Tanapon Sukumpantanasan
Thai actor and singer (born 2001)
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Tanapon Sukumpantanasan (Thai: ธนพนธ์ สุขุมพันธนาสาร; born 20 March 2001), nicknamed Perth (Thai: เพิร์ธ), is a Thai actor and singer. He gained widespread recognition for his lead role as Ae in the 2018 series Love by Chance. Following his breakout, he appeared in several productions including Reminders (2019) and The Stranded (2019). In 2023, he signed with GMMTV and was later cast in the series Double Savage (2023), and ensemble series Perfect 10 Liners (2024). He launched his solo music career with the single "Secret" in 2024 under Riser Music.
- Actor
- singer
Tanapon Sukumpantanasan | |
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ธนพนธ์ สุขุมพันธนาสาร | |
Tanapon in June 2019 | |
| Born | 20 March 2001 Bangkok, Thailand |
| Education | Srinakharinwirot University |
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| Years active | 2017–present |
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| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) |
Early life and education
Tanapon was born in Bangkok, Thailand and is an only child; his nickname Perth comes from a city in Australia. He's a Christian and he graduated from Saint Dominic School and earned his bachelor's degree in Film and Digital Media, major in Acting and Film Directing from the College of Social Communication Innovation, Srinakharinwirot University.[1][2][3]
Career
Tanapon made his acting debut as Breeze in the 2017 drama series Soul Call. In 2018, he became widely known for his portrayal of Ae Intouch, the male lead in the Thai BL series Love by Chance alongside Suppapong Udomkaewkanjana who played the role of Pete Pitchaya. Their performance in the series helped them gain fame and fans all over East and Southeast Asia and parts of Europe, America, and Latin America.
Perth was introduced as a member of the boy group TEMPT on January 5, 2019.[4] In November 2, he played the role of Krit in The Stranded, produced by GMM Grammy's Bravo Studios and H2L Media Group in association with Netflix Studios, He starred in the series together with Papangkorn Lerkchaleampote, Chutawut Phatrakampol and Oabnithi Wiwattanawarang.
In 2020, Tanapon relived his character as Ae Intouch on Love by Chance 2: A Chance to Love, this time in a supporting role.
On 13 July 2020, Tanapon left his management AttractorTH along with Rathavit Kijworalak and Napat na Ranong due to an "internal matter," insisting there were no hard feelings behind the decision; he then worked as a freelancer for a year.
In 2020 he joined a 10-member collaboration boy group under MBO called Boyfriends, which consist of him, Kanawut Traipipattanapong, Noppakao Dechaphatthanakun, Talay Sanguandikul, Rueangrit Siriphanit, Sapol Assawamunkong, Sittichok Pueakpoolpol, Gavin Duval, Nontanun Anchuleepradit and Wanarat Ratsameerat. He was paired up with Rueangrit Siriphanit and they released their first single, "Hello Doctor" (อาการงี้), in September 2020.[5]
In October 2020, it was announced that he would star in the movie Tell the World I Love You with Suradet Piniwat. It was supposed to be released on Valentines Day 2021, but was later moved back to 27 January 2022.
On 4 April 2022, Tanapon was announced as the newest GMMTV's talent through its official Instagram and Twitter.[6]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Love: Must Fight | Main role | |
| 2022 | Tell the World I Love You | Boang | Main role |
Television
| † | Denotes television productions that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Please... Seiyng Reiyk Wiyyan (Soul Call) | Breeze | Supporting role |
| 2018 | Love by Chance | Ae Intouch | Main role |
| 2019 | Reminders | Pin | |
| Kao Waan Hai Noo Pen Sai Lub | Sia Ha (young) | Guest role | |
| Until We Meet Again | Somkrit | ||
| The Stranded | Krit Kheetikawong | Main role | |
| 2Wish | Pin | Guest role | |
| 2020 | Love by Chance 2: A Chance to Love | Ae Intouch | Main role |
| 2021 | Seven Project | Beam | |
| 2022 | My Coach | Jon | |
| Vice Versa | Mek | Guest role | |
| Never Let Me Go | Chopper | Supporting role | |
| 2023 | Dangerous Romance | "Kanghan" Krittin Sukprasert | Main role |
| Double Savage | "Win" Pawin | ||
| 2024 | Peaceful Property | Best | Guest role |
| Perfect 10 Liners | Yotha | Main role | |
| 2025 | Me and Thee | Tawan Weeraarpakorn | Supporting role |
| 2026 | Love You Teacher | Pobmek Ekrakrak | Main role |
| Peach and Me † | Tawan Weeraarpakorn | Supporting role | |
| TBA | Scarlet Heart Thailand † | Prince Kong Thai | Main role |
| Heartbound † | Gun DeGustro | ||
| A Summer Odyssey † | Ah Wu | Supporting role | |
| High & Low: Born to Be High † | TBA | TBA |
Music videos
| Year | Song title | English title | Artist | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ไม่ว่าอะไร | Wish This Love | Arunpong Chaiwinit | OST Love by Chance |
| หวัง | Hope | Sirintip Hanpradit | ||
| ขอ | Wish | Boy Sompob | ||
| นา นา นา | Na Na Na | Boy Sompob | ||
| 2020 | บังเอิญรัก | Perth, Title, Mark, Mean & Plan | OST Love by Chance: A Chance to Love | |
| 2021 | เหตุผลที่ฉันไม่กลับมา | The reason I didn't come back | Tanapon Sukumpantanasan | OST Tell the World I Love You |
| 2023 | Wind | Wind | Chimon Wachirawit | "Dangerous Romance" insert song |
Discography
Singles
As lead artist
| Year | Title | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | "Secret" | [7] |
| 2025 | "ด้านชา (Numb)" (feat. Paper Planes) |
Collaborations
| Year | Title | Artist | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | "ใช่...ใช่ไหม (Tell Me Is This Love)" | Tempt | [8] | |
| 2020 | "โชว์เพลง (Be with Me Tonight)" | [9] | ||
| "อาการงี้ (Hello Doctor)" | Ritz x Perth | [10] | ||
| 2023 | "Hugs" | Off, Gun, Tay, New, Pond, Phuwin, Gemini, Fourth, Perth, Chimon | ||
| 2024 | "You're My Treasure" | Earth, Mix, Pond, Phuwin, First, Khaotung, Joong, Dunk, Gemini, Fourth, Perth, Chimon, Force, Book, Jimmy, Sea, Winny, Satang | Love Out Loud Fan Fest 2024 | |
| "Over the Moon (คืนนี้แค่มีเรา)" | Perth, Chimon | |||
| 2026 | "Love Feels So Fast" | Earth, Mix, Pond, Phuwin, First, Khaotung, Joong, Dunk, Gemini, Fourth, Santa, Force, Book, Jimmy, Sea, Boun, Prem, William, Est, Junior, Mark, Joss, Gawin | Love Out Loud Fan Fest 2026 |
Soundtrack appearances
| Year | Title | Artist | Album | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | "บังเอิญรัก" | Perth, Title, Mark, Mean & Plan | Love by Chance 2: A Chance to Love OST | [11] |
| 2021 | "เหตุผลที่ฉันไม่กลับมา (The Reason I Didn't Come Back)" | Perth Tanapon | Tell the World I Love You OST | [12] |
| 2023 | "ซบกันไปนานๆ (Sunset)" | Perth Tanapon, Chimon Wachirawit | Dangerous Romance OST | |
| "ไม่ต้องเป็นแฟนก็ได้ (Here with You)" | Perth Tanapon | |||
| "เป็นเธอคนเดียว (The Only One)" | Double Savage OST | |||
| 2024 | "วันนี้ (Perfect)" | Force, Book, Perth, Santa, Junior, Mark | Perfect 10 Liners OST | [13] |
| "แค่เธอเท่านั้น (No One Else)" | Perth Tanapon, Santa Pongsapak | [14] | ||
| 2026 | "อะ-รัก-อะ-รัก (A-Rak-A-Rak)" | Love You Teacher OST | [15] | |
| "ขีดเขียนเรื่องเรา (Written in Our Hearts)" | Perth Tanapon | [16] | ||
| "เสียงอากาศ (Like the Air)" | [17] |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2nd Line TV Awards | Best Couple | Love by Chance (with Suppapong Udomkaewkanjana) |
Won | [18] |
| Best Kiss Scene | Won | ||||
| 13th Kazz Awards | Young Boys of the Year | N/a | Won | [19] | |
| 2020 | 16th Kom Chad Luek Award | Popular Vote | Love by Chance | Won | [20] |
| Most Popular TV Series – Drama | Nominated | ||||
| 14th Kazz Awards | Popular Male Teenage | N/a | Won | [21] | |
| Popular Vote | N/a | Nominated | |||
| 6th Maya Awards | Charming Boy | N/a | Won | [22] | |
| 2025 | Feed x Khaosod Awards | Couple Of The Year
with Santa |
Perfect 10 Liners | Won | [23] |
| 2026 | Kazz Awards 2026 | Shining Star of the Year | N/a | Won | [24] |
