Vachirawit Chivaaree
Vachirawit Chivaaree, also known as Bright Vachirawit or simply Bright, is a Thai actor, singer, and entrepreneur. He is known for his role in the 2gether series franchise and F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers, for the films Congrats My Ex! and Love You To Debt, for show Toe Laew, for album Adolescent, and for song "Lost & Found". He is the founder of ASTRO Stuffs merchandise and Cloud9 Entertainment agency. He was listed in Forbes 30 Under 30 under Asia Entertainment in 2024.
He has won several awards including Nataraja Award, MTV Awards for singing, and Mani Mekhala Award, Asian Academy Creative Awards, GQ Awards for acting. He is the global ambassador for Burberry, Calvin Klein, a brand ambassador for Adidas and Bangkok Bank visa in Thailand. In 2023, he received the debutant "Golden Cane Award", presented by Kiera Chaplin. In 2024, Bright got selected as member of 'The Business of Fashion 500 Class' Paris and Red Sea International Film Festival, Jeddah. In 2025, he was selected in the category of 'Global Icons' at Lifestyle Asia 50 Icons, an event held in Bangkok; and was named among '2025 Asia-Pacific Under 30 Outstanding Young Leaders'.
Early life
Vachirawit was born on 27 December 1997 in Nakhon Chai Si, Nakhon Pathom Province, Thailand, as Kunlatorn Chivaaree; he is of Thai-American-Chinese descent. His parents got divorced when he was a child. He grew up in Thailand with his maternal relatives and his cousins. When he was a kid his mother named him "Bright". In fourth grade, he changed his name from Kunlatorn to Vachirawit. He grew up surrounded by musicians, as his uncle owned a music school. At the age of 10, he started learning several musical instruments.Vachirawit completed his lower secondary education at Suankularb Wittayalai School, and upper secondary education at Triam Udom Suksa School. During middle school, he was among 700 students chosen from over 10,000 applicants to compete in a Math and Science competition organized by the National Science and Technology Development Agency and Diamond Crown, an Academic Excellence Program. He also served as an academic representative and secured 4th place in a national crossword competition. He worked as a part-timer for small roles in the entertainment industry and paid for his own schooling.
Vachirawit initially got a scholarship and taken Thammasat English Program of Engineering under the Faculty of Engineering of Thammasat University, but took break for a year to focus on his career. Later, he decided to pursue marketing at Bangkok University International College, which endowed with a full scholarship too. In 2021, he completed his Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing.
Business ventures
- Astro Stuffs
In 2023, Vachirawit's brand ASTRO Stuffs: We Make Good Stuff Company Limited, listed in Better Cotton Initiative (BCI), a non-profit organisation, that contributes towards the United Nations goals to achieve better water sustainability and sustainable agriculture.
- Cloud9 Entertainment
Personal life
Vachirawit's interests include reading, Muay Thai, boxing, and football. He is a member of Monday Night Football Club. He owns a bicolor ragdoll cat named Ame. He enjoys photography, and shares his work via his Instagram account, "isawitbefore". He covers music on his Instagram as well. Some of these songs have been acknowledged by the original singers.In 2024 at Love You to Debt premiere press conference, Vachirawit announced his relationship with Thai actress-singer Pornnappan Pornpenpipat (Nene).
Acting career
2013–2019: Beginnings
In 2013, at the age of 15, Vachirawit debuted as a variety show host in the 6th generation of Strawberry Krub Cake on Channel 3 and his acting debut in SKC's short series The Beginning: Run Lovers Run produced by Duang Malee Maneejan and Nadao Bangkok. He was featured in small roles within the industry which includes TV dramas, music videos and a film. His notable roles were in Social Death Vote as "Day" and in I Sea U as "Peter".In 2018, Vachirawit auditioned for New Face Project by GMMTV and was signed as an actor/artist. In 2019, he was cast for the role of "young Dr. Peng" in Nadao Bangkok's My Ambulance. He became one of the hosts of GMM 25's travel based show Toe Laew, joining the show in its first season from Episode 135, and he reprised his role in the second season in 2020.
2020–2023: Rising popularity
In 2020, Vachirawit earned his breakthrough when he played "Sarawat", his first lead role, in 2gether: The Series. The series became most viewed show on Line TV. He reprised his role in Still 2gether the sequel, and in 2gether: The Movie, which premiered in Tokyo. In June 2021, Japanese director Shusuke Kaneko praised his acting.In 2021, Vachirawit's played the lead role of "Thyme", in F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers, a Thai adaptation of the Japanese manga Hana Yori Dango by Yoko Kamio, who appreciated his screen presence. He was selected for the role in 2019, however further casting and the shooting were delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It finally aired in December 2021 and was well received.
In 2022, Vachirawit starred in the romantic series Astrophile, which received positive reviews. His guest role as an antagonistic "Moth" in the fantasy series Midnight Museum gained highest viewership. In 2023, he starred in Thai-Indian film Congrats My Ex!, a romantic comedy around Indian wedding, which ranked in Top 5 romcom in Prime Video.
In 2023, his GMMTV contract ended and he became independent artist under his own agency, Cloud9 Entertainment.
2024–present
In 2024, Vachirawit's film Love You to Debt, a Thai adaptation of Man in Love, got released on Netflix and was presented on 'Thai Movie Day' in Paris at Champs-Élysées. His movie Congrats My Ex! was promoted at Cannes Film Festival.Musical career
Vachirawit appeared in various music videos during the early years of his career. In 2020, his first OPM song cover "With A Smile" was released for Still 2gether Philippines version. In 2021, he became youngest male artist to receive the "Best Song Drama" in 12th Nataraja Awards for his song "Kan Goo". His first Thai single "Unmovable" from the Boys Don't Cry album, which won "Rookie of the Week" in T-pop Stage Award.In 2022, Vachirawit released his first English single "Lost & Found". His song "Good Times", with Kanyawee Songmuang, got positive reviews. In 2023, Singaporean PM Lee Hsien Loong used the song for political video promotion during his visit in Thailand. In 2023, he released his single "My Ecstasy" Feat D. Gerrard from his mini album Adolescent as a creative director under the label RISER Music. This song was top requested song on HITZ 955, Thailand.
In 2024, Vachirawit participated in Summer Sonic Festival and Home Party event in Thailand, Japan and Indonesia. His singles "Long Run" and "Sleeping Pills" along with Thai songwriter Thammathai Phalangsilp (Timethai), received positive reception. He also performed at NHK Expo event. He debuted at 88rising with his single "Long Showers". He surpassed 100M streams across all his credits on Spotify, and his YouTube gained 'Musical Note Badge', an Official Artist Channel.
On 19 June 2025, Vachirawit's artistry featured in Burberry's music festival campaign launched in Bangkok, which showcased the synergy of their contemporary and distinctive style.
Influences
Ambassadorships
Vachirawit's is the brand ambassador for many international and local brands like Adidas, Samsung Galaxy A53 5G, Bangkok Bank, Korea based Bonchon Chicken, Japan based cat food Nekko, Lay's Max Chips, Ichitan, Indonesia based skincare WhiteStory, and Globe Telecom from the Philippines. He is the friend of Kiehl's Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore, and of Vespa Thailand.In July 2022, Burberry unveiled Vachirawit as its first global brand ambassador from the South Asia-Pacific region. Since 2020, he has been modeling for British luxury brand Burberry. He had a photography collaboration on "Lola Bags". In London, his front-row debut at SS23 collection by Italian fashion designer Riccardo Tisci, garnered $2M EMV based on WWD report. In 2023, he attended Daniel Lee's debut Burberry AW23 collection.
In 2022, Vachirawit as the brand ambassador of Adidas, attended an event with the Manchester United Players. According to Launchmetrics, he contributed $7.1M Media Impact Value, making him one of "The Most Impactful Sportwear Influencers". He featured in Adidas originals new brand logo launch campaign.
In 2023, Vachirawit became first Thai male artist to debut for Calvin Klein as its brand ambassador for Asia. He featured for CK's in Elle Men magazine and attended brand events in Tokyo, Japan.
In 2024, Vachirawit made history by becoming the first Thai artist to attended Met Gala at New York and was top ranked for Burberry contributing $7.5M EMV. Calvin Klein's new global campaign "Bright" is named after him.
Endorsements
Vachirawit previous notable collaborations were with Gucci, Prada, Bulgari, Fendi, Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co., Yves Saint Laurent, Versace, Dior, Loewe, Chanel, Bottega Veneta, Givenchy, Gentle Monster, Balenciaga and Armani.In 2022, Vachirawit generated most of Gucci's Earned Media Value. In Milan Fashion Week FW22 for Prada, he has generated $934K in MIV. Launchmetrics' Chief Marketing Officer, Alison Bringé recognized him as prominent Asian celebrities. He did endorsements for the Philippines based Oxecure, SparSha, All Café in the 7-Eleven store, Lazada, Isuzu Motors, Scotch, and others.
In 2023, Vachirawit featured as "First Solo Frontman" in Elle Men Magazine and GQ cover sponsored by Bulgari, did exclusive cover shoot for "Octo Roma Watch", and was star guest in Bulgari's pop-up event on "Iconic Serpenti Jewellery". He attended launch of French luxury brand Yves Saint Laurent (YSL) "Libre" pop-up event at Ion Orchard, Singapore. He is a regular invitee at Marvel Studio movie launch in Thailand.
In 2025, Vachirawit attended the AMI Paris Spring Summer 2026 show as a special guest of the brand, featuring a collection designed by Alexandre Mattiussi. He attended the Audemars Piguet and KAWS collaboration event in Switzerland.
Fashion
Vachirawit gets featured regularly on Vogue, GQ, Harper's Bazaar, Elle, L'Officiel Hommes, Cosmopolitan, Esquire, Madame Figaro, Dazed, Grazia, Marie Claire, The Guitar, Menifesto, Metro Society, Folio, The Mint, Spur and other elite national and international magazines. In 2023, he became the first male artist based in Thailand, to feature on covers of Vogue Thailand and Hong Kong.Philanthropy
Vachirawit advocates on charitable activities like forest conservation, marine life, including mental health through a joint initiative with UNICEF, Sustainability in fashion business, and 'Praew Charity Project' to help heart disease patients. His merchandise sale proceeds went to the Seub Nakhasathien Foundation to support conservation of wildlife in Thailand. He initiated 'One Tree Planted' to empowered farmers and 'Right To Play - Protect. Educate. Empower' for the underprivileged kids. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he donates supplies to those in need in Khlong Toei district.Since 2020, Vachirawit collaborated in raising money to help extinguish the forest fires in Chiang Mai province. He supported firefighters' project, during fire outbreak in the King Kaew factory. The contributions were made towards purchase of firefighter's suits and equipment for the volunteers, as they lack equipped logistics to perform risky tasks.
In 2022, he and his fans organized an auction, which collected $75K for charity. He donated medical supplies during COVID-19 pandemic, to Elephant and Wildlife Research Center, Chiang Mai University and Thai Elephant Conservation Center Fund. He spread awareness on Mental Health with initiative 'You Are Not Alone In The Universe', to reduce stigma around it. He speaks on socio-political topics like voting. He advocated on Earth Day and healthy planet and initiated 'Love Clean Air', that promoted travel by public transport to reduce traffic related air pollution.
Media image
Vachirawit has been listed in the "Top 50 Influential" by Vogue and by HOWE Magazine for his contributions in various fields. His public image has earned him titles of 'Walking Louvre Museum', 'Thailand's National Treasure', 'Thai Supernova', 'National Husband', 'Godfather of Presenters', 'King of Commercials' and many more.Within Thai industry, Vachirawit is the first celebrity to have his own "Twitter Topic". In 2021, he became highest earning male celebrity with ฿109M from brand endorsements on his Instagram. He featured in "Top 100 Most Searched Asian on Google Worldwide" in 2022. In 2023, Nielsen Thailand with a campaign value ฿56M, he was the top presenter for Lazada. He featured in "Global Influencers" who has created highest EMV during "Fashion Week 2023".
Vachirawit features frequently in "Top 20 Most Attractive Asian Celebs" alongside other eminent artists. He ranked 7th in "Most Handsome and Beautiful in the World", 5th in "The Global Face & Style Icon", 2nd in "l Magazine Fashion Face", 8th in "Top Men in Fashion World", 1st in "Attractive Thai Actors", and 1st in "The Most Tweeted Thai Artists 2020".
With 46% netizens votes, he ranked 1st in "Asian Drama Actor of the Year 2020". In 2023, Vachirawit was featured in Times Square, New York as "Top 20 Most Powerful Asian Celebrity". He was ranked 1st in "Most Handsome Face" as per "Korean Plastic Surgeons Survey". He features in "Most Handsome Man Alive" regularly. In 2024, he featured in Top 5 'Most Handsome Man In The World'. In 2025, he made it to the Madame Tussauds Hot 100 list, recognizing his prominence in fashion.
Discography
The discography of Bright consists of his elaborated music career, his singles, OST of many series, live concerts within Thailand and across South-East Asia countries, his music video appearances for other singers and few collaborations.| Title | Counts |
| Singles | 9 |
| Studio | 8 |
| Concerts | 63 |
| OST | 9 |
| Music Video appearance | 19 |
| Collab/ Promotional songs | 7 |
Awards and recognition
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | |
| 2020 | Maya Awards | Best Couple | 2gether: The Series | Nomitated | |
| 2020 | Kazz Awards | Kazz Magazine's Favorite | 2gether: The Series | Won | |
| 2020 | Line Thailand People's Choice Awards | Best Couple | 2gether: The Series | Won | |
| 2020 | Thairath Best of 2020 | Best Couple | 2gether: The Series | Won | |
| 2021 | Fever Awards 2020 | Best Drama-Series Song Fever Award | "Kan Goo" | Won | |
| 2021 | Thailand Zocial Awards 2021 | Person of the Year - Couple of the Year | 2gether: The Series | Won | |
| 2021 | Sanook Awards 2020 | Best Couple | 2gether: The Series | Won | |
| 2021 | Sanook Awards 2020 | Thai Song of the Year | "Yang Khu Kan" | Won | |
| 2021 | JOOX Thailand Music Awards 2021 | Song of the Year | "Kan Goo" | Nomitated | |
| 2021 | JOOX Thailand Music Awards 2021 | New Artist of the Year | Nomitated | ||
| 2021 | JOOX Thailand Music Awards 2021 | Top Social Artist of the Year | Nomitated | ||
| 2021 | Line TV Awards 2021 | LINETV Best Thai Song | "Kan Goo" | Nomitated | |
| 2021 | Line TV Awards 2021 | LINETV Best Kiss Scene | 2gether: The Series | Nomitated | |
| 2021 | 12th Nataraja Awards | Best Drama Song Award | "Kan Goo" | Won | |
| 2021 | 12th Nataraja Awards | Best Cast Ensemble | 2gether: The Series | Nomitated | |
| 2021 | Kazz Awards 2021 | Attractive Young Man of the Year | Still 2gether | Won | |
| 2021 | Kazz Awards 2021 | Imaginary Couple of the Year | Still 2gether | Won | |
| 2021 | Kazz Awards 2021 | Best Actor | Still 2gether | Won | |
| 2021 | Kazz Awards 2021 | Best Scene | Still 2gether | Won | |
| 2021 | Asia Artist Awards 2021 | Asia Celebrity Award for Actor | Won | ||
| 2021 | True ID Music Awards 2021 | Best Singer of the Year | Nomitated | ||
| 2021 | T-POP Stage Awards | Music of the week | "Sad Movie" with Nattawut Srimhok | Won | |
| 2021 | Maya Awards 2021 | Charming Boy | Nomitated | ||
| 2021 | Maya Awards 2021 | Best Couple | Nomitated | ||
| 2021 | Maya Awards 2021 | Popular Drama Soundtrack | "Yang Khu Kan" Still 2gether | Nomitated | |
| 2021 | Maya Awards 2021 | Male Rising Star | Nomitated | ||
| 2021 | Thairath Best of 2021 | Couple of the Year | Still 2gether | Won | |
| 2021 | Thailand Actors Award 2021: Japan | Best Couple | 2gether: The Movie | Won | |
| 2021 | Thailand Actors Award 2021: Japan | Best Actor | 2gether: The Movie | Won | - |
| 2021 | T-POP of the Year Awards 2021 | Best Rookie | "Unmovable" | ||
| 2022 | JOOX Thailand Music Awards 2022 | Top Social Thai Artist of the year | Nomitated | ||
| 2022 | JOOX Thailand Music Awards 2022 | Collaboration Song of the Year | "Sad Movie" with Nattawut Srimhok | Nomitated | |
| 2022 | Thailand Zocial Award 2022 | Best Entertainment Performance on Social Media: Actor Category | F4 Thailand Astrophile | Won | |
| 2022 | Maya Entertain Awards | Charming Boy | F4 Thailand | Nomitated | |
| 2022 | Maya Entertain Awards | Best Couple | F4 Thailand | Nomitated | |
| 2022 | Maya Entertain Awards | Popular Male Star | F4 Thailand | Nomitated | |
| 2022 | SiamRath Online Award 2022 | Popular Male Star | F4 Thailand | Won | |
| 2022 | Kazz Awards 2022 | Popular Male Teenager | F4 Thailand | Won | |
| 2022 | Kazz Awards 2022 | Best Scene | F4 Thailand | Nomitated | |
| 2022 | The 3rd Mani Mekhala Awards | ดาราชายมหานิยมมหาชน | F4 Thailand | Won | |
| 2022 | The 3rd Mani Mekhala Awards | ซุปเปอร์สตาร์เจ้าเสน่ห์ | F4 Thailand | Won | |
| 2022 | Content Asia Awards | Best Original Song: For Movie or An Asian TV Program | "Night Time" F4 Thailand | Nomitated | |
| 2022 | Content Asia Awards | Best Original Song: For Movie or An Asian TV Program | "One Hug"2gether: The Movie | Nomitated | |
| 2022 | Content Asia Awards | Best Original Song: For Movie or An Asian TV Program | "Who Am I" F4 Thailand | Nomitated | |
| 2022 | The 27th Asian Television Awards | Best Theme Song | "Who Am I" F4 Thailand | Nomitated | |
| 2022 | Asian Academy Creative Awards (AAA) 2022 | Best Theme Song or Title Theme: National Winners | "Who Am I" ' | Won | |
| 2022 | Asian Academy Creative Awards (AAA) 2022 | Best Theme Song or Title Theme: Grand Final Winners | "Who Am I" ' | Won | |
| 2022 | GQ Men of the Year Awards 2022: MOTY | Actor of the Year | F4 Thailand | Won | |
| 2023 | Sanook Awards 2022 | Actor of the Year | F4 Thailand Astrophile | Nomitated | |
| 2023 | Daradaily Awards 2022 | Star of the Year | Won | ||
| 2023 | Komchadluek Awards 2022 | Most Popular Actor | Astrophile | Won | |
| 2023 | Guitar Mag Awards 2023 | Star Single Hit of the Year | "Lost & Found" | ||
| 2023 | KAZZ Awards 2023 | Men's Superstar Award | Astrophile | Won | |
| 2023 | KAZZ Awards 2023 | Best Actor Award | Astrophile | Nomitated | |
| 2023 | Maya TV Awards 2023 | Best Male Star of the Year | Astrophile | Nomitated | |
| 2023 | Maya TV Awards 2023 | Charming Young Man of the Year | Astrophile | Nomitated | |
| 2023 | Maya TV Awards 2023 | String Artist of the Year | "Lost & Found" | ||
| 2023 | Nine Entertainment Award 2023 | Special Award: Most Engagement on Instagram | Won | ||
| 2023 | Seoul International Drama Awards | Outstanding Asian Star | Astrophile | ||
| 2023 | HOWE Awards 2023 | Popular Vote | Nomitated | ||
| 2023 | 14th Nataraja Awards | Best Cast Ensemble | F4 Thailand | Nomitated | |
| 2023 | MTV Europe Music Awards, Paris | Best Asian Act | |||
| 2023 | MTV Video Music Awards, Japan | Best Asian Celebrity | Won | ||
| 2023 | GQ Men of the Year Awards 2023 | Thailand's Global Star | Won | ||
| 2023 | 33rd Seoul Music Awards | Popular Thai Star Award | |||
| 2023 | Tatler Ball Awards 2023 | Chaplin Golden Cane Award | Won | ||
| 2023 | GQ Japan: Men of the Year Awards 2023 | Best Asian Entertainer | Won | ||
| 2023 | Central World Music Community Award 2023 | Artist of the Year | "I Think of You" | Nomitated | |
| 2024 | The Guitar Mag Awards 2024 | Popular Vote 2024 | Nomitated | ||
| 2024 | The Guitar Mag Awards 2024 | Star's Single Hits of the Year 2024 | |||
| 2024 | Kazz Awards 2024 | Popular Male Artist Award | Won | ||
| 2024 | Kazz Awards 2024 | Popular Vote | Nomitated | ||
| 2024 | Komchadluek Awards 2023 | Popular Male Actor | Nomitated | ||
| 2024 | Komchadluek Awards 2023 | Thai International Singer | Nomitated | ||
| 2024 | Komchadluek Awards 2023 | Popular Couple | Congrats My Ex! | Nomitated | |
| 2024 | Maya TV Awards | Popular Vote | Nomitated | ||
| 2024 | Asian Academy Creative Awards 2024 National Winner Thailand | Best Leading Actor | Congrats My Ex! | Won | |
| 2025 | Komchadluek Awards | Popular Male Actor | Love You To Debt | Nomitated | |
| 2025 | Thailand BOX Office Awards | Actor of the Year: Movie | Love You To Debt | Nomitated | |
| 2025 | StarFocus Awards | Top Artist | Nomitated | ||
| 2025 | Indonesian Television Awards | Special Award | "Long Shower" | Won |