Tontawan Tantivejakul
Thai actress and model (born 2000)
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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.
- Actress
- Model
- Dentist
Tontawan Tantivejakul | |
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ต้นตะวัน ตันติเวชกุล | |
Tontawan in April 2024 | |
| Born | 7 November 2000 Bangkok, Thailand |
| Other name | 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 |
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
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies | Mui | Support role | [37] |
| 2026 | Gohan | Jaidee | Main role | [38] |
Television
| 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] |
Music video appearances
| 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] |
Awards and nominations
Awards and nominations
| 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] |
Listicles
| Publisher | Year | Listicle | Placement | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teen Vogue | 2025 | New Hollywood Class of 2025[a] | Included | [60][61] |
Notes
- New Hollywood's rising stars. These are the young celebrities shaping up to be the next generation of tastemakers.