Tontawan Tantivejakul

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Tontawan Tantivejakul (Thai: ต้นตะวัน ตันติเวชกุล; born 7 November 2000), nicknamed Tu (Thai: ตู), is a Thai actress and model signed under the company GMMTV.[2] She gained widespread recognition after her debut lead role as Gorya in F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers (2021), the Thai adaptation of the Japanese manga Hana Yori Dango, which brought her international acclaim.[3][4] In 2024, she made her film debut portraying Mui in How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies, a box office success in Thailand.[5][6] Beyond acting, Tontawan has established herself in the fashion industry, becoming a brand ambassador for luxury brands such as Dior and Puma Thailand.[7][8] Tontawan's notable television works include 10 Years Ticket (2022) and the upcoming historical series Scarlet Heart Thailand.

Born (2000-11-07) 7 November 2000 (age 25)
Bangkok, Thailand
OthernameTu Tontawan
EducationFaculty of Dentistry at Chulalongkorn University
Occupations
  • Actress
  • Model
  • Dentist
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Tontawan Tantivejakul
ต้นตะวัน ตันติเวชกุล
Tontawan in April 2024
Born (2000-11-07) 7 November 2000 (age 25)
Bangkok, Thailand
Other nameTu Tontawan
EducationFaculty of Dentistry at Chulalongkorn University
Occupations
  • Actress
  • Model
  • Dentist
Years active2020–present
AgentGMMTV
Notable workGorya in F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers
Height165 cm (5 ft 5 in)[1]
RelativesTonhon Tantivejakul (brother)
WebsiteGMMTV Artist
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Early life and education

Tontawan was born in Bangkok, Thailand.[2] She is the younger sister of actor and musician Tonhon Tantivejakul.[9] Her mother is a communication arts professor at Chulalongkorn University, while her father works in advertising.[10]

She attended Srinakharinwirot University Prasarnmit Demonstration School for elementary and received her entire secondary education from Chulalongkorn University Demonstration School. She studied dentistry at Chulalongkorn University while balancing her acting and modeling career. As of 2025, she has graduated with a degree of Dentistry in second class honours.[11]

Career

In 2020, at the age of 19, Tontawan appeared in Waruntorn Paonil's music video for her song "Disappointed" (เหนื่อยใจ) with Putthipong Assaratanakul.[10][12] 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 Vachirawit Chivaaree.[3] 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.[13][14][15]

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.[16][17] During the GMMTV "2022: Borderless" event, it was announced that Tantivejakul would play the lead role of Kongkwan in 10 Years Ticket alongside Pawat Chittsawangdee. The series aired on December 14, 2022.[18]

In February 2023, Tontawan appeared as Bee in the new fantasy series Midnight Museum, a guest role she took up as she was concurrently pursuing dentistry.[19]

"I would like to try every role that is different from what I've taken up in the past." – Tu Tontawan Tantivejakul[19]

In July 2023, Tontawan 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.[20]

In April 2024, she played the role of character Mui as the cousin of the protagonist in How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies.[21]

The upcoming drama that Tu is going to grace as the female lead is Scarlet Heart Thailand ,Thai remake of the Chinese novel Bu Bu Jing Xin by Tong Hua.

Endorsements

Tontawan 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.[22][23][24][25][26][27][28] She was a celebrity guest in Bvlgari's exclusive pop-up event celebrating "Iconic Serpenti Jewellery".[29][30] She appears on Harper's Bazaar, L'Officiel Hommes, Mint and Vogue regularly.[31] She featured in Grazia Singapore for the launch of its first issue.[32]

On September 20, 2023, French luxury house Dior revealed Tontawan as the Maison's latest brand ambassador in Thailand.[33] In March 2024, she was chosen as the new brand ambassador for Puma Thailand.[34]

Personal life

Tontawan's lifestyle includes travelling and photography. She has opened a dedicated account tuprefersyouwithgrain, where she shares pictures taken by her film camera.[35] By March 2026, she had more than 5.7M followers on her Instagram account.[36]

Filmography

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Movies

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2024 How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies Mui Support role [37]
2026 Gohan Jaidee Main role [38]
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Television

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Year Title Role Notes No. of episodes Ref
2021 F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers Thitara "Gorya" Jundee Main role 16 [4]
2022 Magic of Zero – Zero In The Moonlight Maki 1 (Ep.2) [16][17]
10 Years Ticket Kongkwan 16 [18]
2023 Midnight Museum: Ep.5 Bee Guest role 2 (Ep.5,9) [39]
2026 Scarlet Heart Thailand Fongnuan Main role 16 [40]
Overdose Mars TBA [citation needed]
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Music video appearances

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Year Title Artist Ref.
2020 "Disappointed" (เหนื่อยใจ) Ink Waruntorn [41]
2022 "Who Am I"
F4 Thailand
Vachirawit Chivaaree, Jirawat Sutivanichsak, Metawin Opas-iamkajorn & Hirunkit Changkham [42]
"You Mean the World" (โลกของฉันคือเธอ)
F4 Thailand
Fluke Gawin [43][44]
"One Last Cry"
F4 Thailand
Violette Wautier [45][46][47]
2023 "When You Sleep" (ตอนเธอหลับ) Mints [48]
"I Do: A Love Story in Bangkok" (G)I-dle [20]
2024 "Once I Had You" (ไม่เหมือนตอนมีเธอ) Gam Wichayanee [49]
"One More Chance" (รักเธอใหม่ได้หรือเปล่า) MXFruit [50]
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Awards and nominations

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
2022 Kazz Awards 2022 Best Scene

(shared with Vachirawit Chivaaree)

F4 Thailand Nominated
Rising Female of the Year Won [51]
MINT Awards 2022 Rookie of the Year Nominated
HOWE Awards 2022 Shining Actress Award Won [52]
The 3rd Mani Mekhala Awards (2022) Outstanding Female Rising Star Won [53]
GQ Men of the Year Awards 2022 New Face of the Year Won [54][55]
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 [56]
27th Asian Television Awards Best Actress in a Leading Role Nominated
2023 14th Nataraja Awards Best Cast Ensemble Nominated [57]
2024 28th Asian Television Awards Best Actress in a Leading Role 10 Years Ticket Won [58]
Asia-Pacific Film Festival Best Supporting Actress How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies Nominated
2025 Asia-Pacific Film Festival FPA Asia-Pacific Rising Icon Award Won [59]
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Listicles

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Name of publisher, year listed, name of listicle, and placement
Publisher Year Listicle Placement Ref.
Teen Vogue 2025 New Hollywood Class of 2025[a] Included [60][61]
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Notes

  1. New Hollywood's rising stars. These are the young celebrities shaping up to be the next generation of tastemakers.

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