With their mix ethnicity some Thai actors contribute an alluring mix of talent and culture. Their heritage helps them to add extra layer to their work. In their films or shows we can see the incorporation of their Thai and Chinese heritage. Their ability to portray multiple heritage helps them to reach a larger audience. From acting abilities to physical characteristics, these Thai actors who are half Chinese gives us a combination that differentiate them in the entertainment industry.
1. James Ma
James Assarasakorn, popularly recognized as James Ma, is a Thai actor and model. He made his debut with the drama Gentlemen of Jutathep in 2013 as M.R. Ronapee Jutathep. He was born in Bangkok. His father is Thai Chinese father and mother is Hong Kong Teochew. When he was eight, his family shifted to Hong Kong. In 2011, he was scouted by Supachai Srivijit, who then ended up being his manager. He returned to Thailand to study and establish his career.
2. Thassapak Hsu
"Bie" Thassapak Hsu, is a singer and actor of Thai and Taiwanese heritage. He was born in Taipei. His mother is Thai, while his father is of Taiwanese origin. He came to Thailand at the age of fourteen and made his singing debut when he was eighteen years old. Bie made his acting debut in the 2014 with the series "Club Friday Season 5." In 2016, Bie married Thai actor and model "Gubgib" Sumonthip Hsu. The actors become parents to their daughter "Paopao" Paulina Hsu later that year. In the year 2020, Bie and his wife welcomed their second kid, "Paopei" Lalina Hsu.
3. Pimchanok Luevisadpaibul
Pimchanok is a Thai actress, nicknamed Baifern. She became popular after her role as Nam in the 2010, Crazy Little Thing Called Love. She is of Chinese heritage.
4. Ungsumalynn Sirapatsakmetha
Ungsumalynn Sirapatsakmetha, nicknamed as Pattie is a Thai actress and model. She is of Chinese descent. She has appeared in several films and television shows, including Hormones (2008), Bangkok Traffic (Love) Story (2009), Princess Hours (2017), I Sea U (2018), and Fleet of Time (2019).
5. Sririta Jensen Narongdej
Sririta is a Thai actress and model born in 1981, in Jakarta, Indonesia. Her father is Danish and mother is of Chinese-Thai origin. She started her career with guest appearances in Thai television series.
6. Mint Chalida Vijitvongthong
Mint Chalida Vijitvongthong is a Thai actress. Chalida Vijitvongthong is of Chinese and Indian origin. She began her career as a model in television commercials and made her acting breakthrough when she appeared in 4 Hearts of the Mountain, and gained huge popularity. She gained a fan base together with co-star Prin Suparat popularly known as M&M or MM, which stands for both their nicknames Mint and Mark.
7. Mario Maurer
Mario Maurer is a Thai actor and model. He has worked in films like The Love of Siam (2007) and (2010) sleeper smash Crazy Little Thing Called Love. Mario was a member of the band called 4+1 Channel 3 Superstar. Maurer’s father is German and his mother is of Thai-Chinese heritage. His older brother, Marco, is a rapper.
8. Thanapob Leeratanakachorn
Thanapob Leeratanakachorn, also known as Tor, is a Thai actor and singer. He has worked in several shows and movies like In Family We Trust (2018), Man of Vengeance (2019), and The Last Promise (2020). Tor was a member of the Thai boy band called Nine by Nine. His family is of Thai and Chinese origin. His Chinese surname is Lee.
9. Varitthisa Limthammahisorn
Varitthisa Limthammahisorn, known as Thisa or Thi, is a Thai-Chinese actress and mode. She has appeared in several dramas, including Twist of Fate, The Deception Game, Divided, and Marn Bang Jai.
10. Preeyada Sittachai
Preeyada "Kambum" Sittachai is a Thai actress. She was born in Bangkok and attended the University of Bangkok. She played one of the first openly bisexual characters in the drama "Rak Ok Akat” in 2012. She is half Chinese and half Thai.
