Vachirawit Chivaaree

Vachirawit Chivaaree
วชิรวิชญ์ ชีวอารี
Bright: GQ Men of the Year 2022
Born
Kunlatorn Chivaaree

(1997-12-27) 27 December 1997 (age 26)
Other namesBright
Education
Alma materBangkok University
Occupations
  • Actor
  • Singer
  • Model
  • Entrepreneur
  • Host
Years active2013–present
Agents
  • GMMTV (2018–2023)
  • Cloud9 Entertainment (2023–present)
Notable work
Height183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Honours
Musical career
Genres
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • Guitar
  • Piano
Years active2020–present
Labels
Signature

Vachirawit Chivaaree (Thai: วชิรวิชญ์ ชีวอารี; born 27 December 1997), known professionally as Bright Vachirawit or Bright (Thai: ไบร์ท), is a Thai actor, singer and entrepreneur. He is popular for his performance in the film Congrats My Ex!, in series F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers, 2gether: The Series, for show Toe Laew, for album Adolescent and Lost & Found. He is founder of ASTRO Stuffs merchandise and Cloud9 Entertainment agency. He earned debut "Chaplin Award" by Keira Chaplin, for his contributions in the professional fields.

He has won multiple awards including Nataraja Award, MTV Awards for singing, and Mani Mekhala Award, GQ Awards for acting. He is one of most followed artist in social media from Thailand. Presently, he is the global ambassador for Burberry and brand ambassador for Calvin Klein, Adidas, and Bangkok Bank in Thailand.

Early life and education

Bright was born on 27 December 1997 in Nakhon Chai Si, Nakhon Pathom Province, Thailand, as Kunlatorn Chivaaree; he is of Thai-American-Chinese descent. His parents got divorced when he was a child. He grew up in Thailand with his maternal relatives and his cousins. When he was a kid his mother named him "Bright". In fourth grade, he changed his name from Kunlatorn to Vachirawit. He grew up surrounded by musicians, as his uncle owned a music school. At the age of 10, he started learning several musical instruments.

Bright completed his lower secondary education at Suankularb Wittayalai School, and upper secondary education at Triam Udom Suksa School. He worked as a part-timer for small roles in the entertainment industry and paid for his own schooling. He initially got a scholarship and taken Thammasat English Program of Engineering (TEPE) under the Faculty of Engineering of Thammasat University, but took break for a year to focus on his career. Later, he decided to pursue marketing at Bangkok University International College, which endowed with a full scholarship too. In 2021, he completed his Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Marketing.

Career and business ventures

2013 - 2019: Beginning

In 2013, at the age of 15, Bright debuted as a variety show host in the 6th generation of Strawberry Krub Cake (SKC) on Channel 3 and his acting debut in SKC's short series The Beginning: Run Lovers Run produced by Duang Malee Maneejan and Nadao Bangkok. He featured in several small roles within the industry which includes TV dramas, music videos and a film. His notable roles are in Social Death Vote as "Day" and in I Sea U as "Peter".

In 2018, Bright auditioned for New Face Project by GMMTV and got signed as an actor/artist. He mostly received supporting roles in few series. In 2019, he successfully auditioned for the role of "young Dr. Peng" in Nadao Bangkok's My Ambulance. Later, he become one of the hosts of GMM 25's travel based show Toe Laew, joining the show in its first season from Episode 135. Success of the show led to second season in 2020, and he reprised his role as host.

2020: Breakthrough

In 2020, Bright earned his breakthrough when he played "Sarawat", his first lead role, in 2gether: The Series. The series became most viewed show on Line TV, and gained national and international recognition. He reprised his role in Still 2gether the sequel, and in 2gether: The Movie, which premiered in Tokyo. In June 2021, Japanese director Shusuke Kaneko praised his intense acting on Twitter.

2021 - present: rising popularity

In 2021, Bright played the lead role of "Thyme" ("Domyoji Tsukasa"), in F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers, a Thai adaptation of the Japanese manga Hana Yori Dango by Yoko Kamio, who expressed her delight on his screen presence. He was selected for the role in 2019, however other casting and the shooting got delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It finally aired on 18 December 2021 and was an international success which earned him many awards.

In 2022, Bright starred as "Kimhan" in the romantic series Astrophile, which received positive reviews. His guest appearance in an antagonistic role "Moth" in the fantasy series Midnight Museum gained highest viewership. In 2023, he starred as "Tim" in Thai-Indian film Congrats My Ex!, a romantic comedy around Indian wedding alongside Ranee Campen. The film ranked no.1 in Prime Video, Thailand and remained top ranked in many countries for more than two months.

Bright's upcoming film is The Interest alongside Urassaya Sperbund, a Thai adaptation of Man in Love. In 2023, his GMMTV contract got over and he became independent artist under his own agency, Cloud9 Entertainment.

Business ventures

Bright launched his first merchandise under the brand name ASTRO Stuffs, in late May 2020. In September 2021, he reimaged the appearance, marketing and mission of the brand which would promote sustainable fashion, use of recycled plastic and philanthropy.

In April 2023, Bright's brand ASTRO Stuffs: We Make Good Stuff Company Limited, among 19 members from Thailand, listed as members in Better Cotton Initiative (BCI), a non-profit organisation, that contributes towards the United Nations goals to achieve better global water sustainability and sustainable agriculture.

In September 2023, Bright established Cloud9 Entertainment, an artist management agency, and partnered with Universal Music Thailand to provide Thai talents an international platform. Allbright is his official marketing team.

Artistry

Bright appeared in various music videos during his early years of his career. In July 2020, his first OPM song cover "With A Smile" was released as the official theme for Still 2gether Philippines version.

In 2021, Bright became youngest male artist to receive the "Best Song Drama" in 12th Nataraja Awards for his song "Kan Goo". In Indonesia, he performed a duet with Tiara Andini at the Giveaway Roboguru Show. He collaborated with the rapper F.Hero for the song "Sad Movie" and won the "Music of the Week" at T-pop Stage Award. His first Thai single "Unmovable" is from the Boys Don't Cry project, a compilation album. For this song, he won "Rookie of the Week" in T-pop Stage Award.

In 2022, Bright released his first English single "Lost & Found". His song "Good Times", with Kanyawee Songmuang, got positive reviews. In 2023, Singaporean PM Lee Hsien Loong used the song for political video promotion during his visit in Thailand.

In 2023, he released his single My Ecstasy Feat D. Gerrard from his mini album Adolescent as a creative director under the label RISER Music. This song was top requested song on HITZ 955, Thailand. He participated in Rolling Loud 2023, the world's largest hip-hop music festival, in Pattaya, Thailand. Recently, he appeared in Filipino based singer Zack Tabudlo's MV "Turn Back Time".

Ambassadorships

Brand ventures

Bright is the brand ambassador for many international and local brands like Adidas, Samsung Galaxy A53 5G, Bangkok Bank, Korea based Bonchon Chicken, Japan based cat food Nekko, Lay's Max Chips, Ichitan, Indonesia based skincare WhiteStory, and Globe Telecom from the Philippines. He is the friend of Kiehl's Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore, and of Vespa Thailand.

In July 2022, Burberry officially unveiled Bright as its first global brand ambassador from the South Asia-Pacific region.

"I am honoured to join the Burberry family as a brand ambassador. I have always admired their brand values and work to support communities. I am really excited to work so closely with the house and to bring its new creations to life" – Bright Vachirawit

Since 2020, Bright has been modeling for British luxury brand Burberry. He had special photography collaboration on "Lola Bags", and attended pop-up event at Tanjong Beach Club in Sentosa, Singapore. In London, his front-row debut at the British house's Spring Summer 2023 collection by Italian fashion designer Riccardo Tisci, garnered $1.7M in EMV based on WWD report. On 20 February 2023, he attended Daniel Lee's debut Burberry AW23 collection, he being major contributor with $2.8M in EMV. In July 2023, he debuted the Burberry Knight Bag, and led the brand's Holiday Edit Collection campaign in ASEAN countries.

On 10 July 2022, Bright as the brand ambassador of Adidas, attended an event with the Manchester United Players. According to Launchmetrics, he contributed $7.1M Media Impact Value (MIV), making him one of "The Most Impactful Sportwear Influencers in 2022". In October 2023, he featured in Adidas originals new brand logo launch campaign.

On 9 August 2023, he became the first Thai based male artist to debut for Calvin Klein as its brand ambassador for the Autumn 2023 "Future Shift" Asian campaign. He featured for CK's fall collections in Elle Men magazine and attended launch event of brand's '2023 Fall Collection' in Tokyo, Japan.

Endorsements

Bright's previous notable collaborations were with Gucci, Prada, Bulgari, Fendi, Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co., Yves Saint Laurent, Versace, Dior, Loewe, Chanel, Bottega Veneta, Givenchy, Calvin Klein, Balenciaga and Armani.

In February Winter Fall 2022, he generated most of Gucci's Earned Media Value (EMV). In Milan Fashion Week FW22 for Prada, he has generated $934K in MIV. Launchmetrics' Chief Marketing Officer, Alison Bringé recognized Bright as one of the most prominent Asian celebrities creating buzz around fashion events.

Bright did endorsements for Sunsilk, the Philippines based Oxecure, SparSha, All Café in the 7-Eleven store, Lazada, Isuzu Motors, Scotch, and several others.

In 2023, Bright featured as "First Solo Frontman" in Elle Men Magazine and GQ cover sponsored by Bulgari, did exclusive cover shoot for "Octo Roma Watch", and was star guest in Bulgari's pop-up event on "Iconic Serpenti Jewellery". He attended launch of French luxury brand Yves Saint Laurent (YSL) "Libre" pop-up event at Ion Orchard, Singapore. He is a regular invitee at Marvel Studio movie launch events in Thailand.

Fashion

Bright is eminent figure in the fashion world and gets featured regularly on Vogue, GQ, Harper's Bazaar, Elle, L'Officiel Hommes, Cosmopolitan, Esquire, Madame Figaro, Dazed, Grazia, Marie Claire, The Guitar, Menifesto, Metro Society, Folio, The Mint, Spur and other elite national and international magazines. In 2023, he became the first male artist based in Thailand, to feature on covers of Vogue Thailand and Hong Kong.

Philanthropy

In 2019, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Bright donated foods and supplies in Khlong Toei district. There was donation of medical kits to Nong Khai Hospital, as a morale booster for all medical personnel who dedicated themselves during the epidemic. In 2020, Bright's merchandise sale proceeds went to the Seub Nakhasathien Foundation to support conservation of wildlife in Thailand.

Bright advocates on charitable activities like wildlife, forest conservation, marine life, including mental health through "Sound of Happiness" joint initiative with UNICEF, Sustainability in fashion business, animal welfare and shelter, and "Praew Charity Project" to help heart disease patients. In 2022, he initiated "One Tree Planted" to empowered farmers and "Right To Play - Protect. Educate. Empower" for underprivileged kids.

In 2022, Bright and his fans organized a auction through which $75K collected for charity. He contributed in the medical supplies for Elephants affected during COVID-19 pandemic, donations were given to Elephant and Wildlife Research Center, Chiang Mai University and Thai Elephant Conservation Center Fund.

In 2023, Bright collaborated in raising money to help extinguish the forest fires in Chiang Mai province. He supported "Help Volunteer Firefighters" project, during fire outbreak in the King Kaew factory. The contributions made towards purchase of firefighter's suits and equipments for the volunteers, as they lack equipped logistics to perform high-risk tasks.

Bright through his brand spread awareness on Mental Health with tagline "You Are Not Alone In The Universe", to reduce stigma around it. He advocated on Earth Day and healthy planet. He speaks on socio-political topics like voting. He initiated "Love Is In Clean Air", that promoted travel by public transport to reduce traffic related air pollution.

Personal life

Lifestyle and popularity

Bright's lifestyle includes reading, Muay Thai, boxing, and football. He is a member of Monday Night Football Club. He owns a bicolor ragdoll cat named Ame. He enjoys photography which he shares via "isawitbefore", his exclusive dedicated account to post clicked pictures. He posts cover songs on his Instagram, which was acknowledged by the original singers.

By February 2024, he had over 18.7M Instagram, 4.9M Twitter followers, 1M in Threads and 1M Spotify listeners. He is the most followed Thai artist and 2nd most followed Thai celebrity across the globe. He created his YouTube channel to upload few cover songs and his personalised Facebook page has over 970K followers.

Impact and influence

Bright has been listed in the "Top 50 Influential" by Vogue and by HOWE Magazine for his contributions in various fields. His public image has earned him titles of 'Walking Louvre Museum', 'Thailand's National Treasure', 'Thai Supernova', 'National Husband', 'Godfather of Presenters', 'King of Commercials' and many more.

Within Thai industry, Bright is the first celebrity to have his own "Twitter Topic". In 2021, he became highest earning male celebrity with ฿109M from brand endorsements on his Instagram. He featured in "Top 100 Most Searched Asian on Google Worldwide" in 2022. In 2023, Nielsen Thailand with a campaign value ฿56M, he was the top presenter for Lazada. He featured in "Global Influencers" who has created highest EMV (Earned Media Value) during "Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2023".

Bright features frequently in "Top 20 Most Attractive Asian Celebs" alongside other eminent artists. He ranked 7th in "Most Handsome and Beautiful in the World", 5th in "The Global Face & Style Icon", 2nd in "l Magazine Fashion Face", 8th in "Top Men in Fashion World", 1st in "Attractive Thai Actors", and 1st in "The Most Tweeted Thai Artists 2020".

With 46% netizens votes, he ranked 1st in "Asian Drama Actor of the Year 2020". In 2023, Bright was featured in Times Square, New York as "Top 20 Most Powerful Asian" celebrity. He was ranked 1st in "Most Handsome Face" as per "Korean Plastic Surgeons Survey". He features in "Most Handsome Man Alive" regularly.

Filmography

Movies

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2016 Love Say Hey Tae Main Role
2018 0.9 Kilometers to Mile Short film Main Role
2021 2gether: The Movie Sarawat Guntithanon Lead Role
2023 Congrats My Ex! Tim Lead Role
2024 The Interest TBA Lead Role
Key
Denotes films that have not yet been released

Television

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2013 The Beginning: Story 2: Run Lovers Run Bright Main Role
2014 Karma Tao Bit Part
2018 I Sea U Peter/Peyton Main Role
Love Songs Love Series: Rao Lae Nai Bright Main Role
Roop Thong Ekkarat Bit Part
Social Death Vote Day Main Role
Love Songs Love Series: Ja Ruk Reu Ja Rai Ter Main Role
Love Songs Love Series: Gor Koey Sunya Ken Supporting Role
Yuttakarn Prab Nang Marne Tuanote Bit Part
2019 Korn Aroon Ja Roong: Ep.14 Onwards Anotai (Adult) Supporting Role
Heha Mia Navy Seaman Bright Bit Part
My Ambulance Peng (Young) Guest Role
2020 2gether: The Series Sarawat Guntithanon Lead Role
Still 2gether Lead Role
2021 In Time with You: Thueng Ham Jai Kor Ja Rak Nick Supporting Role
F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers Thyme (Akira Paramaanantra) Lead Role
2022 Astrophile Kimhan Lead Role
Good Old Days:
Story 4: Our Soundtrack
Thanis Weerasakwong (Tong) Lead Role
2023 Midnight Museum: Ep.3-4 Moth Guest Role
Enigma: Ep.4/4 Tul Guest Role

Variety shows

Year Title Channel Notes Ref.
2013 Strawberry Krubcake Channel 3 Main Host
2019 Toe Laew S1: Ep.135 Onwards GMM 25 Main Host
2021 Play 2gether GMMTV Main Host
Bright & Win Inbox GMMTV Main Host
The Ruanguru: Indonesian Show Ruangguru Bimbel Online Guest
Toe Laew S2 GMMTV Main Host
CP Sausage No.1 Live Show: BamBam x Bright CP Brand Participant
2022 The Wall Song: Ep.77 Workpoint Official Participant
Isuzu Max Challenge GMMTV Main Host
The Wall Song: Ep.107 Workpoint Official Participant
2023 Ploy and Bell: Ep.23 Official Channel Guest
Sound Check: Ep.21 One 31 Official Guest
The Wall Song: Ep.138 Workpoint Official Participant

Discography

The discography of Bright consists of his elaborated music career, his singles, OST of the many series, live concerts within Thailand and across South-East Asia countries, his music video appearances for other singers and few collaborations.

Title Counts
Singles 6
Studio 7
Concerts 33
OST 8
Music Video appearance 20
Collab/ Promotional songs 2

Awards and nominations

Won 40
Nominated 35

*Few private voting based recognitions are not mentioned here.

Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
2020 Maya Awards Best Couple 2gether: The Series Nominated
Kazz Awards Kazz Magazine's Favorite Won
Line Thailand People's Choice Awards Best Couple Won
Thairath Best of 2020 Best Couple Won
Korean Updates Awards Asian Artist of The Year Won
Asian Culture Awards
(The Republic of Peru)
Best Thai Artist Won
VoicePoints Social Media Awards Phenomenal Foreign BL Couple of the Year 2gether: The Series Won
2021 Fever Awards 2020 Best Drama-Series Song Fever Award "Kan Goo" (คั่นกู) Won
Thailand Zocial Awards 2021 Person of The Year - Couple of The Year 2gether: The Series Won
Sanook Awards 2020 Best Couple Won
Thai Song Of The Year "Yang Khu Kan" (ยังคู่กัน) Won
JOOX Thailand Music Awards 2021 Song of The Year "Kan Goo" (คั่นกู) Nominated
New Artist of The Year Nominated
Top Social Artist of The Year Nominated
Line TV Awards 2021 LINETV Best Thai Song "Kan Goo (คั่นกู)" Nominated
LINETV Best Kiss Scene 2gether: The Series Nominated
12th Nataraja Awards Best Drama Song Award "Kan Goo" (คั่นกู) Won
Best Cast Ensemble 2gether: The Series Nominated
Kazz Awards 2021 Attractive Young Man Of The Year Still 2gether Won
Imaginary Couple of the Year Won
Best Actor Won
Best Scene Won
Asia Artist Awards 2021 Asia Celebrity Award for Actor Won
True ID Music Awards 2021 Best Singer of the Year Nominated
T-POP Stage Awards Music of the week "Sad Movie"
with Nattawut Srimhok
Won
Maya Awards 2021 Charming Boy Nominated
Best Couple Nominated
Popular Drama Soundtrack "Yang Khu Kan" (ยังคู่กัน)

Still 2gether

Nominated
Male Rising Star Nominated
Thairath Best of 2021 Couple of the Year Still 2gether Won
Central BL Awards 2021: Mexico Best Couple 2gether: The Series Won
Mister BL Won
Best Seme/ Actor Won
Thailand Actors Award 2021: Japan Best Couple 2gether: The Movie Won
Best Actor Won
T-POP of the Year Awards 2021 Best Rookie "Unmovable" (Move ไปไหน) Nominated
2022 JOOX Thailand Music Awards 2022 Top Social Thai Artist of the year Nominated
Collaboration Song of the Year "Sad Movie"
with Nattawut Srimhok
Nominated
Thailand Zocial Award 2022 Best Entertainment Performance on Social Media:

Actor Category

F4 Thailand

Astrophile

Won
Maya Entertain Awards Charming Boy F4 Thailand Nominated
Best Couple Nominated
Popular Male Star Nominated
SiamRath Online Award 2022 Popular Male Star F4 Thailand Won
Kazz Awards 2022 Popular Male Teenager F4 Thailand Won
Best Scene

(shared with Tontawan Tantivejakul)

Nominated
The 3rd Mani Mekhala Awards (2022) ดาราชายมหานิยมมหาชน

(The Most Public Popular Male Celebrity Award)

F4 Thailand Won
ซุปเปอร์สตาร์เจ้าเสน่ห์

(Charismatic Superstar Award)

Won
Content Asia Awards Best Original Song:

For Movie or An Asian TV Program

"Night Time" Ost. F4 Thailand Nominated
"One Hug" Ost. 2gether: The Movie Nominated
"Who Am I" Ost. F4 Thailand Nominated
The 27th Asian Television Awards (ATA) Best Theme Song "Who Am I" Ost. F4 Thailand Nominated
Asian Academy Creative Awards (AAA) 2022 Best Theme Song or Title Theme:

National Winners

"Who Am I" (Ost. F4 Thailand) Won
Best Theme Song or Title Theme:

Grand Final Winners

Won
GQ Men of the Year Awards 2022: MOTY Actor of the Year F4 Thailand Won
2023 Sanook Awards 2022 Actor of the Year F4 Thailand

Astrophile

Nominated
Daradaily Awards 2022 Star of the Year Won
Komchadluek Awards 2022 Most Popular Actor Astrophile Won
Guitar Mag Awards 2023 Star Single Hit of the Year "Lost & Found" Nominated
KAZZ Awards 2023 Men's Superstar Award Astrophile Won
Best Actor Award Nominated
Maya TV Awards 2023 Best Male Star of the Year Astrophile Nominated
Charming Young Man of the Year Nominated
String Artist of the Year "Lost & Found" Nominated
Thai Update 2023 Certificate of Appreciation:
Most Popular Thai Actor
Won
Nine Entertainment Award 2023 Special Award: Most Engagement on Instagram Won
Seoul International Drama Awards Outstanding Asian Star Astrophile Nominated
HOWE Awards 2023 Popular Vote Nominated
14th Nataraja Awards Best Cast Ensemble F4 Thailand Nominated
MTV Europe Music Awards, Paris Best Asian Act Nominated
MTV Video Music Awards, Japan Best Asian Celebrity Won
GQ Men of the Year Awards 2023 Thailand's Global Star Won
33rd Seoul Music Awards Popular Thai Star Award Nominated
Tatler Ball Awards 2023 Chaplin Golden Cane Awardee Won
GQ Japan: Men of the Year Awards 2023 Best Asian Entertainer Won
Central World Music Community Award 2023 Artist Of The Year "I Think of You" Nominated

See also


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