Kan Kantathavorn
Thai actor and host (born 1985)
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Early life
Kan graduated from the Bodindecha (Sing Singhaseni) School 2 and Chulalongkorn University.
Personal life
On December 8, 2018, he married Ploy Iyada Kantathavorn (maiden name Srimoontree). The couple had been dating for 8 years before getting married.[3]
Career
He debuted in a Thai television drama based on the life of Varayuth Milinthajinda, Dao Jarus Fa. He appeared in commercials and music videos.[4] He is host of Workpoint Entertainment.
Lawsuit
Kan has held the position Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), sharing the role with Pechaya Wattanamontree and Yuranunt Pamornmontri at The iCon Group Co., Ltd.[5] However, following The iCon Group case, Kan announced a temporary suspension of his hosting duties on all Workpoint Entertainment programs on October 10, 2024,[6] before officially terminating his contract with The iCon Group on October 12, 2024, stating, "Everything must be within the standards of correctness"[7]
Subsequently, on October 16, 2024, a warrant was issued for Kan's arrest. Workpoint then issued a statement terminating its contract with Kan as a host and artist[8] before he was apprehended by the police on the same day.[9]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | The Moment | Karn |
| 2018 | 7 Days | Tan |
| 2021 | God Bless the Trainees Too! | Kan |
Dramas
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Dao Jarut Fah | Kaen |
| 2009 | Buang Rai Pye Ruk | Chart |
| 2010 | Tur Gub Kao Lae Ruk Kong Rao | Chanon |
| 2011 | Rak Mai Mi Wan Tai | Ram |
| 2012 | Zeal 5 Kon Gla Tah Atam | Seentham Thawonrat |
| Pang Sanaeha | Petch Harnronnarong/Paul | |
| Ching Nang | Meka | |
| 2013 | Buang Barp | Khun Wai |
| Carabao the Series | Yod (Ep. 4) | |
| 2014 | Kularb Rai Kong Naai Tawan | Tawan |
| Sanaeha Sunya Kaen | Nahkarin | |
| 2015 | Nang Chada | Techin Phongdilok |
| Lueat Tat Lueat | Anawin | |
| Club Friday Season 6: Too Much in Love | Pat | |
| 2016 | Lah Dup Tawan | Pupha |
| Raeng Chang | Chongchang | |
| 2017 | 7 Wun Jorng Wen Season 2 | Kong |
| 2018 | Sao Noy Roy Mor | Deputy Likit |
| 2019 | Answer for Heaven | Add |
| 2020 | Voice in the Rain | Pachara Kriengkaisakun (Porch) |
As Host
Host of Workpoint TV
- Big Ben Show (2015)
- Bao Young Blood Season 2 (2016)
- I Can See Your Voice Thailand (2016–2022)
- Fan Pan Tae Super Fan (2016–2017)
- Fan Pan Tae (2018)
- Bao Young Blood Season 3 (2017)
- The Mask Singer (2016–2023)
- Diva Makeover (2017–2018)
- 10 Fight 10 (2019–2020, 2022)
- The Two (2022)
- Fandom (2023)
- Genwit (2024)
- The Wall Song (2020–2024)
Awards
| Awards | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
| 2009 | Top Awards | Male Rising Star | Nominated | |
| 2012 | Top Awards | Best Actor | Pang Sanaeha | Nominated |
| Drama Awards | Best Leading Actor | Nominated | ||
| Best Actor | Ching Nang | Nominated | ||
| 27th TV Gold Awards | Outstanding Actor | Nominated | ||
| 2013 | 11th Komchatluek Awards | Best Actor | Buang Barp | Nominated |
| 2016 | 21st Asian Television Awards | Best Entertainment Presenter/Host | I Can See Your Voice Thailand | Nominated |
| 2017 | 8th Nataraj Awards | Best Host | Won | |
| Maya Awards | Best Host | The Mask Singer | Won | |
