Pongsak Rattanapong

Pongsak Rattanapong (Thai: ปองศักดิ์ รัตนพงษ์), better known by his nickname Aof (อ๊อฟ), is a Thai singer and actor who gained popularity through the first season of the Thai reality show Academy Fantasia.[1] He is known for his soft voice and sensitive songs.[2]

Pongsak Rattanapong
Born
Pongsak Rattanapong

(1985-03-22) 22 March 1985
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Other namesAof
Occupation
  • Actor
  • Singer
  • TV host
Musical career
Also known asAof Pongsak
Genres
  • Pop
  • R&B
  • Sentimental ballad
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2004-present
LabelsGMM Grammy
Websitewww.aofpongsak.com

In 2009, Aof debuted in his musical, Lom Haichai, the Musical (The Breath), based on the songbook of Boyd Kosiyabong.[3]

Personal life

Aof is openly gay.[4] He came out in April 2013, after years of speculation.[5]

Notes
  1. Lersakvanitchakul 2007.
  2. Williams 2010, p. 76.
  3. Mahasarinand 2009.
  4. Moo & 7 April 2013.
  5. Moo & 5 May 2013.

References
  • Lersakvanitchakul, Kitchana (4 September 2007). "Sounds of September". The Nation. Retrieved 1 December 2013.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
  • Mahasarinand, Pawit (29 October 2009). "LOM HAICHAI the MUSICAL: Boyd in the Skeletal Form". The Nation. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 1 December 2013.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
  • Moo, Mae (7 April 2013). "He man fails medical, A dangerous massage, Leaving the closet behind". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 1 December 2013.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
  • Moo, Mae (5 May 2013). "The naked truth, Bring her a dream, Love then larceny". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 1 December 2013.
  • Williams, China (2010). Thailand. Lonely Planet. ISBN 9781742203850.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)


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