From an introvert to an actor, discover the journey of Dew Jirawat Sutivanichsak and his passion for art
Jirawat Sutivanichsak (Dew) is one of Thailand’s most prominent actors globally. That has led to him being the face for various brands, including Louis Vuitton, Fred, Prada, Gucci, Fendi, and most recently, the Spanish luxury brand Loewe. These brands have all dressed the actor in their distinctive styles. However, beyond his roles in the fashion and luxury world, there is more this young actor than meets the eye. #legend takes you through 5 things to know about Dew Jirawat Sutivanichsak.
His introverted personality
Although Dew is confident in front of the camera, he has revealed that he is actually quite introverted. He tends to keep to himself and value his personal space. This aspect of his personality is confirmed by the results of the MBTI personality test, which categorises Dew as an INFJ. Despite being an introvert, Dew doesn’t see this as a problem and embraces it.
His artistic passion was inspired by his father
Dew’s father is deeply involved in the arts, which exposed Dew to the world of art from a young age. He actively engaged in artistic endeavours, participating in competitions and workshops even during his high school years. Dew chose to study at the College of Social Communication Innovation, majoring in Interactive Media and Multimedia Design at Srinakharinwirot University for his bachelor’s degree, further fueling his passion for art.
He emerged as a rising star in the F4 Thailand series
At the age of 21, Dew was chosen to play the role of Ren in the series F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers, produced by GMMTV. This marked the beginning of Dew’s journey into the full-fledged acting. and gained him recognition from fans in various countries, such as Japan and Korea. Following this success, Dew continued to land roles in other series like Home School, Because Of You, and Faceless Love in 2023.
Modelling work
Towering above many at 190 centimetres, Dew’s involvement in the modelling industry does not come as a surprise. He has collaborated with various brands and has been a hotly sought after fashion model. Despite acknowledging that he still has much to learn in this industry, Dew embraces the challenges and views the fashion world as an extension of the arts.
His childhood dream of becoming a cartoonist
It’s not uncommon for a young boy deeply involved in the arts to have dreams of becoming a cartoonist, creating characters and storylines of his own. Currently, Dew has expressed that he would like to pursue a career in both art and acting if possible.
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