 H E L L O E V E R Y O N E! | We hope this article will not only present some of the popular actresses to you all, but also introduce Thai actresses, their merits, and their work to you all.
To make this a little fun, we are ranking the 20 actresses in 3 different categories: (1) Hearts, (2) Flowers, (3) MDL popularity search results.
We hope you have fun reading the article. Let us know what you think of the ranking and if you spot your favourite actresses.
| It is Soju and Burcu here!
In this article, we are going to feature 20 Thai actresses that are most popular on MyDramaList as of the date of this article's publishing.
We were inspired by the lovely Cho Na's article series on the most popular actors on MDL and so after seeking her permission, we set forth on this journey! |
D I S C L A I M E R |
| • The ranking doesn't determine actual popularity. • The ranking doesn't determine demand in the industry. • The ranking doesn't determine acting skills. • The ranking does determine their popularity on MDL.
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 Ungsumalynn Sirapatsakmetha, nicknamed Pattie, is a Thai actress with Chinese ancestry. She entered the industry at the age of 17 as a lead actress in Hormones, where she gained massive popularity. The following year she starred in the movie titled Bangkok Traffic Love Story, which was also a massive hit, and Pattie received the "Best Breakout Movie Actress" award. Later, her debut film Hormones also got adapted into a drama with two seasons where Pattie replayed her role. Later she acted in the remake of the popular K-drama Goong, titled Princess Hours alongside Tao Sattaphong Piangphor. It is famously known that Pattie has a no-kissing contract. She is dating fellow actor Dan Worrawech Danuwong since 2009. The pair have acted together in Bangkok Sweety, Valentine Sweety, and other titles.
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July 13, 1991
(Cancer) | 
(2008)
Hormones | 
Bachelor's in
Digital Film Making | 
5.5M followers |
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February 6, 1989
(Aquarius) |
2006
(Naruk) |
Bachelor's degree in Architecture |
6.7M followers |
 Mookda Narinrak, nicknamed Mook, is a Thai model, dancer, and actress born and raised in Ranong, Thailand. Before entertaining the Thai Entertainment industry, Mookda competed and won Miss Teen Thailand in 2011 as well as a dance contest in 2012. In 2016, Mookda officially joined the entertainment industry when she signed a contract with Channel 7. Her very first debut was the remake of the lakorn Kamin Gub Poon in a supporting role. In her career, Mookda has given quite a lot of hits — some of which are Massaya opposite Mik Thongraya, So Wayree opposite Kem Hussawee, as well as Ku Kaen San Rak and Suparburoot Jorm Jon: Maturot Lohgan opposite Michael Pattaradet. in 2019 and 2021 respectively. Her upcoming work includes The In-laws as well as Petra Narumit. |  |
July 26, 1996
(Sagittarius) |
2016
(Kamin Gub Poon) |
Bachelor's in Communication Arts |
1.2M followers |
 Sananthachat Thanapatpisal, nicknamed Fon, is an actress born in Bangkok, Thailand. She became famous as a net idol on the website 'Dek-d.com' in 2010 and had since appeared in several commercials and music videos. Fon gained much popularity following the success of the mega-hit series Hormones (2013), making her career breakthrough and rise to stardom as an actress. Then, she signed up with Nadao Bangkok. Later on, Fon acted in many other successful titles such as ThirTEEN Terrors, I Hate You, I Love You, Water Boyy, Kiss Me Again, Boy For Rent. On 4th August 2021, Nadao Bangkok Co., Ltd revealed that Fon had decided to become an independent performer and artist. |  | June 20, 1994
(Gemini) |
(2012)
ATM: Er Rak Error |
Bachelor of Arts in English Degree |
2.6M followers |
 Nittha Jirayungyurn, nicknamed Mew, was born in Bangkok, Thailand. Mew is signed under Channel 3 Thailand, and her debut drama was the second installment of the Suparburoot Juttathep series Khun Chai Pawornruj opposite Pope Thanawat Wattanaputi. In 2016, she starred her first movie, One Day and was paired with Ter Chantavit Dhanasevi. She married Saint Tharaphut Kuhapremkit, heir to a gold-trading family, in 2019. She also recently gave birth to a beautiful baby girl last year. Mew has since her debut worked in many very successful titles such as Tarm Ruk Keun Jai opposite Nadech Kugimiya, Duay Rang Atitharn opposite Tik Jesdaporn Pholdee, My Husband in Law opposite Mark Prin, and the very latest hit I See Dead People opposite James Ma, last year. |  |
September 21, 1990
(Virgo) |
2013
(Khun Chai Pawornruj) |
Bachelor's in
Fashion Design |
4.5M followers |
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April 29, 1995
(Taurus) |
(2012)
Club Friday 1 |
Bachelor of Arts in Economics |
9.5M followers |
 Wannarot Sonthichai (nickname Vill) is a Thai actress from Exact/OneHD. She was born on April 10, 1989, in Bangkok. Vill's family consists of her father, mother (Kate Sonthichai), and younger sister. Vill entered the Thai Entertainment Industry alongside Son Yuke Songpaisan when they both auditioned together at Exact. They were later paired up and debuted as leading roles in the lakorn Kaew Lorm Petch, which was a huge success. Later on, Vill acted in many other successful titles such as Tae Pang Korn, Ngao Jai, Paragit Likhit Huajai. Her most recent works are Talay Rissaya alongside her boyfriend Jes Jespipat Tilapornputt, The Prince Who Turns into a Frog alongside Son Yuke, and Ruk Laek Pop opposite Film Thanapat Kawila. Her next project is My Lovely Bodyguard opposite Ken Phupoom. |  | April 10, 1989
(Aries) |
2004
(Pen Tor) |
Bachelor's in
Archeology & Anthropology |
1.8M followers |
 Nalinthip Sakulongumpai (Nickname: Bua) is a Thai actress and model. In 2007, Bua made her acting debut in a supporting role for the Channel 7 lakorn Mae Ying. Later in 2010, Bua left CH7 and started to work for Channel 3. In her first acting job for Channel 3 in 2014, Bua was cast in a supporting role in the lakorn Ruk Nee ... Jhe Jud Hai. In 2018, Bua was cast as the main lead in the twin suspense lakorn Khun Mae Suam Roy. In the same year, she also played the female lead in Tra Barb See Chompoo for which she received much acclaim and praise. She has most recently appeared in the lakorn Khaen Rak Salap Chata. Her next project is All I Need Is Love and a Cup of Coffee. As of 2022, Bua has ended her affiliation with CH3, and has become a freelance actress. |  |
August 12, 1990
(Leo) |
2007
(Mae Ying) |
Bachelor's in Business Management |
1.7M followers |
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November 5, 1995
(Scorpio) |
(2006)
Strawberry Krubcake
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Bachelor in Airline Business Management |
180K followers |
 Davika Hoorne, nicknamed Mai, is a Thai-Belgian actress and model. She made her first debut in the lakorn, Ngao Kammathep (Cupid's Shadows), and also starred in several other dramas. She rose to fame from her films: Heart Attack with Sunny Suwanmethanon and Suddenly Twenty. She is the female lead star of Thailand's highest-grossing film of all time, Pee Mak alongside Mario Maurer. Davika has also starred in music videos for international singers such as No Way for Ali and Run Now for Sơn Tùng M-TP. As of now, Davika is also one of the most sought out actresses and a cult favorite amongst makeup artists, stylists, magazine companies, local and international advertisements because of her beautiful visuals. Her upcoming projects are PPTV's You Are My Heartbeat, and GMM's Astrophile. |  |
May 16, 1992
(Taurus) |
2010
(Ngao Kammathep) |
Bachelor's in Communication Arts |
15.2M followers |
 Esther Supreeleela is a Thai-Malaysian actress and model who started working in the entertainment industry at the age of twelve, mostly modeling for teen magazines and advertising brands. At the age of 17, Esther made her TV debut by participating in a Sitcom titled หลวงตามหาชน in 2011. Her first lakorn performance was in Buang opposite Pope Thanawat in 2012. However, she obtained much recognition with her role as a villain in the final installment of the Suparburoot Jutathep series titled Khun Chai Ronapee. After becoming a freelance actress in 2014, Esther has since then starred in many very popular dramas, such as Leh Ratree and Ngao Asoke with Sean Jindachot. Her most recent lakorns is a remake of the classic lakorn titled Somewhere Our Love Begins opposite Jes Jespipat. | |
May 18, 1994
(Taurus) |
2009
(หลวงตามหาชน) |
Bachelor's in Business Administration |
3.9M followers |
 Ranee Campen, nicknamed Bella, is a Thai-British actress. Bella started her entertainment career as a model in advertisements. After about 10 advertisements, she signed a contract with Channel 3 (Thailand) and became an actress with Channel 3 in 2011. Bella got her first leading role and first nomination for Porn Prom Onlaweng in 2013, which has the 5th highest rating point among all primetime dramas shown on Channel 3 during that year. After Khun Chai Puttipat was on air, it became the most frequently searched drama on Google in Thailand. Most recently, Bella has continued to progress, giving us major hits such as the 2018 mega-hit Love Destiny, and the 2019 mega-hit Krong Karm. Her upcoming project is Prom Likit, which is a sequel of Bpoop Paeh Saniwaat. | |
December 24, 1989
(Capricorn) |
2011
(Roy Marn) |
Masters in Journalism & mass communication
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8M followers |
 Chicha Amatayakul, born Kanyawee Phumsiridol, nicknamed Kitty, is a Thai singer, actress, and model born in Bangkok, Thailand. She was a member of the Thai girl group "Kiss Me Five" under "Kamikaze" at the age of 17, but she left one year later because of her studies. In 2014 she had her first main lead drama in Love Blood. She also acted in Love Songs Love Stories: Kit Teung Chun Mai Welah Tee Tur, Miti Sayong Chuea Pen... Mai Chuea Taai, and Daughters. But she is best known for her role as Nanno in Netflix's anthology series Girl From Nowhere. The second season titled Girl From Nowhere Season 2 premiered on Netflix in 2021, exposing Kitty to international audiences. |  |
August 5, 1993
(Leo) |
(2013)
Chart Chaopraya |
Bachelor of Laws |
4.2M followers |
 |  |
October 9, 1996
(Libra) |
(2013)
Love Opposite |
Bachelor of Arts in Humanities |
3.9M followers
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 Kimberley Anne Woltemas, nicknamed Kimmy, is a half Thai and German actress. She entered the industry in 2009. She made her debut as the main lead in one of Channel 3's hottest and hit drama TV series of all time, Thara Himalai. In 2012 Kim acted in Panyachon Kon Krua opposite her now-boyfriend Mark Prin which was a hit drama. Soon after the media gave them the title "Koo jin", and they are still one of the hottest and most popular onscreen couples today. Kim is one of the most sought-after actresses of her generation. Her dream since childhood was to become an actress, and she has endured many struggles to enter the industry and get to where she is right now. Some of her famous dramas are Piang Chai Khon Nee Mai Chai Poo Wised and Thong Ek: The Herbal Master. |  |
January 22, 1992
(Capricorn) |
(2009)
Yok Lai Mek |
Bachelor of Arts |
9.7M followers |
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August 30, 1996
(Virgo) |
(2014)
Love Sick |
N/A |
1.3M followers |
 Pimchanok Luevisadpaibul, nicknamed Baifern, is a Thai actress and model, born in Bangkok, Thailand. As a child, she practiced rhythmic gymnastics and had competed in team competitions several times. When Pimchanok was in 6th grade, a talent scout who was searching for new child actors met her at the training ground. He persuaded her to film an advertisement for a brand of student shoes, and that was what kicked off her entertainment industry career. She rose to fame for her lead role as Nam in the 2010 sleeper film hit Crazy Little Thing Called Love. Her role in the GMM 25 drama Lhong Fai earned her the 'Nataraj Award' for Breakthrough Actress. She also won the '2020 Nataraj Award' as Best Actress for her role in The Fallen Leaf. |  |
September 30, 1992
(Libra) |
(2009)
Miss You Again |
Bachelor of Arts
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9.5M followers |
 Lapassalan Jiravechsoontornkul, nicknamed Mild, is an actress and model born in Bangkok, Thailand. In 2011, while studying in grade 5, she entered the Utip Freshy Beauty contest and became a winner in the eastern region. She began in the entertainment industry when she appeared in different MVs. Soon after, she starred in the series Nong Mai Rai Borisut from 2013 to 2015. Since then, she has been acting in a lot of series such as Ugly Duckling Series: Don't, Kiss, U-Prince: The Badly Politics, Happy Birthday, 3 Will Be Free or Girl Next Room: Richy Rich between others. Her recent drama is 46 Days. Her upcoming dramas are Sai Lub Lip Gloss and Spark Jai Nai Jomying 2. |  |
December 7, 1994
(Sagittarius) |
(2012)
Super Salaryman
|
Bachelor of Arts in Communication |
3.9M followers |
 Sushar Manaying, nicknamed Aom, is a Thai actress of Thai-Chinese heritage. She was born as Sucha, then later changed the name to Sucharat and to the present one, Sushar, respectively. Aom's first big role was playing Pie in the Thai lesbian films, Yes or No (2010) and Yes or No 2 (2012), with Tina Suppanad Jittaleela. She gained further recognition by starring in Full House, a remake of the popular Korean series of the same name, with Mike Angelo in 2014. The next year, Aom reunited with Angelo in Kiss Me an adaptation of "Itazura na Kiss". Most recently, Aom has starred in three GMMTV series Girl2K, Mr. Lipstick and Irresistible, as well as the Netflix series Bangkok Breaking opposite Weir Sukollawat Kanarot. Her upcoming projects are Finding the Rainbow and XYZ. | |
January 9, 1988
(Capricorn) |
2009
(Kuan Kammathep) |
Bachelor's degree in Fine and Applied Arts |
3.2M followers |
 Yaya Urassaya Sperbund is a half Thai-Norwegian actress. She entered the industry in 2008 but it wasn't until 2010 that she gained immense popularity and created a name for herself with her portrayal of the fearless and daring Jeed in Duang Jai Akkanee. Today, Yaya still remains an iconic and loved actress in the Thai industry. Her perseverance to simultaneously work and finish her BA at Thailand's #1 university, Chulalongkorn University, while maintaining a GPA of 3.3 helped her gain admiration and respect from the public. Yaya is also the first Thai actress who received the title of Friends of Louis Vuitton and became the first Thai celebrity featured in US Vogue. Her next projects are Bad Romeo, and The Kinnaree Conspiracy. | | 18 March 1993
(Pisces) |
2008
(Peun See Long Hon)
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Degree in
Bachelor of Arts |
11.2 M followers |
|  Soju: I wasn’t surprised by the outcome of the ranking. After reading Cho Na’s articles on male actors, I thoroughly believed in the power of BL and its audience on MDL. It is understandable that there are various factors affecting the popularity and exposure of celebrities in different places. I think the message that I will take away from this experience is to not focus on how my favourite actresses are ranked somewhere but to instead focus on the quality of work they are getting and presenting to me and their audience. |  Burcu: The list actually really surprised me. I thought it would be different. One thing that I learned is that because Thai Dramas (Lakorns) are still underrated to the international audience, many popular Thai actors and actresses who only act in Lakorns got fewer hearts on MDL. Thai BL dramas, on the other hand, are really popular among most MDL'ers which results in the lead actors and also supporting actors and actresses of BL dramas having more hearts than Lakorn actors. This is the exact thing which surprised me most.
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