerdas Takahachi Mayumi
- 2014 ยทThe Rising Sunas Takahachi Mayumi
- 2013 ยทMarigoldas Dao Rueng
- 2013 ยท3 Musketeers Seriesas "Matt" Mattana
- 2013 ยท3 Sam Taharn Suea Sao Seriesas "Matt" Matthana
- 2012 ยทWho Does This Earth Belong To?as Darunee
- 2011 ยทAn Evil Game, A Love Gameas Fahlada/Nang Fah
- 2011 ยทBird Thongchai Concert #16/2011 Bird A-Sa-Sanook (Encore Plus)as
- 2011 ยทBoiling Sunas Phet Roong
- 2010 ยทPathapee's Love Trickas Ajjima (Jeed)
- 2010 ยทDuang Jai Akkaneeas Ajjima
- 2010 ยท4 Hearts of the Mountainsas Ajjima (Jeed)
- 2010 ยทRose Without Thornsas Nucharee
- Future ยทDalah: Death and the Flowersas Dalah