Jirayu Tangsrisuk, widely known by his nickname James Jirayu, is a prominent Thai actor, singer, and model.
Born on September 19, 1993, in Phichit, Thailand, he is the youngest child of Sermchai Tangsrisuk and Shotika Tangsrisuk.
His parents selected the English nickname “James” inspired by the iconic character James Bond from the famous film series.
Standing at an impressive height of 1.85 meters, he has become one of Thailand’s most recognizable faces in the entertainment industry since his debut in the early 2010s.
Siblings
Jirayu has one older sister named Jurarat Tangsrisuk.
As the youngest in the family, Jirayu shares a close bond with his sister, who occasionally appears in family-related posts and moments shared by the actor on social media.
Career
Jirayu began his journey in entertainment as a model and entered the industry around 2012, initially signing with Channel 3 (now known as his long-term agency until 2025).
His breakthrough came in 2013 with the starring role as Khun Chai Puttipat in the highly popular historical romance drama series Suparburoot Jutathep (also known as Suphapburut Juthathep), which catapulted him to widespread fame and established him as a leading actor.
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He followed this success with numerous acclaimed performances in television dramas, including Timeline (2014), The One in My Heart (2015), The Loyal Wife (2016), Fallen Angel (2017), Underneath the Same Sky (2018), Game of Affection (2018), Repercussion (2019), Mist of Love (2020), and Prophecy of Love (2020).
More recent works include To the Moon and Back (2023), The Deadly Affair (2022), and ongoing projects into the mid-2020s.
Beyond acting, he has pursued singing, releasing music and even debuting a CD album and self-photographed photo book in Japan titled Kimi Dake I Love You.
He has also modeled internationally, walking runways for events like the Yohji Yamamoto Autumn-Winter Paris Men’s Collection and the Tokyo Girls Collection.
His versatility extends to hosting and other appearances, and he has been recognized as one of Thailand’s highest-paid actors, ranking third in 2017 and second in 2018 on relevant industry lists.
Accolades
Early recognition came in 2013 with wins such as Male Rising Star of the Year at the Nine Entertain Awards for Suparburoot Jutathep, along with honors like the Seventeen Choice Awards Male Popular Vote and OK! Awards Spotlight.
He has secured nominations and victories in categories for popular and leading actor roles, including the Popular Actor Award at various ceremonies.
A significant milestone was his win for Best Actor in a Leading Role at the 11th Nataraja Awards in 2019 for his performance in Krong Kam.
He also received international acclaim with the Best Actor in a Leading Role (Thailand regional) at the Asian Academy Creative Awards in 2019 for the same drama.
Additional nods include a nomination for Best Actor in a Leading Role at the Asian Academy Creative Awards in 2019, and he has been celebrated for roles in series like To the Moon and Back with awards such as Male Leading Role of the Year at certain prestigious events.
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