Nadech Kugimiya is a Thai actor and model. He is of Thai and Austrian descent. He graduated from Rangsit University, Thailand, with Bachelor Degree of Communication Arts, major in Film and Video. He started his career as a model at the age of 17. In 2010, he made his feature drama debut in a leading role in Ngao Rak Luang Jai as "Nawa Gamtornpuwanat".