Vachirawit Chiva-aree, widely recognized as Bright, launched his entertainment career in 2013 at age 15 as a variety show host on Channel 3. A multi-hyphenate performer from Nakhon Pathom, Thailand, he has expanded his reach from acting in dramas such as 2gether and F4 Thailand to building independent business ventures in fashion and talent management.
Early Development and Education
Born on 27 December 1997, Vachirawit grew up in Thailand surrounded by a musical environment, as his uncle owned a music school where he began playing instruments at age 10. His secondary education took place at Suankularb Wittayalai School and Triam Udom Suksa School. Vachirawit later pursued higher education in marketing at Bangkok University International College, graduating with a Bachelor of Business Administration in 2021 after receiving a full scholarship.
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After early television appearances including Social Death Vote and I Sea U, Vachirawit joined GMMTV in 2018 following an audition for the New Face Project. His breakthrough came in 2020 with the leading role of Sarawat in the 2gether franchise. He subsequently portrayed Thyme in the 2021 adaptation of F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers and starred in the 2023 romantic comedy Congrats My Ex!. In 2024, his film Love You to Debt was released on Netflix.
Musical Contributions and Recognition
Vachirawit's music career includes both song covers and original tracks. He received the Best Song Drama award at the 12th Nataraja Awards for his track Kan Goo. His catalog features singles such as Unmovable, My Ecstasy, and the English-language track Lost & Found. He has been recognized internationally, including appearances at the Cannes Film Festival and selection for the 2024 Business of Fashion 500 Class.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
In 2020, Vachirawit launched his own merchandise brand, ASTRO Stuffs, which shifted focus in 2021 toward sustainable fashion and recycled materials. By 2023, the company listed with the Better Cotton Initiative. Following the end of his GMMTV contract in 2023, he established Cloud9 Entertainment, an agency designed to provide a global platform for Thai talent in partnership with Universal Music Thailand.
Fast facts
- Born: 27 December 1997, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand
- Education: Bangkok University, Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing
- Debut Year: 2013
- Notable Series: 2gether: The Series, F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers
- Agency: Cloud9 Entertainment
- Notable Brand Affiliations: Burberry, Calvin Klein, Adidas
- Professional Recognition: Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia Entertainment 2024
Questions readers ask
What is Cloud9 Entertainment?
Established by Vachirawit in 2023, it is an artist management agency that partners with Universal Music Thailand to promote local talent globally.
Did Vachirawit study engineering?
He initially received a scholarship for the Thammasat English Program of Engineering but took a break to pursue his entertainment career before switching to marketing at Bangkok University.