# Kanawut Traipipattanapong

Kanawut Traipipattanapong (Thai: คณาวุฒิ ไตรพิพัฒนพงษ์, RTGS: Khanawut Traiphiphatthanaphong; born 4 December 1997), nicknamed Gulf (Thai: กลัฟ), is a Thai actor and model. He is best known for his performances in the film Bua Pen Fun Yap and the television series You are my makeup artist, Loarchan and TharnType: The Series.

## Early life and education

Gulf was born on 4 December 1997 in Bangkok, Thailand. He is the youngest child of the family and has one older sister. He completed his primary education at Buranasuksa School and secondary education at Suankularb Wittayalai School. In November 2020, he graduated from King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi with a bachelor's degree in industrial education and technology.

## Career
### 2015–2019

In 2015, at the age of 17, Gulf's debut as a television actor, he starred as "Young Tee", a guest role in one of Channel 3's lakorn, Mafia Luerd Mungkorn: Singha. He took hiatus from acting to concentrate on his education.
Gulf took on small modelling opportunities and featured for few Thailand based local clothing brands. He had his first runway walk on tenth anniversary celebration of a Thai brand, Wonder Anatomie.

### 2019–2020

In January 2019, Gulf was announced to cast as "Type", one of the main protagonist of One 31 and Line TV's TharnType: The Series. The series gained popularity in national and international market. As per Dek-D official, the series has overall 3.8M views.
In February 2020, the sequel TharnType 2: 7 Years of Love was announced. Gulf reprised his role in the series. In November 2020, it got premiered via One 31 and Line TV. He received multiple awards for his role including "Rising Star" and "Best Young Actor" awards.
In August 2020, Gulf joined a project named Boyfriends led by record label GMM Grammy. On 20 October 2020, he release his first single named "Missing Baby" along with his colleague, Wanarat Ratsameerat.

### 2021–present

In 2021, Gulf made various appearances in music videos of Thai singers including VYRA and Polycat. He appeared in Kingkhom, a short film which promoted Garena Free Fire Thailand along with Kom Chuanchuen, a famous Thai comedian who died due to COVID-19 prior to the release. In March 2021, he was officially announced and got signed as an actor/artist by Channel 3.
In 2022, Gulf starred as "Gut" in You are my Markup Artist, dramatization of a novel written by ‘Natepaktra’ of same name, alongside Janie Tienphosuwan. It was well received by the audience. He made his movie debut when he starred as "Kham" in Bua Pun Fun Yub, a light hearted romantic comedy, alongside Anne Thongprasom, which garnered appreciation and entered in ฿ 100M club in Thailand.In 2024, he starred in 'Dhevaprom series ' - as Lead actor in Laorchan which is well received by Thai audience and his character 'Khun Phu' gained him wide popularity.He also starred in other 4 series of 'Dhevaprom series'.

## Endorsements

Gulf is renowned celebrity in the field of fashion, entertainment, and has appeared on various magazines covers. In 2020, he received his first solo cover photo shoot and appeared on L'Officiel Thailand. He modelled for Burberry in Harper Bazaar. By November 2023, he had over 3.7M followers on Instagram.
Throughout his career, Gulf has been part of campaigns for various luxury brands. In February 2023, he has attended Milan Fashion week in Italy. Currently, he is Brand Ambassador for Gucci Thailand.Also he is the Friend of Brand for Onitsuka Tiger and Face of Sulwhasoo Thailand In November 2023, he was invited at MTV Video Music Awards Japan, to present awards to the winners.

## Filmography
### Film

| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
| 2022 | Bua Pun Fun Yub | Kham | Main | |

### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Network |
| 2015 | Mafia Luerd Mungkorn: Singha | Tee | Guest | Channel 3 |
| 2019 | TharnType: The Series | Type | Main | One 31 |
| 2019 | TharnType Special: Lhong's Story | Type | Main | One 31 |
| 2020 | Why R U? | Type | Guest | One 31 |
| 2020 | TharnType Special: Our Final Love | Type | Main | One 31 |
| 2020 | TharnType 2: 7 Years of Love | Type | Main | One 31 |
| 2022 | You are my Makeup Artist | Gat Rattakorn | Main | Channel 3 |
| 2024 | Duangjai Dhevaprom: Laorchan | M.L. Phuthanet Juthathep / Khun Phu | Main | Channel 3 |
| 2025 | Justice Bao | Zhan Zhao | Main | Channel 3 |

### Variety shows and documentary

| Year | Title | Category | Network |
| 2019 | คุยแซ่บShow | Talk Show | One 31 |
| 2019 | Khun Pra Chuay | Variety Show | Workpoint |
| 2020 | เปรี้ยวปาก | Variety Show | Channel 3 |
| 2020 | ห้องballroom | Sports News | TNA MCOT |
| 2020 | ตัวแม่มาแล้ว | Talk Show | Thairat TV |
| 2020 | เอกกี้ซอย31 | Talk Show | One 31 |
| 2020 | เที่ยวหาเรื่อง | Variety Show | MCOT HD |
| 2020 | My Boyfriend Calls Me Baby | Talk Show | Viu |
| 2020 | คู่มันส์ Funday | Variety Show | True Visions |
| 2020 | Entertainment Now | TV Program | Mono29 |
| 2020 | WOODY SHOW | Talk Show | Channel 7 |
| 2020 | NineEntertain | TV Program | MCOT |
| 2020 | 4 ต่อ 4 Family Game | Game Show | One 31 |
| 2021 | โหนกระแส | Talk Show | Channel 3 |
| 2021 | 3 แซบ | Talk Show | Channel 3 |
| 2021 | KINGKHOM โคตรพยัคฆ์หยุดแผนล้างโลก | Variety Show | by Garena Free Fire Thailand |
| 2021 | Gulf: The Backstage | Documentary | Channel 3 |

## Discography
### Music concerts

| Year | Title | Notes | Ref. |
| 2023 | Gulf Phenomenon | F. Hero, Bright Vachirawit Chivaaree & Gulf | |

### Music video appearances

| Year | Song | Artist |
| 2017 | เรื่องจริงทำไม่ได้ | POOM KickKick |
| 2020 | ต้องไป | IRONBOY |
| 2021 | Self Love | POLYCAT |
| 2021 | ต๊ะต่อนยอน...Hurry Up! | VYRA (feat. Sunnee) |
| 2021 | ทุกวันได้ไหม | NUM KALA Feat. Thongchai McIntyre |
| 2022 | "Temperamental" (เจ้าอารมณ์) | Stamp Apiwat Ft. Paowalee |
| 2023 | จีบแบบไม่จีบ | LADIIPRANG |
| 2024 | All To Myself | Nene |

### Collaboration

| Year | Title | Notes |
| 2020 | แฟนผมหาย (Missing Baby) | with Wanarat Ratsameerat |
| 2021 | Self Love | The Body Shop Thailand |
| 2021 | ชีวิตดี..เพราะมีเธอ | Candy Thailand |
| 2021 | Can You Be My World | Biodiversity Chm Thailand |
| 2021 | ตกลงเธอ...เลือกใคร​ | Free Fire 4 FEST |
| 2021 | Why You So Serious | feat. F.HERO Producers: Nino & Botcash |
| 2022 | Happy Love Day | 3Plus The Moment |
| 2023 | All I Ever Wanted | Ballistik Boyz from Exile Tribe |
| 2023 | The Great Celebration | VIIS |

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Award | Category | Nominated Work | Result |
| 2020 | Line TV Awards 2020 | Best Kiss Scene | TharnType: The Series | Won |
| 2020 | Kazz Awards 2020 | Rising Star | TharnType: The Series | Won |
| 2020 | Kazz Awards 2020 | Popular rising actor | TharnType: The Series | Won |
| 2020 | Kazz Awards 2020 | Best Couple of the year | TharnType: The Series | Nominated |
| 2020 | Kazz Awards 2020 | Best scene | TharnType: The Series | Won |
| 2020 | Howe Awards 2019 | Best Couple | TharnType: The Series | Won |
| 2020 | Thai Crazy Awards 2020 | Best Couple | TharnType: The Series | Won |
| 2020 | Maya Awards 2020 | Best Couple | TharnType: The Series | Won |
| 2021 | Yniverse Awards 2020 | Moon of the Yniverse | TharnType: The Series | Won |
| 2021 | Yniverse Awards 2020 | ICONIC STAR of the Yniverse | | Won |
| 2021 | Kazz Awards 2021 | Attractive young man of the year | | Won |
| 2021 | Maya Awards 2021 | Best Couple | TharnType: The Series | Nominated |
| 2021 | Thairath_Ent | Best Couple of the Year | — | Won |
| 2021 | 3rd Zoomdara Awards | Zoomdara of the year | | Nominated |
| 2022 | Maya Entertain Awards 2022 | Charming boy | | Nominated |
| 2022 | Maya Entertain Awards 2022 | Popular Vote | | Nominated |
| 2022 | Kazz Awards 2022 | Popular Male teenage | | Nominated |
| 2022 | 10th Thailand Zocial Awards | Best Entertainment on Social Media - Actor | | Nominated |