Mario Maurer
Mario Maurer (Thai: มาริโอ้ เมาเร่อ; Thai pronunciation: [māːrīʔôː māw.rɤ̂ː]; German pronunciation: [ˈmaːʁio ˈmaʊ̯ʁɐ]) is a Thai actor and model, born to a German father and a Thai Chinese mother.[2]
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| Born | Mario Maurer December 4, 1988[1] |
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| Years active | 2004–present |
| Agent | Channel 3 (2011–present) |
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
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| Website | mariomaurer |
Maurer started a career in modeling at the age of 16. He later became best known for his lead roles in the 2007 film The Love of Siam and the 2010 sleeper hit First Love. He is also the lead star of Thailand's highest grossing film of all time, Pee Mak alongside Davika Hoorne. He is part of a group called 4+1 Channel 3 Superstar with Nadech Kugimiya, Prin Suparat, Pakorn Chatborirak and Phupoom Pongpanu.
Biography
Career
When Maurer was 16 years old, he was approached at Siam Square to try out modeling.[3] 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 The Love of Siam, written and directed by Chukiat Sakweerakul.[4] The role "Tong" brought him many accolades and instant fame far beyond Thailand's borders. Commenting on his new-found fame, "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. He would be making money to help his family. He became famous in this film because of his gay role.[5]
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.[6]
Director Bhandit Rittakol had approached Maurer for Boonchu 9, but he was tied up with other projects.[7] He was cast in the 2008 film by Chatchai Naksuriya, Friendship. The film is set around 1983. Maurer starred opposite Apinya Sakuljaroensuk,[8] as 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.[9] Maurer's projects after 2008 included a comedy-horror film written and directed by Yuthlert Sippapak, Rahtree Reborn, scheduled for release in April 2009, in which he starred opposite Chermarn Boonyasak.[10]
Maurer gained popularity after he starred in the 2010 film First Love and Thailand's highest grossing film of all time, Pee Mak.
Other work
Maurer 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 October 31, 2007.[11] Maurer 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."[5]
Maurer 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.[12] 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.[13] 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.[14] On October 28, 2011, Maurer 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.[15] On October 29, he hit the runway at the Philippine Fashion Week held at the SMX Convention Center.[16][17] On August 3, 2013, Maurer 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,[18] as part of Pimchanok's official launch as Penshoppe endorser.[19] Thousands of fans were in attendance in continuing support for both stars and their 2010 hit movie First Love.
Personal life
Maurer's interests include skateboarding, hip hop, and cars. He is a naturist. Although he is half German and half Thai Chinese descent, he cannot speak German, though he understands Mandarin.[20] He is a native speaker of Thai and also speaks English. His father Roland Maurer died of a diabetes-related heart attack on June 27, 2011.[21] He has a very close relationship with his brother Marco, a hip-hop artist and actor.[22][23]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | With |
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| 2007 | The Love of Siam | Tong | Lead role | Witwisit Hiranyawongkul |
| 2008 | Friendship | Singha | Apinya Sakuljaroensuk | |
| 4 Romance | Mee / Beaver | Apissara Tudti | ||
| 2009 | Rahtree Reborn | Rung | Laila Boonyasak | |
| Rahtree Revenge | ||||
| 2010 | Saranae Siblor | Ake | Araya A.Hargate | |
| A Little Thing Called Love | Shone | Pimchanok Luevisadpaibul | ||
| Eternity | Young buddhist monk | Cameo appearance | None | |
| The Dog | Art | Lead role | ||
| Saranae Hen Phi | Doh | Patcharapa Chaichua | ||
| 2011 | The Outrage | Monk | Supporting role | None |
| Bangkok Assassins | Na | Lead role | Jarinya Sirimongkolsakul | |
| 2012 | Friends Never Die | Gun | Monchanok Saengchaipiangpen | |
| Rak Sud Teen | Aek | Amena Gul | ||
| Love On That Day | Martin | Chinese film | Ye Qing | |
| Jan Dara: The Beginning | Jan Dara | Lead role | None | |
| Suddenly It's Magic | Marcus Hanson | Philippine film | Erich Gonzales | |
| 2013 | Pee Mak | Mak | Lead role | Davika Hoorne |
| Jan Dara: The Finale | Jan Dara | None | ||
| 2015 | Prisana | Mario | Short film | Davika Hoorne |
| 2016 | Take Me Home | Tan | Lead role | Wannarot Sonthichai |
| 2017 | Saranae Love You | Himself | Seo Ji-yeon | |
| 2019 | Khun Phaen Begins | Keaw | None | |
| 2020 | Low Season | Phut | Ploypailin Thangprabhaporn | |
| 2021 | Laser Candy | Bobby | Pimchanok Luevisadpaibul |
Television series
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes | With |
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| 2010 | Tai Fah Tawan Diew | Minho | Modernine TV | Main role | Varitthisa Limthammahisorn |
| 2011 | Plerng Torranong | Plerngrit "Plerng" | Channel 3 | Natapohn Tameeruks | |
| 2012 | Rak Kerd Nai Talad Sode | Tong | Rasri Balenciaga Chirathiwat | ||
| 2013 | Madam Dun | Neks | Laila Boonyasak | ||
| 2014 | Roy Ruk Hak Liam Tawan | Onizuka Takeshi (Tawan) | Natapohn Tameeruks | ||
| Roy Fun Tawan Duerd | |||||
| 2015 | Song Huajai Nee Puea Tur | Tharatorn / Warong | Chalida Vijitvongthong | ||
| 2017 | Bunlang Dok Mai | Anawin | Jarinporn Joonkiat | ||
| Game of Thrones Season 7 | Jon Snow (Voice only, Thai dub) | HBO Asia | None | None | |
| Buang Banjathorn | Laoperng | Channel 3 | Main role | Davika Hoorne | |
| 2019 | Thong Ake Mor Yah Tah Chaloang | Thong Ake | Kimberley Anne Woltemas | ||
| 2021 | Kue Thur | TBA | Urassaya Sperbund | ||
| Jao Gum Nai Wen | Chartbordin |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
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| 2008 | Hot Man Of The Year | N/A | Won | ||
| Best Supporting Actor | The Love of Siam | Nominated | [24] | ||
| Hot Young Man | Won | ||||
| Best Actor | Won | [25] | |||
| Nominated | [26] | ||||
| Actor in a Leading Role | Nominated | ||||
| Best Actor | Nominated | [27] | |||
| Won | [28] | ||||
| Seventeen Choice Hottie Male | Won | [29] | |||
| Rising Star Award | Won | [30] | |||
| 2009 | Best Rising Star Film Actor | Friendship | Won | [31] | |
| Hot Guy Award | N/A | Won | [32] | ||
| 2010 | Best Film Actor | Rahtree Reborn | Nominated | ||
| Sexy Guy Award | N/A | Won | [33] | ||
| Best-Looking Actor | First Love | Nominated | |||
| Favorite Actor | Nominated | ||||
| 2011 | Actor in Leading Role | Nominated | |||
| Best Film Actor | Won | ||||
| Seventeen Choice Hottie Male | Nominated | ||||
| Best Film Actor of the Year | Nominated | ||||
| Most Popular Actor | Plerng Torranong | Nominated | |||
| 2012 | Favorite Male Artist in Thailand-Chinese Culture | N/A | Won | [34] | |
| Popular Actor | Nominated | ||||
| Stylish Guy | Nominated | ||||
| Excellent Actor for Drama | Plerng Torranong | Nominated | |||
| Popular Actor Award | Nominated | ||||
| Anti-Drugs Celebrity | N/A | Won | |||
| Best Supporting Actor | The Outrage | Nominated | [35][36] | ||
| Best Film Actor | Jan Dara: The Beginning | Nominated | |||
| Attractive Smile Star Award | N/A | Won | |||
| Best Overseas Artist Award | Won | [37] | |||
| Sportsman Award | Won | [38] | |||
| Most Stylish Candy Cover Boy | Won | [39] | |||
| GreetZ Take Home | Nominated | [40] | |||
| Seventeen Choice Actor | Won | [41] | |||
| Most Popular Actor | Rak Kerd Nai Talad Sode | Nominated | |||
| 2013 | Popular Leading Male of the Year | Won | |||
| Actor of the Year | Rak Kerd Nai Talad Sode & Jan Dara: The Beginning | Nominated | |||
| Outstanding Actor | Rak Kerd Nai Talad Sode | Nominated | |||
| Best Drama Actor | Nominated | ||||
| Popular Actor Award | Nominated | ||||
| Actor Excellent | Pee Mak | Won | |||
| Most Popular Male Star | Nominated | ||||
| Hot Guys of the Year | N/A | Won | [42] | ||
| Born to be Together (with Davika Hoorne) |
Pee Mak | Nominated | |||
| Kerd of the Year | N/A | Won | |||
| Best Film Actor of the Year | Jan Dara: The Beginning | Nominated | |||
| Pop Screen Kiss (with Erich Gonzales) |
Suddenly It's Magic | Nominated | [43] | ||
| Pop Love Team (with Erich Gonzales) |
Nominated | ||||
| Female Heartthrob | N/A | Nominated | |||
| Best Actor | Pee Mak | Won | |||
| Best Actor | Nominated | ||||
| Most Popular Actor | Madam Dun | Nominated | |||
| 2014 | Actor of the Year | Pee Mak & Jan Dara: The Finale | Won | ||
| Outstanding Actor | Madam Dun | Nominated | |||
| Popular Actor Award | Pee Mak | Nominated | |||
| Superstar Man of the Year | Nominated | ||||
| Best Film Actor of the Year | Won | ||||
| Most Popular Male Star | N/A | Nominated | |||
| Seventeen Choice Actor | Won | ||||
| Most Popular Actor | Roy Ruk Hak Liam Tawan | Nominated | |||
| Leading Actor of the Year | Nominated | ||||
| 2015 | Popular Leading Male of the Year | Won | |||
| Drama Actor of the Year | Nominated | ||||
| Best Leading Actor (Drama) | Nominated | ||||
| Most Popular Male Star | N/A | Nominated | |||
| Men's Health Best Seller | Won | ||||
| Most Popular Actor | Song Huajai Nee Puea Tur | Nominated | |||
| 2016 | Leading Actor of the Year | Nominated | |||
| Cool Guy of the Year | N/A | Nominated | |||
| Top Talk-About Actor | Song Huajai Nee Puea Tur | Nominated | |||
| Star Vote Good Of The Year | N/A | Nominated | |||
| Female Heartthrob | Nominated | ||||
| 2017 | Popularity Award | Nominated | |||
| Asia Special Award – Model | Won | ||||
| Male Lead | Won | ||||
| Male Best Skin 2017-2018 | Won | ||||
| 2020 | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Won | [44] |
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