Suppapong Udomkaewkanjana
A Thai actor who leveraged breakout BL series fame to build a multifaceted career as a producer and host on his own terms.
Born 1998 (age 28)·Thai actor, producer and host·Birthday: April 17·Generation Z
Biography
Suppapong Udomkaewkanjana, known universally as Saint, didn't plan on being an actor. His rise began with a modeling gig that led to an audition for the 2018 Boys' Love series 'Love by Chance.' His portrayal of the gentle Pete resonated deeply, catapulting him to regional fame almost overnight. Rather than be typecast, Saint quickly took control of his trajectory. He founded his own production company, making a decisive leap from talent to executive. This move allowed him to curate his projects, such as the series 'Why R U?', where he also served as a producer. On screen, he displays a nuanced vulnerability; off screen, he is a savvy businessman and engaging host, building an empire that extends far beyond his initial fanbase.
Generation Z
1997–2012
Born into smartphones, social media, and school shootings. The most diverse generation in history. Pragmatic about money, fluid about identity, anxious about the climate. They do not remember a world before the internet.
Suppapong was born in 1998, placing them squarely in the Generation Z. The events that shaped this generation — social media, climate anxiety, and a pandemic — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Suppapong Was Born
The biggest hits of 1998
#1 Movie
Saving Private Ryan
Best Picture
Shakespeare in Love
#1 TV Show
Seinfeld
Suppapong's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1998Born
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2003Started school
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2011Became a teenager
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2014Could drive
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2016Could vote
Donald Trump elected president; Brexit vote
Gas: $2.14/galHome: $181,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Love Yourself" — Justin BieberBest Picture: Moonlight
2019Turned 21
First image of a black hole; Hong Kong protests
Gas: $2.60/galHome: $224,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Old Town Road" — Lil Nas XBest Picture: Parasite
2026Age 28 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Gained widespread recognition for his lead role as Pete in the 2018 Thai BL series 'Love by Chance'.
- Founded his own production company, S.S. Entertainment, transitioning into a hands-on role behind the camera.
- Starred as Tutor in the 2020 series 'Why R U?' and also served as a producer for the show.
- Hosts the popular variety talk show 'Teacher Saint and Friends.'
Did You Know?
He is a graduate of Bangkok University with a degree in Communication Arts.
Before acting, his initial career interest was in modeling.
He is an avid fan of the K-pop group BLACKPINK.
His nickname 'Saint' was given to him by his mother.
“I never saw myself as an actor, but I learned to speak through a character's silence.”
