Jirakit Thawornwong
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Jirakit Thawornwong | |
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จิรกิตติ์ ถาวรวงศ์ | |
.png) Jirakit in July 2018 | |
| Born | 28 August 1994 |
| Other names | เมฆ |
| Alma mater | Kasetsart University (BA) |
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| Years active | 2014–present |
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| Relatives | Worranit Thawornwong (sister) |
Jirakit Thawornwong (Thai: จิรกิตติ์ ถาวรวงศ์; born 28 August 1994), nicknamed Mek (Thai: เมฆ), is a Thai actor and singer.[1] He is known for his starring roles in Room Alone 401-410 (2014), Room Alone 2 (2015), Ugly Duckling Series: Don't (2015), and U-Prince (2016).[2]
Jirakit was born in Bangkok, Thailand. He completed his secondary education at Satriwithaya School.[3] In 2017, he graduated with a bachelor's degree in communication arts from the Faculty of Humanities at Kasetsart University.[4]
Career
With a desire to become a singer, Jirakit participated in the 7th season of The Star, a reality television singing competition, representing Central Thailand but did not make it to the Top 24. He auditioned again for its 8th season, this time representing Southern Thailand, and still got eliminated. He was later offered and signed up by GMM Grammy as one of its artists. He started in the entertainment industry as a host of Bang Music Buffet in 2011 and was tapped to play the role of Pete in the movie Part Time Lover (2014).[5]
He also played main and support roles in Ugly Duckling (2015),[6] Kiss: The Series (2016),[7] U-Prince (2016–2017),[8] and Secret Seven (2017).[9]
Personal life
Jirakit is the older brother of actress and singer Worranit Thawornwong. His father died on 21 August 2019.[10][11]