Nataya Lundberg (; ; born March 28, 1989), also known as Praya Lundberg (; ) or Praya Suandokmai (; ), or nicknamed Pu (; ), is a Swedish Thai actress and model. She is the UNHCR or United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees' Goodwill Ambassador and the first Goodwill Ambassador from Southeast Asia (2014–2020). She made her acting debut in the TV series Rak Dai Mai Thar Hua Jai Mai Pean and appeared in roles on TV hits such as Sao Noi Nai Tha Kieng Kaew (2004) and Nang Sao Som Lon. Her first role in film was in the comedy Maa Kap Phra (2006) and she also appeared in the action comedy Bangkok Adrenaline (2009).
Along with acting Praya maintains a successful modelling career; she led the LUX campaign at the age of 15 and since then starred on the covers of Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Harper's Bazaar, L'Officiel and Grazia.
Lundberg supports several charities, including Operation Smile, Phrabatnampu and UNHCR.Bangkok Post, February 6, 2016, Being Human She is also a sport enthusiast and was the first female actress to complete the 2015 Bangkok Marathon.
Early life Praya was born on March 28, 1989, in Bangkok, Thailand, to a Thai mother and a Swedish father. She studied at NIST International School in Bangkok, from which she graduated in 2007, and went on to earn a BA in Laws from Oxford Brookes University.
Career Praya began her acting and modelling careers at the age of 13. She was by Channel 7 and made her acting debut in the TV series Rak Dai Mai Thar Hua Jai Mai Paen. She also played in the TV hits Sao Noi Nai Takjieng Leaw, Nang Sao Som Lon, Chan Ruk Tur Na and Khon La Lok. Her first role in film was in the comedy Maa Kap Phea and later starred in the comedy action Bangkok Adrenaline. Lundberg has featured on the covers of various fashion magazines including Vogue,Vogue Thailand April 2015 cover (April, 2015) Archived Cosmopolitan, Harper's Bazaar,Harper's Bazaar Thailand March 2015 cover (March 2, 2015) L'Officiel and Grazia. She also led campaigns for Lux and Mistine Cosmetics and she is currently a brand ambassador for Under Armour and SwarovskiBangkok Today (March 25, 2015). In 2015 Praya started Nola's Health,Nola's Health Site featuring beauty and health products such as organic tea. In the same year she also launched her perfume Angel Kiss.
Due to her work with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Praya was named Southeast Asia's first UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador in 2017.
Personal life On November 12, 2023, Praya Lundberg married her Vietnamese-American businessman boyfriend, Quoc Cao.
Filmography
TV shows
Year Title 2004 Rak Dai Mai Thar Hua Jai Mai Paen 2004 Sao Noi Nai Takieng Keaw 2005 Nang Sao Son Lon 2006 99 Day Chan Ruk Thou 2006 Yak Ja Rak Dew Jad Hai 2007 Sai Nam Sam Chee Wit 2007 Ngean Ritsava 2007 Pom Roj R Deed 2008 Ke Hard Saeng Chan 2009 Dok Bua Khao 2010 Jao Sao Rim Thang 2012 Chan Ruk Thur Na 2013 Khun Chai Leang Moo Khun Leang Kea 2014 Sa Phay Hua Daeng 2014 Phair Pha Ya Korn 2015 Doung Sawan Saab 2015 Khon Ra Lonk 2018 Bangkok Naruemit 2019 Strange Girl in a Strange Land2025The White Lotus, season 3
Films
Year TitleRole 2006 Ma Kub PhraTangmo 2009 Bangkok AdrenalineIrene 2017 RealmsWinny 2022 Paradise CitySavannah 2023 SupercellAmyTBAGhost of the Railroad
Awards
Year Association Category 2012 FHM 100 Sexiest Women in Thailand 100 Sexiest Women 2013 FHM 100 Sexiest Women in Thailand Sugar Daily (June 22, 2013), Poo Praiya won 2013 Sexiest Women of the year foe FHM Thailand 100 Sexiest women 2013 Siam Dara Star Award Sexy Star 2013 Star Party TV Pool Award Sexy Star 2013 Zen Stylish Awards 2013 Chosaard Awards Best Actress 2013 Genesha Awards 2013 Star's Light Awards Sexy Star 2014 FHM 100 Sexiest Women in Thailand 100 Sexiest Women 2014 Star's Light Awards Sexy Star2015 Star's Light Awards Sexy Star 2015 Hamberger Awards Life goes strong 2017 GQ Thailand Woman of the Year
Endorsements
Year(s) Product 2005 YAMAHA Spark 135 2005 "Lux" Body Scrub 2005 Mistine Prolong Bigeye Mascara 2008 Mistine Prolong Black Shine Waterproof Mascara 2010 Mistine Number One Diva 5445 2014 Mistine Vanity HD 2014 Mistine Lady Care Extra Gentle 2014 Mistine Le Jardin Super Filler Powder 2014 Perfect Slim Presenter 2014 Mistine Vanity Long Lasting Super Powder 2014 - 2015 B'me Bra by Wacoal 2014 Charles & Keith Presenter 2014 - 2015 Misty Mynx Presenter 2015 Angel Kiss Perfume 2015 Mistine Super Black Hawk Eye Multi Liner 2015 Snail White Syn- Ake Mist 2015 L'oreal Professional 14th anniversary 2015 Angle PhytoSC+ 2015 Dutch Mill 4 In 1 2016 Mistine Pro Long Big Eye Mascara 2016 Under Armour Ambassador 2016 Iddna Clinic Presenter 2016 NUUI SLM Food supplement 2016 Swarovski Brand Ambassador 2016 Dutch Mill Life Plus 2016 TRESemmé Brand Ambassador
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