Hirunkit Changkham (Thai: หิรัญกฤษฎิ์ ช่างคำ; born 30 October 1997), known as '"Nani" (Thai: นานิ ), is a Thai actor, model, and singer. He is known for his acting debut in F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers.[2][3] Since 2021, he is working under GMMTV.[4][5]

Hirunkit Changkham
หิรัญกฤษฎิ์ ช่างคำ
Hirunkit at the Millennials Choice 2020 in 2020
Born (1997-10-30) 30 October 1997 (age 27)
Other namesNani
EducationRamkhamhaeng University
Occupations
  • Actor
  • Singer
  • Model
Years active2021–present
Notable work
Height180 cm (5 ft 11 in)[1]
Musical career
Genres
Instrument
  • Rapper
Years active2022–present
Labels
WebsiteGMMTV Artist

Early life

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Nani was born on October 30, 1997, in Chiang Mai, Thailand.[6] He graduated from Chiang Mai Thepbodint School and Dara Academy and is currently studying political science at Ramkhamhaeng University.[7][8]

Career and breakthrough

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In 2021, Nani made his acting debut as "MJ Methas Jarustiwa" (Akira Mimasaka) in the series F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers, a Thai adaptation of the Japanese manga Hana Yori Dango by Yoko Kamio.[9][10] On 16 September 2020, GMMTV made official announcement on the casts selection.[11][12] The series was huge success in the international market, and was ranked 1st in "Top Thai Romance Series" to watch online[13][14][15] His role in the series received positive response.[16][17][18]

In 2022, Nani had successful stint during musical concerts "Shooting Star" and "F4 Fanmeets",[19][20][21][22][23][24] across South-East Asian countries, along with his F4 Thailand casts.[25][26][27][28][29][30]

In 2023, Nani is shooting two new series, Thai suspense - horror based Home School, which also stars fellow F4 Thailand artist Dew Jirawat Sutivanichsak, another is Wednesday Club.[31][32]

On April 27, 2024, at 9 p.m., Changkham suffered injuries at “High School Frenemy series” filming. He underwent hospital surgery for nasal fracture and cut on the eyebrow. "At 8 p.m., April 28, 2024, Nani's condition has improved.”GMMTV said.[33]

Endorsements

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On 21 March 2023, Nani was a celebrity guest during Ferragamo's boutique, to celebrate the luxury brand's spring/summer 2023 collection in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.[34] He features often in Mint,[35][36][37] Harper's Bazaar, L'Officiel Hommes, Elle magazine and is renowned face in the modelling industry.[38][39][40] He has modeled for Prada, Gucci, Dior, Burberry, Versace, Vivienne Westwood Thailand, Louis Vuitton and many more.[41][42] By May 2023, he had over 3.4M followers on Instagram. He has his own clothing brand names "Hannah".[43] On 21 September 2023, Nani was guest for the Emporio Armani's fashion week Women's Collection SS 2024 in Milan, Italy.[44][45]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes Ref
2016 The Rain Stories John Guest

Television series

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Year Title Role Notes Network Ref
2021 F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers MJ Methas Jarustiwa Main Role GMM25 [46]
2023 Home School Tibet Main Role [47]
Wednesday Club Palee Main Role [48]

Discography

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Year Song Title Artist Ref.
2022 "Who Am I" Vachirawit Chivaaree (Bright), Jirawat Sutivanichsak (Dew), Metawin Opas-iamkajorn (Win) & Hirunkit Changkham (Nani) [49][50]
"Shooting Star" Vachirawit Chivaaree (Bright), Jirawat Sutivanichsak (Dew), Metawin Opas-iamkajorn (Win) & Hirunkit Changkham (Nani) [51]
"Best Life" Hirunkit Changkham (Nani) [52]

Music video appearance

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Year Song Title Artist Ref.
2022 Good Bye (กลับก่อนนะ) Ink Waruntorn [53]

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
2022 Content Asia Awards Best Original Song:

For Movie or An Asian TV Program

"Who Am I" Ost. F4 Thailand Nominated
The 27th Asian Television Awards (ATA) Best Theme Song "Who Am I" Ost. F4 Thailand Nominated [54]
Asian Academy Creative Awards (AAA) 2022 Best Theme Song:

National Winners

"Who Am I" Ost. F4 Thailand Won [55]
Best Title Theme:

Grand Final Winners

Won [56]
2023 14th Nataraja Awards Best Cast Ensemble F4 Thailand Nominated [57]

References

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