Sonia Couling















































Sonia Couling
Pim Sonia Couling 24 Sep 2018 SiamParagon.jpg
Born
(1974-06-18) June 18, 1974 (age 44)

Bangkok, Thailand

Residence Bangkok
Other names

  • Pim

  • Sonia Couling Vacharasinthu

Education Bachelor of International Business, European Business School London (EBS London), United Kingdom[1]
Occupation

  • Actress

  • Model

  • VJ

  • Master of ceremony

  • Producer

Years active 1989–present
Known for

  • Maya (2001)

  • Thailand's Next Top Model (2005)

  • The Mark (2012-2013)

  • The Face Thailand (2018)

Height 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)[1]
Spouse(s)
Paul-Dominique Vacharasinthu (m. 2007)
Children 1

Sonia Couling (also spelled Sonia Cooling, Sonya Couling or Sonya Cooling), (Thai: ซอนย่า คูลลิ่ง; June 18, 1974 in Bangkok, Thailand) nickname Pim (Thai: พิม; RTGS: Phim), is an international supermodel,[2] actress, TV personality and cover girl.[3][4][5] She has appeared in many Thai TV shows and films, been a VJ for MTV Asia, been a host for HBO Asia[6] and has produced and hosted Thailand's Next Top Model in 2005.[6] Couling also acts in Hollywood and French productions.




Contents






  • 1 Biography


    • 1.1 Early life


    • 1.2 Career


    • 1.3 The face of Muay Thai


    • 1.4 Personal life




  • 2 Filmography


  • 3 Television


    • 3.1 TV series


    • 3.2 TV Program


    • 3.3 Production




  • 4 Endorsements


  • 5 Awards


  • 6 References


  • 7 External links





Biography



Early life


Couling is Eurasian or Luk kreung, with an English father and a Thai mother;[5][7] fluent in Thai, English and French.[3] She also speaks German and Italian. She attended St Michael's all-girls boarding school in Surrey, England and studied German literature at University College London. She graduated from European Business School London (EBS London) with Bachelor of International Business in 1998.[5][8][1]


As a child she was a talented dancer, winning a slew of medals from the UK Dance Teachers Association in jazz, tap and modern dance, before later taking up ballroom dance, jive and salsa.[7][9]



Career


Couling started her modeling career in a Seven Up advertisement when she was 13.[2][5][6][7] While attending boarding school and university in the UK, she worked with Storm modeling agency in London landing ads for L'Oreal UK and many fashion spreads[6] and throngs of photographers from Thai magazines flew to the UK to snap her until she graduated.[5]


Once back in Asia she settled into a supermodel role[7], she has been the face of beauty products over Asia,[3] like L'Oreal Asia, Olay Asia, Nivea Visage, Eucerin, 1st Asian Ambassador for Rado watches, Clairol Worldwide and plenty more. The much sought-after model appeared in countless Thai TV dramas and talk shows, and appeared on the covers of most leading fashion and women's magazines. She also appeared as a catwalk model in fashion shows and worked as a bilingual MC for various high-profile events.[6][5][7][8]


In 1998 Couling became VJ for MTV Asia, based in Singapore. She's the first Thai ever to land the job and launched her career into the pan-Asian stage.[7][8][9]


In 1999 Couling was voted Thailand's sexiest woman by FHM.[5] The UK magazine FHM chose her as number one sexiest woman in Thailand and second in Asia and 10 sexiest women in the world.[10] In 2016 she was chosen as the most beautiful Thai actress.[11][12]


In 2002 she won Best Actress in a Lead Role at the TV Gold Awards (Thai television awards) for her performance as Phitawan Satchamat in Thai TV series Maya [th] (2001).[13][14]


Couling also works behind the cameras producing TV show Thailand's Next Top Model (2005)[6][15] and internationally as the executive producer on A Stranger in Paradise (2013).[6]


In addition, Couling has starred in international films and TV series, including The Mark, The Mark: Redemption and Strike Back : Legacy[6][16].


In 2018, she appeared on The Face Thailand season 4 All Stars[17] and The Face Men Thailand (season 2)[18] as a mentor and The Next Boy/Girl Band Thailand as a producer.[19]



The face of Muay Thai


Couling, who is Thailand's number one international celebrity and has been involved in many Muay Thai projects, has been chosen to be the face of Muay Thai.[20][21]


Her in-depth experience with Muay Thai, includes having been an English announcer in Jao Muay Thai Fight at Siam Boxing Stadium on Thai TV3[22] for 3 years, hosted and MC'd The 2010 King's Cup and The 2010 Queen's Cup and plenty more. She, moreover, appeared on The Challenger Muay Thai (2011) on AXN as a ring announcer,[23] and hosted Muay Thai Premier League (2012) on FOX.[20][24]



Personal life


On 8 September 2007, Couling married Paul-Dominique Vacharasinthu.[25] They have a son, Pasha-Dominic Vacharasinthu (b. 21 October 2015).[26]


Couling flies single engine planes, reserve pilot for the Royal Thai Air Force[1] where she was a guest pilot on the F5 and F16 fighter planes.[6] She is also a horse rider[6] and female polo player.[3][27]



Filmography






























































































































Films

Year
Title Role Studio Notes Notes #2
With
1997
Destiny Upside Down Chik Five Star Production Lead Role Thailand
Jesdaporn Pholdee,

Shahkrit Yamnam


2003

Final Combat
Butterfly

Lead Role
Hollywood
Tonny White
2007

History


Lead Role
Thailand
Prinya Intachai
2011

Largo Winch II : The Burma Conspiracy
Wang
Pan Européenne
Guest Role
France / Belgium / Germany
-
2012
An Ordinary Love Story Winnie Magical Love
Lead Role Thailand
Billy Ogan

Blood and High Heels
Rose Red
Dotkom Media
Lead Role
Hungary

Iván Kamarás
The Mark Dao
Pure Flix Entertainment
Lead Role Hollywood
Craig Sheffer
2013
The Mark: Redemption Dao Pure Flix Entertainment
Lead Role Hollywood
Craig Sheffer
A Stranger in Paradise Chris Cinema Management Group Supporting Role
Hollywood -
2014

Glory Days
Tammy
Radical Entertainment
Guest Role
Hollywood
-
2018

General Commander
Sonia Dekker
Saradan Media
Main Cast
United Kingdom

Steven Seagal
2019

Paradise Beach
Aom
7e Apache Film
Supporting Role
France
-

Al B. and the Concrete Jungle
Jayla
One Ocean Productions
Supporting Role
Hollywood
Alejandro Santoni


Television



TV series































































































































































Television
Year Title Role Network Notes
With
1994

Sonthana Prasa Chon
Duaenden

Channel 5, Thailand
Lead Role
Sanya Khunakon
1995

Chaopo Champen
Natcha
Channel 5, Thailand
Lead Role

Jetrin Wattanasin
1996

Yiam Wiman
Waeophloy

Channel 3, Thailand
Lead Role

Johnny Anfone
1997

Tawan Yo Saeng
Tawan Yosaeng Dechapdin
Channel 3, Thailand
Lead Role

Sarunyoo Wongkrachang

Lueatrak Lueatritsaya

Channel 3, Thailand
Lead Role
Kanchai Kamnoetploy
1998

Khwamrak Kap Ngoentra (Love and Money)
Irin
Channel 3, Thailand
Lead Role

Billy Ogan
1999

Phreng Ngao
Miriam (Muk)
Channel 3, Thailand
Lead Role
Thanakon Posayanon
2001

Maya
Phitawan Satchamat

Channel 7, Thailand
Lead Role

Thiraphat Satchakun
2002

Nang Miao Yom Si
Girl
Channel 3, Thailand
Guest Role
Aphinan Praseritwatnakun

Chaochai Huajai Ken Roi
Princess Minya
Channel 7, Thailand
Guest Role

Patiparn Patavekarn
2003

Phayakrai 6 Phandin (Asian King)
Pinpak
Channel 3, Thailand
Lead Role

Dom Hetrakul
2009

Susan Phutesuan
Golden Lotus (Mataenai / Nithithepin)
Channel 3, Thailand
Main Cast

Chatchai Plengpanich

Sood Sanae Ha
Sophita "Ta" Jarukorn
Channel 3, Thailand
Main Cast

Willy McIntosh
2010

Fai Amata (Be A Better Man)
Kelly Yao

Channel 9, Thailand
Lead Role

Shahkrit Yamnam
2012

Nuer Mek 2
Police Major Rawi Ingkhaphat
Channel 3, Thailand
Supporting Role

Chatchai Plengpanich
2015

Ugly Betty Thailand
Alisa "Alice" Phalakon

Thairath TV, Thailand
Main Cast
-

Phoeng Dao
Rada Sasirada

PPTV, Thailand
Lead Role
Thana Iamniyom

Strike Back : Legacy
Lawan

Sky One (UK), Cinemax (US)
Supporting Role
-
2018

My Hero : Matuphoom Haeng Huachai
Madam Maytu A
Channel 3, Thailand
Main Cast

Shahkrit Yamnam


TV Program





























































































































Television
Year Title Role
Network
1998-2000

MTV Asia
VJ

MTV Asia
1998

Zoom
herself/ as host
Channel 5, Thailand
2000

Asian Television Awards
herself/ as host

2002-2005

Jao Muay Thai Fight
herself/ as Announcer
Thai TV 3, Thailand
2005

Thailand's Next Top Model
Presenter & Headjudge
Thai TV 3, Thailand
2005

Miss Universe 2005; Costume Events
herself/ as host

NBC, Telemundo, Channel 7
2007

Asian Television Awards
herself/ as host

20??

HBO Central
herself/ as host

HBO Asia
2010

The Price of Beauty[28]
Beauty Ambassador

VH1, United States

The One
herself/ as host
Channel 9, Thailand
2011

Miss Earth 2011
herself/ as host

ABS-CBN, Philippines

The Challenger Muay Thai
herself/ as Ring Announcer

AXN, United States
2012

Muay Thai Premier League
herself/ as host
FOX, FOX sport
2013

Miss Grand International 2013
herself/ as host
Channel 7, Thailand
2014

Miss Grand International 2014
herself/ as host
Channel 7, Thailand
2017

The Face Thailand season 3
herself/ as guest mentor
Channel 3, Thailand

Beauty Battle Thailand
herself/ as host
One 31, Thailand
2018

The Face Thailand season 4 All Stars
herself/ as mentor
Channel 3, Thailand

The Next Boy/Girl Band Thailand
herself/ as producer
Channel 7, Thailand

The Face Men Thailand (season 2)
herself/ as mentor

PPTV, Thailand


Production




  • Thailand's Next Top Model as Executive producer


  • A Stranger in Paradise as Executive producer



Endorsements












Awards




























Awards

Year

Award

Category

Nominated Work

Result
1996
TV Gold Awards
Best Actress in a Lead Role

Yiam Wiman
Nominated
2002
TV Gold Awards
Best Actress in a Lead Role

Maya
Won


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