Nonthawan “Maeya” Chanvanathorn (Thai: นนธวรรณ ทองเหล็ง, RTGS: Nonthawan Thongleng; 27 April 1992) is a Thai actress, tv host, model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Thailand World 2014[2] and represented Thailand at Miss World 2014 placed top 11.[3] Nonthawan's selection as Miss Thailand World was unusual in that she had a darker complexion than most contestants. This sparked discussion regarding Thai society's perceptions of skin colour and beauty.[2][3][4] In August 2014, Maeya helped to raise awareness of the disease ALS by participating in the Ice Bucket Challenge.[5]
Nonthawan Chanvanathorn | |
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Born | April 27, 1992 |
Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) |
Spouse |
Philippe Bramaz
(m. 2018; div. 2019)Chabei Der (m. 2023) |
Children | 1 |
Beauty pageant titleholder | |
Title | Miss Thailand World 2014 |
Years active | 2004–present |
Hair color | Black |
Eye color | Black |
Major competition(s) | Miss Thailand World 2011 (Miss Photogenic) Miss Thailand World 2014 (Winner) Miss World 2014 (Top 11) (People's Choice) |
Education
editAfter the pageant Nonthawan continued her studies at Stamford International University. She studied to obtain a Bachelor of Business Administration in Stamford's International Airlines Business Management course.[6] She received her graduation certificate from the Stamford program in January 2015.[7]
Appearances
editTelevision
editYear | Television | Role(s) |
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2004 | KPN Junior Award 2004 | Contestants |
2005 | KPN Junior Award 2005 | Contestants |
2010 | Thai Supermodel 2010 | Contestants |
2011 | Miss Thailand World | Contestants |
Miss Thailand World variety | Contestants | |
2012– 2013 | SabaideeTV | MC |
2014 | Miss Thailand World variety | Contestants |
Miss Thailand World 2014 | Contestants | |
morningnews | Invited guests | |
WOODYTALKSHOW | Invited guests | |
3 Zap | Invited guests | |
Kalamaretv | Invited guests | |
The Family Gang | Invited guests | |
Celebrities Sit cleared | Invited guests | |
Association Mia Jang | Invited guests | |
Star stage | Invited guests | |
cuckolded | Invited guests | |
2015 | morningnews | Invited guests |
Miss Thailand World 2015 | Invited guests | |
2016 | morningnews | Invited guests |
Dramas
editYear | Dramas | Role(s) |
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2015 | Kor Pen Jaosao Suk Krung Hai Cheun Jai (ขอเป็นเจ้าสาวสักครั้งให้ชื่นใจ) |
models (guests) |
2016 | Sao Noi Loy Larn (สาวน้อยร้อยล้าน) |
Noi |
2017 | Sapai Kaa Fak | Rainy |
Single
editYear | Single | Dramas |
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2005 | Oh did ent (ไม่อ้อร้อ) | [8] |
Just call | [9] | |
2014 | Do not make me love you (อย่าทำให้รักได้ไหม) | Sai See Plerng[10] |
Listen already feel really wrong (ฟังแล้วรู้สึกผิดจริงๆ) | [11] |
References
edit- ^ “เมญ่า” เตรียมวิวาห์แฟนหนุ่มสวิสกลางปีนี้ ย้ำชัดไม่ท้องก่อนแต่ง-ไม่ออกจากวงการ (คลิป)
- ^ a b Post Publishing PCL. "Maeya: Dark beauty". bangkokpost.com. Retrieved 28 March 2015.
- ^ a b The Phuket News Com (23 July 2014). "Dusky Southern Thai stunner breaks beauty norm". thephuketnews.com. Retrieved 28 March 2015.
- ^ Roongwitoo, Napamon; Pichitmarn, Parisa; Rithdee, Kong (27 June 2014). "The changing eye of the beholder". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 28 March 2015.
- ^ "Maeya Ice Bucket Challenge Miss Thailand World 2014". YouTube.
- ^ "Stamford International University Student Crowned Miss Thailand World 2014". laureate.net. Retrieved 28 March 2015.
- ^ "Miss Thailand Maeya Discusses "Achieving True Confidence For The International Stage" - Destination Thailand News". Destination Thailand News. Retrieved 28 March 2015.
- ^ ไม่อ้อร้อ - นนธวรรณ ทองเหล็ง. YouTube. 25 June 2014. Retrieved 28 March 2015.
- ^ ขอแค่โทรมา - นนธวรรณ ทองเหล็ง. YouTube. 25 June 2014. Retrieved 28 March 2015.
- ^ อย่าทำให้รักได้ไหม Ost.ทรายสีเพลิง - เมญ่า นนธวรรณ - Official MV. YouTube. 19 August 2014. Retrieved 28 March 2015.
- ^ YouTube. youtube.com. Retrieved 28 March 2015.