Tanapon Sukumpantanasan

Tanapon Sukumpantanasan
ธนพนธ์ สุขุมพันธนาสาร
Tanapon in June 2019
Born (2001-03-20) 20 March 2001
Bangkok, Thailand
EducationSrinakharinwirot University
Occupations
  • Actor
  • singer
Years active2017–present
Known for
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)

Tanapon Sukumpantanasan (Thai: ธนพนธ์ สุขุมพันธนาสาร; born 20 March 2001), nicknamed Perth (Thai: เพิร์ธ), is a Thai actor and singer. He gained widespread recognition for his lead role as Ae in the 2018 series Love by Chance. Following his breakout, he appeared in several productions including Reminders (2019) and The Stranded (2019). In 2023, he signed with GMMTV and was later cast in the series Double Savage (2023), and ensemble series Perfect 10 Liners (2024). He launched his solo music career with the single "Secret" in 2024 under Riser Music.

Early life and education

Tanapon was born in Bangkok, Thailand and is an only child; his nickname Perth comes from a city in Australia. He's a Christian and he graduated from Saint Dominic School and earned his bachelor's degree in Film and Digital Media, major in Acting and Film Directing from the College of Social Communication Innovation, Srinakharinwirot University.[1][2][3]

Career

Tanapon made his acting debut as Breeze in the 2017 drama series Soul Call. In 2018, he became widely known for his portrayal of Ae Intouch, the male lead in the Thai BL series Love by Chance alongside Suppapong Udomkaewkanjana who played the role of Pete Pitchaya. Their performance in the series helped them gain fame and fans all over East and Southeast Asia and parts of Europe, America, and Latin America.

Perth was introduced as a member of the boy group TEMPT on January 5, 2019.[4] In November 2, he played the role of Krit in The Stranded, produced by GMM Grammy's Bravo Studios and H2L Media Group in association with Netflix Studios, He starred in the series together with Papangkorn Lerkchaleampote, Chutawut Phatrakampol and Oabnithi Wiwattanawarang.

In 2020, Tanapon relived his character as Ae Intouch on Love by Chance 2: A Chance to Love, this time in a supporting role.

On 13 July 2020, Tanapon left his management AttractorTH along with Rathavit Kijworalak and Napat na Ranong due to an "internal matter," insisting there were no hard feelings behind the decision; he then worked as a freelancer for a year.

In 2020 he joined a 10-member collaboration boy group under MBO called Boyfriends, which consist of him, Kanawut Traipipattanapong, Noppakao Dechaphatthanakun, Talay Sanguandikul, Rueangrit Siriphanit, Sapol Assawamunkong, Sittichok Pueakpoolpol, Gavin Duval, Nontanun Anchuleepradit and Wanarat Ratsameerat. He was paired up with Rueangrit Siriphanit and they released their first single, "Hello Doctor" (อาการงี้), in September 2020.[5]

In October 2020, it was announced that he would star in the movie Tell the World I Love You with Suradet Piniwat. It was supposed to be released on Valentines Day 2021, but was later moved back to 27 January 2022.

On 4 April 2022, Tanapon was announced as the newest GMMTV's talent through its official Instagram and Twitter.[6]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2019 Love: Must Fight Main role
2022 Tell the World I Love You Boang Main role

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2017 Please... Seiyng Reiyk Wiyyan (Soul Call) Breeze Supporting role
2018 Love by Chance Ae Intouch Main role
2019 Reminders Pin Main role
Kao Waan Hai Noo Pen Sai Lub Young Sia Ha Guest role
Until We Meet Again Somkrit Guest role
The Stranded Krit Main role
2Wish Pin Guest role
2020 Love by Chance 2: A Chance to Love Ae Intouch Main role
2021 Seven Project Beam Main role
2022 My Coach Jon Main role
Vice Versa Mek Guest role
Never Let Me Go Chopper Supporting role
2023 Dangerous Romance Kanghan Main role
Double Savage Pawin Main role
2024 Peaceful Property Best Guest role
Perfect 10 Liners Yotha Main role
2025 Me and Thee Tawan Supporting role
2026 Love You Teacher Pobmek Main role
TBA The Spooky Love Tale Min Main Role
A Summer Odyssey Ah Wu Supporting role
High & Low: Born to Be High TBA TBA

Music videos

Year Song title English title Artist Notes
2018 ไม่ว่าอะไร Wish This Love Arunpong Chaiwinit OST Love by Chance
หวัง Hope Sirintip Hanpradit
ขอ Wish Boy Sompob
นา นา นา Na Na Na Boy Sompob
2020 บังเอิญรัก Perth, Title, Mark, Mean & Plan OST Love by Chance: A Chance to Love
2021 เหตุผลที่ฉันไม่กลับมา​ The reason I didn't come back Tanapon Sukumpantanasan OST Tell the World I Love You
2023 Wind Wind Chimon Wachirawit "Dangerous Romance" insert song

Discography

Singles

As lead artist

Year Title Ref.
2024 "Secret" [7]
2025 "ด้านชา (Numb)"
(feat. Paper Planes)

Collaborations

Year Title Artist Notes Ref.
2019 "ใช่...ใช่ไหม (Tell Me Is This Love)" Tempt [8]
2020 "โชว์เพลง (Be with Me Tonight)" [9]
"อาการงี้ (Hello Doctor)" Ritz x Perth [10]
2023 "Hugs" Off, Gun, Tay, New, Pond, Phuwin, Gemini, Fourth, Perth, Chimon
2024 "You're My Treasure" Earth, Mix, Pond, Phuwin, First, Khaotung, Joong, Dunk, Gemini, Fourth, Perth, Chimon, Force, Book, Jimmy, Sea, Winny, Satang Love Out Loud Fan Fest 2024
"Over the Moon (คืนนี้แค่มีเรา)" Perth, Chimon

Soundtrack appearances

Year Title Artist Album Ref.
2020 "บังเอิญรัก" Perth, Title, Mark, Mean & Plan Love by Chance 2: A Chance to Love OST [11]
2021 "เหตุผลที่ฉันไม่กลับมา (The Reason I Didn't Come Back)" Perth Tanapon Tell the World I Love You OST [12]
2023 "ซบกันไปนานๆ (Sunset)" Perth Tanapon, Chimon Wachirawit Dangerous Romance OST
"ไม่ต้องเป็นแฟนก็ได้ (Here with You)" Perth Tanapon
"เป็นเธอคนเดียว (The Only One)" Double Savage OST
2024 "วันนี้ (Perfect)" Force, Book, Perth, Santa, Junior, Mark Perfect 10 Liners OST [13]
"แค่เธอเท่านั้น (No One Else)" Perth Tanapon, Santa Pongsapak [14]

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref.
2019 2nd Line TV Awards Best Couple Love by Chance
(with Suppapong Udomkaewkanjana)
Won [15]
Best Kiss Scene Won
13th Kazz Awards Young Boys of the Year N/a Won [16]
2020 16th Kom Chad Luek Award Popular Vote Love by Chance Won
Most Popular TV Series – Drama Nominated
14th Kazz Awards Popular Male Teenage N/a Won [17]
Popular Vote N/a Nominated
6th Maya Awards Charming Boy N/a Won
2025 Mint Awards 2025 Entertainment Programme of the Year Perfect 10 Liners Won

References

  1. ^ "10 Fakta Perth Tanapon, Aktor Thailand yang Gagahnya Bikin Berdebar". IDN Times (in Indonesian). Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  2. ^ "ประวัติ เพิร์ธ ธนพนธ์ สุขุมพันธนาสาร". trueID (in Thai). 7 August 2023. Retrieved 15 February 2026.
  3. ^ @perthppe; (19 December 2023). "You're all invited to my celebrating graduation At Cosci, Srinakharinwirot University (Asoke)" – via Instagram.
  4. ^ xiumitty (4 May 2019). "TEMPT Members Profile (Updated!)". Kpop Profiles. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
  5. ^ "Label Rekaman MBO Rilis Teaser Gulf Kanawut dkk, Bakalan Bikin Boyband?". IDN Times Bali (in Indonesian). Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  6. ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
  7. ^ RISER MUSIC (21 October 2024). SECRET - PERTH [ OFFICIAL MV ]. Retrieved 18 June 2025 – via YouTube.
  8. ^ "TEMPT – ใช่...ใช่ไหม (Tell Me Is This Love) MV". YouTube. Add Me I. 24 July 2019. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
  9. ^ "TEMPT – Be With Me Tonight MV". YouTube. Add Me I. 18 March 2020. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
  10. ^ "อาการงี้ (Hello Doctor) – RITZ x PERTH [Official MV]". YouTube. MBOofficial. 8 September 2020. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
  11. ^ "บังเอิญรัก – Perth, Title, Mark, Mean & Plan". YouTube. MILLENNIALS CHOICE. 10 September 2020. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
  12. ^ "#MVเหตุผลที่ฉันไม่กลับมา Ost. #บอกโลกให้รู้ว่ากูรักมึง #TellTheWorldILoveYou โดย เพิร์ธ ธนพนธ์" [#MV The Reason I Don't Come Back Ost. #TellTheWorldILoveYou by Perth Thanaphon] (in Thai). FILM GURU Official. 7 February 2021 – via YouTube.
  13. ^ GMMTV RECORDS (24 October 2024). วันนี้ Perfect Ost.สายรหัสเทวดา Perfect 10 Liners - Force, Book, Perth, Santa, Junior, Mark. Retrieved 18 June 2025 – via YouTube.
  14. ^ GMMTV RECORDS (22 December 2024). แค่เธอเท่านั้น (No One Else) Ost.สายรหัสเทวดา Perfect 10 Liners - Perth Tanapon, Santa Pongsapak. Retrieved 18 June 2025 – via YouTube.
  15. ^ phanicha (13 February 2019). "ประกาศผล 13 รางวัล LINE TV Awards 2019 - The Bangkok Insight" (in Thai). Retrieved 14 January 2026.
  16. ^ "กรี๊ดฮอลล์แตก! คนบันเทิงตบเท้ารับ 50 รางวัลในงาน 'KAZZ Awards 2019' | KAZZ Magazine" (in Thai). 8 May 2019. Retrieved 14 January 2026.
  17. ^ "สุดปัง! ฉลองครบรอบ 14 ปี KAZZ MAGAZINE ศิลปินขวัญใจวัยรุ่นตบเท้ารับรางวัลในงาน 'KAZZ Awards 2020' | KAZZ Magazine" (in Thai). 24 August 2020. Retrieved 14 January 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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