Urassaya Sperbund (Thai: อุรัสยา เสปอร์บันด์; born 18 March 1993), more commonly known as Yaya, is a Thai-Norwegian actress and model. She is the recipient of numerous accolades including; an Suphannahong National Film Awards, a Maya Awards, a TV Gold Awards and three Mekhala Awards.
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อุรัสยา เสปอร์บันด์ | |
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Born | (1993-03-18) 18 March 1993 (age 29) Pattaya, Thailand |
Other names | Yaya (ญาญ่า) |
Alma mater | Chulalongkorn University (Faculty of Arts) |
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Years active | 2007–present |
Agent | Channel 3 |
Notable work | Brother of the Year |
Partner | Nadech Kugimiya |
Website | Official website |
Sperbund began her acting career with the 2008 comedy series Peun See Long Hon. She received greater recognition with lead roles in Duang Jai Akkanee (2010), Game Rai Game Rak (2011), Torranee Ni Nee Krai Krong (2012), Kleun Cheewit (2017) and The Crown Princess (2018).[1]
Sperbund's film roles including; Brother of the Year, Nakee 2 (2018) and Fast And Feel Love (2022). For Brother of the Year, she won the Suphannahong National Film Award for Best Actress.
Sperbund was born on 18 March 1993 in Thailand. She is of Norwegian and Thai descent. She is fluent in Thai, English, and Norwegian.[2] She also knows some French and Spanish, but she is not fluent in either. Sperbund attended Regents International School Pattaya for primary[3] and secondary education before moving to Bangkok Patana School. She graduated from Chulalongkorn University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 2015.[4]
Sperbund has further stabilized her acting abilities and position in the entertainment industry with her roles in several television series. She has endorsed famous brands including Maybelline, Pantene and Uniqlo.[5] Sperbund is the first Thai actress who received the title of "Friend of Louis Vuitton" and became the first ever Thai celebrity featured in US Vogue.[6]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2018 | Brother of the Year | Jane | |
Nakee 2 | Sroy | ||
2021 | Raya and the Last Dragon | Raya | Thai dubbing[7] |
2022 | Fast and Feel Love | Jay | |
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Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2008 | Peun See Long Hon | Som | |
2010 | Kularb Rai Narm | Nucharee | |
Thara Himalaya | Ajjima Potsawat (Jeed) | The series 4 Huajai Haeng Koon Kao | |
Duang Jai Akkanee | |||
Pathapee Leh Ruk | |||
Wayupak Montra | |||
2011 | Tawan Deard | Phet Roong | |
Game Rai Game Rak | Fahlada / Nang Fah | ||
2012 | Torranee Ni Nee Krai Krong | Darunee | |
2013 | Maya Tawan | Mattana | |
Dao Raung | Dao Raung | ||
2014 | Roy Ruk Hak Liam Tawan | Mayumi Takahashi | The series The Rising Sun |
Roy Fun Tawan Duerd | |||
2015 | Neung Nai Suang | Hatairach (Poom) | |
2017 | Kleun Cheewit | Jeerawat (Jee) | |
Leh Lub Salub Rarng | Petra Pawadee | ||
2018 | The Crown Princess | Princess Alice Madeleine Theresa Phillips | |
2019 | Klin Kasalong | Kasalong / Songpeep / Pimpisa / Pimmada | |
2022 | Bad Romeo | Saikim | |
Thai Cave Rescue | Kelly Suwannarat (Hydrology engineer) | ||
Lai Kinnaree | Mae Ying Pudsorn | ||
TBA | Jon Kwa Ja Dai Ruk Gun ![]() |
Apo |
Year | Title | Notes |
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2011 | "Nalika Tai" (นาฬิกาตาย) | from Tawan Deard OST |
2012 | "Ah Karn Rak" (อาการรัก) | from Torranee Ni Nee Krai Krong OST |
"Summer Nee Tong Me Lay's" (ซัมเมอร์นี้ต้องมีเลย์) (with Nadech Kugimiya) | — | |
"Plian" (เปลี่ยน) | — | |
2013 | "Lay's Summer" (เลย์ซัมเมอร์) (with Nadech Kugimiya) | — |
"Khao Tueng Jai Thahan Tamruat Tai" (เข้าถึงใจทหารตำรวจไทย) | — | |
"Yak Bok Rak" (อยากบอกรัก) (with Harin Suthamjarus, The Richman Toy and Gan from The Jukks) | — | |
2014 | "Klai Naw" (ใครหนอ) | — |
"Laew Rao Ja Dai Rak Gan Mai" (แล้วเราจะได้รักกันไหม) (with Nadech Kugimiya) | The Rising Sun: The Original Soundtrack | |
2015 | "Joop" (จูบ) (with Jirayu Tangsrisuk) | from Neung Nai Suang OST |
2016 | "Happy Birthday" (with Nadech Kugimiya) | Channel 3 46th Anniversary |
"Set Laew Tob" (เซตแล้วตบ) (with Rasri Balenciaga Chirathiwat, Kimberley Anne Woltemas, Ranee Campen, Nittha Jirayungyurn and Ranida Techasit) | Channel 3 promotional anthem for the 2016 FIVB Volleyball World Grand Prix Week 6 | |
2017 | "Make It Happen" (with Daboyway) | — |
2019 | "Touch Thi Dee Tor Jai" (ทัชที่ดีต่อใจ) (with Klear) | — |
2020 | "Rak Na Guard Ya Tok" (รักนะการ์ดอย่าตก) (with Jarinporn Joonkiat and Joke) | — |
Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
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2022 | 21st New York Asian Film Festival | Rising Star Asia Award | Fast and Feel Love | Won | [8][9] |
Born and raised in Thailand, Yaya speaks fluent English, Norwegian and Thai.
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