Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1993-03-18
- Born Place: Pattaya, Chonburi, Thailand
Also Known As:
ญาญ่า , Yaya, Яя
Urassaya Sperbund
Urassaya Sperbund, affectionately known as Yaya, is a renowned Thai-Norwegian actress and model born on March 18, 1993, in Pattaya, Thailand. She is the daughter of a Norwegian father and a Thai mother, and has one older sister, Cattleya. Yaya completed her education at Chulalongkorn University, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Language and Culture. Yaya began her acting career in 2008 with a co-starring role in the Channel 3 sitcom Peun See Long Hon. She gained widespread recognition in 2010 with her lead role in Duang Jai Akkanee, which earned her the Top Awards and Siamdara Stars Awards for Best Rising Star. Subsequent roles in Game Rai Game Rak (2011) and Khluen Chiwit (2017) further solidified her status in the Thai entertainment industry. In addition to her television success, Yaya has made notable appearances in films such as Brother of the Year (2018), Nakee 2 (2018), and Fast and Feel Love (2022), for which she received the Suphannahong National Film Award for Best Actress. Beyond acting, Yaya is recognized for her fashion sense and has been featured in publications like Vogue. She has collaborated with renowned brands such as Louis Vuitton and Maybelline, and made her debut at New York Fashion Week during the Coach show. Yaya is engaged to Thai actor Nadech Kugimiya, with whom she has shared a longstanding professional and personal relationship .
