# Phupoom Pongpanu

Phupoom Pongpanupak (Thai: ภูภูมิ พงศ์ภาณุภาค; RTGS: Phuphum Phongphanupak), better known by his nickname Ken (เคน), is a Thai actor known for his leading role in the Thai television soap opera Saam Num Nua Thong. He is one of the top Thai actors in Thailand known for his project films including his best friends Mario Maurer, Nadech Kugimiya and Prin Suparat.

## Early life

Phupoom was born on October 20, 1991, and raised in Sing Buri Province, Thailand. He is the only child in his family. Phupoom graduated with a bachelor's degree from the Faculty of Business Administration in Finance, University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce.

## Career

Phupoom started his career in 2011 as an actor in a Thai film in Fabulous 30. In 2012 Pongpanu was included in the Thai list along with Witwisit Hiranyawongkul and Mario Maurer, when he played in a Thai romantic drama film Love of Siam with them. In 2019, Phupoom decided not to renew the contract with Channel 3 and became a freelance actor. His first drama as a freelance actor will be My Lovely Bodyguard with Wannarot Sonthichai.

## Personal life

Phupoom is dating actress Esther Supreeleela. They have been together for 5 years. It was revealed that they first met during a photo shoot for Honeymoon Travel Magazine.

## Filmography
### Films

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2009 | Hor Taew Tak 2 | Belbel | Supporting role |
| 2010 | The Intruder | | |
| 2011 | Fabulous 30 | Rassit (Por) | Main role |
| 2012 | Saranae Osekkai | Phupoom Pongpanu (Ken) | Supporting role |
| 2018 | Nakee 2 | Thosapol (present) / Chai Singh (past) | Main role |
| 2020 | The Skyless Stars | Shikuma | Main role |

### Television dramas

| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
| 2011–2012 | Sam Noom Nuer Tong | Theetat | Channel 3 | Main role |
| 2012 | Raeng Ngao | Veekit Apibanbodin | Channel 3 | Main role |
| 2014 | Look Tard | Kaew / Luang Rattana Attachai | Channel 3 | Main role |
| 2014 | Dao Kiang Duen | M.L. Jankan Thatsanai | Channel 3 | Main role |
| 2015 | Kol Kimono | Akira Miyakawa | Channel 3 | Main role |
| 2016 | Kong Krapan Naree | Natthadet (Luknat) | Channel 3 | Main role |
| 2016 | Nakee | Thosapol (present) / Chai Singh (past) | Channel 3 | Main role |
| 2017 | Kammathep Hunsa | Rome Wachirawat | Channel 3 | Supporting role |
| 2017 | Kamathep Ork Suek | Rome Wachirawat | Channel 3 | Guest role |
| 2017 | Kamathep Online | Rome Wachirawat | Channel 3 | Main role |
| 2017 | Loob Korn Kammathep | Rome Wachirawat | Channel 3 | Guest role |
| 2017 | Rock Letter | Nut | Channel 3 | Main role |
| 2018 | Meo Me & You | Mai | Channel 3 | Main role |
| 2019 | Raeng Ngao 2 | Veekit Apibanbodin | Channel 3 | Main role |
| 2021 | Maya Sanaeha | Chakree | Channel 3 | Main role |
| 2022 | My Lovely Bodyguard | Thewan | One 31 | Main role |

### Television shows

| Year | Title | Roles | Network |
| 2017 | Termites in the House | Guest (Ep. 20) | |
| 2018 | Preawpak Check-in | Guest (Ep. 13) | Channel 3 |

### MC

Online
* 2019 : เคนเอสเธอร์ที่เกาหลี On Air YouTube: KenAndEsther Official
* 2021 : We Plant Grow On Air YouTube: KenAndEsther Official

### Concerts

| Concert | Date | Venue | Artists |
| 4+1 Channel 3 Superstar | February 4, 2012 | Impact Arena | with Mario Maurer, Pakorn Chatborirak, Prin Suparat, Nadech Kugimiya |
| Give Me 5 Concert Rate A | October 25, 2014 | Impact Arena | with Sukollawat Kanarot, Mario Maurer, Nadech Kugimiya, James Ma |
| LOVE IS IN THE AIR: CHANNEL 3 CHARITY CONCERT | April 29, 2017 | Impact Arena | All Channel 3 actors |