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Mario Maurer (Thai: มาริโอ้ เมาเร่อ) is a Thai actor and model. He was in the 2007 film Love of Siam and the 2010 sleeper hit Crazy Little Thing Called Love. He was also in Thailand's highest grossing film of all time, Pee Mak alongside Davika Hoorne. He was part of a group called 4+1 Channel 3 Superstar with actors Nadech Kugimiya, Prin Suparat, Pakorn Chatborirak and Phupoom Pongpanu.
Early Life[]
Mario was born to a German father and a Thai Chinese mother.[1] He has an older brother named Marco, who is a Thai rapper. Mario graduated from Saint Dominic School and earned his bachelor's degree from the Faculty of Law, Ramkhamhaeng University. In 2017, he received his master's degree in Political Communication from Krirk University.
Career[]
At 16 years old, Mario was approached at Siam Square to try out modeling. From then on, he started doing photo shoots, commercials and music videos. In 2007, he made his feature film debut in a leading role in Love of Siam, written and directed by Chukiat Sakweerakul. The role "Tong" was his first big break; it brought him many accolades and instant fame far beyond Thailand's borders. Commenting on his newfound fame, Mario said, "I didn't want to do it, acting wasn't on my to-do list." He decided to do the movie because he trusted director Chukiat and the movie would give him many opportunities and money to help his family.
He won the Best Actor award in the Starpics Thai Films Awards, and was also nominated in the Bangkok Critics Assembly and Star Entertainment Awards.
Director Bhandit Rittakol had approached Mario for Boonchu 9, but he was tied up with other projects. He was cast in the 2008 Chatchai Naksuriya film Friendship. The film is set around 1983. Mario starred opposite Apinya Sakuljaroensuk, as a 12th grade student. That same year, he appeared in a segment of the four-story anthology 4 Romance, (segment "Joob" or Kiss) directed by Rashane Limtrakul. Mario's projects after 2008 included a comedy-horror film written and directed by Yuthlert Sippapak, and the 2009 film Rahtree Reborn, in which he starred opposite Chermarn Boonyasak.
Mario gained popularity after he starred in the 2010 film Crazy Little Thing Called Love and Thailand's highest grossing film of all time, Pee Mak.
Other work[]
Mario teamed up with his older brother Marco in the hip hop duo "PsyCho & Lil'Mario". They released their debut PsyCho & Lil'Mario: Dem Crazy Boyz on 31 October 2007. Mario worked as a hypeman in this album. He would later on describe it as, "just for fun. I know myself – I'm not a singer. That's not my dream."
Mario participated in endorsements for the first time for Exit Rollon and other popular brands such as The Pizza Company, Sugus, and Foremost. He was also the presenter for Honda Jazz, and was in the cloud 9 commercial by Unilever company. He also did endorsements for Pepsi, Dutchmill, and Sony Ericsson. In July 2011, he signed an endorsement contract for the Philippine clothing brand Penshoppe, following the unexpected popularity from his film Crazy Little Thing Called Love shown on the ABS-CBN network.
He also signed a movie contract with Star Cinema, a Philippine film production company. He was paired with Filipina film and television actress Erich Gonzales in the film released in 2012, Suddenly It's Magic. On 28 October 2011, Mario had a press and fan conference at the Philippine International Convention Center with thousands of fans in attendance, as a part of his official launch as a Penshoppe endorser. On 29 October, he hit the runway at the Philippine Fashion Week held at the SMX Convention Center. On 3 August 2013, Mario returned to the Philippines to promote his movie Pee Mak and had a fan conference at two venues, SM North EDSA and SM Mall of Asia the following day with Baifern Pimchanok, as part of Baifern's official launch as Penshoppe endorser. Thousands of fans were in attendance in continuing support for both stars and their 2010 hit movie Crazy Little Thing Called Love.
Personal Life[]
Mario's interests include skateboardin
Mario's interests include skateboarding, hip hop, and driving cars. He is also a naturist. Although he is of German descent, he doesn't speak German. He understands basic words and phrases in Mandarin as he studied the language while he was in high school. His father Roland Maurer died of a diabetes-related heart attack on 27 June 2011. He has a very close relationship with his brother Marco, a hip-hop artist and actor.Filmography[]
Films[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Love of Siam | Tong | Main role |
| 2008 | Friendship | Singha | |
| 4 Romance | Mee / Beaver | ||
| 2009 | Rahtree Reborn | Rung | |
| Rahtree Revenge | |||
| 2010 | Saranae Siblor | Ake | |
| Crazy Little Thing Called Love | Shone | ||
| Eternity | Young buddhist monk | Cameo appearance | |
| The Dog | Art | Main role | |
| Saranae Hen Phi | Doh | ||
| 2011 | The Outrage | Monk | |
| Bangkok Assassins | Na | ||
| 2012 | Friends Never Die | Gun | |
| Rak Sud Teen | Aek | ||
| Love On That Day | Martin | Chinese film | |
| Jan Dara: The Beginning | Jan Dara | Main role | |
| Thailand (Long Distance Relationship) | Himself | Short film cameo | |
| Suddenly It's Magic | Marcus Hanson | Philippine film | |
| 2013 | Pee Mak | Mak | Main role |
| Jan Dara: The Finale | Jan Dara | ||
| 2015 | Prisana | Mario | Short film |
| 2016 | Take Me Home | Tan | Main role |
| 2017 | Saranae Love You | Himself | |
| 2019 | Khun Phaen Begins | Keaw | |
| 2020 | Low Season | Phut | |
| 2021 | 77 Heartwarmings | Marvel | Chinese film |
| 2022 | Al Love You | Bobby | Main role |
| Six Characters | Khamron Singha | ||
| 2023 | Khun Phan 3 | Suea Mahesuan | |
| TBA | Rider | Tien |
Television series[]
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Tai Fah Tawan Diew | Minho | Modernine TV |
| 2011 | Plerng Torranong | Plerngrit "Plerng" | Channel 3 |
| 2012 | Rak Kerd Nai Talad Sode | Tong | |
| 2013 | Madam Dun | Neks | |
| 2014 | Roy Ruk Hak Liam Tawan | Onizuka Takeshi (Tawan) | |
| Roy Fun Tawan Duerd | |||
| 2015 | Song Huajai Nee Puea Tur | Tharatorn / Warong | |
| 2017 | Bunlang Dok Mai | Anawin | |
| Game of Thrones Season 7 | Jon Snow (Voice only, Thai dub) | HBO Asia | |
| Buang Banjathorn | Laoperng | Channel 3 | |
| 2019 | Thong Ake Mor Yah Tah Chaloang | Thong Ake | |
| 2022 | Bad Romeo | Kaokla | |
| 2023 | Mor Luang | Thong-on | |
| 2024 | Kissed by the Rain | "Mai" Mawin | |
| 2025 | Frozen Heart | Tong Warong | SETTV |
Discography[]
Sountrack[]
- Movies : Pee Mak (พี่มาก..พระโขนง)
- Songs : (ขอมือเธอหน่อย(cover version) ร้องร่วมกับ ณัฏฐพงษ์ ชาติพงศ์, พงศธร จงวิลาส, อัฒรุต คงราศรี และ กันตพัฒน์ สีดา) On Air YouTube:GTHchannel
- Dramas : Bunlang Dok Mai (บัลลังก์ดอกไม้)
- Songs : (กลัวจะเผลอรักเธอไปสักวัน ร้องร่วมกับ จรินทร์พร จุนเกียรติ) On Air YouTube:Ch3Thailand Music
- Songs : (ขอบคุณ (Acoustic Version)) On Air YouTube:Ch3Thailand Music
- Dramas : Bad Romeo (คือเธอ)
- Songs : Touch (Touch - ศดานันท์ บาเล็นซิเอก้า (Feat.)) On Air YouTube:Ch3Thailand Music
- Dramas Frozen Heart (邵雨薇)
- Songs Xiang Lim Mao (和道妹) Ivy Shao SETTV
Music Video[]
- 2007 Pak Di Khi Ngao Aotae Chai – Mila (ปากดี ขี้เหงา เอาแต่ใจ - จามิล่า พันธ์พินิจ) (RS/YouTube:welovekamikaze)
Awards and nominations[]
| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee / Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia Model Awards | 2017 | Asia Special Award – Model | Mario Maurer | Won |
| Asian Academy Creative Awards | 2018 | Best Comedy Performance | Saranae Love You | Nominated |
| 2019 | Thong EK: The Herbal Master | Nominated | ||
| Asian Film Awards | 2008 | Best Supporting Actor | Love of Siam | Nominated |
| 2012 | The Outrage | Nominated | ||
| Bangkok Critics Assembly Awards | 2008 | Best Actor | Love of Siam | Nominated |
| 2014 | Pee Mak | Nominated | ||
| 2017 | Take Me Home | Nominated | ||
| 2021 | Low Season | Won | ||
| Busan International Film Festival | 2022 | Marie Claire Asia Star Awards: Face of Asia | Mario Maurer | Won |
| Daradaily the Great Awards | 2011 | Best Actor – Film | First Love | Nominated |
| 2013 | Jan Dara: The Beginning | Nominated | ||
| 2014 | Pee Mak | Won | ||
| 2015 | Best Actor – TV | Roy Ruk Hak Liam Tawan | Nominated | |
| 2016 | Cool Guy of the Year | Mario Maurer | Nominated | |
| 2017 | Best Actor – Film | Take Me Home | Nominated | |
| Kom Chad Luek Awards | 2012 | Best Actor – TV | Plerng Toranong | Nominated |
| Popular Vote – Actor | Mario Maurer | Nominated | ||
| 2013 | Best Actor – TV | Rak Kerd Nai Talad Sod | Nominated | |
| 2017 | Best Actor – Film | Take Me Home | Nominated | |
| 2021 | Low Season | Nominated | ||
| 2023 | Best Actor – TV | Bad Romeo | Nominated | |
| Nataraj Awards | 2023 | Best Actor | Bad Romeo | Nominated |
| Nine Entertain Awards | 2012 | Plerng Torranong, Bangkok Assassins, The Outrage]] | Nominated | |
| 2013 | Friends Never Die, Rak Sud Teen, Rak Kerd Nai Talad Sode, Jan Dara: The Beginning]] | Nominated | ||
| 2014 | Pee Mak, Madam Dun, Jan Dara: The Finale | Won | ||
| 2017 | Public Favorite | Mario Maurer | Nominated | |
| 2023 | Best Actor | Al Love You, Bad Romeo, Six Characters | Won | |
| 2024 | Khun Phan 3, Mor Luang | Nominated | ||
| OK! Awards | 2008 | Rising Star | Love of Siam | Won |
| 2013 | Spotlight | Pee Mak | Won | |
| Female Heartthrob | Mario Maurer | Nominated | ||
| 2014 | Nominated | |||
| 2016 | Nominated | |||
| Saraswati Awards | 2018 | Popular Male Star | Mario Maurer | Nominated |
| Seesan Awards | 2014 | Popular Male Lead | Roy Ruk Hak Liam Tawan | Won |
| 2019 | Best Couple with Kimberley Anne Woltemas | Thong EK: The Herbal Master | Won | |
| Seventeen Choice Awards | 2008 | Seventeen Choice Hottie Male | Mario Maurer | Won |
| 2011 | Nominated | |||
| 2012 | Seventeen Choice Actor | Won | ||
| 2013 | Hot Guy of the Year | Won | ||
| 2014 | Seventeen Choice Actor | Won | ||
| Siam Dara Star Awards | 2008 | Male Rising Star | Love of Siam | Won |
| 2013 | Best Actor in a Motion Picture | Pee Mak | Won | |
| Popular Male Star | Mario Maurer | Nominated | ||
| 2014 | Nominated | |||
| 2015 | Nominated | |||
| 2016 | Nominated | |||
| Starpics Thai Films Awards | 2008 | Best Actor | Love of Siam | Won |
| 2014 | Pee Mak | Nominated | ||
| 2017 | Take Me Home | Nominated | ||
| 2021 | Low Season | Won | ||
| T-Pageant | 2008 | Hot Man of the Year | Mario Maurer | Won |
| Thailand National Film Association Awards | 2023 | Best Actor | Six Characters | Nominated |
| Top Awards | 2009 | Best New Actor – Film | Friendship | Won |
| 2010 | Best Actor – Film | Rahtree Reborn | Nominated | |
| 2011 | Crazy Little Thing Called Love | Won | ||
| 2013 | Jan Dara: The Beginning | Nominated | ||
| TV Gold Awards | 2013 | Best Actor | Rak Kerd Nai Talad Sod | Nominated |
| 2014 | Madam Dun | Nominated | ||
| 2020 | Thong EK: The Herbal Master | Won | ||
| 2023 | Bad Romeo | Won | ||
| 2024 | Mor Luang | Pending | ||
| White TV Awards | 2021 | Best Actor | Thong EK: The Herbal Master | Won |
Listicles[]
| Publisher | Year | Listicle | Placement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forbes | 2020 | 100 Digital Stars (Asia) | Placed |
| Numéro Thailand | 2017 | Best Beauty Brands Products 2017–18 – Male Best Skin | Won |
| GQ Thailand | 2017 | GQ Men of the Year – Male Lead | Won |
| Men's Health Thailand | 2015 | Men's Health Best Seller | Won |
References[]
- ↑ Editorial. (2018, Dec 4). Mario Maurer’s Odyssey. augustman. Retrieved on July 25, 2024.