Praya Lundberg
Praya at NIST International School in September 2015
Born
Nataya Lundberg

(1989-03-28) March 28, 1989
Bangkok, Thailand
Other names
  • Pu (ปู)
  • Praya Suandokmai
Alma materOxford Brooks University
Occupations
Known forUNHCR Goodwill Ambassador
Height1.72 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in)

Nataya Lundberg (Thai: นาตยา ลุนด์เบิร์ก; RTGS: Nattaya Lunboek; born March 28, 1992), also known as Praya Lundberg (Thai: ไปรยา ลุนด์เบิร์ก; RTGS: Praiya Lunboek) or Praya Suandokmai (Thai: ไปรยา สวนดอกไม้; RTGS: Praiya Suandokmai), or nicknamed Pu (Thai: ปู; RTGS: Pu), is a Swedish Thai actress and model.[1] She is the UNHCR or United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees' Goodwill Ambassador and the first Goodwill Ambassador from Southeast Asia[2](2014 - 2020). She made her acting debut in the TV series Rak Dai Mai Thar Hua Jai Mai Pean and appeared in roles on TV hits such as Sao Noi Nai Tha Kieng Kaew (2004) and Nang Sao Som Lon. Her first role in film was in the comedy Maa Kap Phra (2006) and she also appeared in the action comedy Bangkok Adrenaline (2009).

Along with acting Praya maintains a successful modelling career; she led the LUX campaign at the age of 15 and since then starred on the covers of Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Harper's Bazaar, L'Officiel and Grazia.

Lundberg supports several charities including Operation Smile, Phrabatnampu and UNHCR.[3] She is also a sport enthusiastic and was the first female actress to complete the 2015 Bangkok Marathon.[4]

Early life

Praya was born on March 28, 1989, in Bangkok, Thailand, to a Thai mother and a Swedish father. She studied at NIST International School in Bangkok, from which she graduated in 2007, and went on to earn a BA in Laws from Oxford Brooks University.

Career

Praya began her acting and modelling careers at the age of 13. She was by Channel 7 and made her acting debut in the TV series Rak Dai Mai Thar Hua Jai Mai Paen. She also played in the TV hits Sao Noi Nai Takjieng Leaw, Nang Sao Som Lon, Chan Ruk Tur Na and Khon La Lok. Her first role in film was in the comedy Maa Kap Phea and later starred in the comedy action Bangkok Adrenaline. Lundberg has featured on the covers of various fashion magazines including Vogue,[5] Cosmopolitan, Harper's Bazaar,[6] L'Officiel and Grazia. She also led campaigns for Lux and Mistine Cosmetics [7] and she is currently a brand ambassador for Under Armour and Swarovski[8] In 2015 Praya started Nola's Health,[9] featuring beauty and health products such as organic tea. In the same year she also launched her perfume Angel Kiss.

Due to her work with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Praya was named Southeast Asia's first UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador in 2017.[10]

Filmography

TV shows

YearTitle
2004Rak Dai Mai Thar Hua Jai Mai Paen
2004Sao Noi Nai Takieng Keaw
2005Nang Sao Son Lon
200699 Day Chan Ruk Thou
2006Yak Ja Rak Dew Jad Hai
2007Sai Nam Sam Chee Wit
2007Ngean Ritsava
2007Pom Roj R Deed
2008Ke Hard Saeng Chan
2009Dok Bua Khao
2010Jao Sao Rim Thang
2012Chan Ruk Thur Na
2013Khun Chai Leang Moo Khun Leang Kea
2014Sa Phay Hua Daeng
2014Phair Pha Ya Korn
2015Doung Sawan Saab
2015 Khon Ra Lonk
2018Bangkok Naruemit
2019Strange Girl in a Strange Land

Films

YearTitle Role
2006Ma Kub Phra Tangmo
2009Bangkok Adrenaline Irene
2017Realms Winny
2022Paradise City Savannah
2023Supercell Amy
TBA Ghost of the Railroad[11]

Awards

YearAssociationCategory
2012FHM 100 Sexiest Women in Thailand100 Sexiest Women
2013FHM 100 Sexiest Women in Thailand [12]100 Sexiest women
2013Siam Dara Star AwardSexy Star
2013Star Party TV Pool AwardSexy Star
2013Zen Stylish Awards [13]
2013Chosaard AwardsBest Actress
2013Genesha Awards
2013Star's Light AwardsSexy Star
2014FHM 100 Sexiest Women in Thailand100 Sexiest Women
2014Star's Light AwardsSexy Star
2015Star's Light AwardsSexy Star
2015Hamberger AwardsLife goes strong
2017GQ ThailandWoman of the Year [14]

Endorsements

Year(s)Product
2005YAMAHA Spark 135
2005"Lux" Body Scrub
2005Mistine Prolong Bigeye Mascara
2008Mistine Prolong Black Shine Waterproof Mascara
2010Mistine Number One Diva 5445
2014Mistine Vanity HD
2014Mistine Lady Care Extra Gentle
2014Mistine Le Jardin Super Filler Powder
2014Perfect Slim Presenter
2014Mistine Vanity Long Lasting Super Powder
2014 - 2015B'me Bra by Wacoal
2014Charles & Keith Presenter
2014 - 2015Misty Mynx Presenter
2015Angel Kiss Perfume
2015Mistine Super Black Hawk Eye Multi Liner
2015Snail White Syn- Ake Mist
2015L'oreal Professional 14th anniversary
2015Angle PhytoSC+
2015Dutch Mill 4 In 1
2016Mistine Pro Long Big Eye Mascara
2016Under Armour Ambassador
2016Iddna Clinic Presenter
2016NUUI SLM Food supplement
2016Swarovski Brand Ambassador
2016Dutch Mill Life Plus
2016TRESemmé Brand Ambassador

References

  1. ↑ "With actress-model Poo, beauty runs deep down". The Nation. 26 November 2015. Retrieved 19 November 2016.
  2. ↑ "Praya UNHCR".
  3. ↑ Bangkok Post, (February 6, 2016) Being Human
  4. ↑ 2015 Bangkok Marathon
  5. ↑ Vogue Thailand April 2015 cover (April, 2015) Archived
  6. ↑ Harper's Bazaar Thailand March 2015 cover (March 2, 2015)
  7. ↑ Mistine Cosmetics Hawk Eyes Liner
  8. ↑ Bangkok Today (March 25, 2015).
  9. ↑ Nola's Health Site
  10. ↑ "Speaking out for those who can't". The Nation. 2017. Retrieved 2017-02-01.
  11. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (2022-08-15). "Praya Lundberg To Star In Dramatic Thriller 'Ghosts Of The Railroad' About 1885 Rock Springs Riot". Deadline. Retrieved 2022-08-16.
  12. ↑ Sugar Daily (June 22, 2013), Poo Praiya won 2013 Sexiest Women of the year foe FHM Thailand
  13. ↑ Zen Stylish Awards 2013 winners
  14. ↑ "'ปู - ไปรยา ลุนด์เบิร์ก' ไอคอนแห่งแรงบันดาลใจ". GQ Thailand. 2017. Retrieved 2017-09-24.
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