Tontawan Tantivejakul
| Birthday | November 7, 2000 |
|---|---|
| Age | 25 Years (November, 2026) |
| Birth Place | Bangkok, Thailand |
| Height | 5 ft 5 in (165 cm) |
| Education | Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University |
Biography
Tontawan Tantivejakul, widely known by her nickname Tu, is a Thai actress and model signed to GMMTV. She was born on 7 November 2000 in Bangkok and is of Thai nationality. She is best known for playing Gorya, the working-class heroine of F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers (2021), GMMTV's adaptation of the Japanese manga Hana Yori Dango.
After that debut she appeared in the romance anthology Magic of Zero and the drama 10 Years Ticket (both 2022), then made her feature film debut in 2024 as Mui in How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies, which became a major box-office success. She leads the GMMTV historical series Scarlet Heart Ullavee, a Thai adaptation of the Chinese novel Bu Bu Jing Xin.
Outside acting, Tontawan works extensively in fashion. Dior named her its brand ambassador in Thailand in September 2023, and Puma Thailand added her as an ambassador in March 2024.
After that debut she appeared in the romance anthology Magic of Zero and the drama 10 Years Ticket (both 2022), then made her feature film debut in 2024 as Mui in How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies, which became a major box-office success. She leads the GMMTV historical series Scarlet Heart Ullavee, a Thai adaptation of the Chinese novel Bu Bu Jing Xin.
Outside acting, Tontawan works extensively in fashion. Dior named her its brand ambassador in Thailand in September 2023, and Puma Thailand added her as an ambassador in March 2024.
Early Life
Tontawan grew up in Bangkok in a family connected to media: her mother teaches communication arts at Chulalongkorn University and her father works in advertising. Her older brother, Tonhon Tantivejakul, is an actor and musician.
She went to Srinakharinwirot University Prasarnmit Demonstration School for primary level and finished secondary school at Chulalongkorn University Demonstration School. She then enrolled in the Faculty of Dentistry at Chulalongkorn University and kept studying while her screen career grew. She graduated in 2025.
She went to Srinakharinwirot University Prasarnmit Demonstration School for primary level and finished secondary school at Chulalongkorn University Demonstration School. She then enrolled in the Faculty of Dentistry at Chulalongkorn University and kept studying while her screen career grew. She graduated in 2025.
Career
Tontawan first drew public attention in 2020, when she appeared with Putthipong 'Billkin' Assaratanakul in the music video for Waruntorn Paonil's song "Disappointed". She signed with GMMTV that year, and in September 2020 the company announced her as the female lead of F4 Thailand.
F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers premiered in December 2021 with Tontawan as Gorya opposite Vachirawit 'Bright' Chivaaree. The series made her known to audiences across Asia and won her several best actress awards. In 2022 she played Maki in Zero in the Moonlight, part of the anthology Magic of Zero, again opposite Jirawat 'Dew' Sutivanichsak, and Kongkwan in 10 Years Ticket with Pawat Chittsawangdee. While finishing her dental degree she took a short guest role as Bee in the fantasy series Midnight Museum (2023). In July 2023 she worked with Jirawat for a third time in the Bangkok-set music video for (G)I-dle's "I Do".
In April 2024 she made her film debut as Mui, the cousin of the main character, in How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies. She was also cast as the female lead of Scarlet Heart Ullavee, GMMTV's version of Tong Hua's Bu Bu Jing Xin.
Tontawan appears regularly in campaigns and at events for international fashion houses, and has been featured in Harper's Bazaar, Vogue and the first issue of Grazia Singapore. She also keeps a separate Instagram account for her film photography.
F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers premiered in December 2021 with Tontawan as Gorya opposite Vachirawit 'Bright' Chivaaree. The series made her known to audiences across Asia and won her several best actress awards. In 2022 she played Maki in Zero in the Moonlight, part of the anthology Magic of Zero, again opposite Jirawat 'Dew' Sutivanichsak, and Kongkwan in 10 Years Ticket with Pawat Chittsawangdee. While finishing her dental degree she took a short guest role as Bee in the fantasy series Midnight Museum (2023). In July 2023 she worked with Jirawat for a third time in the Bangkok-set music video for (G)I-dle's "I Do".
In April 2024 she made her film debut as Mui, the cousin of the main character, in How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies. She was also cast as the female lead of Scarlet Heart Ullavee, GMMTV's version of Tong Hua's Bu Bu Jing Xin.
Tontawan appears regularly in campaigns and at events for international fashion houses, and has been featured in Harper's Bazaar, Vogue and the first issue of Grazia Singapore. She also keeps a separate Instagram account for her film photography.
Tontawan Tantivejakul: Quick Facts
How old is Tontawan Tantivejakul?
Tontawan Tantivejakul is 25 years old, born on November 7, 2000 in Bangkok, Thailand.
How tall is Tontawan Tantivejakul?
Tontawan Tantivejakul is 5 ft 5 in (165 cm) tall.
What is Tontawan Tantivejakul known for?
Tontawan Tantivejakul is best known for appearing in F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers.
