Jirayu Tangsrisuk facts for kids

Jirayu Tangsrisuk (Thai: จิรายุ ตั้งศรีสุข, born September 19, 1993), also known as James Jirayu, is a Thai actor, singer and model. He is known for his roles in the movies and the television dramas such as The Gentlemen of Juthathep (2013), Timeline (2014), The One in My Heart (2015), The Loyal Wife (2016), Fallen Angel (2017), Underneath the Same Sky (2018), Game of Affection (2018), Repercussion (2019), Mist of Love (2020) and Prophecy of Love (2020).

Early life

Jirayu Tangsrisuk was born in Phichit Province, Thailand. He is the youngest child of Sermchai Tangsrisuk and Shotika Tangsrisuk, and he has only one older sister, Dr.Jularat Tangsrisuk, MD. His parents nicknamed him “James” after James Bond (from the James Bond films). After having finished junior high school from Wachira Kindergarten, Jirayu attended high school at Phichit Phitthakhom School, and at the same time he also was a territorial defense student. He completed Grade 3, which means he is equivalent and may request permission to use the title Staff Sergeant (completed Grade 3 combined with an academic degree), also he is exempt from conscription. After he’d finished high school he then continued his education at the Faculty of Communication Arts at Rangsit University, in the field of radio and television broadcasting. Later in 2013 he received a scholarship (The Artist), therefore switched to study at the Faculty of Business Administration, major Retail Business Management until graduation. He attended the graduation ceremony in December 2017.

James Jirayu learned how to dance and sing at a young age and he even had his own band, where he played bass guitar in high school. In 2011, he won a model contest held by the cosmetics brand Mistine and started his career as a model. In many interviews, James said that because he was a shy kid he had never wanted to be an actor or a movie star before, but his mother wanted him to be. Also that he had great interest in computer, especially in computer games, so he then wanted to study and to work in a field of Computer Science or Information Technology (IT) for his future career.

In April 2012, Pik Charnchalard Dhaweesap, the owner of an entertainment agency called “Meta Talent Management”, saw James’s photos on Facebook and scouted him. Seven other agencies also came for James, but he started his career in the entertainment industry under Khun Pik’s management. On December 14, 2017, James confirmed in an interview that the contract between him and his manager (Pik) had expired for a while, but Khun Pik’s assistant, Khun Kul Siri Vorabutra still took care of him and helped him with scheduling dramas, commercial advertisements/endorsements and events. James also said that the relationship between him and his ex-manager remained friendly. Khun Pik still gives him advice from time to time.

James Ji and Ranee Campen is one of the top “Koojin (Imaginary couple)” or most shipped on-screen couples of Channel 3. Their fans call them “Jiranee”. James Jirayu is also well known in Southeast Asia, China and Japan.

Careers

James made his debut and rose to stardom after starring in the lakorn Suparpburut Juthathep: Khun Chai Phuttipat, [The Gentlemen of Juthathep (Thai: สุภาพบุรุษจุฑาเทพ; RTGS: Suphapburut Chuthathep)], airing in May 2013. In September, he starred, for the first time, in a movie called First Love and two other dramas Thong Neu Gao (Angel Heart) and Ruk Sudrit (Race). In just a year, James became one of the most sought-after presenters/actors in Thailand. His presenter’s fees were then possibly outstripping that of the famous actor Nadech Kugimiya.

In January 2014, James held his 1st concert James Ji Monkey King Fan Meeting. In February, his second movie, Timeline with Jarinporn Joonkiat, was released (Okinawa International Movie Festival 2015 Special Screening Movie). At the end of this year, James arrived in Vietnam to visit the children with heart diseases at Tam Duc Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City with 365 Daband (a famous boy band in Vietnam). James made his debut in Japan when “Ruk Sudrit (Race)” was shown on TBS Channel.

In April 2015, his first photo book (shot in Japan), JAMES JI UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL IN JAPAN by Michael Chevas was published. In May, James’s drama Neung Nai Suang (The One in My Heart) with Urassaya Sperbund aired. In June, he held Magic James the Concert. In September, he appeared on the stage of Tokyo Girls Collection (TGC) 2015 Autumn/Winter as a guest when he traveled to Japan for 2 months to take singing and dancing lessons. In October, it was confirmed by Lakorn Thai producer, Da Hathairat that James and Natapohn Tameeruks would pair up in “Yai Sanaeha”; however, this lakorn was cancelled due to a problem with script-writing. On November 9, James held his 1st fan meeting in Japan, which gathered 600 people (fans and the media). At the end of 2015, James returned to Vietnam to take a martial arts class at Johnny Tri Nguyen’s Lien Phong Academy in preparation for his new drama Padiwarada (The Loyal Wife), as the lakorn featured many action scenes.

On January 13, 2016, his second drama with Ranee Campen, “Padiwarada (The Loyal Wife)” aired. In the same month, CH3 broadcast the TV show, Tabi Japan with James Jirayu, focusing on the six prefectures of Tohoku region. He performed as a model on the stage of Yohji Yamamoto 2016–17, Autumn-Winter Paris Men’s Collection. On March 19, he appeared on the stage of the 22nd Tokyo Girls Collection 2016 Spring/Summer. Filming for Nueng Dao Fa Diao (Underneath The Same Sky) and Game Sanaeha (Game of Affection / Game of Love) with Natapohn Tameeruks began. In June 2016, James released his debut CD Album and first photo album (shot by himself) Kimi Dake I Love You in Japan.

In 2017, James landed 3rd on the top 10 highest-paid actors list in Thailand. In March, his first drama with Kimberly Ann Voltemas, titled Buang Hong (Fallen Angel) aired. In April, he appeared on the Tokusatsu series, Idol x Warrior Miracle Tunes!, broadcast by TV Tokyo as “Demon King”. On May 19, 2017, James became the goodwill ambassador for the 130th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Thailand and Japan. In June, his Japanese short film Home Away From Home was released on YouTube. On September 19, 2017, James held James4D: Concert.

In April 2018, he landed 2nd on the top 7 highest-paid actors list in Thailand. In June 2018, it was confirmed that James and Preechaya Pongthananikorn would star in the lakorn Prayakorn Sorn Ruk (Prophecy of Love), directed by Yuttana Lorpanpaiboon.

In the beginning of 2019, he started filming his new drama Leh Banpakarn (Mist of Love) with Natapohn Tameeruks.

James has made Thai people fall in love with him for the role “Ah-Sa” in the lakorn Krong Kam (Repercussion), airing from February 26 to April 30, 2019. He also won the 11th Nataraja Awards, “Best Actor in a Leading Role” for the role Ah-Sa in 2020. And on October 29, 2020, the lakorn Krong Kam (Repercussion) received an award, “Special Awards for Foreign Dramas”, from The Tokyo Drama Awards, The International Drama Festival in Tokyo (国際ドラマフェスティバル in TOKYO).

On March 26, 2021 James Ji released his first mini music album SEE MORE. The album consists of five songs: (Missing You) Always, Step by Step, Hold On, Till I Found You, and Stubborn.

Filmography

Television Dramas

Year
Title
Role(s)
Network(s)
Notes
2013
Suparpburut Juthathep (The Gentlemen of Juthathep) Series
M.R. Phuttipat Juthathep (Khun Chai Pat)

(His Excellency Phuttipat Juthathep)

Channel 3/ Youku
A Thai lakorn consisted of 5 drama series
Khun Chai Taratorn
Main role
Khun Chai Pawornruj
Khun Chai Phuttipat

“คุณชายพุฒิภัทร”

Lead role (with Ranee Campen)
Khun Chai Rachanon
Main role
Khun Chai Ronapee
Thong Neu Gao (Angel Heart)

“ทองเนื้อเก้า”

Phra Wanchalerm
Channel 3
Main role (with Woranuch Bhirombhakdi and Nathavudhi Skidjai)
Ruk Sudrit (Race)

“รักสุดฤทธิ์”

Itirit Patichat (Itt)
Channel 3/ TBS Channel (Japan)
Lead role (with Worakarn Rojjanawat)
2015
Neung Nai Suang (The One in My Heart)

“หนึ่งในทรวง”

Anawat Phacharaphodchanath (Neung)
Channel 3
Lead role (with Urassaya Sperbund)
2016
Padiwarada (The Loyal Wife)

“”

Saran Siwaweth
Channel 3/ TV5 (Philippine TV network)/ One Screen
Lead role (with Ranee Campen)
2017
Idol x Warrior Miracle Tunes!
Demon King
TV Tokyo
Supporting role; Credited as James Jirayu
Buang Hong (Fallen Angel)

“บ่วงหงส์”

Ramet Jirayuttanon
Channel 3/ Aunhui TV/ Youku
Lead role (with Kimberley Anne Woltemas)
2018
Nueng Dao Fa Diao (Underneath the Same Sky) “หนึ่งด้าวฟ้าเดียว”
Khanthong / Ok-luang Sri Khanthin / Ok-phra Sri Khanthin / Phra Sri Satcha
Channel 3
Lead role (with Natapohn Tameeruks)
Game Sanaeha (Game of Affection / Game of Love) “เกมเสน่หา”
Luckanai Disathaphorn (Nai/ Lucky)
Channel 3/ GMA The Heart of Asia
Lead role (with Natapohn Tameeruks)
2019
Krong Kam (Repercussion)

“กรงกรรม”

Kamol Asawarungruangkij (Sa, Ah-Sa)
Channel 3
Lead role (with Ranee Campen and Mai Charoenpura)
2020
Leh Banpakarn (Mist of Love)

“เล่ห์บรรพกาล”

Plerngfah (Plerng) / Khun (Baron) Uthaiyothin / Prince Ravi
Lead role (with Natapohn Tameeruks)
Payakorn Sorn Ruk (Prophecy of Love)

“พยากรณ์ซ่อนรัก”

Theeruth (Thee)
Lead role (with Preechaya Pongthananikorn)
2021
Karat Ruk (Are We Alright?)

“กะรัตรัก”

(Ai)
Channel 3/ WeTV
Romantic comedy

Lead role (with Anne Thongprasom)

Pitsawart Kartagame (The Deadly Affair)

“พิศวาสฆาตเกมส์”

Abhinand (Ohm)
Channel 3/ Netflix
Romantic drama

Lead role (with Yeena Salas)

Films

Year
Title
Role
Notes
2012
The Way
Tam

2013
First Love
Namnan

2014
Timeline
Tan
Lead role (with Jarinporn Joonkiat)
2015
Khun Thong Dang The Inspirations
Jon
Animation film; Voice only
2017
Home Away From Home
Backpacker
Japanese short film
TBA
Ayothaya Maha Raruay (Cute Boy Ayothaya) “อโยธยา มหาระรวย”
TBA
Romantic comedy and fantasy

Lead role (with Maylada Susri)

Television show(s) and YouTube program(s)

Year
Title
Network
Notes
2016
Tabi Japan with James Jirayu
Channel 3
Host
2020
Live Like Love
7ElevenThailand’s YouTube channel
Host

Discography

Music Singles and Albums

Year
Title
Notes
2014
Single (โสดเช็คอิน = Sod Check In)

My Lovely Angel
Korean song
2015
Would You Marry Me (แต่งงานกันนะ = Taeng Ngarn Gan Na)

Your Happiness” Special Song (ความสุขของเธอ = Kwam Suk Khong Ter)

Step (สเต็ป = Step)

2016
Loving You Too Much
Japanese song
Kimidake I Love You
2021
(Missing You) Always

(เป็นประจำ = Pen Pra Cham)

Album: SEE MORE
Step by Step

(ค่อยๆ ไป = Koy Koy Pai)

Hold On

(วางใจ = Wang Jai)

Till I Found You

(กว่าจะมี… เธอ = Kwua Ja Me… Ter)

Stubborn

(ดื้อ = Due)

Original Soundtracks and Music Videos

Year
Title
Notes
2013
Only You (รักเธอคนเดียวเท่านั้น Rak Ter Kon Diew Taw Nan)
Ost. Ruk Sudrit (Race)
2014
Much Further is Closer (ไกลแค่ไหนคือใกล้)
(feat. Jarinporn Joonkiat)
Ost. Timeline
The Question with No Answer (คำถามซึ่งไร้คนตอบ)
2015
Kiss (จูบ)
(feat. Urassaya Sperbund)
Ost. Neung Nai Suang (The One In My Heart)
You’re the One (หนึ่งเดียวคือเธอ)
2016
Every Molecule of My Heart (ทุกอณูหัวใจ)
Ost. Padiwarada (The Loyal Wife)
2017
Choose to Love and to Be Hurt (รักเองช้ำเอง)
(feat. Manida Rueangsee)
Ost. Buang Hong (Fallen Angel)
My Dearest (คำแพง)

(feat. Zak Chumpae)

In Isan language (with subtitles in both Thai and English)
2018
Keep (It to Myself) (เก็บ)
Ost. Neung Dao Fah Diew (Underneath The Same Sky)
2019
Grey Heart (ใจสีเทา)
Ost. Krong Kam (Repercussion)
2020
Let Me Love You Again (ให้ฉันรักเธออีกครั้ง)

(feat. Natapohn Tameeruks)

Ost. Leh Banpakarn (Mist of Love)
Love Never Dies (รักไม่มีวันตาย) Acoustic version
Ost. Leh Banpakarn (Mist of Love)
(I) Promise (สัญญา)
Ost. Payakorn Sorn Ruk (Prophecy of Love)
2021
Quarantine (กักตัว)

(By Violette Wautier)

Starring

Promotional singles

Year
Title
Notes
2013
Let’s Be Closer (มาอยู่ด้วยกันกับ)
AIS 3G 2100 CF
2014
Starting a New Day (เริ่มวันใหม่)
Minute Maid CF
It’s a Small World (บังเอิญ โลกกลม พรหมลิขิต)
(feat. Jarinporn Joonkiat)
Toyota Vios CF
(The) Song of Morning News (เพลงประจำรายการ เรื่องเล่าเช้านี้ ฉลองสู่ปีที่ 12)
Morning News 12th Anniversary
2015
Muang Thai, I Love You (รักเธอหมดหัวใจ)
Muang Thai Life Assurance
2016
Happy Birthday
(feat. Ranee Campen)
Channel 3 46th Anniversary
2020
Live Like Love (เพลงประกอบรายการ Live Like Love)
7-Eleven Thailand
Move On (ก้าวต่อไป)

(feat. Thanawat Wattanaputi)

Nescafe Blend And Brew

NESCAFÉ Thailand

Concerts

• James Ji Monkey King Fan Meeting (2014)
• The K Festival Concert in Incheon, South Korea (2014)
• Lor Mak Mak Concert (2015)
• Magic James: The Concert (2015)
• Concert Love Is In The Air : Channel 3 Charity Concert (2017)
• James4D: Concert (2017)
• Concert We Will Love You: Channel 3 48th Anniversary (2018)
• AIS 30th Anniversary (2019)

Awards and Nominations

Year
Award
Category
Nominated work
Result
2013
11th Seventeen Choice Awards
Popularity Award – Male
N/A
Won
Crow Love Like Awards
Climax Category Actor
Won
8th OK! Awards
Spotlight Award
Won
2nd Kerd Awards
Born to Be Together (with Ranee Campen)
Suparpburut Juthathep (The Gentlemen of Juthathep)
Won
Born to Be Hot
N/A
Won
SeeSan Bunterng Awards
Popular Leading Actor of the Year
Suparpburut Juthathep, Thong Neu Gao, Ruk Sudrit
Won
Male Rising Star of the Year
Suparpburut Juthathep (The Gentlemen of Juthathep)
Won
6th TV3 Fanclub Awards
Male Rising Star
Nominated
2014
1st EFM Awards
Most Popular Actor
Ruk Sudrit (Race)
Won
2nd The Nine Fever Awards
Drama King Fever
Suparpburut Juthathep (The Gentlemen of Juthathep)
Won
TOP Fever Award
Thong Neu Gao (Angel Heart)
Won
Recreational Entrepreneur of the Year
Recreational Activities Honor Plaque for Young People
N/A
Won
11th Kom Chad Luek Awards
Best Actor
Suparpburut Juthathep (The Gentlemen of Juthathep)
Nominated
Popularity Award – Actor
Won
Buddhists World Visitation Day
Honorary Plaque
N/A
Won
28th Golden Television Awards
Best Actor
Suparpburut Juthathep (The Gentlemen of Juthathep)
Nominated
7th Nine Entertain Awards
Popularity Award
N/A
Won
3rd Daradaily the Great Awards
Male Rising Star of the Year
Suparpburut Juthathep (The Gentlemen of Juthathep)
Won
Daradaily Front Page Darling of The Year
N/A
Won
3rd Ganesha Award
Best Actor
Suparpburut Juthathep (The Gentlemen of Juthathep)
Won
Popularity Award
Won
Mother’s Day Celebration
Child with Great Gratitude to Mother – Singers / Actors / Artists Category
N/A
Won
Zen Stylish Awards
Gentlemen Wear Distinctive Style of The Year
Won
Hamburger Awards
Cover of the Year
Won
Star’s Light Awards
Charming Young
Won
Thai People for Example Awards
Young Leading Actor
Won
7th TV3 Fanclub Awards
Most Popular Actor
Ruk Sudrit (Race)
Nominated
8th Kazz Awards
Male Superstar of the Year
N/A
Nominated
Most Popular Actor
Nominated
Best Chemistry (with Ranee Campen)
Nominated
2015
5th Kinnaree Awards
Young Leading Actor
Won
12th Kom Chad Luek Awards
Popular Actor Award
Ruk Sudrit (Race)
Nominated
8th Nine Entertain Awards
Popularity Award
N/A
Nominated
4th Daradaily the Great Awards
Best Film Actor of the Year
Timeline
Won
Cool Guy of the Year
N/A
Won
9th Kazz Awards
Male Superstar of the Year
Nominated
HOWE Awards
HOWE Popular Award
Won
8th TV3 Fanclub Awards
Most Popular Actor
Neung Nai Suang (The One in My Heart)
Nominated
1st Maya Awards
Popular Charming Male Star
N/A
Nominated
2016
2nd TrueLife Awards
Best Leading Actor of the Year
Neung Nai Suang (The One in My Heart)
Nominated
4th Ganesha Award
Best Actor
Won
Popularity Award
Won
13th Kom Chad Luek Awards
Popular Actor Award
Nominated
5th Daradaily the Great Awards
Best Drama Actor of the Year
Won
Mekkala Awards
Outstanding Male Actor
Won
Star Vote Good of The Year
N/A
Won
10th Kazz Awards
Male Superstar of the Year
Won
Most Popular Actor
Nominated
Best Chemistry (with Ranee Campen)
Nominated
9th Nine Entertain Awards
Popularity Award
Won
9th The Golden Bell Awards
Outstanding Contribution to Society – Celebrity Category
Won
Golden Kinnaree Awards
Popular Artists
Won
1st Dara Inside Awards
Best Male Celebrity of the Year
Won
Best Couple (with Ranee Campen)
Won
2nd Maya Awards
Best Leading Actor (Drama)
Padiwarada (The Loyal Wife)
Nominated
Best Chemistry (with Ranee Campen)
Nominated
Popular Song Award
“Every Molecule of My Heart” (ทุกอณูหัวใจ)
Nominated
11th OK! Awards
Female Heartthrob
N/A
Nominated
2017
6th Daradaily the Great Awards
Best Drama Actor of the Year
Padiwarada (The Loyal Wife)
Nominated
11th Kazz Awards
Male Superstar of the Year
N/A
Nominated
Most Popular Actor
Nominated
Best Chemistry (with Ranee Campen)
Nominated
14th Kom Chad Luek Awards
Best Actor (Drama)
Padiwarada (The Loyal Wife)
Nominated
Popular Actor Award
Nominated
7th MThai Top Talk-About
Top Talk About Actor
Nominated
10th Nine Entertain Award
Popularity Award
N/A
Nominated
8th Nataraj Awards
Best Actor
Padiwarada (The Loyal Wife)
Nominated
5th Mangu Award
Thailand Headlines Person of the Year 2016–2017
N/A
Won
3rd Maya Awards
Best Leading Actor (Drama)
Buang Hong (Fallen Angel)
Won
2nd Dara Inside Awards
Best Male Celebrity of the Year
N/A
Won
Best Couple (with Ranee Campen)
Won
2018
7th Daradaily the Great Awards
Cool Guy of the Year
N/A
Nominated
100 Asian Heartthrobs
Semi-finalist
Nominated
6th Ganesha Awards
Best Actor in Leading Role (Historical drama series)
Nueng Dao Fa Diao (Underneath the Same Sky)
Won
2019
2019 Asian Academy Creative Awards (AAA)
Best Actor in a Leading Role (Regional Winners)
Krong Kam (Repercussion)
Nominated
2019 Kazz Awards
Best Couple of the Year (with Natapohn Tameeruks)
N/A
Nominated
5th Maya Awards 2019
Best Actor (Popular Vote Award)
Krong Kam (Repercussion)
Won
33rd TV Gold Awards
Best Actor in a Leading Role
Nueng Dao Fa Diao (Underneath the Same Sky)
Nominated
12th Nine Entertain Awards
Popularity Award
N/A
Won
2020
8th HOWE Awards 2019
HOWE Popular Actor Award
N/A
Won
34th TV Gold Awards
Best Actor in a Leading Role
Krong Kam (Repercussion)
Nominated
Thai Crazy Awards 2020
Best Couple (with Natapohn Tameeruks)
N/A
Won
Thai Crazy Awards 2020
Best Actor
Won
11th Nataraja Awards
Best Actor in a Leading Role
Krong Kam (Repercussion)
Won
6th Maya Awards 2020
Charming Boy
N/A
Nominated
2021
17th Kom Chad Luek Awards
Best Actor in a Leading Role
Leh Banpakarn (Mist of Love)
Nominated
17th Kom Chad Luek Awards
Popular Vote – Actor
N/A
Nominated