Metawin Opas-iamkajorn

Family and education

Metawin was born in Bangkok, Thailand, and is the third of four siblings. He has two older sisters, Mintra and Mesa, and a younger brother, Metas.^[9][10]

He started his studies at Denla British School (DBS),^[11] and went to Assumption College, a private Catholic boys school in Bangkok for his primary education. He had a brief summer course at Assumption College Bangrak. He then went to Panyarat High School for secondary education.^[12]

In 2014, he joined an English summer program in the UK.^[13] In March and April 2015, he participated in a 42-day summer program in Taiwan to study Mandarin.^[14][15]

He studied as an exchange student at Belmond–Klemme Community School District in Iowa, USA for a year, and passed the General Education Development (GED) exam in 11th grade.^[12]

After returning to Thailand, Metawin skipped the 12th grade and enrolled in the faculty of economics international program at Thammasat University.^[16] He graduated in 2020, with his graduation ceremony delayed until 27 May 2022, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.^[17]

During his time as an exchange student Metawin actively participated in his school's extracurricular activities, he became a member of the school band's percussion choir where his group received a superior (Division I) rating.^[18][19][20] He played American football and was part of his high school's soccer team.^[21][22]

He used to play golf competitively during his childhood and won several tournaments but had to quit due to injury. He still continue playing golf recreationally.^[23]

He is fluent in Thai and English and can hold a basic conversation in Mandarin.^[12]

His family owns a Chihuahua named Charlotte and two Shetland Sheepdogs, Bentley and Cartier.^[24] In July 2024, Bentley died due to lymphoma.^[10] Following this, Metawin participated in a fundraiser with Professor Dr. Thanin Intarakamthornchai, President of the Lymphoma Society of Thailand, at an event aimed at raising awareness about lymphoma and support initiatives for those affected by the disease.^[25]

Business ventures

Win Metawin began his first business venture at the age of 18 while enrolled as a freshman in the International Economics program at Thammasat University. He launched an event organizing business, starting with the coordination of a small concert. His responsibilities encompassed overseeing logistics, event planning, vendor coordination, and operational management.^[26]

In June 2020, during his fourth year of university and at the start of his career in the entertainment industry, Metawin launched his fashion brand, Velence, sold primarily through an online platform. The brand serves both domestic and international markets, with exports to 15-16 countries. It offers a range of products, including clothing, accessories, hats, bags, and more.^[27][26]

In the same year, Metawin co-founded Souri, a confectionery business, with his sister Mintra Opas-iamkajorn, a Le Cordon Bleu graduate with an MSc (Master of Science) in food quality and innovation from the University of Leeds.^[28][29] On 9 September 2021, he launched Velato, a premium ice cream brand.^[30][31][32] The brand later merged, with the product now being sold in Souri stores as the brand begun opening several physical locations across Bangkok.^[33][34] Before the end of 2024, Souri had over 150 employees and offered 120-130 types of products. Metawin revealed that sales of macarons alone had surpassed 200,000 pieces per month, with prices ranging from 90 to 120 baht per piece. This translates to an estimated 25 million baht in sales per month, or approximately 300 million baht annually.^[26] SOURI won "The Best Celebrity Merchant of the Year" at the Grab Thumbs Up Awards 2024^[35] and in the same year, Metawin, as the co-founder, received the "New Generation Award" at the HOWE Awards 2024 in recognition of his entrepreneurial achievements.^[36]

As of 12 September 2024, Metawin holds shares in seven companies. Besides his investments, he also serves as a director in nine companies.^[37]

In December 2024, he launched another dessert shop, Cosie, with chiffon cake as its primary product, which he developed with his sister, Mesa Opas-iamkajorn.^[38]

As of 12 March 2025, Metawin is one of the major shareholders of The One Enterprise Public Company Limited (ONEE), a leading media and entertainment company in Thailand. Its business spans across advertising, copyrights and licensing, radio, artist management, concert and event organization, merchandising, production services, and studio rentals. ONEE is the parent company of several well-known subsidiaries, This includes GMMTV, the agency Metawin is currently signed with, GMM25, GMMTV Shop, GMM Media, ONE31, ONE D, and many more.^{[39][40][41][42]}

He won the "Outstanding New Generation Entrepreneur" award at the Grab Thumbs Up Awards 2025, held on March 26, 2025.^[43]

Humanitarian works

In July 2020, Metawin participated in The Sound of Happiness campaign, an initiative organized by UNICEF Thailand in collaboration with the Department of Mental Health and JOOX. The campaign aimed to promote mental health awareness among young people in Thailand. Metawin was one of twelve public figures who volunteered to share personal stories about their emotional challenges and experiences with stress during adolescence, encouraging youth to prioritize mental well-being and seek help when needed.^[44]

In early 2024, Metawin Opas-iamkajorn took part in the Humans Against Dengue campaign, a regional initiative promoting dengue prevention across Southeast Asia. He appeared in public service announcements encouraging communities to adopt proactive health measures, including early diagnosis, vector control, and vaccination. The campaign was part of a broader effort under the United Against Dengue coalition, launched by IFRC Asia Pacific in collaboration with Takeda Pharmaceutical Company and various public health agencies. Under the slogan "The Less You Know About Dengue, The More Protection You Need," Metawin was featured as one of the campaign’s “Dengue Heroes,” using his public platform to raise awareness and support dengue prevention efforts across the region.^[45][46]

In September 2024, Metawin participated in the tenth edition of the Miracle Is All Around seminar, also known as Miracle X, organized by the Lymphoma Society of Thailand to mark World Lymphoma Day (15 September). Held at Eden Zone, CentralWorld, the event featured expert presentations on innovative lymphoma therapies such as targeted therapy, bispecific antibodies, and CAR‑T cell immunotherapy, offering new treatment hope to patients unable to undergo stem cell transplantation. Metawin joined former lymphoma patients, known as the “X Fighters,” along with artists and healthcare professionals, in motivational activities intended to uplift current patients and reinforce community solidarity in the fight against lymphoma.^{[25][47][AI-retrieved source]}

In June 2025, Metawin Opas-iamkajorn was appointed as a celebrity supporter for UNHCR Thailand. He participated in the World Refugee Day event held on 20 June in Bangkok, where he helped launch the Hope Away from Home campaign. As part of his role, he appeared in official UNHCR content encouraging public support for displaced people. He stated that his next step would be to visit refugee communities in the field within Thailand, with the aim of helping the public better understand the situation and how they can contribute. His activities with UNHCR include attending advocacy events, promoting refugee rights through media channels, and supporting efforts to raise awareness and resources for humanitarian work.^[48][49]

That same year, Metawin also supported the Thai Red Cross Society’s national blood donation BLOOD CONNECT campaign. He used his platform to promote blood donation, particularly among younger audiences, in response to ongoing national shortages. Through social media and public messaging, he encouraged regular participation in blood donation efforts to help maintain the country's emergency medical supply.^[50]

2019—2021: Early career and breakthrough debut

Metawin entered the entertainment industry as a trainee actor under ONE31 for a year before signing an actor contract with GMMTV in 2019. He made his acting debut in 2gether, which gained him international recognition. In his first year, Vogue Magazine named him one of the "100 Influential People in the Fashion Industry of Thailand."^[51][52] He was also featured in Howe Magazine's "The 50 Influential People,"^[53][54] alongside influencers, businesspeople, and executives recognized for their achievements in various fields.

His popularity and online following have made him a sought-after endorser for local and international brands. He has partnered with major companies such as Shiseido,^[55] VIVO, Lazada, CP Brand, Bangkok Bank, AIS^[56][57] (Thailand's largest network provider), and Globe Telecom^[58] (a leading telecommunications provider in the Philippines). His endorsements also include other notable brands, underscoring his influence in the industry.

He named his fandom "Snowball Power" on 11 February 2020, via his Twitter account. Fans celebrate the anniversary of the fandom each year on that date.^[59]

In September 2020, Metawin was announced as a member of F4 in Thailand's adaptation of the Japanese manga series Hana Yori Dango (Boys Over Flowers), written by Yoko Kamio. The manga has been widely adapted into television dramas and films globally.^[60]

In February 2021, Metawin became the first Thai artist featured in space advertisements. One of his Chinese fan clubs organized a birthday project displaying his photo via the Ladybeetle-1 commercial satellite as it orbited Earth on 17 February.^[61][62]

He achieved the highest growth in Instagram followers among Thai actors throughout 2021 and the first half of 2022.^{[63][64][65][66][67][68][69]}

At GMMTV's Borderless event in November 2021, it was announced that Metawin would star in his third drama series, Devil Sister, alongside actress Peechaya Wattanamontree.^[70]

Metawin is well-known for his proactive approach to acquiring acting training beyond what is offered in production workshops. Notably, he is trained by Rossukon Kongkate, one of Thailand's most prominent acting coaches.^[71][72]

2022—present

Metawin regularly appears on the covers of prominent fashion magazines such as GQ, L'Officiel, Elle, Harper's Bazaar, and Vogue, both in Thailand and internationally. He is also featured on the official pages of luxury brands including Louis Vuitton, Valentino, Dior, Gucci, Burberry, Prada, and Moschino. He was among the top contributors to Earned Media Value (EMV) during Milan Fashion Week Autumn-Winter 2022 through his partnerships with Gucci and Dolce & Gabbana.^[73] He attended the Louis Vuitton Fall-Winter 2022 Men's Spin-Off Show in Bangkok, generating significant social buzz and digital traffic at the event.^[74][75] According to Launchmetrics, Metawin ranked first as the top voice, post, and influencer during Milan Men's Fashion Week for his appearance in the front row of Prada's Spring-Summer 2023 Runway Show. He generated $4.7 million in Media Impact Value (MIV) across 257 placements, including $1.3 million from a single post.^[76][77][78]

"He has always been very experienced in matching his own clothes, and has become the darling of different brands" — Simon Au, Vogue Hong Kong^[79]

"Despite having debuted only two years ago, Thai actor and model Metawin Opas-iamkajorn has grown to be a global fashion tastemaker" — Amanda Leo, Elle Singapore^[80]

Italian luxury fashion brand Prada announced Metawin Opas-iamkajorn as their brand ambassador on 6 January 2023.^{[81][82][5][83]} He reportedly contributed $9.8 million in EMV (Earned Media Value) to the brand in 2022, the highest amount of EMV for a Thailand-based celebrity that year.^[84] In a press statement, Prada also announced that Metawin will make an appearance at the Prada fall/winter 2023 men's show in Milan on 15 January 2023.^{[85][86][87][88]} According to data and technology company Launchmetrix, his attendance generated $3.8 million in MIV (Media Impact Value) for the brand.^[89]

Metawin was featured in Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list, which was released on 18 May 2023. The selection process, which evaluated over 4,000 candidates, considered revenue, social impact, scale, inventiveness, and potential. He was the only Thai actor on the list that year.^{[90][91][92][93][94][95]}

On 26 July 2023, WISESIGHT (Thailand) Limited, a provider of social media analytics and data analysis tools, conducted a survey of popular hashtags during the first half of the year 2566 (1 January - 30 June 2023) from over 450 significant hashtags across all social media platforms in Thailand. The purpose was to rank the top 10 hashtags with the highest number of engagements. The hashtag #winmetawin came in 8th place with over 55 million engagements.^[96][97]

Coca-Cola named Metawin the first ASEAN brand ambassador for their "A Recipe for Magic" campaign, on 31 July 2023. The campaign spans eight countries, including Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore.^{[98][99][100][101][102]}

American luxury jewelry brand Tiffany & Co. appointed Metawin as their House Ambassador on 29 February 2024, making him the first individual from Thailand and Southeast Asia to hold the title.^[6][103]

At the 17th Asian Film Awards held in Hong Kong on 10 March 2024, Metawin received the AFA Rising Star Award.^[104][105] During the event, his debut international film, Under Parallel Skies, directed by Sigrid Andrea Bernardo, premiered as part of the awards' featured program.^{[106][107][108]}

German sportswear brand Puma introduced Metawin as their Southeast Asia brand ambassador on 14 March 2024.^[109][110]

After a long-standing partnership, on 20 February 2025, Metawin was appointed as the first Friend of Shiseido in Southeast Asia. With this position, he will showcase Shiseido products across the region throughout the year, and join global events, starting with a launch event in Tokyo.^{[111][112][113]}

Film

Television series

Variety shows

Music video appearances

Singles

Soundtrack and tie-ins

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Awards and nominations