Mario Maurer (, ; ) is a Thai actor. He was in the 2007 film Love of Siam and the 2010 sleeper hit Crazy Little Thing Called Love. He was also in Thailand's highest grossing film of all time, Pee Mak alongside Davika Hoorne. He was part of a group called 4+1 Channel 3 Superstar with actors Nadech Kugimiya, Prin Suparat, Pakorn Chatborirak, and Phupoom Pongpanu.
Early life and education Maurer was born to a German father and a Thai Chinese mother. He has an older brother named Marco, who is a Thai rapper.นิตยสารเธอกับฉัน ฉบับที่ 576 เดือน มีนาคม 2551 หน้า 89-91Marco Maurer nyuclub.com Maurer graduated from Saint Dominic School and earned his bachelor's degree from the Faculty of Law, Ramkhamhaeng University. In 2017, he received his master's degree in Political Communication from Krirk University.
Actor and model At 16 years old, Maurer was approached at Siam Square to try out modeling. From then on, he started doing photo shoots, commercials and music videos. In 2007, he made his feature film debut in a leading role in Love of Siam, written and directed by Chukiat Sakweerakul.Love of Siam Movieseer. Retrieved 29 December 2007. The role "Tong" was his first big break; it brought him many accolades and instant fame far beyond Thailand's borders. Commenting on his newfound fame, Maurer said, "I didn't want to do it, acting wasn't on my to-do list." He decided to do the movie because he trusted director Chukiat and the movie would give him many opportunities and money to help his family.
He won the Best Actor award in the Starpics Thai Films Awards, and was also nominated in the Bangkok Critics Assembly and Star Entertainment Awards.2007 Thai film awards summary Thaicinema. Retrieved 17 February 2011.
Director Bhandit Rittakol had approached Maurer for Boonchu 9, but he was tied up with other projects.All in the family Dailyxpress He was cast in the 2008 Chatchai Naksuriya film Friendship. The film is set around 1983. Maurer starred opposite Apinya Sakuljaroensuk,Mario and Saiparn in Friendship Sanook as a 12th grade student. That same year, he appeared in a segment of the four-story anthology 4 Romance, (segment "Joob" or Kiss) directed by Rashane Limtrakul."ปรัชญา" เชื่อมั่น รักต่างมุมมอง "ฝัน-หวาน-อาย-จูบ" โดนแน่ Dailynews Maurer's projects after 2008 included a comedy-horror film written and directed by Yuthlert Sippapak, and the 2009 film Rahtree Reborn, in which he starred opposite Chermarn Boonyasak.Buppha Reborn Thaicinema
Maurer gained popularity after he starred in the 2010 film First Love and Thailand's highest grossing film of all time, Pee Mak.
Other work
Maurer teamed up with his older brother Marco in the hip hop duo "PsyCho & Lil'Mario". They released their debut PsyCho & Lil'Mario: Dem Crazy Boyz on 31 October 2007."Mario Maurer". Hamburger Magazine. November 2007. Maurer worked as a hypeman in this album. He would later on describe it as "just for fun. I know myself – I'm not a singer. That's not my dream."Francois Oosthuizen, "2Profile_MARIO". 2 Magazine. September 2008. p.67-81
Maurer participated in endorsements for the first time for Exit Rollon and other popular brands such as The Pizza Company, Sugus, and Foremost. He was also the presenter for Honda Jazz, and was in the cloud 9 commercial by Unilever company.Honda Jazz Positioningmag He also did endorsements for Pepsi, Dutchmill, and Sony Ericsson. In July 2011, he signed an endorsement contract for the Philippine clothing brand Penshoppe, following the unexpected popularity from his film Crazy Little Thing Called Love shown on the ABS-CBN network.Thai heartthrob Mario Maurer set to visit Manila for a local endorsement. . He also signed a movie contract with Star Cinema, a Philippine film production company. He was paired with Filipina film and television actress Erich Gonzales in the film released in 2012, Suddenly It's Magic.Mario Maurer meets with Star Cinema executives for a possible movie and Maurer really have fun to have a movie with Erich Gonzales. PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz. 8 August 2011. Retrieved 13 January 2012. On 28 October 2011, Maurer had a press and fan conference at the Philippine International Convention Center with thousands of fans in attendance, as a part of his official launch as a Penshoppe endorser.Mario Maurer Fan Conference (FanCon) in Manila Announced. Retrieved 29 October 2011. On 29 October, he hit the runway at the Philippine Fashion Week held at the SMX Convention Center.ABS-CBN News . 28 September 2011. Retrieved 29 October 2011.Mario Maurer to headline Philippine Fashion Week this October. . PEP.ph. 16 October 2011. Retrieved 29 October 2011. On 3 August 2013, Maurer returned to the Philippines to promote his movie Pee Mak and had a fan conference at two venues, SM North EDSA and SM Mall of Asia the following day with Baifern Pimchanok, as part of Pimchanok's official launch as Penshoppe endorser.Baifern Pimchanok is Newest Penshoppe Endorser, To Visit the Philippines this October 28-29? . Bidakapamilya.blogspot.com. 15 October 2012. Retrieved 22 January 2017. Thousands of fans were in attendance in continuing support for both stars and their 2010 hit movie First Love.
Personal life Maurer's personal interests include skateboarding, hip hop, and driving cars. He is also a naturist. Although he is of German descent, he doesn't speak German. He understands basic words and phrases in Mandarin as he studied the language while he was in high school.The other Mario Retrieved 14 June 2012. His father Roland Maurer died of a diabetes-related heart attack on 27 June 2008. He has a very close relationship with his brother Marco, a hip-hop artist and actor.
Filmography Films Year Title Role Notes With 2007 The Love of Siam Tong Main role Witwisit Hiranyawongkul 2008 Friendship Singha Apinya Sakuljaroensuk 4 Romance Mee / Beaver Apissara Tudti 2009 Rahtree Reborn Rung Chermarn Boonyasak Rahtree Revenge 2010 Saranae Siblor Ake Araya A. Hargate A Little Thing Called Love Shone Pimchanok Luevisadpaibul Eternity Young buddhist monk Cameo appearance None The Dog Art Main role Saranae Hen Phi Doh Patcharapa Chaichua 2011 The Outrage Monk None Bangkok Assassins Na Jarinya Sirimongkolsakul 2012 Friends Never Die Gun Monchanok Saengchaipiangpen Rak Sud Teen Aek Amena Gul Love On That Day Martin Chinese film Ye Qing Jan Dara: The Beginning Jan Dara Main role None Thailand (Long Distance Relationship) Himself Short film cameo Suddenly It's Magic Marcus Hanson Philippine film Erich Gonzales 2013 Pee Mak Mak Main role Davika Hoorne Jan Dara: The Finale Jan Dara None 2015 Prisana Mario Short film Davika Hoorne 2016 Take Me Home Tan Main role Wannarot Sonthichai 2017 Saranae Love You Himself Seo Ji-yeon 2019 Khun Phaen Begins Keaw None 2020 Low Season Phut Ploypailin Thangprabhaporn 2021 77 Heartwarmings Marvel Chinese film None 2022 AI Love You Bobby Main role Pimchanok Luevisadpaibul Six Characters Khamron Singha None 2023 Khun Pan 3 Suea Mahesuan 2024 Rider Nat Sarocha Chankimha20254 Tigers Suea MahesuanWeir Sukollawat Kanarot2026 Dawn of Soengsang Natsha Taechamongkalapiwat
Television Year Title Role With Network 2010 Tai Fah Tawan Diew Minho Varitthisa Limthammahisorn Modernine TV 2011 Plerng Torranong Plerngrit "Plerng" Natapohn Tameeruks Channel 3 2012 Rak Kerd Nai Talad Sode Tong Rasri Balenciaga Chirathiwat Gandang Gabi Vice Himself Kakai Bautista, Erich Gonzales ABS-CBN 2013 Madam Dun Neks Laila Boonyasak Channel 3 2014 Roy Ruk Hak Liam Tawan Onizuka Takeshi (Tawan) Natapohn Tameeruks Roy Fun Tawan Duerd 2015 Song Huajai Nee Puea Tur Tharatorn / Warong Chalida Vijitvongthong 2017 Bunlang Dok Mai Anawin Jarinporn Joonkiat Game of Thrones Season 7 Jon Snow (Voice only, Thai dub) None HBO Asia Buang Banjathorn Laoperng Davika Hoorne Channel 3 2019 Thong Ake Mor Yah Tah Chaloang Thong Ake Kimberley Anne Woltemas 2022 Keu Ter (Bad Romeo) Kaokla Urassaya Sperbund 2023 Mor Luang Thong-on Kimberley Anne Woltemas 2024 Kissed by the Rain "Mai" Mawin Natapohn Tameeruks2027 The Good Life Little Bad Boy TBARuby Lin TVBSTBA The World Figure Skating on IceTBAIvy Shao CTS TBA Same Name For WhatTBAIce Paris IntarakomalyasutChannel 3 TBA Bad Dog Kaoaka Supassara Thanachat Channel 3
Music video appearances 2007 Pak Di Khi Ngao Aotae Chai – Mila (ปากดี ขี้เหงา เอาแต่ใจ - จามิล่า พันธ์พินิจ) (RS/YouTube:welovekamikaze) with
Discography Soundtrack appearances Movies: Pee Mak (พี่มาก..พระโขนง) Songs: (ขอมือเธอหน่อย(cover version) ร้องร่วมกับ ณัฏฐพงษ์ ชาติพงศ์, พงศธร จงวิลาส, อัฒรุต คงราศรี และ กันตพัฒน์ สีดา) On Air YouTube:GTHchannel Dramas: Bunlang Dok Mai (บัลลังก์ดอกไม้) Songs: (กลัวจะเผลอรักเธอไปสักวัน ร้องร่วมกับ จรินทร์พร จุนเกียรติ) On Air YouTube:Ch3Thailand Music Songs: (ขอบคุณ (Acoustic Version)) On Air YouTube:Ch3Thailand Music Dramas: Bad Romeo (คือเธอ) Songs: Touch Touch - (ศดานันท์ บาเล็นซิเอก้า (Feat.)) On Air YouTube:Ch3Thailand Music Dramas Frozen Heart (邵雨薇) Songs Xiang Lim Mao (和道妹) Ivy Shao SETTV
Awards and nominations + Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / Work Result Asia Model Awards 2017 Asia Special Award – Model Mario Maurer Asian Academy Creative Awards 2018 Best Comedy Performance Saranae Love You 2019 Thong EK: The Herbal Master Asian Film Awards 2008 Best Supporting Actor Love of Siam 2012 The Outrage Bangkok Critics Assembly Awards 2008 Best Actor Love of Siam 2014 Pee Mak 2017 Take Me Home 2021 Low Season Busan International Film Festival 2022 Marie Claire Asia Star Awards: Face of Asia Mario Maurer Daradaily the Great Awards 2011 Best Actor – Film First Love 2013 Jan Dara: The Beginning 2014 Pee Mak 2015 Best Actor – TV Roy Ruk Hak Liam Tawan 2016 Cool Guy of the Year Mario Maurer 2017 Best Actor – Film Take Me Home Kom Chad Luek Awards 2012 Best Actor – TV Plerng Toranong Popular Vote – Actor Mario Maurer 2013 Best Actor – TV Rak Kerd Nai Talad Sod 2017 Best Actor – Film Take Me Home 2021 Low Season 2023 Best Actor – TV Bad Romeo Nataraj Awards 2023 Best Actor Bad Romeo Nine Entertain Awards 2012 Plerng Torranong, Bangkok Assassins, The Outrage 2013 Friends Never Die, Rak Sud Teen, Rak Kerd Nai Talad Sode, Jan Dara: The Beginning 2014 Pee Mak, Madam Dun, Jan Dara: The Finale 2017 Public Favorite Mario Maurer 2023 Best Actor Al Love You, Bad Romeo, Six Characters 2024 Khun Phan 3, Mor Luang OK! Awards 2008 Rising Star Love of Siam 2013 Spotlight Pee Mak Female Heartthrob Mario Maurer 2014 2016 Saraswati Awards 2018 Popular Male Star Mario Maurer Seesan Awards 2014 Popular Male Lead Roy Ruk Hak Liam Tawan 2019 Best Couple with Kimberley Anne Woltemas Thong EK: The Herbal Master Seventeen Choice Awards 2008 Seventeen Choice Hottie Male Mario Maurer 2011 2012 Seventeen Choice Actor 2013 Hot Guy of the Year 2014 Seventeen Choice Actor Siam Dara Star Awards 2008 Male Rising Star Love of Siam 2013 Best Actor in a Motion Picture Pee Mak Popular Male Star Mario Maurer 2014 2015 2016 Starpics Thai Films Awards 2008 Best Actor Love of Siam 2014 Pee Mak 2017 Take Me Home 2021 Low Season T-Pageant 2008 Hot Man of the Year Mario Maurer Thailand National Film Association Awards 2023 Best Actor Six Characters Top Awards 2009 Best New Actor – Film Friendship 2010 Best Actor – Film Rahtree Reborn 2011 First Love 2013 Jan Dara: The Beginning TV Gold Awards 2013 Best Actor Rak Kerd Nai Talad Sod 2014 Madam Dun 2020 Thong EK: The Herbal Master 2023 Bad Romeo 2024 Mor Luang 2025 Kissed by the Rain White TV Awards 2021 Best Actor Thong EK: The Herbal Master
Listicles + Name of publisher, year listed, name of listicle, and placement Publisher Year Listicle Placement Forbes 2020 100 Digital Stars (Asia) Placed GQ Thailand 2017 GQ Men of the Year – Male Lead Men's Health Thailand 2015 Men's Health Best Seller Numéro Thailand 2017 Best Beauty Brands Products 2017–18 – Male Best Skin
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