Nataya Lundberg (Thai: นาตยา ลุนด์เบิร์ก; RTGS: Nattaya Lunboek; born March 28, 1989), 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).
Praya Lundberg | |
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_Speaking_at_TEDx_at_NIST_International_School_Bangkok.jpg) Praya at NIST International School in September 2015 | |
| Born | Nataya Lundberg March 28, 1989 |
| Other names |
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| Alma mater | Oxford Brookes University |
| Occupations | |
| Known for | UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador |
| Height | 1.72 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in) |
| Spouse |
Quoc Cao (m. 2023) |
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.[citation needed]
Lundberg supports several charities, including Operation Smile, Phrabatnampu and UNHCR.[3] She is also a sport enthusiast and was the first female actress to complete the 2015 Bangkok Marathon.[4]
Early life
editPraya 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 Brookes University.
Career
editPraya 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.[citation needed] 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]
Personal life
editOn November 12, 2023, Praya Lundberg married her Vietnamese-American businessman boyfriend, Quoc Cao.[11]
Filmography
editTV shows
edit| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2004 | Rak Dai Mai Thar Hua Jai Mai Paen |
| 2004 | Sao Noi Nai Takieng Keaw |
| 2005 | Nang Sao Son Lon |
| 2006 | 99 Day Chan Ruk Thou |
| 2006 | Yak Ja Rak Dew Jad Hai |
| 2007 | Sai Nam Sam Chee Wit |
| 2007 | Ngean Ritsava |
| 2007 | Pom Roj R Deed |
| 2008 | Ke Hard Saeng Chan |
| 2009 | Dok Bua Khao |
| 2010 | Jao Sao Rim Thang |
| 2012 | Chan Ruk Thur Na |
| 2013 | Khun Chai Leang Moo Khun Leang Kea |
| 2014 | Sa Phay Hua Daeng |
| 2014 | Phair Pha Ya Korn |
| 2015 | Doung Sawan Saab |
| 2015 | Khon Ra Lonk |
| 2018 | Bangkok Naruemit |
| 2019 | Strange Girl in a Strange Land |
| 2025 | The White Lotus, season 3 |
Films
edit| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Ma Kub Phra | Tangmo |
| 2009 | Bangkok Adrenaline | Irene |
| 2017 | Realms | Winny |
| 2022 | Paradise City | Savannah |
| 2023 | Supercell | Amy |
| TBA | Ghost of the Railroad[12] |
Awards
edit| Year | Association | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | FHM 100 Sexiest Women in Thailand | 100 Sexiest Women |
| 2013 | FHM 100 Sexiest Women in Thailand [13] | 100 Sexiest women |
| 2013 | Siam Dara Star Award | Sexy Star |
| 2013 | Star Party TV Pool Award | Sexy Star |
| 2013 | Zen Stylish Awards [14] | |
| 2013 | Chosaard Awards | Best Actress |
| 2013 | Genesha Awards | |
| 2013 | Star's Light Awards | Sexy Star |
| 2014 | FHM 100 Sexiest Women in Thailand | 100 Sexiest Women |
| 2014 | Star's Light Awards | Sexy Star |
| 2015 | Star's Light Awards | Sexy Star |
| 2015 | Hamberger Awards | Life goes strong |
| 2017 | GQ Thailand | Woman of the Year [15] |
Endorsements
edit| Year(s) | Product |
|---|---|
| 2005 | YAMAHA Spark 135 |
| 2005 | "Lux" Body Scrub |
| 2005 | Mistine Prolong Bigeye Mascara |
| 2008 | Mistine Prolong Black Shine Waterproof Mascara |
| 2010 | Mistine Number One Diva 5445 |
| 2014 | Mistine Vanity HD |
| 2014 | Mistine Lady Care Extra Gentle |
| 2014 | Mistine Le Jardin Super Filler Powder |
| 2014 | Perfect Slim Presenter |
| 2014 | Mistine Vanity Long Lasting Super Powder |
| 2014 - 2015 | B'me Bra by Wacoal |
| 2014 | Charles & Keith Presenter |
| 2014 - 2015 | Misty Mynx Presenter |
| 2015 | Angel Kiss Perfume |
| 2015 | Mistine Super Black Hawk Eye Multi Liner |
| 2015 | Snail White Syn- Ake Mist |
| 2015 | L'oreal Professional 14th anniversary |
| 2015 | Angle PhytoSC+ |
| 2015 | Dutch Mill 4 In 1 |
| 2016 | Mistine Pro Long Big Eye Mascara |
| 2016 | Under Armour Ambassador |
| 2016 | Iddna Clinic Presenter |
| 2016 | NUUI SLM Food supplement |
| 2016 | Swarovski Brand Ambassador |
| 2016 | Dutch Mill Life Plus |
| 2016 | TRESemmé Brand Ambassador |
References
edit- ↑ "With actress-model Poo, beauty runs deep down". The Nation. 26 November 2015. Retrieved 19 November 2016.
- ↑ "Praya UNHCR".
- ↑ Bangkok Post, February 6, 2016, Being Human Archived 2016-04-24 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ "2015 Bangkok Marathon". Archived from the original on 2016-07-01. Retrieved 2016-05-27.
- ↑ Vogue Thailand April 2015 cover (April, 2015) Archived
- ↑ Harper's Bazaar Thailand March 2015 cover Archived 2016-06-17 at the Wayback Machine (March 2, 2015)
- ↑ "Mistine Cosmetics Hawk Eyes Liner". Archived from the original on 2023-09-05. Retrieved 2016-05-27.
- ↑ Bangkok Today Archived 2018-10-12 at the Wayback Machine (March 25, 2015).
- ↑ Nola's Health Archived 2018-10-17 at the Wayback Machine Site
- ↑ "Speaking out for those who can't". The Nation. 2017. Retrieved 2017-02-01.
- ↑ "Hôn lễ bông hồng lai gợi cảm nhất Thái Lan: Cô dâu lau son giúp chú rể hơn 12 tuổi sau nụ hôn, bà hoàng Tbiz Chompoo Araya tới dự". Phụ Nữ Mới. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Sugar Daily (June 22, 2013), Poo Praiya won 2013 Sexiest Women of the year foe FHM Thailand Archived 2016-08-13 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ "Zen Stylish Awards 2013 winners". Archived from the original on 2018-10-12. Retrieved 2016-05-28.
- ↑ "'ปู - ไปรยา ลุนด์เบิร์ก' ไอคอนแห่งแรงบันดาลใจ". GQ Thailand. 2017. Retrieved 2017-09-24.