Toon Hiranyasap
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Toon Hiranyasub is a Thai film actor
. He was educated in Australia
and was a major leading man in Thai films during the 1980s.
Toon Hiranyasup's always-smiling and making-people-laugh image, both on screen and off screen, along with his fresh international look (ลูกครึ่ง), distinct him from other Thai actors and winning him his strong fan-based all over the nations at the time.
, which contained the hit songs "Prod Jong Tad Sin Jai" (โปรดจงตัดสินใจ), a romantic ballad serenading his love one to be in his embrace forever in time, and "Kum Waan Waan" (คำหวานหวาน), a moderate up-beat song about speaking sweet to everyone as a key in maintaining good relation with others.
He also released his second album in 1992 Toon 100% with SP Recording Company with a mature moderate rock sound.
Toon Hiranyasap regularly appears in Thai television dramas, or lakorn
, and in many special events and performances. In 2006, he co-starred in Invisible Waves
, directed by Pen-Ek Ratanaruang
. In this Thai-Japanese-Korean film production, he portrayed Wiwat, the role of a villain.
In 2009, he established a foundation under Ministry of Human and Social Development of Thailand. This foundation focuses on 3 main aspects of development: youth, agriculture, and visual-impaired/disabilities. His official foundation is located at http://chomrom.toon-hiranyasub.com or contact directly at h4s@toon-hiranyasub.com
As for the personal website visit for his fans, the developing website can be found at http://www.toon-hiranyasub.com or with the special fan email at toon@toon-hiranyasub.com
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
. He was educated in Australia
Australia
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and was a major leading man in Thai films during the 1980s.
First performance
His debut film role was in Kaev (แก้ว) by director Piak Poster, which placed him immediately as one of the more popular actors of the time. His other works includes a comedy Khai Luk Kheuy" (ไข่ลูกเขย), Khun Pu Su Sa, Khun Ya Sexy (คุณปู่ซู่ซ่า คุณย่าเซ็กซี่).Toon Hiranyasup's always-smiling and making-people-laugh image, both on screen and off screen, along with his fresh international look (ลูกครึ่ง), distinct him from other Thai actors and winning him his strong fan-based all over the nations at the time.
A hidden talent
Toon Hiranyasap is a singer as well. He released an album, Pu Chai Cherm Cherm (ผู้ชายเฉิ่มเฉิ่ม) in 1980 with Grammy Entertainment (Thailand)GMM Grammy
GMM Grammy Public Company Limited is the largest media conglomerate entertainment company in Thailand. It claims a 70% share of the Thai entertainment industry. Artists on Grammy include Bird McIntyre and Loso...
, which contained the hit songs "Prod Jong Tad Sin Jai" (โปรดจงตัดสินใจ), a romantic ballad serenading his love one to be in his embrace forever in time, and "Kum Waan Waan" (คำหวานหวาน), a moderate up-beat song about speaking sweet to everyone as a key in maintaining good relation with others.
He also released his second album in 1992 Toon 100% with SP Recording Company with a mature moderate rock sound.
Intermission
After many years of performing on stage, television dramas, special performance and films which can be counted more than 300, Toon Hiranyasap took a break from the entertainment business, and ventured in the business world.The returning attraction
Toon's come-back performance was in a Thai comedy film Pan Rock Na Yon (Rock Never Die), about a popular 1970s rock band returning to stage in the year 2004.Toon Hiranyasap regularly appears in Thai television dramas, or 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...
, and in many special events and performances. In 2006, he co-starred in Invisible Waves
Invisible Waves
Invisible Waves is a 2006 crime film by Thai director Pen-Ek Ratanaruang, with screenplay by Prabda Yoon, cinematography by Christopher Doyle, and starring Tadanobu Asano – all people that Pen-Ek had worked with on his previous film, Last Life in the Universe...
, directed by Pen-Ek Ratanaruang
Pen-Ek Ratanaruang
Pen-Ek Ratanaruang is a Thai film director and screenwriter. He is best known for his arthouse work, Last Life in the Universe, and is considered to be one of Thai cinema's leading "new wave" auteurs, alongside Wisit Sasanatieng and Apichatpong Weerasethakul...
. In this Thai-Japanese-Korean film production, he portrayed Wiwat, the role of a villain.
Giving back to society
Today, Toon Hiranyasap has business ventures of his own, operating a marketing project management and media production company, Communication and Innovative Asia, and operating the Film and Broadcasting Institute of Thailand. He continues giving great contribution to the society, by giving something back through his talent and skills through training in thinking methodology for the improvement of one's mind and society, as well as giving special lectures and seminars about Thai youth and improvement of society/community. His current work (as of 2007) includes the establishment of Artist' National Security (Thailand), where he contribute his time in establishing activities and events for Thailand's National Security (ISOC).In 2009, he established a foundation under Ministry of Human and Social Development of Thailand. This foundation focuses on 3 main aspects of development: youth, agriculture, and visual-impaired/disabilities. His official foundation is located at http://chomrom.toon-hiranyasub.com or contact directly at h4s@toon-hiranyasub.com
As for the personal website visit for his fans, the developing website can be found at http://www.toon-hiranyasub.com or with the special fan email at toon@toon-hiranyasub.com