Poompat Iam-samang (Thai: ภูมิพัฒน์ เอี่ยมสำอาง; born 4 December 1994), professionally known as Up Poompat (อัพ ภูมิพัฒน์), is a Thai actor and model. He is best known for his leading role as Gene in Lovely Writer The Series.[1]
Poompat Iam-samang | |
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ภูมิพัฒน์ เอี่ยมสำอาง | |
![]() Poompat in March 2021 | |
Born | (1994-12-04) 4 December 1994 (age 27) Bangkok, Thailand |
Other names | Up (อัพ) |
Education | Chulalongkorn University |
Alma mater | Chulalongkorn University |
Occupation |
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Years active | 2015–present |
Notable work | Lovely Writer: The Series |
Poompat Iam-Samang was born in Bangkok, Thailand on 4 December 1994. He studied management communication at the Communication Art Faculty of Chulalongkorn University. He also acted in campus theatre. After graduating, he went to England to attain a master's in International Relations and Diplomacy.[2] Currently, he is pursuing doctorate degree in the Faculty of Political Science at Chulalongkorn University.[3]
In 2015, Up debuted as an actor in a Thai movie, Gifted, where he played the lead role.[4] Known for his Korean looks, he received multiple offers to model for popular cosmetic brands.[5] In 2016, he went to South Korean reality television program Babel 250 as a regular member.[6]
In 2018, Poompat starred in e-sports drama, GGEZ[7] as Sabi and in same year he appeared as a guest star in highly acclaimed Thai TV series, Girl From Nowhere. [2]
In 2021, Poompat starred in BL adaption of novel, Lovely Writer: The Series playing the lead role, Gene alongside Kao Noppakao. The series, aired on channel 3[1] and subsequently on YouTube,[8] gained a lot of popularity.[9]
Poompat is the owner of a YouTube channel called uppoompat, where he posts content related to promotional activities along with vlogs and collaboration with other artists. [10][11]
Apart from having an active acting career, Poompat also co-owns an Artist Management company called JustUp Co. Ltd., which was registered in January 2021.[12]
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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2015 | Gifted | Wave | Main role | [4] |
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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2018 | GGEZ | Sabi | Support role | [7] |
Girl from Nowhere | Hok | Guest role | [2] | |
2021 | Lovely Writer: The Series | Gene | Main role | [1] |
Me Always You: The Series | Khanan | Support role | ||
2022 | Club Sapan Fine 2 | Sun | Support role | |
2023 | Step by Step | Put | Support role / Producer |
Year | Song Title | Artist | Ref. |
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2013 | อยากกลับไปเป็นเพื่อนเธอ (Unfriended Request) | Thank You | [13] |
2017 | อยู่นี่ไง | Atom ชนกันต์ | [14] |
Love Is Now รักอยู่ตรงหน้า | The Toys | [15] | |
2022 | เธอคือของขวัญที่ดีที่สุด | ETC |
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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2016 | Babel 250 | Himself | Regular member | [6] |