Sarocha Chankimha
Thai actress, singer, and model (born 1998) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sarocha Chankimha (Thai: สโรชา จันทร์กิมฮะ; born 8 August 1998), more commonly known by her nickname Freen (Thai: ฟรีน), is a Thai actress, model, and singer.[1]
Sarocha Chankimha | |
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สโรชา จันทร์กิมฮะ | |
Sarocha Chankimha in 2023 | |
| Born | Sarocha Chankimha 8 August 1998 Bangkok, Thailand |
| Other names | Freen, Freen Sarocha |
| Education | Rangsit University |
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| Years active | 2020 - Present |
| Agent | Idol Factory (2022 - Present) |
| Notable work |
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| Height | 167 cm (5 ft 5+1⁄2 in) |
Chankimha began her acting career in 2021 with the drama series So Fit. She received recognition for her lead role as "Sam" in the Thai GL Series, Gap: The Series (2022). Her film carreer began with Uranus 2324 (2024).
She is known for her work, alongside her on-screen partner, Rebecca Patricia "Becky" Armstrong, in which they are commonly known as "FreenBecky".
Early life and education
Chankimha was born on 8 August 1998 in Bangkok, Thailand, and is the only child in a Buddhist family.
Chankimha attended High School at La Salle School Bangkok. For her post-secondary education, she graduated from the College of Communication Arts at Rangsit University, with a bachelor's degree in Public Relations and Corporate Communication.[2] She had a strong inclination towards a career in the corporate sector.[3] She was also awarded First Class Honours for her academic achievement.
Career
Summarize
Perspective
In 2016, Chankimha competed in Miss Teen Thailand and was one of 15 finalists, receiving an award.[4] During the contest she was given the opportunity to be the host of Miss Teen Thai and Girl Daily program.[5]
After completing her graduate degree, she decided to pursue her career in the Thai entertainment industry so she started auditioning at various talent agencies and finally signed a contract with Idol Factory. Her first acting break was in the music video "Before Rain" by Thai recording artist The Toys. In 2020 she guest starred in the TV show Sosat Seoulsay.[citation needed]
She made her acting debut in the Thai drama industry in 2021 with the romantic-comedy drama So Fit as Bing, the female lead.[6][7]
In 2022 she played a supporting role in Secret Crush on You.[8][9] In the same year, Chankimha she played Sam in Thailand's first Girls' Love series Gap,[10] which surpassed 800 million views on YouTube.[11] She received international attention and her and her on-screen partner Rebecca Patricia Armstrong, became known as "FreenBecky".[12][13][14] She also sang several songs for Gap: The Series OST, including "Whisper".[15]
In 2024 she signed with The Venture Management.[16] Chankimha participated in the 77th Cannes Film Festival in May and was one of the honorees in the "Women in Cinema" panel co-hosted by The Red Sea International Film Festival and Variety magazine.[17] She also starred in the romantic sci-fi film Uranus 2324, the romantic period drama The Loyal Pin, and the movie Rider.
In January 2025, Freen Sarocha was appointed as the House's first Thai female Brand Ambassador for Valentino.
"It is my greatest honor to take part in turning the next page of Maison Valentino’s history, where artistry and heritage enter a new contemporary era under the visionary creative director Alessandro Michele"
— Sarocha, WWD [18]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Uranus 2324 | Lin (Linlada Sasinpimon) | Main role | [19] |
| Rider | Pie | Main role | [20] |
Television series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | So Fit | Bing | Main role | [21] |
| 2022 | Secret Crush on You | Khongkwan | Supporting role | [22] |
| Gap: The Series | M.L. Samanan "Sam" Anantrakul | Main role | [23] | |
| 2023 | The Sign | Wansarat | Guest | |
| 2024 | Duangjai Taewaprom: Porncheewan | Jane | Guest | [24] |
| The Loyal Pin | Lady Pilanthita "Pin" Kasidit | Main role | [25] | |
| 2025 | 4 Elements : The Air † | Lieutenant Vayo "Wayo" Wathinwanit | Main role | [26] |
| 2026 | Cranium † | Dr. Phinya "Phin" Thananon | Main role | [28] |
| † | Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released |
Music videos
| Year | Song title | Artist | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | "Before Rain" (ก่อนฤดูฝน) | The Toys | [29] | |
| 2018 | "Goodbye" | Singto Numchok | [30] | |
| 2020 | นิสัยรวย | Nicky & Goyyog Ft. P-HOT | [31] | |
| 2022 | "Pink Theory" (ทฤษฎีรักนี้สีชมพู) | with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong | From Gap: The Series OST | [32] |
| 2023 | "Marry Me" | with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong | From Gap: The Series OST | [33] |
| "Balloon" (ผิดที่ฉันกอดเธอไม่แน่นพอ) | Playground | [34] | ||
| "No More Blues" | with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong | From Gap: The Series OST | [35] | |
| 2024 | "Rain" (ติดฝน) - PiXXiE | with KnomJean | Cover with KnomJean | [36] |
| "มองหน้ากันไม่ติด" (Awkward) | with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong | โอ๊ต ปราโมทย์ FEAT. MAIYARAP | [37] | |
| "Cheevee" (ชีวี) | with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong | From The Loyal Pin OST | [38] | |
| 2025 | "Melt" (ละลาย) | with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong | Cover song (Original Song: ละลาย by Four-Mod) | [39] |
Discography
| Year | Song title | Artist | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | "ลูกอม" (Candy) | with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong | Cover song (Original Song: ลูกอม - วัชราวลี WhatChaRaWaLee) | [40] |
| "เอาปากกามาวง" (Give Me A Pen) | with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong | Cover song English version (Original Song : เอาปากกามาวง - Bell Warisara) | [41] | |
| "Pink Theory" (ทฤษฎีรักนี้สีชมพู) | with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong | From Gap: The Series OST | [42][32] | |
| "คำสั่งจากหัวใจ" (Orders From The Heart) | Sarocha Chankimha | From Gap: The Series OST | [43] | |
| "Whisper" (กระซิบ) | Sarocha Chankimha | From Gap: The Series OST | [44] | |
| "Pink Theory" (ทฤษฎีรักนี้สีชมพู) (Bossa Ver.) | with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong | From Gap: The Series OST | [45] | |
| 2023 | "No More Blues" | with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong | From Gap: The Series OST | [46] |
| "Marry Me" | with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong | From Gap: The Series OST | [33] | |
| 2024 | ติดฝน (rain) | with KNOMJEAN (ขนมจีน) | Cover song (original song by PiXXiE) | [36] |
| "GIRLFREEN" | Sarocha Chankimha | Official Audio was released on YouTube and Spotify on March 17, 2025. | [47] | |
| "Cheevee" (ชีวี) | with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong | From The Loyal Pin OST | [50] | |
| 2025 | ||||
| "Melt" (ละลาย) | with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong | Cover song (Original Song: ละลาย by Four-Mod) | [51] | |
| "SOLO" | Sarocha Chankimha | Cover song (Original Song: SOLO by Jennie) | [52] | |
| "FIRE BOY" | with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong | Cover song (Original Song: FIRE BOY by PP Krit) | [53] | |
Concerts
| Year | Day/Month | Name | City | Country | Location | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 19 November | GAP Yuri World Premier | Bangkok | Thailand | Major Cineplex Ratchayothin | [54] |
| 2023 | 10 February | Gap : The Debutante | Bangkok | Thailand | Siam Pavalai Royal Grand Theatre | [55][56] |
| 12 February | Gap : The Debutante | Manila | Philippines | SM North EDSA Sky Dome | [57] | |
| 26 March | FreenBecky FaBulous FanBoom | Bangkok | Thailand | Thunder Dome | [58] | |
| 9 April | FreenBecky FaBulous FanBoom | Macao | China | Broadway Theatre | [59] | |
| 21 April | FreenBecky FaBulous FanBoom | Cebu | Philippines | Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino | [60] | |
| 23 April | FreenBecky FaBulous FanBoom | Manila | Philippines | New Frontier Theater | [61] | |
| 24 April | FreenBecky Aromagicare Fan Sign Launch | Manila | Philippines | New Frontier Theater | [62] | |
| 4 July | FreenBecky Grand Fan Meeting by Aromagicare | Manila | Philippines | Araneta Coliseum / Big Dome | [63] | |
| 22 July | FreenBecky FaBulous FanBoom | Hong Kong | China | AsiaWorld Expo Runway 11 / Hall 11 | [64] | |
| 30 July | FreenBecky FaBulous FanBoom | Macao | China | Broadway Theatre | [65] | |
| 13 - 14 August | Sarocha Solo Stage Birthday Fan Meeting | Bangkok | Thailand | Indoor Stadium HuaMark | [66] | |
| 7 October | FreenBecky Fan Meeting | Chiba | Japan | Ichikawa City Cultural Hall | [67] | |
| 25 November | FreenBecky 1st Fan Meeting | Taipei | Taiwan | NTU Sports Center 1F | [68] | |
| 2024 | 12 January | FreenBecky 1st Fan Meeting | Capitol Singapore | Singapore | Capitol Theatre | [69] |
| 30 March | FreenBecky 1st Fan Meeting | Ben Thanh Theater | Vietnam | Ho Chi Minh City | [70] | |
| 27 April | FreenBecky 2024 Fan Meeting | Manila | Philippines | New Frontier Theatre | [71][72] | |
| 6 - 7 July | Uranus2324 Fancon live in Bangkok | Bangkok | Thailand | MCC Hall lifestore The mall Ngamwongwan | [73] | |
| 28 July | The Loyal Pin Gala Premiere | Bangkok | Thailand | MCC Hall The Mall LifeStore Ngamwongwan | [74] | |
| 17 August | Sarocha Solo Stage Birthday Fan Meeting : The Freenairy Oracle | Bangkok | Thailand | Thunder Dome | [75] | |
| 13 October | The Loyal Pin Lantern Night | Bangkok | Thailand | MCC Hall The Mall LifeStore Bangkhae | [76] | |
| 16 November | PROXIE The 2nd Concert “The Final Fantasy” [Guest] | Bangkok | Thailand | IMPACT Arena, Muang Thong Thani | [77] | |
| 17 November | The Loyal Pin Final Episode | Bangkok | Thailand | Siam Pavalai Royal Grand Theatre | [78] | |
| 23 November | The Loyal Pin Final Episode | Macau | China | The Venetian L3 Ballroom | [79] | |
| 22 December | Rider : Girlfreen Screening | Bangkok | Thailand | Siam Pavalai Theatre, Siam Paragon | [80] | |
| 2025 | 12 January | IDOL FACTORY Has Unveiled The Lineup Projects For 2025 | Bangkok | Thailand | Siam Pavalai Royal Grand Theatre | [81] |
| 9 February | The Royal Coronation : FreenBecky Fan Meeting | Manila | Philippines | New Frontier Theater | [82] | |
| 2 March | IDOL FACTORY GIRL’S DAY | Saitama | Japan | Sonic City Large Wall | [83] | |
| 3 March | IDOL FACTORY GIRL’S DAY | Osaka | Japan | Osaka International house foundation large hall | [83] | |
| 15 March | FreenBecky Real Bond | Macau | China | Lisboata Macau H853 Entertainment Place | ||
| 30 March | "Love Overload" FREENBECKY 1st FANMEETING | Bangkok | Thailand | IDEA LIVE, BRAVO BKK | ||
| 20 April | GAP REUNION FINAL EPISODE | Bangkok | Thailand | Siam Pavalai Theatre, Siam Paragon | ||
| 25 April | 4 Elements : The Global Phenomenon of Girl Love | Bangkok | Thailand | River Park at ICONSIAM | ||
| 21 June | FreenBecky : Unbreakable Connection in Vietnam | Vietnam | Ho Chi Minh City | Hoa Binh District 10 Cultural Center | ||
| 29 June | Love Aboard in Tapei | Taipei | Taiwan | Legacy Tera Taipel |
Listicles
Ambassadorship
| Year | Period | Brand | Position | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2021–Present | IN2IT | Brand Presenter | ||
| 2023 | 2023 | Mi-NE COCOA | Brand Presenter | with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong | |
| 2023 | Aromagicare | Brand Ambassador | with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong | ||
| 2024 | 2024 | Cutepress | Brand Presenter | ||
| 2025 | 2025 – Present | Valentino | Brand Ambassador | [18][86][87] | |
| 2025 – Present | Central World | Brand Ambassador | with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong | ||
| 2025 – Present | Central Pattana | Brand Ambassador | with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong |
Other Fashion Week Appearances
| Year | Date | Event | Brand | Position | Industry | Country | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17 - 19 May | Cannes film festival in 2024 | Fashion | Paris | [88][89][90][91][92] | ||
| 29 September | Maison Valentino Spring / Summer 2025 Fashion Show | Valentino | VIP Guest | Fashion | Paris | [93][94][95] | |
| 24 October | China Premiere of "Very Ralph" | Ralph Lauren | VIP Guest | China | [96][97] | ||
| 11 - 12 December | Red Sea International Film Festival 2024 | Zuhair Murad and Haute Couture | Fashion | Saudi Arabia | [98][99][100] | ||
| 2025 | 1 March | The 40th Mynavi Tokyo Girls Collection 2025 Spring / Summer | Darich | Guest | Fashion | Japan | |
| 9 March | Maison Valentino Fall/Winter 2025-2026 Fashion Show | Valentino | VIP Guest | Fashion | Paris | ||
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Miss Teen Thailand | Beautiful and healthy body position. | The opportunity to be the host of Miss Teen Thai and Girl Daily program. | 15th place | [101] |
| 2023 | TPOP STAGE | OST of the Week | "Order from my heart" | Won | [102] |
| "Whisper" | Won | [103] | |||
| MELLOW POP | Top Viral Idol Chart March 2023 | Gap: The Series (with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong) |
Won | [104][105] | |
| Kazz Awards 2023 | Saowaisai 2022 (3rd Place) | Won | [106] | ||
| Series of the Year | Gap: The Series | Won | [107] | ||
| Popular Female Teenage Award | Won | ||||
| Couple of the Year | (with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong) |
Won | |||
| Maya TV Awards | Song of the Year Award | "ทฤษฎีรักนี้สีชมพู (Pink Theory)" | Nominated | [108] | |
| Female Rising Star of the Year | Won | [109] | |||
| Couple of the Year | (with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong) |
Won | [110] | ||
| Nine Entertain Awards | People's Choice | (with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong) |
Won | [111] | |
| SEC Awards 2023 (Brazil) | Favorite Couple in a Series | Gap: The Series (with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong) |
Won | [112] | |
| Best Asian Series | Gap: The Series | Won | [113] | ||
| FEED Y Capital Awards 2023 | Most Popular Couple | (with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong) | Won | [114] | |
| Popular Series | Gap: The Series | Won | |||
| Howe Awards 2023 | The Best Couple Award | (with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong) |
Won | [115] | |
| Hottest Series | Gap: The Series | Won | [116] | ||
| Thai Update Awards 2023 | The Best TV Series | Gap: The Series | Won | [117] | |
| The Most Favorite Young Female Star Group A | Won | [118] | |||
| Superstar Maya Awards 2023 | Superstar Maya Idol Female | Won | [119][120] | ||
| Superstar Maya Idol Couple | (with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong) | Nominated | [121] | ||
| Y Universe Awards 2023 | The Best Series OST | "ทฤษฎีรักนี้สีชมพู (Pink Theory)" | Won | [122] | |
| The Best Couple Awards 2023 | (with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong) | Won | |||
| Y Iconic Star | Nominated | [123] | |||
| BreakTudo Awards 2023 (Brazil) | Shipp de Ficção (Fictional Ship) | MonSam Gap: The Series | Won | [124] | |
| GQ Men of The Year 2023 (Thailand) | Nation's Trending Stars | (with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong) | Won | [125] | |
| 2024 | Sanook Top of the Year Awards 2023 | The Best Couple Award | (with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong) | Won | [126] |
| Female Rising Star | Won | ||||
| The Best Series of the Year | Gap: The Series | Won | |||
| Japan Expo Thailand Award 2024 | Japan Expo Actors Award | (with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong) | Won | [127] | |
| BIC Seven Awards 2024 (Brazil) | LGBTQ+ Spotlight | Gap: The Series (with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong) | Won | [128] | |
| 12th Thailand Social Awards | Best Creator Performance on Social Media - Actor & Actress | 2nd place | [129] | ||
| Best Content Performance on Social Media (Thai Series) | Gap: The Series | 2nd place | [130] | ||
| Kazz Awards 2024 | Couple Of The Year | (with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong) | Won | [131] | |
| Popular Vote | Won | [132] | |||
| Women in Cinema (France) | One of six honorees for the year 2024 | Hosted by Red Sea International Film Festival (RedSeaIFF) and Vanity Fair Europe in conjunction with the 77th Cannes Film Festival | Won | [88][133] | |
| 20th Kom Chad Luek Awards | Best Couple of the Year | (with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong) | Won | [134] | |
| Most Popular Actress | Won | [135] | |||
| Nine Entertain Awards | Couple of the Year | (with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong) |
Won | [136] | |
| People's Choice | Nominated | [137] | |||
| EFM Fandom Awards | Sissss of the year | (with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong) |
Won | [138] | |
| Mint Awards 2024 | Best Cover of the Year | Won | [139] | ||
| Best Digital Cover of the Year | (with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong) |
Won | |||
| FEED Y Capital Awards 2024 | Most Popular Couple | (with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong) |
Won | [140][141] | |
| Maya TV Awards 2024 | Charming Female of the year | Nominated | [142] | ||
| Popular Award | Won | [143] | |||
| Couple of the Year | (with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong) |
Won | [144] | ||
| Howe Awards 2024 | Popular Awards | Nominated | [145] | ||
| TPOP STAGE | OST of the Week | "Cheevee (ชีวี)" | Won | [146] | |
| Thai Update Awards 2024 | The Most Favorite On-Screen Couple Of 2024 | (with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong) |
Won | [147] | |
| Popular Star Awards | Won | [148] | |||
| 2024 Thailand Headlines Person of the Year Awards (China) | The Most Popular on-screen Couple of The Year Award | Gap: The Series (with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong) |
Won | [149] | |
| BreakTudo Awards 2024 (Brazil) | Fandom Internacional do Ano | (with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong) |
Won | [146] | |
| Shipp de Ficção (Fictional Ship) | AnilPin : The Loyal Pin | Won | |||
| Dailynews Awards 2024 | Couple of the Year | (with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong) |
Won | [150] | |
| Y Entertain Awards 2024 | Princess of Girls' Love |
Nominated | [151] | ||
| Y Couple of the Year | (with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong) |
Won | [152][153] | ||
| Nominees for Best GL Series of the Year | The Loyal Pin |
Nominated | [154] | ||
| Nominees for Leading Girls’ Love Star of the Year |
Nominated | [155] | |||
| Nominees for Best Production Team of the Year | The Loyal Pin |
Nominated | [156] | ||
| Nominees for Best Scene of the Year | The Loyal Pin | Won | [157][158] | ||
| 2025 | Sanook Top of the Year Awards 2025 | Most Popular Series of the Year | The Loyal Pin | Won | [159] |
| Best Couple of the year | (with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong) |
Won | [160] | ||
| HUB Awards 2024 | Series of The Year | Won | [161] | ||
| Couple of The Year | (with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong) | Won | [162] | ||
| Chemistry of The Year | (with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong) | Won | [163] | ||
| Actress of The Year | Sarocha Chankimha | Won | [164] | ||
| Main Couple of The Year | (with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong) | Won | [165] | ||
| Kiss Scene of The Year | Won | [166] | |||
| Dramatic Scene of The Year | Won | [167] | |||
| Opening of The Year | Won | [168] | |||
| Best Production of The Year | Won | [169] | |||
| 13th Thailand Social Awards | Best Creator Performance on Social Media - (Actor & Actress) | 2nd place | |||
| Best Content Performance on Social Media - (Series) | The Loyal Pin | Won | |||
| Best Creator Performance on Social Media - (Movie) | Uranus 2324 | 2nd place | |||
| Thailand Box Office Movies & Series Awards 2024 | Best Couple of the Year | (with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong) | Nominated | ||
| Actress Series of The Year | The Loyal Pin | Nominated | |||
| Series of The Year (GL) | The Loyal Pin | Nominated | |||
| Movies of The Year | Uranus 2324 | Nominated | |||
| Actress Movie of The Year | Uranus 2324 | Nominated | |||
| MELLOW POP | Best Couple of The Month 2024 | (with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong) | Won | ||
| Zoomdara Awards 2025 | The Hottest Couple of The Year [Female] | (with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong) | Nominated | ||
| Madame Mount Awards 2025 | Couple of the Year | (with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong) | Nominated | ||
| Superstar Idol Awards 2025 | Best [Y] Actress | Nominated | |||
| Superstar Female Couple | (with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong) | Nominated | |||
| Best [Y] Original Soundtrack | "Cheevee (ชีวี)" | Won | |||
| Superstar Best Actress | Nominated | ||||
| Thai Update Awards 2025 | The Best Drama Series of The Year | The Loyal Pin | 2nd place | ||
| The Viral Hits Awards 2024 | Most Popular Yuri Series of the Year Award | Gap: The Series | Nominated | ||
| The Loyal Pin | Nominated | ||||
| Best Yuri Series Couple of the Year Award | (with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong) | Nominated | |||
| TPOP STAGE | Rookie of the week | "GIRLFREEN" week 1 | Won | ||
| "GIRLFREEN" week 2 | Won | ||||
| "GIRLFREEN" week 3 | Nominated | ||||
| "GIRLFREEN" week 4 | Won | ||||
| Kazz Awards 2025 | Series of The Year 2025 | The Loyal Pin | |||
| Popular Female Teenage Award 2025 | |||||
| Couple of The Year 2025 | (with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong) | ||||
| Kom Chad Luek Awards 2025 | Popular Actress | ||||
| Popular Couple | (with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong) | ||||
| Nine Entertain Awards 2025 | Couple of the Year | (with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong) | |||
| People's Choice | |||||
References
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