Alexander Simon "Alex" Rendell (; born 9 January 1990) or Nirawit Rendell (), is a British-Thai actor, singer, environmentalist and UNEP Goodwill ambassador who has starred in Thai films such as The Tesseract (2003), Indiana Joai: Elephant Cemetery (2003), Pisaj (2004) and 13 Beloved (2006). Alexander is also the co-founder and chief executive officer of the Environmental Education Center Thailand (EEC Thailand) founded in 2015 and the first Thai UNEP Goodwill Ambassador, appointed on 5 June 2020.

Early life and education Alexander Simon Rendell was born in Jakarta, Indonesia on 9 January 1990 to Thai mother Duangsom and British father Benjamin Rendell. He has an older sister, Bonita Rendell, and an older brother, Simon Rendell. In Jakarta, his father had been working as a chef and the family resided in Indonesia before moving back to Bangkok, Thailand when he was 4 years old. Also, Alexander's career started at age 4 when he first appeared in 40 commercials in Thailand. At age 10, Alexander met conservationist Kru Alonkot Chukaew at Koh Yai, Thailand while he was doing research on wild elephants. Kru later became a mentor for Alexander where Alexander became a student and started helping injured elephants. At age 16, he changed his first contract with Channel 3 as an actor.

In 2008, he graduated from Bangkok Patana School, and attended the Faculty of Communication Arts, International Program, Chulalongkorn University. He graduated in 2012 and has diverted his full attention to series/movies. Alexander also has a master's degree in environmental social science.

Career As a singer, Alexander prefers solo shows such as provincial events and usually organizes them himself over having a manager.

Environmentalism Alexander was first exposed to diving on a holiday in the Maldives. The hotel he was residing at was also offering DSD programs and after two weeks he became a PADI Open water diver. Diving would later influence Alexander to become an environmentalist as it made him grew to love the ocean. His diving today mostly concerns conservation. For his role in environmentalism, he was appointed by the United Nations Environmental Programme one 5 June 2020 as a Goodwill Ambassador, the first person from Thailand to hold the title.

EEC Thailand In 2015, Alexander co-founded the Environmental Education Center Thailand (EEC Thailand) with Kru Alonkot Chukaew with the goal of raising the public's awareness and understanding around the environment as well as to promote sustainable use of natural resources. One of the main accomplishments of EEC is education around a 1000 children each year as well as conversation projects for endagendered sea and land creatures in Thailand. The organization operates 150 camps within Thailand.

Personal life Rendell enjoys playing football and supports Manchester United. He has played for his Highschool - Bangkok Patana and helped clinch multiple BISAC & SEASAC trophies. His favourite number is 22 and he is part of PUAKKUA since 1993/1994. One of his favourite diving spots in Thailand is Koh Haa lagoon, near Koh Lanta. Apart from diving, Alexander also enjoys cycling.

Discography ost เพลง "แพ้อากาศ" ในอัลบั้ม คอนเวอร์เจนซ์เลิฟวัน เพลง "นกไม่เห็นฟ้า ปลาไม่เห็นน้ำ" เพลง "หากฉันรู้" ประกอบละคร อาคม

Concerts ConcertDatePlaceArtists LOVE IS IN THE AIR : CHANNEL3 CHARITY CONCERT 29 April 2017Impact, Muang Thong ThaniAll Channel 3 actors

Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 2003 Final Combat The Tesseract Wit Indiana Joai: Elephant Cemetery 2004 Pisaj Arm Peter Pan Peter Pan Dubbed Voice 2006 13 Beloved Tay 2010 Thad Hang Ploy Wat Series The Movie Jod 2011 Lud 4 Lud Tor Love Julinsee (Ruk Man Yai Mak) Yoh 2013 Hashima Project Aof

Television Dramas Year Title Role Network Notes 1998 The Hitman Story Boy Chanayus Channel 7 1999 Khun Chai Dong (Childhood) Ruk Sud Tai Tee Plai Fah Mangpor Channel 3 Saeng Tian Thit Channel 7 Series honoring His Majesty the King 2000 Yord Cheewun Channel 3 2001 Tong Poon Kohk Por Radon Dtem Kan Keb Pandin Naka Channel 7 Pee Lieng Gor Samret Roop Art Channel 3 2002 Luk Poo Chai Manoch (Childhood) Channel 7 Baung Ban Ja Torn Laemthong Sao Noi Tha Kieng Kaew Pong Mae Yai Tee Ruk Wanrob / "Rob" [Young] Channel 3 2003 Kroom Som See Channel 7 Kasattriya Ekathotsarot [Young] Channel 5 2004 Rak Sud Kouw Channel 3 2005 Mor Pee Cyber Channel 7 2006 Kadee Ded...Haed Haeng Ruk Ron Sadut Ruk Young Krit Channel 3 Bua Prim Nam 2007 Ma Nee Din Pokpong 2008 Prik Tai Gub Bai Kao Pon Sood Tae Jai Ja Kwai Kwa Pattana "Pat" 2009 Plerng See Roong Kuat Cameo 2010 3 Hua Jai Chat 2011 Sapai Mai Rai Sakdena Geng Ruk Pathiharn Rawipaat 2012 Hong Sabud Lai Yutsawee "Wee"/ Don 2013 Rang Pratana Poowadon Samee Ram Lin Watanatawakorn Saap Pra Peng 2014 Ruk Tong Om Himself Cameo Suay Rai Sai Lub Sam Bai Mai Thao Saengchan 2016 Luerd Ruk Toranong H.S.H. Banbariwat 2017 Arkom Arkom Sai Tarn Hua Jai Sawat 2018 Kom Faek (2018) Plerng Gumpanard Pbee Kaew Nang Hong Sinthorn (Sin) 2019 Rak Jang AoeyPlerng Gumpanard Cameo Tee Krai Tee Mun Akira 2021 Sud Rai Sud Rak Don't

Awards Year Award Category/ReasonNominated work Notes2013 Golden Television Award No. 28 Outstanding Male Supporting ActorSameeThe 5th Dance AwardBest Supporting ActorKom Chad Lueu Award 11Best Supporting Actor2014Nine Entertainment AwardsMale Actor of the Year 2016 M Thai Top Talk Most talked about male branch 2019 Gen.T (Thailand) Inspiring young people to protect the planet

References

External links

Environmental Education Center