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Tontawan Tantivejakul (Thai: ต้นตะวัน ตันติเวชกุล; born 7 November 2000) also known as Tu Tontawan is a Thai actress and model.[2] She first appeared in Ink Waruntorn Paonil's music video alongside Billkin Putthipong Assaratanakul.[3][4] Her acting debut as a female lead was in F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers, Thai adaptation of Hana Yori Dango manga alongside Bright Vachirawit Chivaaree,[5][6] which gained her international recognitions. She won "2022 Best Actress of the Year" awards twice.[7]
Tontawan Tantivejakul | |
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ต้นตะวัน ตันติเวชกุล | |
 Tontawan in April 2024 | |
| Born | 7 November 2000 Bangkok, Thailand |
| Other names | Tu Tontawan |
| Education | Faculty of Dentistry at Chulalongkorn University |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2020–present |
| Agent | GMMTV |
| Notable work | Gorya in F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers |
| Height | 165 cm (5 ft 5 in)[1] |
| Relatives | Tonhon Tantivejakul (brother) |
| Website | GMMTV Artist |
Tantivejakul was born in Bangkok, Thailand on November 7, 2000.[2] She is the younger sister of actor and musician Tonhon Tantivejakul.[8] Her mother is a communication arts professor at Chulalongkorn University, while her father works in advertising.[3]
She attended Srinakharinwirot University Prasarnmit Demonstration School for elementary and received her entire secondary education from Chulalongkorn University Demonstration School. As of 2020, she is studying dentistry at Chulalongkorn University and balancing her acting career.[9]
In 2020, at the age of 19, Tantivejakul appeared in Ink Waruntorn Paonil's music video for her song "Disappointed" (เหนื่อยใจ) with Billkin Putthipong Assaratanakul.[3][4] Later that year, she signed a contract with GMMTV. In September 2020, official announcement was made through a teaser that she would debut in the Thai adaptation of Hana Yori Dango manga, F4 Thailand.
In 2021, Tantivejakul starred in F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers as the female lead Gorya, alongside Bright Vachirawit Chivaaree.[5] She made her acting debut along with Jirawat Sutivanichsak and Hirunkit Changkham. The series was aired on December 18, 2021, which gained her both worldwide popularity and best actress awards.[10][11][12]
In September 2022, she played Maki in Zero in the Moonlight, part of the romance anthology Magic of Zero, alongside Jirawat Sutivanichsak who played as her love interest.[13][14] During the GMMTV "2022: Borderless" event, it was announced that Tantivejakul would play the lead role of Kongkwan in 10 Years Ticket alongside Ohm Pawat Chittsawangdee. The series aired on December 14, 2022.[15]
In February 2023, Tantivejakul appeared as Bee in the new fantasy series Midnight Museum, a guest role she took up has she was concurrently pursuing dentistry.[16]
"I would like to try every role that is different from what I've taken up in the past." - Tu Tontawan Tantivejakul[16]
In July 2023, Tantivejakul starred in (G)I-dle's music video "I Do: A Love Story in Bangkok" alongside her F4 Thailand and Magic of Zero costar Jirawat Sutivanichsak, marking the third time the pair had worked together.[17]
Tantivejakul is a popular face in the fashion industry. She endorses fashion brands such as Burberry, Prada, Yves Saint Laurent, Louis Vuitton, Balenciaga, Ferragamo, Versace, Miu Miu, Kenzo, Gucci, Celine, Chanel, Loewe, Bottega Veneta, Adidas, and Bvlgari.[18][19][20][21][22][23][24] She was a celebrity guest in Bvlgari's exclusive pop-up event celebrating "Iconic Serpenti Jewellery".[25][26] She appears on Harper's Bazaar, L'Officiel Hommes, Mint and Vogue regularly.[27] She featured in Grazia Singapore for the launch of its first issue.[28]
On September 20, 2023, French luxury house Dior revealed Tantivejakul as the Maison's latest brand ambassador in Thailand.[29] In March 2024, she was chosen as the new brand ambassador for Puma Thailand.[30]
Tantivejakul's lifestyle includes travelling and photography. She has opened a dedicated account 'tontawan', where she shares pictures taken by her film camera.[31] By November 2024, she has more than 5.2M followers on her Instagram account.[32]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | How To Make Millions Before Grandma Dies | Mui | Support role | [33] |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers | "Gorya" Thitara Jundee | Main role | [6] |
| 2022 | Magic of Zero - Zero In The Moonlight | Maki | Main role | [13][14] |
| 10 Years Ticket | Kongkwan | Main role | [15] | |
| 2023 | Midnight Museum: Ep.5 | Bee | Guest role | [34] |
| 2026 | Scarlet Heart Thailand | Nabun / Princess Chao Laila | Main role | [35] |
| Year | Title | Artist | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | "Disappointed" (เหนื่อยใจ) | Ink Waruntorn | [36] |
| 2022 | "You Mean the World" (โลกของฉันคือเธอ) F4 Thailand |
Fluke Gawin | [37][38] |
| "One Last Cry" F4 Thailand |
Violette Wautier | [39][40][41] | |
| 2023 | "When You Sleep" (ตอนเธอหลับ) | Mints | [42] |
| "I Do: A Love Story in Bangkok" | (G)I-dle | [17] | |
| 2024 | "Once I Had You" (ไม่เหมือนตอนมีเธอ) | Gam Wichayanee | [43] |
| "One More Chance" (รักเธอใหม่ได้หรือเปล่า) | MXFRUIT |
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Kazz Awards 2022 | Best Scene
(shared with Bright Vachirawit Chivaaree) |
F4 Thailand | Nominated | |
| Rising Female of the Year | Won | [44] | |||
| MINT Awards 2022 | Rookie of the Year | Nominated | |||
| HOWE Awards 2022 | Shining Actress Award | Won | [45] | ||
| The 3rd Mani Mekhala Awards (2022) | Outstanding Female Rising Star | Won | [46] | ||
| GQ Men of the Year Awards 2022 | New Face of the Year | Won | [47][48] | ||
| Content Asia Awards 2022 | Best Female Lead in a TV Programme | Nominated | |||
| Asian Academy Creative Awards (AAA) 2022: National Winners | Best Actress of the Year | Nominated | [49] | ||
| 2023 | 14th Nataraja Awards | Best Cast Ensemble | Nominated | [50] | |
| 2024 | 28th Asian Television Awards | Best Actress in a Leading Role | 10 Years Ticket | Won | [51] |
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