Afisan Jehdueramae (; born 24 February 2001), better known by the mononym Jirayut is a dangdut singer, presenter and actor from Thailand whose career is in Indonesia.
Early life and career Jirayut was born with the name Afisan Jehdeuramae on 24 February 2001, in Su-ngai Padi District, Narathiwat, Thailand. Jirayut is the third of four children of Sman Jehdueramae and Amalina Hayati. He has an older sister named Amilia Jehdueramae, an older brother named Arfan Jehdueramae, and a younger sister named Anisa Jehdueramae. Jirayut is of Thai Malay ethnicity; he has Malay ancestry from his mother's line, and Thai from his father's line. He was born into a family that adheres to Islam.
Jirayut started his career in the Indonesian entertainment industry by becoming a representative of Thailand in the event Dangdut competition "D'Academy Asia season 4" which was broadcast on Indosiar in 2018. He first took part in this event when he won a singing competition in his village, and then his friend asked him to audition. Three days later, when he was going to audition in the city, which took 40 minutes, there was a problem with not having a vehicle. He had given up on going to the audition, but then his teacher helped him and took him to the audition venue. At that time, he was still studying at Bangbang Okute School, grade 3. After a month, Jirayut was declared to have passed the audition and went to Indonesia with five other Thai representatives. In the talent search event, he was eliminated in the top ten round because he received the lowest score from the judges. One day after he was eliminated from the top 10 on December 16, 2018, he was trusted to be the host of the event alongside other senior presenters. He was again trusted to host the show in the following seasons. In the following years, he was trusted to host several television shows, including Liga Dangdut Indonesia and Indonesian Television Awards.
Based on his career in Indonesia, Jirayut released his first single six months after the competition. The song is entitled "Jambret Cinta" created by drummer and music producer, Posan Tobing which was released on June 29, 2019, at the Pop Star Concert which was broadcast live on Indosiar. Apart from his career as a singer and presenter, Jirayut also developed his career in acting, starting with starring in several television films Pintu Berkah which were broadcast on Indosiar. In 2022, Jirayut joined artist management Stream Entertainment and record label 3D Entertainment. His single "Sejak Pandangan Pertama" which was released on October 17, 2022, is the first song released through the label.
Artistry Stage Name The name "Jirayut" was created as his stage name in Indonesia. He said that when competing, the producers asked him to look for a stage name that had a Thai feel. The name "Jirayut" was inspired by an actor from Thailand named James Jirayu. Jirayut said he chose this name because it gave the impression of being funny, unique and not easily forgotten.
Personal life Jirayut masters three languages, Thai, Malay, and Indonesian. When competing he was accompanied by a translator when speaking on stage, after leaving and starting his career in Indonesia, he took an Indonesian language course for two months. Based in Indonesia, Jirayut resides in Jakarta. He lives in a two-story house with his four work teams. Jirayut has a passion for volleyball. When he has free time, he often plays volleyball with his colleagues in Indonesia.
Discography Single +As lead artistTitleYearAlbum "Jambret Cinta"2019 rowspan="10" "Tiada Tara"2020"Cintai Aku Karena Allah"2021"Goyang Gultik""Rindu Luar Biasa""Sejak Pandangan Pertama"2022"Terluka Cinta"2023"Kulaab Khao"
Filmography Music video "Pesta" — Betrand Peto Putra Onsu (2022)
Film +YearTitleRoleNote2024Jagad Anyar: Kematian yang Dirahasikan JirayutShort FilmKang Mak (Remake of Pee Mak)
Television series +YearTitleRoleNote2023Magic 5Dafa Henandra
FTV +YearTitleRoleNote2019Pintu BerkahJirayutEpisode: "Gadis Pemilik Kos yang Rajin Bersedekah Menjadi Pengusaha Sukses Hotel Syariah"RinoEpisode: "Penjual Tahu Miskin yang Dihina, Kini Jadi Pengusaha Muda"IvanEpisode: "Cita Mulia Bocah Pengamen Jalanan untuk Menyembuhkan Ibunya"SyahrilEpisode: "Tukang Servis AC yang Bermimpi untuk Bisa Kuliah"SyamsulEpisode: "Jalan Berliku Petani Pala yang Sukses Jadi PNS"2020Syahril/AzizEpisode: "Martabak yang Tabah Menuai Sukses di Usia Senja"ArifEpisode: "Penjual Martabak yang Tabah Menuai Sukses di Usia Senja"IrfanEpisode: "Pemuda Saleh Penjual Air Zam-zam yang Rajin Beramal"
Web Series +YearTitle RoleNote2023–24Rumah KosongHerself 2024Kost PutriSeason 2, episode 3
Awards and nominations YearAwardsCategoryNominationResult2019Social Media AwardFavorite Host "Jirayut"Indonesian Dangdut AwardMost Popular New Dangdut Singers2020Konser Sosial Media LIDAFavorite Host Anugerah Dangdut IndonesiaThe Newest Dangdut Singer Most in My HeartThe Dangdut song that is most in my heart"Tiada Tara"Kiss AwardMost Popular Male Dangdut Singer"Jirayut"Kissed HostTikTok Celebrities Kissed2021HOT AwardMost Popular Male Dangdut Singer"Tiada Tara"Most Requested Songs"Tiada Tara – Jirayut"Konser Sosial Media LIDAFavorite Host"Jirayut"Favorite Most Exciting MomentJirayut HairstyleAnugerah Dangdut IndonesiaThe Male Dangdut Singer Most in My Heart"Jirayut"2022Kiss AwardsKissed Male Dangdut SingerKissed HostTikTok Celebrities Kissed2022Indonesian Dangdut AwardMale Solo Dangdut SingerD'Academy 5 Sosial Media AwardsFavorite HostFavorite Most Exciting Moment"Shake Darderdor with Rai"2023ANTV Rame AwardsFavorite Pesbukers Guest Star "Jirayut"
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