Suvanant Kongying
Encyclopedia
Suvanant Kongying is a Thai
actress. She was the lead actress in many Thai lakorn
s in the 1990s-2000s. She has appeared in several lakorn
s (dramas), including Dao pra sook
with Sornram Teppitak
, in which she played Dao, the main character. She has been voted people's choice winner for top actress for many years. She's considered Thailand's most famous actress and her leading lakorn partner is Sornram Teppitak
.
Suvanant was born in Sirirat Hospital, and lived with her grandmother at Chachoengsao
when she was a baby. She moved to Bangkok with her family when she was three to four years old. Her father, Amnuay Kongying (d. November 2001), was a teacher
, and her mother, Ubonrat Kongying, works at the ministry of Agriculture and Cooperative. She also have a younger brother name Apisith Golf Kongying. Suvanant began acting from a very young age.
Her first performance in a Thai traditional folklore drama won her widespread popularity and her first major acting award, to which she has since added many. She went on to star in Dao pra sook (Morning Star), in which she played a teenager abandoned as a baby but who grows up to find that she is after all wanted by many people, including the leading male character portrayed by Sornram Theppitak.
She now married with Danuporn Poonnakan also known as Brook who had been her acting partner.
Suvanant graduated with a bachelor's degree
from the private Rangsit University
, She was paid an undisclosed sum of money – believed to be millions of baht
– to act as a presenter for Mistine cosmetics. Suvanant is also a professional ice skating champion.
In 2003 a Cambodia
n tabloid reported that Suvanant Kongying made a speech claiming that Angkor Wat
belonged to Thailand, the allegation which was later found to be groundless. This prompted the 2003 Phnom Penh riots
, in which the Thai embassy in Cambodia was destroyed.
Suvanant is also known for co-hosting the famous show Jun pun dao with Nattawut Skidjai.
Thailand
Thailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the...
actress. She was the lead actress in many Thai lakorn
Lakorn
Lakorn , while usually meaning play in the Thai language, is also the term for dramatic television serials . Lakorns are usually shown every night at primetime on Thai television channels and start at 20:30. An episode of a prime-time drama is usually two hours long...
s in the 1990s-2000s. She has appeared in several lakorn
Lakorn
Lakorn , while usually meaning play in the Thai language, is also the term for dramatic television serials . Lakorns are usually shown every night at primetime on Thai television channels and start at 20:30. An episode of a prime-time drama is usually two hours long...
s (dramas), including Dao pra sook
Dao pra sook
Dao Pra Sook is a Thai lakorn which has been remade several times. The latest of which aired on Thailand's channel 7 in 1994 and was one of the most popular lakorns in the country. It starred Sornram Teppitak as Phak and Suvanant Kongying as Daoprasook...
with Sornram Teppitak
Sornram Teppitak
Sornram Teppitak is a Thai actor and Thai pop singer. He has appeared in several notable lakorns, including: Dao pra sook with Suvanant Kongying which he played the role of Phak. He began acting at an adolescent age. His films include Garuda and First Flight. He is the highest paid Thai actor...
, in which she played Dao, the main character. She has been voted people's choice winner for top actress for many years. She's considered Thailand's most famous actress and her leading lakorn partner is Sornram Teppitak
Sornram Teppitak
Sornram Teppitak is a Thai actor and Thai pop singer. He has appeared in several notable lakorns, including: Dao pra sook with Suvanant Kongying which he played the role of Phak. He began acting at an adolescent age. His films include Garuda and First Flight. He is the highest paid Thai actor...
.
Suvanant was born in Sirirat Hospital, and lived with her grandmother at Chachoengsao
Chachoengsao Province
Chachoengsao is a province of Thailand. Neighboring provinces are Prachin Buri, Sa Kaeo, Chanthaburi, Chon Buri, Samut Prakan, Bangkok, Pathum Thani and Nakhon Nayok. It also has a short coast to the Gulf of Thailand.-History:Chachoengsao or Paet Rio is a province in the Central region...
when she was a baby. She moved to Bangkok with her family when she was three to four years old. Her father, Amnuay Kongying (d. November 2001), was a teacher
Teacher
A teacher or schoolteacher is a person who provides education for pupils and students . The role of teacher is often formal and ongoing, carried out at a school or other place of formal education. In many countries, a person who wishes to become a teacher must first obtain specified professional...
, and her mother, Ubonrat Kongying, works at the ministry of Agriculture and Cooperative. She also have a younger brother name Apisith Golf Kongying. Suvanant began acting from a very young age.
Her first performance in a Thai traditional folklore drama won her widespread popularity and her first major acting award, to which she has since added many. She went on to star in Dao pra sook (Morning Star), in which she played a teenager abandoned as a baby but who grows up to find that she is after all wanted by many people, including the leading male character portrayed by Sornram Theppitak.
She now married with Danuporn Poonnakan also known as Brook who had been her acting partner.
Suvanant graduated with a bachelor's degree
Bachelor's degree
A bachelor's degree is usually an academic degree awarded for an undergraduate course or major that generally lasts for three or four years, but can range anywhere from two to six years depending on the region of the world...
from the private Rangsit University
Rangsit University
Rangsit University is a private institution of higher education with the primary aim of creating graduates in the area of study meeting the requirements of national development by focusing mainly on science , technology, design and management including independent professions which are requisites...
, She was paid an undisclosed sum of money – believed to be millions of baht
Thai baht
The baht is the currency of Thailand. It is subdivided into 100 satang . The issuance of currency is the responsibility of the Bank of Thailand.-History:The baht, like the pound, originated from a traditional unit of mass...
– to act as a presenter for Mistine cosmetics. Suvanant is also a professional ice skating champion.
In 2003 a Cambodia
Cambodia
Cambodia , officially known as the Kingdom of Cambodia, is a country located in the southern portion of the Indochina Peninsula in Southeast Asia...
n tabloid reported that Suvanant Kongying made a speech claiming that Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat is a temple complex at Angkor, Cambodia, built for the king Suryavarman II in the early 12th century as his state temple and capital city. As the best-preserved temple at the site, it is the only one to have remained a significant religious centre since its foundation – first Hindu,...
belonged to Thailand, the allegation which was later found to be groundless. This prompted the 2003 Phnom Penh riots
2003 Phnom Penh riots
In January 2003, a Cambodian newspaper article falsely alleged that a Thai actress claimed that Angkor Wat belonged to Thailand. Other Cambodian print and radio media picked up the report and furthered the nationalistic sentiment which resulted in riots in Phnom Penh on January 29 where the Thai...
, in which the Thai embassy in Cambodia was destroyed.
Suvanant is also known for co-hosting the famous show Jun pun dao with Nattawut Skidjai.
Television
- Ma Lai Thong (January 1992)
- Yor Pra Klin (June 1992)
- Payong (March 1993)
- Kert Tae Tom (October 1993)
- Dao Pra SookDao pra sookDao Pra Sook is a Thai lakorn which has been remade several times. The latest of which aired on Thailand's channel 7 in 1994 and was one of the most popular lakorns in the country. It starred Sornram Teppitak as Phak and Suvanant Kongying as Daoprasook...
( Morning Star) (May 1994) - Daotamdin (January 1995)
- Oh....Mada (May 1995)
- Sailohit(Boodline Relationship) (November 1995)
- Dokeaw (March 1996)
- Duai Rang Athitarn (August 1996)
- Thatdaw Busaya (March 1997)
- Twan Tor Sang (September 1997)
- Luk Tarn Loy Keaw (April 1998)
- Swan Biang(Pardise Diversion) (October 1998)
- Kam See Than Dorn (June 1999)
- Tung Kai Lom..Prom Mai Li-kit (August 1999)
- Man Bang Jai (March 2000)
- Luk-mai.... Klai Ton (August 2000)
- Dung Swansab (March 2001)
- Ngojai (August 2001)
- Katakornkammathep (March 2002)
- Mekla (August 2002)
- Mae Khun Eai (March 2003)
- Khunjeaw Kraopao kai, Khun chai Kai-dao (November 2003)
- Rak Kern Pikad Kan (February 2004)
- Duan Duard (April 2004)
- Khun Poh Rub-Jang (Daddy for Hire) (September 2004)
- Mon Ruk LuktungMonrak luk thungMonrak luk thung is a 1970 musical-comedy-romance film directed by Rungsri Tassanapuk and starring Mitr Chaibancha and Petchara Chaowarat. Released on May 15, 1970, the film was an enormous hit, playing in Thai cinemas for six months....
(January 2005) - Sapai Tornado (August 2005)
- Lhong Ngao Jun (February 2006)
- Duang Jai Patiharn(Miracle of the Heart) (July 2006)
- Kol Ruk Game Payabath (October 2006)
- Pu Soom Fao Suff (March 2007)
- Budsaba Rei Ruk (October 2007)
- Saai Yai Sawad (January 2008)
- Nang TardNang TardNang Tard is an award-winning Thai period drama lakorn, remade from a 1990 lakorn of the same name. The lakorn stars Suvanant Kongying and Vee Veerapat in the main roles with several talented actresses such as Pok Piyatida in the role of Khun Ying Yaem and May Bunthita as Boonmee...
(The Slave) (March 2008) - SilamaneeSilamaneeSilamanee is a Thai costume drama Lakorn, remade from a 1994 lakorn of the same name which originally was based on a novel...
(The Precious Stone) (November 2008) - Reun Sawn Ruk (House of Hidden Love) (April 2010)
Mini series
- Sawan Babb
- Ru Tau Mua Ja Tai (minor Role)
- Ratree Phirap
- Chomrom Tor Tarn Puying
- Ma Mia
- Hom Klin Kwam Ruk
- Duchanee Nang
- Phan Nung Ratree
- Siam Manusti
- Majurat Ting-Tong (guest)
- Ngern Ngern Ngern (guest)
- Ru Fa Yang Fa Yu
- Thong Lang Pra
- Mae Pra Thorranee
- Kum Mun Sunya
Films
- Numtaohoo & Kru rabearb
- Song Jabb Nung jeed
- Kongroi Ha Soon Nung : Tung Jai ja tak, tae mai tak theaw
- Mai tee, Poo Kan and Soi tee
- Budsabaa Suay Prieow Gap Song Kieow Gling
- Ee Som Som Whang
- Ee Som Som Whang 2
Music
- Kae Ruk Gor Por (Dao Pra Suk Original Soundtrack)
- Waan Fah Sai (Mistine Commercial Soundtrack)
- Mon Ruk Luktung Original Soundtrack