Children always get the last name of their father. And this has been continuing around the world since a long time ago. But, it was predictable that there'll come a time when people will question, Why it is so? And those people are a part of today's generation. They do things as per their choice and not what society has generalized for them. Let's look at some celebrities who chose not to go with the norm and kept their mother's last name.
1. Aff Taksaorn
Aff Taksaorn is a Thai-origin model and actress. On 27th October 1980, she was born in Bangkok, Thailand. She has a single parent and carries the surname of her mother.
2. Pat Napapa
Napapa Tantrakul, also known as Pat Napapa, is a Thai-origin actress and model. On 16th July 1986, she was born in Bangkok, Thailand. She also has her mother’s surname.
3. Moo Pimpaka
Moo Pimpaka is a Thai-origin actress and model. She rose to fame after winning the pageant of Miss Thailand World in 1988. She carries her mother’s surname.
4. Bo Vanda Sahawong
Vanda Sahawong, also known as Bow Vanda, is an anchor, model, and TV personality. She has her mother’s surname.
5. Nicole Theriault
Nicole Theriault is an American-born Thai-origin singer and actress. On 23rd June 1972, she was born in California, United States. She also carries her mother’s surname.
6. Kathaleeya Mclntosh
Kathaleeya Mclntosh is a Thai actress and model. On 10th November 1972, she was born in Bangkok, Thailand. She follows her mother's last name.
7. Nittha Jirayungyurn
Nittha Jirayungyurn is a Thai-origin actress and model. On 21st September 1990, she was born in Bangkok, Thailand. She is now married and has adopted her husband’s surname but earlier had her mother’s last name.
8. Araya Hargate
Araya A. Hargate is a Thai-origin actress and model. On 28th June 1981, she was born in Thailand. She also follows her mother’s last name.
9. Sutita Gatetanon
Sutita Gatetanon is a Thai-origin actress and model. She is a part of many successful dramas and series like Kaen Sanaeha, Khemmarin Intira, Gerd Tae Chard Pang Nai, etc. She has her mother’s surname.
10. Opal Panissara
Panissara Arayaskul, also known as Opal Panissara, is a Thai-origin singer and actress. On 16th December 1981, she was born in Lak Si, Bangkok, Thailand. She also has her mother’s surname.
